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Recommended Cooking Times

Pressure cooking times are appro ximate times. Use these times as general

 

guidelines. Size and variety will alter cooking times.

Vegetables

High pressure

Apples, chunks (low pressure)

2 minutes

Artichokes, whole

8-10 minutes

Asparagus, whole

1-2 minutes

Beans

2-3 minutes

Beets

3-4 minutes

¼ inch slices

Whole, peeled

12-15 minutes

Broccoli, florets or spears

2-3 minutes

Brussels sprouts, whole

3-4 minutes

Cabbage, quartered

3-4 minutes

Carrots, ¼ inch slices

1-2 minutes

Cauliflower, florets

2-4 minutes

Corn on the cob

3-5 minutes

Eggplant, 1 ¼ inch

2-3 minutes

Peas, shelled

1-1½ minutes

Potatoes

5-8 minutes

Pieces, slices

Whole, small

5-8 minutes

Whole, medium

10-12 minutes

Rice

15-20 minutes

Brown

White

6 minutes

Spinach, fresh

2-3 minutes

Squash

4-6 minutes

Fall, 1 inch chunks

Summer, sliced

1-2 minutes

Meat and Poultry

High pressure

Beef, Pork, Lamb (1-2 inch cubes)

15-20 minutes

Beef / Veal

50-60 minutes

Roast, brisket

Shank 1 ½ inch thick

25-35 minutes

Meatballs, browned

8-10 minutes

Lamb, boneless roast

45-55 minutes

Pork

40-50 minutes

Loin roast

Smoked but

20-25 minutes

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Ham shank

30-40 minutes

Chicken

8-10 minutes

Boneless breast, thigh

Pieces

10-12 minutes

Whole

15-20 minutes

Turkey breast, whole

30-40 minutes

Fish

High pressure

Steaks, fillets

4 minutes

¾ inch

1 inch

5 minutes

1 ¼ inch

6 minutes

½ inch

7 minutes

Hints and Tips

 

To ensure best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always use at least 8 oz. of water or liquid in your recipes to create enough steam to produce pressure.

When using the high and low pressure settings, the timer should not begin counting down until there is enough pressure. If after a reasonable time the counter hasn’t started counting down, it can mean one of three things:

you haven’t turned the dial to a pressure setting

the gasket has not been fitted properly into the lid

there isn’t enough cooking liquid

When cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking time, it isbetter to under cook and usethe quick release method and check for doneness.

Never fill the Multi-cooker more than 2/3 full. The Multi-cooker musthaveenough liquid space within the unit to generatesteam or het food will not cook properly.If you are cooking foods that expand duringcooking, do not fill more than half ful.

If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your Multi-coker appliance may not operate.The Multi-cookershould beoperated on aseparate electricalcircuit.

Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cookingro-p gram becausecooking underpressure breaksthefibers down formore tenderresults.

Fresh fruit should be cooked on low pressure.

Add a tablespoon of oil to the water toreduce the amount of foam produced by dry beans.

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Fagor America Electric Multi-Cooker manual Recommended Cooking Times, Hints and Tips

Electric Multi-Cooker specifications

The Fagor America Electric Multi-Cooker is a versatile kitchen appliance designed to streamline cooking processes while maintaining high-quality results. Combining multiple cooking functions in a single device, it serves as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, and even a yogurt maker. This multi-cooker caters to a broad audience, from busy families to culinary enthusiasts seeking efficiency and convenience in the kitchen.

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