Presto 01241 - Table of Contents; Introduction

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11. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing
ring or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and
overpressureplugbereplacedatleasteverytwoyears.UseonlygenuinePresto
®
accessories and replacement parts.
12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the
pressure cooker.
 13. Whennormaloperatingpressureisreached,thepressureregulatorwillbegintorock.Graduallylowertheheattomaintain
aslow,steadyrockingmotion.Ifthepressureregulatorisallowedtorockvigorously,excesssteamwillescape,liquidwill
be evaporated, and food may scorch.
14. WARNING!DonotusepressurecookeronanoutdoorLPgasburnerorgasrangeover12,000BTU’s.Doingsomayresult
in damage to the pressure cooker and/or property damage and personal injury.
15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THISAPPLIANCEISFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
Pressure Cooker Instructions and Recipes
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards.............................1
Introduction ....................................2
Handle Installation...............................3
Getting Acquainted ..............................4
HowtoUse ....................................4
Important Safety Information ......................6
Cleaning ....................................... 7
Care and Maintenance ............................8
Helpful Hints ...................................9
Questions and Answers .......................... 10
Soups and Stocks ............................... 11
Fish and Seafood ...............................14
Poultry ....................................... 17
Meats ........................................ 21
Vegetables .................................... 26
Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils .....................30
Grains .......................................32
Desserts ......................................35
RecipeIndex ..................................37
Consumer Service Information ....................39
Warranty ..................................... 39
INTRODUCTION
Welcometotheworldofpressurecooking.WithyournewPresto
®
pressurecooker,you’lldiscoverhowfastandeasyitisto
prepare a wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste.
Thepressurecookerisperfectforthewayweliveandeattoday.It’sidealforpreparingmanyofthelighterfoodsthathelpkeep
ushealthyandt.Itpreservesavorsandnutrients,tenderizesmeatand,bestofall,itcooksfoodsthreetotentimesfasterthan
ordinarycookingmethods.And,it’sevenpossibletocookseveralfoodsinthepressurecookeratthesametimewithoutthe
avorsintermingling.
Wehaveincludedrecipesforsometraditionalfamilyfavoritesthatareespeciallywellsuitedtothemanyadvantagesofpressure
cooking. For your convenience, we have also provided nutritional information for all of the recipes in this book.
To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to read the “GETTINGACQUAINTED”sectionbeginningonpage4.