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Screw the pressure regulator on the vent until you feel it fits loosely. NOTE: It
should not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover. After the lid is in place, the
pot is ready to be heated. When steady vapor flows out of the air exhaust tube, put
the regulator on the exhaust tube. You can tell whether the exhaust tube (vent) is
jammed before reaching the pressure limit.
• Heat the pressure cooker on high until the regulator begins to release steam.
The regulator will also start to rock lightly.
• When the pressure cooker starts to release steam and the regulator starts rocking,
reduce the stove to a low heat setting and begin to count the cooking time according
to the recipe and the consistency of the food. The rocking motion will also be
accompanied by a hissing noise.
• If you lower the heat and the regulator continues to release strong pressure, keep
lowering the heat. IF you do not lower the heat and the regulator continues to rock,
excess steam will escape. This could cause too much liquid to evaporate, resulting in
scorched food and damaged pressure cooker.
• Turn off the burner when cooking time is reached. Use extreme caution when
handling, as the cooker and content are extremely hot. When cooking is complete,
remove the pressure cooker from the heat. You must not remove the lid until the
internal pressure is reduced by the cooking process.
• Reduce the pressure. For most recipes, use a fork to release the pressure by lifting the
pressure control valve. After making sure that the pressure is released and back in its
original position, turn the upper handle counter-clockwise to remove the lid.
Never attempt to force open the pressure cooker If the cooker lid is not able to slide
easily then leave the pressure cooker to cool a little longer
• Natural Release Method: Remove the pressure cooker from the stove and let the
cooker release the pressure on its own This method is the slowest but the gradual
drop of pressure causes the temperature to finish up the cooking process This is
essential if cooking beans and potatoes where you want the skin to stay intact The
time for this method to be completed will depend on the amount of food or liquid
that the pressure cooker has
• Cold water Release Method: This method will cause for the pressure to be released
faster Always pay attention to the recipe but this method is used to prevent tender
food to overcook To use this method you need to first remove the pressure cooker
from the burner Carefully take the pressure cooker to the sink and pour cold water
over it CAUTION Make sure that the water does not pour on the vent pipe!
Estimate cooking times on the low side because foods cook so rapidly in the pressure
cooker a few extra minutes and they can turn to mush If in doubt release the pressure
open and the pot and verify If it is under cooked you can always continue cooking
Allow the pressure cooker to cool before cleaning
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