Fagor America SZ2L00002 brochure Food is over-cooked

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PROBLEM: Steam is escaping around the edge of the lid.

REASON: 1. The pressure cooker is too full.

2.The pressure cooker was not closed properly.

3.The silicone gasket is not in place, or it is dirty or worn.

SOLUTION: 1. Never fill the pressure cooker more than half or ²/³ full or ½ full when cooking liquids or foods that froth and expand during cooking.

2.Following the instructions given in this manual, close the pressure cooker so that a tight seal is created which will allow for adequate pressure build-up.

3.Make sure the silicone gasket is clean and well positioned before using the pressure cooker. After continued use, the silicone gasket will begin to wear and should be replaced at least once a year if the pressure cooker is used frequently.

PROBLEM: The pressure cooker cannot be opened after cooking.

REASON: 1. There is still pressure built-up in the pressure cooker.

2.If the pressure indicator has dropped but you still cannot open the lid, it might be because the the pressure lock has not been moved to the open position.

SOLUTION: 1. Use the automatic or the cold water release method to release any remaining pressure. Make sure the pressure indicator has dropped. Try opening again.

2.Move the pressure lock down towards the end of the handle to the open position. Try opening again.

PROBLEM: Foods are under-cooked.

REASON: 1. Cooking time is too short.

2.The automatic or cold water release method was inadequately used to release the pressure.

SOLUTION: 1. Always check the cooking time in your recipe. If still under-cooked, extend cooking time by approx. 1 to 2 minutes and cook under pressure, or simmer without lid until desired texture is achieved.

2.Use natural release method so that food has benefit of additional cooking time as pressure drops.

PROBLEM:

Food is over-cooked.

 

 

 

REASON:

1.

Cooking time is too long.

 

2.

The natural release method was inadequately used to release pressure.

 

 

 

SOLUTION:

1.

Always check the cooking times in your recipe. If food is overcooked, shorten

 

 

the cooking time by at least 1 to 2 minutes.

 

2.

Use the automatic or cold water release method so that pressure drops

 

 

immediately.

 

 

 

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Contents Page Fagor AMERICA, INC English Contents Important Safeguards Manufacturer’s Recommendations Elite Pressure Cooker line IntroductionComponents and Features To unlock, slide the lock down towards the end of the handle Cooking with the Fagor Elite Pressure Cooker Before the First UseAdding Food and Liquid Closing the Lid and CookingEnglish Releasing Pressure After Cooking Opening during cooking. If you shouldCare and Cleaning Basic instructions for cooking Cleaning the Operating ValveLift the valve upwards and out. Clean as instructed above Fresh and frozen vegetablesFresh and dried fruit Dried beans and other legumes GrainsRice, wild Cups ½ cupsRice, brown ½ cups Meat and PoultrySeafood and fish Adapting Traditional Recipes to Use in the Pressure CookerTroubleshooting ReasonDrops of water condensation collect on the lid Food is over-cooked Español Índice Precauciones Básicas DE Seguridad Recomendaciones del Fabricante Línea de ollas Elite IntroducciónComponentes y características Atención no Forzar Nunca LA TapaSelector Psi Cocinando con la olla a Presión Elite de Fagor Antes de utilizarla por primera vezComo agregar alimentos y líquido Cómo cerrar la tapa y empezar a cocinarEmpiece cocinando a fuego fuerte Indicaciones Para Cocinas EléctricasEspañol Limpieza y cuidado Para eliminar manchas rebeldesLimpieza de la válvula de funcionamiento Instrucciones básicas para cocinarVegetales frescos y congelados Frutas frescas y secasFrijoles habichuelas secos y otras legumbres Carne de res y de ave Mariscos y pescados Cangrejos AlmejasCamarones MejillonesProblemas y soluciones SoluciónDe funcionamiento Problema El vapor sale por los bordes de la tapa Problema Français Sommaire Principales Mesures DE Sécurité Introduction Che du couvercle pour l’emboîter sur le corps Fig Autocuiseur Elite de FagorComposants et caractéristiques MoyenFrançais Comment ajouter aliments et liquides La cuisine avec l’autocuiseur Elite FagorPréparation Contrôle du temps de cuissonComment éliminer la pression en fin de cuisson Maintenance pour assurer une utilisation sûre Nettoyage et entretienNettoyer l’orifice avec de l’eau à pression Premiers conseils de cuisineLever la soupape de fonctionne- ment Fig Légumes frais et congelésFruits frais et secs Haricots secs et autres légumes secsAzuki Minute Haricots blancs AirellesPetits pois, soupe Minutes Haricots rougesViandes et volailles Poissons et fruits de mer Français Problèmes et solutions Probleme Probleme Les aliments ne sont pas bien cuits

SZ2L00002 specifications

Fagor America SZ2L00002 is an innovative appliance designed to enhance cooking experiences with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. This versatile cooking device is ideal for home chefs looking to elevate their culinary skills, combining multiple functions into a single, efficient unit.

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