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4. Occasionally remove the air vent/cover lock in the pressure cooker cover

 

 

 

Fig. N

handle for cleaning. To remove the air vent/cover lock, place your finger over

 

 

 

 

the hole in the cover handle (Fig. N) and remove the white rubber gasket from

 

 

 

 

the air vent/cover lock on the underside of the cover (Fig. O). Push the air

 

Cover

 

vent/cover lock through the top of the cover and wash it and the gasket in hot,

Handle

 

sudsy water. The metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock may be cleaned with a

 

 

Hole

 

 

 

 

 

nylon mesh pad. Clean the hole in the cover handle with a small brush. After

 

 

 

 

cleaning, reinsert the metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock from the top side

 

 

 

 

of the cover down through the cover handle hole (Fig. P). Place a finger over the handle

 

Rubber Gasket

 

hole (to keep the cover lock from falling out) and turn the cover over. Wet the rubber

 

 

 

 

gasket and push onto the end of the metal shaft until it snaps into the groove on the

 

 

 

 

shaft.

 

 

 

 

5. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning by pushing it out of its opening

 

 

from the top of the cover. After cleaning, reinsert it by pushing the domed side of the

 

 

Fig. O

 

plug, marked “top”, into the opening from the underside of the cover, until the bottom

 

 

 

 

 

edge is fully and evenly seated against the underside of the cover (Fig. Q). When the

 

 

 

 

overpressure plug is properly installed, the word “TOP” will be visible on the overpres-

 

 

 

sure plug when viewing the outside of the cover.

 

 

 

Metal

6. The pressure relief valve should not be disassembled for cleaning or repair. Clean the

 

 

 

 

 

Cover

Shaft

exposed surface of the valve when cleaning the underside of the cover.

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

7. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your stainless steel pressure cooker can be

 

Hole

 

 

Fig. P

 

cleaned occasionally with a silver polish or any other fine, non-abrasive polish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take care not to overheat your stainless steel pressure cooker. Very high heat can some-

 

Overpressure Plug

times cause vari-colored stains, called heat tints, in stainless steel. Heat tints can usually

 

 

be removed by using a non-abrasive powder cleanser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indented Portion

 

 

 

 

Fig. Q

 

Care and Maintenance

1.When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place with the cover inverted on the body. If the cover is locked on, unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring could be damaged.

2.As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.

3.If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.

4.Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, using a 7⁄16″ wrench.

5.Periodically check the pressure relief valve nut for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, using an 11⁄16″ wrench.

6.Do not strike the rim of the pressure cooker with any cooking utensil because this could cause nicks in the rim which may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.

7.The sealing ring, overpressure plug, and rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted with normal use. Exposure to high heat, such as a warm burner or oven top, will cause these parts to deteriorate rapidly. When this happens, replace the sealing ring, overpressure plug, and small rubber gasket of the air vent/cover lock. Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every two years.

Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace the sealing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also.

8.Each time you clean or use your pressure cooker, check to be sure the bottom has not been damaged. Nicks and scratches may leave sharp edges that can damage ceramic stovetops or other smooth surfaces. Lift pressure cooker to remove it from burner. Sliding cookware could leave scratches on stovetops.

9.The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal when cooking first begins. It is the result of the temperature of the regulator being lower than the rest of the unit.

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Contents Pressure Cooker Handle Installation Table of ContentsIntroduction To Attach Helper Handle to Cooker Body Getting AcquaintedFig. E How to UseThat they should never be cooked under pressure Important Safety InformationRemember a plugged vent pipe is a result of user error CleaningFig. N Care and MaintenanceQuestions & Answers Helpful HintsHow does one prevent overcooking? Chicken Soup Soups and StocksBlack Bean Soup Brown Beef SoupSaffron Fish Stew Potato Soup MinestroneZesty Homemade Chili Salmon Steaks Moutarde SeafoodSCAMPI-STYLE Shrimp Lemon ’N Dill COD and Broccoli Shrimp JambalayaSeafood Gumbo Seafood Timetable Marinated TunaChicken Breasts Tarragon PoultryCalifornia Chicken SOY Chicken Chutney ChickenSweet ’N Sour Chicken Chicken and Dressing Chicken CacciatoreHerbed Chicken Bayou Bounty ChickenAbove the 2⁄3 Full Mark see Poultry TimetableBeef POT Roast MeatsPorcupine Meatballs Beef Stew Swiss SteakSpaghetti Meat Sauce Stuffed Pork Chops Apricot Barbecue Pork RoastBarbecue Spareribs Corned BeefStuffed Flank Steak Pork RoastLamb Stew Meat Timetable Garlic Mashed Potatoes VegetablesCabbage with Apples Glazed Root VegetablesFresh Vegetable Timetable Artichokes ’N SauceMaple Glazed Sweet Potatoes Fresh and Frozen Vegetable TimetablePotatoes white Fresh Vegetable TimetableCups Cooking Time Vegetable Liquid Minutes Frozen Vegetable TimetableDRY Beans and Peas Timetable Dry Beans and PeasBaked Beans Lentil currySavory White Beans Grain Timetable GrainsLemon Rice Seasoned Rice PilafWild Rice with Raisins and Pecans Risotto with Artichoke hearts Sun-dried Tomatoes DessertsStuffed apples Tapioca Pudding Rice PuddingVanilla Custard Petite Pumpkin CustardsCheesecake Oatmeal Apple CrispSoups and Stocks Recipe IndexSend cookers for repair to Service And Parts Information

Electric Pressure Cooker specifications

The Presto Electric Pressure Cooker is an innovative kitchen appliance designed to make meal preparation faster, more efficient, and incredibly convenient. Combining the benefits of traditional pressure cooking with modern technology, this cooker has become a staple in many households.

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