Presto 8-Quart Aluminum User Manual

8-Quart
Aluminum
Pressure Cooker
Instructions and Recipes
2006 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
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Table of ConTenTs
Important Safeguards .................................... 2
Introduction ............................................ 2
Getting Acquainted....................................... 3
How to Use ............................................. 4
Important Safety Information.............................. 5
Care and Maintenance .................................... 6
Helpful Hints............................................ 8
Questions and Answers ................................... 9
Soups and Stocks ........................................ 10
Seafood................................................. 13
Poultry ................................................ 16
Meats .................................................. 20
Vegetables .............................................. 25
Dry Beans and Peas ...................................... 29
Grains ................................................. 31
Desserts ................................................ 33
Recipe Index ............................................ 36
Service and Parts Information ............................. 37
Warranty .............................................. 37
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Presto 8-Quart Aluminum Specifications

General

Capacity	8 quarts
Material	Aluminum
Type	Electric Pressure Cooker
Voltage	120V
Wattage	1000W
Safety Features	pressure release valve, locking lid
Pressure Settings	High/Low

Summary

Important Safeguards

Introduction

Getting Acquainted

How to Use

Important Safety Information

Care and Maintenance

Helpful Hints

Questions & Answers

Soups and Stocks

Seafood

Poultry

Poultry Timetable

A chart detailing cooking times for various poultry items based on type and weight.

Meats

Meat Timetable

A comprehensive chart for cooking times of different meats, including beef, lamb, pork, and veal.

Vegetables

Fresh and Frozen Vegetable Timetable

Timetable for cooking fresh and frozen vegetables, with guidelines for crisp or soft textures.

Dry Beans and Peas

Dry Beans and Peas Timetable

A timetable for cooking various types of dry beans and peas, including soaking instructions.

Grains

Grain Timetable

A chart specifying liquid amounts and cooking times for different types of grains.

Desserts

Service and Parts Information

Presto® Limited Warranty