MIRRO 92022 - User Manual

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Mirro Pressure Cooker & Canners Instructions
Manual & Recipe Book
Congratulations on your choice!
Your MIRRO or Pressure Cooker/ Canner was carefully developed by Designers, Technicians
and Cooking Instructors with the goal of making your daily routine more efficient and dynamic. We call
your attention especially to the Safety Systems, which have resulted in an harmonious set by marrying
Technology, Functionality and Beauty. Since Pressure Cookers work differently than conventional cookers,
your Pressure Cooker/ Canner REQUIRES THAT YOU PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE USE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Improper use can result in burns and injury. Read and follow instructions before
use.
TABLE of CONTENTS
• Important Safeguards – Pg 2
• How to Open and Close – Pg 3
• Features of Your Pressure Cooker/ Canner – pg 4
• How to Use Your Pressure Cooker/ Canner – Pg 5
• Steam Leakage – Pg 7
• How to Clean Your Pressure Cooker/ Canner – Pg 7
• Safety Systems – Pg 8
• Replacement Parts – Pg 9
• How to Identify Your Pressure Cooker/ Canner – Pg
10
• Certificate of Warranty – Pg 11
• Questions and Answers – Pg 11
• Cooking Timetables – Pg 12
o Meat and Poultry – Pg 13
o Fish and Seafood – Pg 14
o Fresh Vegetables – Pg 15
o Dried Vegetables – Pg 17
• Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker/ Canner
o Beef – Pg 17
o Pork – Pg 23
o Fish and Seafood – Pg 26
o Veal, Lamb, Poultry and Game – Pg 28
o Vegetables and Soups – Pg 31
• Canning
o How to – Pg 34
o Charts – Pg 36
o Meat and Fish – Pg 37
o Vegetables – Pg 38
o Fruit – Pg 40
o Syrup for Fruit – Pg 41
o Problems – Pg 42
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR
PRESSURE COOKER/ CANNER, SINCE ITS INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN BURNS AND OTHER
SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.

Summary

Important Safeguards

Opening and Closing the Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker Features and Components

Single Pressure Control

Automatic cooking control operating at 10 PSI. Included with 4.2 & 6 Qt. Models.

Selective Pressure Control

Allows selection of 3 cooking pressures: 5, 10, and 15 PSI. Included with 8, 12 & 22 Qt. Models.

Reusable Overpressure Plug

Releases steam if vent tube is plugged and pressure is excessive.

Safety Window

Releases steam if vent tube and overpressure plug are blocked.

Safety Locks

Prevents opening the lid when the cooker is pressurized.

Spring Safety Device

Prevents pressurization before the lid is closed.

Using Your Pressure Cooker

Vent Tube Check

Verify the vent tube is clear by holding the lid to light. Clean if blocked.

Filling

Fill cooker with food and water, not exceeding 1/2 full for puffing foods, 2/3 for others.

Cooking

Heat on high until steam releases, then lower heat to maintain pressure.

Food Removal

Turn off heat, reduce pressure completely before opening.

Troubleshooting Steam Leakage

Pressure Cooker Safety Systems

Safety Locks

Locks prevent opening the cooker while under pressure. Never force.

Reusable Overpressure Plug

Activates when vent tube is plugged, releasing steam.

Overpressure Window

Releases steam if vent tube and overpressure plug are blocked.

Spring Safety Device

Prevents pressurization before lid is closed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How Does the Pressure Cooker Work?

Produces pressure by heating water to generate steam.

Pressure Cooking Timetables

Adapting Recipes for Pressure Cooking

Use timetables, adapt recipes, use other liquids, cook different foods together.

Meat and Poultry Cooking Times

Fish and Seafood Cooking Times

Fresh Vegetable Cooking Times

Dried Vegetable Cooking Times

Beef Recipes

Pork Recipes

Fish and Seafood Recipes

Veal, Lamb, Poultry & Game Recipes

Vegetable and Soup Recipes

Pressure Canning Guide

General Pressure Canning Tips

Recommendations for safe and efficient pressure canning.

Pressure Canning in Glass Jars

Step-by-step guide for canning food in glass jars.

Pressure Canning Reference Charts

Canning Times for Meat and Fish

Canning Times for Vegetables

Canning Times for Fruits

Canning Problems and Solutions

Liquid Loss from Jars

Causes and remedies for liquid loss from canned jars.

Canning Jar Breakage

Causes and remedies for canning jars breaking.

MIRRO 92022 Specifications

General

Brand	MIRRO
Model	92022
Category	Kitchen Appliances
Language	English