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8. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
9. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has dropped,
and no steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the
cooker is still pressurized —do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See “How To Use” instructions.
10. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring or
sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be
replaced at least every two years. Use only genuine Presto
replacement parts.
11. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure
cooker.
12. When normal operating pressure is reached, you will hear and/or see a steady flow of steam releasing from the pressure regulator.
Lower the heat as necessary to maintain a very slow, steady flow of steam from the pressure regulator. If the heat is not lowered,
excess steam will escape, liquid will be evaporated, food may scorch, and the cooker may be damaged.
13. WARNING! Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas range over 12,000 BTU’s.
14. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
15. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new Presto
Pressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy it is to prepare a
wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste.
The pressure cooker is perfect for the way we live and eat today. It’s ideal for preparing many of the lighter foods that help keep us healthy
and fit. It preserves flavors and nutrients, tenderizes leaner cuts of meat and, best of all, it cooks foods three to ten times faster than ordinary
cooking methods. And, it’s even possible to cook several foods in the pressure cooker at the same time without the flavors intermingling.
We have included recipes for some traditional family favorites that are especially well suited to the many advantages of pressure cook-
ing. For your convenience, we have also provided nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book. To help get started with your
new pressure cooker, be sure to read the “Getting Acquainted” section beginning on page 3.
Stainless Steel
Steamer Basket
Primary
Cover Handle
Pressure Regulator/
Steam Release Valve
Vent Pipe
Air Vent/
Cover Lock
Stainless
Steel Cover
Overpressure
Plug
Trivet
Stainless Steel Body
Sealing Ring
(in cover groove)
Secondary
Cover Handle
Pressure Relief Valve
Fig. A
Stop Tabs
Lock Pin
Sealing Ring
in Sealing
Ring Groove
Fig. B
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