Fagor Innova - User Manual

Innova Pressure Cooker Quick Guide
Before using this Quick Guide, please ensure that you have reviewed the Important Safeguards and
Manufacturer Recommendations in the user manual provided.
Parts of a Pressure Cooker
Accessories
pot specifically
designed for
pressure cooking
thermo heat conductive base
for even heat distribution
helper handle
for added
stability
safety vent
operating valve to select high
pressure, low pressure, steam
release or clean.
pressure lock to
securely close the lid
pressure indicator that lifts when
there is pressure
silicone gasket
inside lid to seal
in pressure
10 Helpful Tips & Tricks
• Fagor Pressure Cookers are only for domestic, household use – not
commercial use
• Fagor Pressure Cookers are not oven safe
• When opening the lid after pressure cooking, the steam will be very
hot so make sure to open the lid facing away from you
Warnings: Please make sure to read the complete list of warnings in the manual
Steamer basket
adds versatility
allowing you to
steam vegetables,
fish and more
trivet to
support the
steamer basket
or a rack
Included with the 6 qt, 8 qt , 10 qt and Set sizes. All of them include a tempered glass lid that
turns the pressure cooker pot into a traditional stockpot.
1. Always use at least ½ cup of cooking liquid if you’re cooking for 10
minutes or less or 2 cups of water if you’re cooking for more than 10
minutes.
2. Never fill the pot more than 2/3 full with food and more than ½ full with
liquid
3. It’s always better to undercook than overcook. If food needs to be
cooked longer, do so in 1-5 minute intervals under pressure.
4. The lid will not open if the pressure indicator is still up and there is
pressure in the pot. Wait until the pressure if fully released from the pot
and the lock should unlock.
5. Automatic release is when you move the operating valve to steam
release. Natural release is when you let the pressure dissipate on its
own (this can take up to 30 minutes)
6. To adapt conventional recipes into pressure cooking recipes, cut back
on cooking time at least 40-70% and use enough liquid.
7. Brown or sauté foods first for extra flavor. Be sure to deglaze the pot to
add more flavor.
8. For high altitudes, increase the cooking time by 5% for every 1,000 feet
above the first 2,000 feet
9. The pot is dishwasher safe. Wash the lid and gasket with soapy, warm
water and dry well.
10. Store your pressure cooker with the lid upside down on top of the pot

Fagor Innova Specifications

General

Power	1000 Watts
Inner Pot Material	Stainless Steel
Functions	Pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, rice cooking, yogurt making
Material	Stainless Steel
Safety Features	Overheat protection
Dimensions	Approximately 30 x 30 x 30 cm
Capacity	6 liters

Summary

Parts of a Pressure Cooker

Pressure Lock

Mechanism to securely close the lid of the pressure cooker.

Pressure Indicator

Component that lifts to indicate when there is pressure inside the cooker.

Operating Valve

Valve to select high pressure, low pressure, steam release, or clean settings.

Silicone Gasket

Seals the lid to retain pressure within the cooker.

Helper Handle

Provides additional stability when handling the cooker.

Pressure Cooker Accessories

Steamer Basket

Adds versatility for steaming vegetables, fish, and other foods.

Trivet

Used to support the steamer basket or a rack inside the cooker.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

Cooking Liquid Amounts

Use at least 1/2 cup for 10 min or less cooking, 2 cups for more than 10 min.

Filling Levels

Do not fill pot more than 2/3 with food or 1/2 with liquid.

Cooking Time Adjustment

Undercook slightly; adjust in 1-5 min intervals. Adapt recipes by reducing time 40-70%.

Pressure Release Methods

Automatic release: move valve to steam. Natural release: let pressure dissipate on its own.

High Altitude Cooking

Increase cooking time by 5% for every 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet.

Usage Instructions

Unlock and Close Lid

Instructions on how to unlock and securely close the pressure cooker lid.

Select Pressure and Heat

Choose pressure setting and turn heat high to build pressure, then lower to maintain.

Pressure Release and Opening

Choose automatic or natural release. Wait for indicator to drop before unlocking.

Cleaning the Cooker

Remove valve for cleaning. Hand wash lid and gasket; pot is dishwasher safe.