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Features of Your Pressure Cooker
1. - SINGLE PRESSURE CONTROL Keeps internal pressure steady, it is an automatic
cooking control, operating at a pressure of 10 PSI (pounds per square inch). Included with
4.2 & 6 Qt. Models.
a. - SELECTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL Keeps internal pressure steady, allowing the selection
of 3 cooking pressures: 5, 10 and 15 PSI. To disassemble the Selective Pressure Control,
turn the knob keeping the rest of the assembly fixed, until the notches of the knob are
aligned with the notches of the assembly, thus releasing the components of the control.
Included with 8, 12 & 22 Qt. Models.
b. -VENT TUBE Fastened to the center of the lid, having holes allowing for the release of
steam. The Single Pressure Control or Selective Pressure Control is connected to the top.
c. - PAN AND LID HANDLES Allow the opening and closing of your Pressure Cooker as well
as it's handling. If handles become loose tighten with a screw driver.
- REUSABLE OVERPRESSURE PLUG It will release if the vent tube becomes plugged and the
cooker develops too much pressure. The red pin in the center pushed out, releasing steam
(Fig. A) on page 7.
d. - SAFETY WINDOW This is an additional feature that will release if the vent tube and
reusable overpressure plug becomes plugged and the cooker develops too much pressure.
The rubber gasket will push out from the lid opening releasing the steam.
e. - RUBBER GASKET Fitted inside the lid, it's function is to seal the lid of the pan of the
Pressure Cooker.
f. - SAFETY LOCKS Located on the lid and pan are locking lags, this feature prevents the
opening of the lid of your pressure cooker when pressurized.
g. - SPRING SAFETY DEVICE Located in the lid handle or lid. Its function is to prevent the
pressurization of your cooker before being closed.
h. - COOKING RACK To prevent food from sticking to the bottom of the cooker and to place
jars off the bottom of the 8, 12 and 22 Qt. canners.
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