Table of Contents
General Information for Cooking with Pressure Cookers
Safety Instructions | 1 |
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Grounding Instructions | 2 |
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General Information for Cooking with Pressure Cookers | 4 |
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Getting to Know Your Programmable Pressure Cooker | 5 | - 7 |
Troubleshooting | 7 |
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Safety Features of Your Pressure Cooker | 8 |
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Preparing Your Pressure Cooker | 9 |
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Using Your Pressure Cooker | 9 | - 10 |
Cooking with | 11 | |
Cooking without | 11 | |
Releasing Steam Pressure | 12 | |
Using the “Keep Warm” Feature | 13 | |
Cleaning and Storage | 13 | |
Tips for Cooking with Your Pressure Cooker | 14 | |
To Order Replacement Parts | 14 | |
Suggested Cooking Guide | 15 | |
Recipes | 16 | |
Warranty | 17 | |
Q. What is
A.Pressure cooking is a method of cooking in a sealed pot that does not permit air or liquids to escape below a preset pressure. The water's boiling point increases as the pressure increases. The pressure built up inside the cooker permits the liquid in the pot to rise to a temperature higher than 212°F (100°C) before boiling. The higher temperature causes the food to cook faster.
Q.What are the advantages of pressure cookers?
A.Pressure cookers offer a convenient and quicker method of cooking other than cooking on a regular stove top or oven.
Q.What happens when the cooker heats up?
A.The body of your pressure cooker is made of metal. Heat makes metal expand. When using the pressure cooker for browning, allow the pressure cooker to cool slightly before placing the cover onto the pot and locking it in place.
Q. What if I am cooking at higher altitudes?
A.When you cook at higher altitudes the cooking time must be increased slightly. To adapt the recipes for
Q.What kind of liquids are suitable for use in a pressure cooker.
A.Any liquids that contain water such as beer, wine, meat or vegetable stocks, vegetable juices and fruit juices.
Q.What type of liquids SHOULD NOT be used in a pressure cooker?
A.Any liquid that does not contain water such as oils or
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