USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER USING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
Lid
Float Valve
locked/unlocked picture usage
Locked
Your Pressure Cooker is
locked and ready to cook.
Unlocked
Your Pressure Cooker is
unlocked and the Lid may be
removed.
Neither
Your Pressure Cooker is
neither locked nor unlocked
and should not be used.
The Lid cannot be removed.
X
PRESSURIZED/
UNPRESSURIZED
picture usage
Pressurized
Your Pressure Cooker is still
pressurized, do not open the Lid.
Unpressurized
Your Pressure Cooker is no longer
pressurized, you may remove
the Lid. Always be sure to open
the Pressure Release Valve before
removing the Lid.
Pressure Release Valve
open/closed picture usage
Open
Your Pressure Release Valve
is open, steam will escape
through the Valve.
Closed
Your Pressure Release Valve
is closed and your Pressure
Cooker will remain
pressurized.
Sealing
Venting