Fagor America 918010051, 918010052, 918010053 CHEF Pressure Cooker Line, Pressure Lock The grey

CHEF Pressure Cooker Line

•6 Qt model (918010051) includes:

10” Tempered Glass Lid that allows the body to be used as a traditional cooking vessel. Steamer/ Grater Basket with Trivet, for steaming vegetables that also functions as a grater. A DVD with information on the basics of a pressure cooker. DVD Recipe Collection. User’s manual.

•The 8 Qt model (918010052) includes:

10” Tempered Glass Lid that allows the body to be used as a traditional cooking vessel. Steamer/ Grater Basket with Trivet, for steaming vegetables that also functions as a grater. A DVD with information on the basics of a pressure cooker. DVD Recipe Collection. User’s manual.

•The 10qt model (918010053) includes:

10” Tempered Glass Lid that allows the body to be used as a traditional cooking vessel. Steamer/ Grater Basket with Trivet, for steaming vegetables that also functions as a grater. A DVD with information on the basics of a pressure cooker. DVD Recipe Collection. User’s manual.

For other additional information on the CHEF line and other Fagor products, please visit our website at www.fagoramerica.com

surface units or overhang over the edge of the stove top.

5. Support Grip: The support

grip provides greater stability

when moving or carrying

the pressure cooker.

6. Operating Valve: This operating

valve features 2 pressure

settings a steam release position

and an unlock position.

7. Pressure Lock: The grey

pressure lock is used to lock and

unlock the pressure cooker. The

Chef pressure cooker has an

automatic locking mechanism,

which means that by aligning the

lid handle with the pot handle

and sliding the lid handle to the

left the pressure cooker will lock

by itself. For safety reasons, the

8.Gasket: In order to provide an air-tight seal, a silicone gasket is positioned around the underside of the lid (Fig. 2). Never use the pressure cooker without the silicone gasket properly positioned. Do not use the pressure cooker with a worn or torn gasket, which should be replaced immediately. We recommend that you replace your gasket every 12-18 months, depending on the frequency of use. Contact the Fagor Customer Service Department at: 1-800- 207-0806 or email at: info@ fagoramerica.com. You can also purchase a gasket online

at www.fagoramerica.com.

Chef Pressure Cooker Components and Features

1.Pressure Cooker Pot: Made of high-quality,heavy-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel. All cooking takes place in the pressure cooker pot.

2.Lid: Made of high-quality, heavy-gauge stainless steel, the lid must be properly locked in position in order to build sufficient pressure for cooking. The raised indentation on top of the lid, located to the left of the handle, allows you to easily align the lid to the cutout on top of the base handle when closing the pressure cooker.

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3.Pot Handle: Besides being used to move and carry the pressure cooker, the pot handle interlocks with the lid handle when the lid is turned clockwise. The grey triangle on the pot handle is to assist you in properly aligning your lid together for closure.

4.Lid Handle: Used to remove the lid from the pressure cooker, the lid handle contains important components vital to the use of the pressure cooker. To reduce the risk of burns or spills, the lid and pot handle should be positioned so that they do not extend over adjacent

unit will not build pressure if the

pressure lock has not clicked into

place. This measure guarantees

that the cooker will never open

while it’s under pressure. To

unlock, slide the pressure lock

down towards you and slide the

lid handle to the right (Fig.1).

WARNING: NEVER FORCE THE PRESSURE COOKER OPEN

Figure 1

Figure 2

9/10. Safety Valves: Both are located under the lid handle, the safety valves activate in case of an excess pressure buildup. The pressure cooker cannot be opened if there is still pressure inside the cooker.

11.Pressure Gauge: The pressure gauge is a located in the middle of the lid handle and will indicate the level of pressure inside

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