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Note: Remove food from the pressure cooker as soon as possible after cooking.
Do not leave food in the cooker for a long period of time as this may discolour the interior.
To open the pressure cooker, push the safety
lock/unlock button forward and turn anti-clockwise.
Align the
round marking on the lid with the
round marking on the lower handle. Lift the lid
off the cooker body.
2. Using Your Pressure Cooker - Step by Step Guide
3. Basic Rules of Pressure Cooking
2.7. Opening the pressure cooker
Before opening the pressure cooker lid:
a. Do not force open the pressure cooker when there is still pressure inside
b. Wait until the steam inside the cooker has completely released;
c. The red pressure indicator valve has dropped down;
d. The black pressure regulator has been removed to safely open the lid.
Caution: The pressure cooker will require a gentle shake to disperse any air bubbles or residual
pressure prior to opening the lid after cooking certain foods, such as rice or soup. Always wait
for the pressure to completely reduce before shaking.
Strictly follow the minimum and maximum fill
levels in this manual. Check in recipes for
any exceptions to this rule such as Christmas
puddings, pulses and steamed puddings,
as extra liquid is required.
Always use a liquid that will give off steam when
boiled i.e. water, wine, stock, beer, cider, etc.
All pressure cooking requires liquid. Never just
use oil or melted fat only.
Pressure cooking times vary accordingly to the
thickness and size of the food and not the weight.
For example, half a kilo of potatoes cut into
quarters takes 7 minutes to cook. Half a kilo
of potatoes cut in half takes 10 minutes.
Never cook dumplings with the lid securely closed
as they could rise and block the safety devices.
Cook the stew and at the end of the cooking time,
release the steam and add the dumplings to the
pressure cooker. Cook gently for about 10-15
minutes with the lid on, but not locked and without
the pressure regulator fitted.
Cooking containers and coverings must be able
to withstand temperatures of 130°C (266°F).
Do not use plastic lids as they prevent steam
from being in contact with the mixture. Coverings
on containers i.e. foil, must be securely tied
otherwise they could block the safety devices.
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