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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
HANDLE INSTALLATION
Tools Required:
NOTE:
To Attach Body Handle to Cooker Body
NOTICE:
To Attach Helper Handle to Cooker Body
NOTICE:
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Fig. B
Fig. C
Vent
Pressure
Fig. D
To Attach Cover Handle to Cooker Cover
NOTICE:
IMPORTANT:
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Fig. G
Fig. H
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Vent
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Fig. K
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HOW TO USE
3. IMPORTANT:
The pressure cooker is completely closed when the cover handle is
directly above the body handle (Fig. H).
NOTE:
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
Always remove the pressure
regulator before opening the cover.
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Fig. M
Do not force
the cover off.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Never overll the pressure cooker.
REMINDER:
2. Never pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas, split peas, dried soup mixes, or dry beans and
peas which are not listed in the table on page 21.
3. Always add cooking liquid.
Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear.
5. Always fully close the pressure cooker.
6. Warning! Never open the cooker when it contains pressure. The air vent/cover lock provides a visual indication of
pressure inside the cooker.
Respond to a warning from the pressure relief valve.
NOTICE:
Never
Never
Always
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Fig. N
Fig. O
Fig. P
Indented Portion
Fig. Q
Never tamper with the internal components of the pressure relief valve.
9. Replace the sealing ring if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky.
Warning!
10. Replace the overpressure plug if it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing ring. The
Do not attempt to use the released overpressure plug.
11. Always follow special procedures found in the instruction book when pressure cooking rice, grains, and dry beans and
peas.
CLEANING
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE:
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Do not operate your pressure cooker with continual leakage.
HELPFUL HINTS
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?
What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired?
How does one prevent overcooking?
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What if the food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time?
Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?
When cooking rst begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?
My cooker is making a loud, unpleasant sound. The cap in the middle of the cover is also lifting up and emitting steam. What is
causing this?
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NOTE:
• Never
• Never
• Always
Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking rst begins?
SOUPS AND STOCKS
Do
not pressure cook soups containing barley, rice, pastas, grains, split peas, dry beans and peas which are not listed in the table on
page 21, and dried soup mixes
FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
CHICKEN SOUP
cook 12 minutes with pressure regu-
lator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 160 Calories, 8 g Fat, 54 mg Cholesterol
Delicious Soups From Chicken Soup...
Chicken Soup Stock
Chicken Noodle Soup
6 servings
Chicken Dumpling Soup
6 servings
Chicken Rice Soup 6 servings
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BROWN BEEF SOUP
cook 12 minutes with pressure regula-
tor rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol
Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup...
Brown Beef Soup Stock
Onion Soup
cook 2 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
6 servings
Beef Tomato Soup 8 servings
BLACK BEAN SOUP
cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 231 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
POTATO SOUP
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let
pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol
SAFFRON FISH STEW
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol
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MINESTRONE
cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 10 servings 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol
ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol
SEAFOOD
FOR FISh AND SEAFOOD, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
LEMON ’N DILL COD AND BROCCOLI
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool
cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol
“SCAMPI-STYLE” SHRIMP
cook 3 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 196 mg Cholesterol
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SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
cook 5 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
cook 3
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 252 Calories, 3 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol
SEAFOOD GUMBO
cook 5 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 9 servings 224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol
SALMON STEAKS MOUTARDE
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol
Variation
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MARINATED TUNA
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg Cholesterol
SEAFOOD TIMETABLE
cook according to the table. Cool cooker at once.
SEAFOOD (Fresh or thawed) COOKING TIME (Minutes)
POULTRY
FOR POULTRy, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE
²
⁄
³
FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
cook 8
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol
BAYOU BOUNTY CHICKEN
cook 8 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 3 servings 394 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol
CHICKEN BREASTS TARRAGON
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 219 Calories, 5 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 191 Calories, 6 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
HERBED CHICKEN
cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg Cholesterol
SOY CHICKEN
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol
CHUTNEY CHICKEN
cook 4 min-
utes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol
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SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN
cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker
at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 333 Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol
CHICKEN AND DRESSING
cook 5 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 317 Calories, 13 g Fat, 109 mg Cholesterol
POULTRY TIMETABLE
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE POULTRy ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE
²
⁄
³
FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).
POULTRY CUPS OF LIQUID COOKING TIME (Minutes)
MEATS
FOR mEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE mEAT ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE
²
⁄
³
FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
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SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE
cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 350 Calories, 17 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol
BEEF POT ROAST
cook 45 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 297 Calories, 20 g Fat, 72 mg Cholesterol
BEEF STEW
cook 8 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol
CORNED BEEF
cook 60 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop
of its own accord.
NOTE:
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 295 Calories, 18 g Fat, 103 mg Cholesterol
SWISS STEAK
cook 18 minutes with pressure regula-
tor rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 98 mg Cholesterol
STUFFED FLANK STEAK
cook 18
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 237 Calories, 12 g Fat, 56 mg Cholesterol
STUFFED PORK CHOPS
cook 16 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg Cholesterol
PORK ROAST
1 onion, sliced
cook 55 min-
utes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol
APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST
cook 60 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol
BARBECUE SPARERIBS
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its
own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol
LAMB STEW
cook 6 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
cook 3 minutes with pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg Cholesterol
MEAT TIMETABLE
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
NO PORTION OF ThE mEAT ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE
²
⁄
³
FULL mARK (SEE PAgE 5).
MEAT THICKNESS/QUANTITY CUPS OF LIQUID COOKING TIME (Minutes)
Pork
Veal
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VEGETABLES
FOR FRESh AND FROZEN VEgETAbLES, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
cook 5
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol
MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 125 Calories, 2 g Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol
GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES
cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool
cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 77 Calories, 3 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol
ARTICHOKES ’N SAUCE
3 artichokes
cook
10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 3 servings 60 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
Garlic Sauce
Herb Yogurt
Italian Sauce
CABBAGE WITH APPLES
cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 50 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
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FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
TO PREVENT OVERCOOKING, COOL COOKER AT ONCE AFTER COOKING VEGETABLES, EXCEPT WHEN NOTED.
FOR FRESh AND FROZEN VEgETAbLES, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
CUPS OF COOKING TIME
VEGETABLE HOW PREPARED LIQUID (Minutes)
FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
CUPS OF COOKING CUPS OF COOKING
VEGETABLE LIQUID TIME (MINS.) VEGETABLE LIQUID TIME (MINS.)
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DRY BEANS AND PEAS
Therefore, it is necessary to use the following cautions when
pressure cooking dry beans and peas:
1. Never
SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS
Traditional Method
Quick Method
COOKING BEANS AND PEAS
After cooking is complete, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE
Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking liquid. DO
NOT COOK SPLIT PEAS.
BEANS AND PEAS COOKING TIME (Minutes) BEANS AND PEAS COOKING TIME (Minutes)
BAKED BEANS
cook 35 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its
own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol
LENTIL CURRY
cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
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SAVORY WHITE BEANS
cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 7 servings 254 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
GRAINS
During cooking many grains tend to froth, foam, and sputter and could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, to
contain frothing and foaming during the cooking period, grains must be prepared in a bowl covered with aluminum foil in the
pressure cooker.
FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
GRAIN TIMETABLE
cook for the time indicated in the table below with a very slow, steady ow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. After
pressure cooking, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
FOR gRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ½ FULL!
CUPS LIQUID COOKING TIME CUPS LIQUID COOKING TIME
GRAIN (1 Cup) IN BOWL (Minutes) GRAIN (1 Cup) IN BOWL (Minutes)
SEASONED RICE PILAF
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking
slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol
Variation: Grecian Rice Pilaf
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WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS
cook 25 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
LEMON RICE
cook 5
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 183 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
cook 8 minutes
with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol
DESSERTS
FOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
²
⁄
³
FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
VANILLA CUSTARD
and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol
PETITE PUMPKIN CUSTARDS
cook 10
minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 8 servings 207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol
RICE PUDDING
cook 3 minutes with pressure regulator
rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 238 Calories, 2 g Fat, 24 mg Cholesterol
TAPIOCA PUDDING
cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol
STUFFED APPLES
cook 10 minutes with pres-
sure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol
OATMEAL APPLE CRISP
cook 20 minutes with
pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 4 servings 209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 16 mg Cholesterol
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CHEESECAKE
cook 15 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 6 servings 305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol
Caramel Sauce
Fruit Sauce
RECIPE INDEX
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DRY BEANS AND PEAS ................................21
Baked Beans ...........................................21
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GRAINS ..............................................22
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POULTRY ............................................13
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SEAFOOD ............................................11
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Outside the
United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply.
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