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The cooker body can be used without the lid
for pre-frying foods i.e. to brown and seal meat.
Always remove the cooker from the heat source
and allow to cool slightly before adding the liquid,
otherwise the liquid could evaporate and leave
an insufficient amount for pressure cooking.
When pressure cooking times are short, such
as for vegetables and fruit, accurate timing
is essential to avoid overcooking.
If adapting a conventional recipe for pressure
cooking, a general guide is to calculate one-third
of the conventional cooking time.
For example, if the usual cooking time is one
and a half hours, the pressure cooking time
is half an hour.
Calculate the amount of liquid required according
to the pressure cooking time and type of food.
The cooking times in pressure cooker recipe
books may have tested with cookers at a different
pressure to our models. Adjust the cooking time
up or down accordingly.
Cleaning your pressure cooker
After every use, the pressure cooker should be
carefully cleaned and thoroughly dried before
putting away. The pressure cooker is not suitable
for storing food when not in use. Salted and acidic
food will mark the interior.
Only the cooker body is dishwasher safe. Do not
put any other parts of the pressure cooker in a
dishwasher. We recommend this pressure cooker
to be hand washed by using a mild detergent
and warm water. Dry immediately and thoroughly.
To avoid damaging the surface of the pressure
cooker, do not use implements or cleaning
materials made from metals, hard materials
or abrasives.
To remove stubborn food residuals on the inner
walls of the pressure cooker, use a suitable
cleaning solution mixed with warm water and
leave to soak until softened and ready to
be cleaned.
Do not leave the exterior of the pressure cooker
to soak in water as this will damage the exterior finish.
To clean the lid, remove and wash the sealing ring
and regulator. Rinse the lid under running water.
Do not immerse the lid in water.
Make sure the steam release vent is clear. If it’s
blocked, remove the regulator and turn the lid
upside down and use a wooden skewer to gently
clear the blockage and rinse under a tap.
Discolouration
If the inside of the pressure cooker body
becomes discoloured due to hard or chalky
water, or cooking ingredients i.e. salt and oil,
after normal cleaning, any white spots or
discolouration on the inner walls and base
of the pressure cooker can be removed by
wiping the surface with fresh lemon juice,
then rinse and dry immediately and thoroughly.
If it does not solve the problem, try to fill the
pressure cooker with 2/3 full of water (add
a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar added
to the water) and heat for 15 minutes, allow
it to cool and empty the heated water safely.
Rinse and dry. Alternatively, use a mild kitchen
stainless steel polisher to polish away any
markings, then rinse and dry immediately
and thoroughly.
Maintenance
After each use, check whether the following parts
need maintenance. Do not attempt to dismantle
any other parts of the pressure cooker other than
those mentioned. Available replacement parts are
listed in the product specification section.
The body and lid
Check before each use if the body and the lid are
in good condition. If they show any signs of fatigue
or damage, stop using the pressure cooker.
Do not immerse the lid in water. Rinse the lid
under running warm water.
3. Basic Rules of Pressure Cooking
4. Cleaning, Maintenance & Storage
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