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2.5. Start to cook
Turn the hob to the highest setting in order to get the pressure cooker to the required cooking pressure
as quickly as possible. When using a gas hob, ensure the flame is under the pressure cooker and does
not encroach upon the sides.
Note: Some steam will escape from the red pressure indicator valve after the pressure cooker has
been heating. This is normal and will cease once the red pressure indicator valve has risen. It’s now
not possible to open the lid until the pressure has been safely released at the end of cooking.
The time for the pressure cooker to reach the required cooking pressure varies depending on the
amount of food being cooked and the temperature of the food when the cooking commences.
Once the required cooking pressure has been reached:
a. The red pressure indicating valve will rise.
b. Excess steam will escape intermittently from the steam outlet of the black pressure regulator,
emitting a hissing sound as it does so.
At this point the heat should be turned down to the lowest possible setting which maintains pressure
and you can start timing the cooking process.
If the heat is too high, there will be a constant loud hissing sound. If the heat is too low, there is little
or no noise. You may need to adjust the heat level during cooking to maintain constant pressure.
If the pressure indicator valve drops down during cooking, increase the heat slightly and extend
the cooking time.
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2. Using Your Pressure Cooker - Step by Step Guide
2.4. Selecting the pressure cooker
This pressure cooker has one black pressure regulator with 3 positions.
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