Presto 01241 - Questions and Answers

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?
Inorderforpressuretobuildinsideyourpressurecooker,theunithasaspecialcoverwhichprovidesanairtightt.Because
ofthis,youmayndthatonoccasionthecovermaybedifculttoopenorclose.Thefollowingsuggestionswillhelpifthis
happens:
If the cover seems hard to close, press the palm of your hand on the center
of the cover while moving the cover handle to the closed position with your
other hand (see page 5, Fig. G).
Ifafterbrowningmeatorpoultrythecoverisdifculttoclose,itmaybe
duetoexpansionofthepressurecookerbodyfromheating.Removethe
cover and allow the pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do
not place the pressure cooker back on the burner until it is fully closed.
If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very light
coating of vegetable oil may be applied to the sealing ring and to the under-
sideofthelugsonthepressurecookerbody(Fig.R).Useapastrybrush,a
pieceofcloth,oryourngertipsandbesuretowipeoffanyexcessoil.
What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more
liquid than desired?
Withthecoverremoved,simmertoevaporatetheexcessliquid.Nexttimeyoupreparethesamerecipe,youmaywanttouse
less liquid.
How does one prevent overcooking?
Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time the
cooking period. A Presto
®
kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling
the pressure cooker.
What if the food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time?
Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a minute or two longer.
Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?
Presto
®
pressure cookers will work on gas, electric coil, and ceramic glass (smooth-top) ranges (see page 5, step 6 for correct
burner size). In addition, Presto
®
stainless steel pressure cookers will also work on induction ranges. Because aluminum pressure
cookers are not magnetic, they will not work on induction ranges.
When cooking rst begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?
It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture leakage to form on the cover and between the handles when
cookingrstbegins.Ifleakagecontinues,thecoverhandlemaynotbeproperlyalignedwiththebodyhandleand,therefore,the
cover lock cannot engage.
Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking rst begins?
Yes,itisnormalfortheairvent/coverlocktomoveupanddownslightlywhencookingrstbegins.Donotbeconcerned.The
air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock continues to
move up and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife. If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the follow-
ing may be occurring:
1. The burner is not hot enough.
2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 5).
3.Thereisinsufcientliquidtoformsteam.
4. The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 8).
Apply
VegetableOil
Here
Fig. R
Apply Vegetable
OilHere