User manual FAGOR UCOOK PRESSURE COOKER SET

[. . . ] Fresh and frozen vegetables Fresh and dried fruits Dried beans and other legumes Grains Meat Seafood and Fish Adapting Traditional Recipes to Use in the Pressure Cooker Troubleshooting The following safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over one half full. [. . . ] If at any time during cooking, an excessive amount of steam is released by the operating valve, lower the burner heat on your stove to adjust and maintain the proper level of pressure. If the pressure indicator drops or no steam comes out of the operating valve, raise the burner heat just until a gentle, steady stream of steam is released through the operating valve and can be maintained. This can cause the automatic valve to release steam, which will create a drop in pressure. And liquid in the pressure cooker, this method can take from 10 to 15 minutes. Open the pressure cooker once the pressure indicator goes down and all pressure has dissipated. 10) : This is used to release pressure as quickly as possible, as is desired when cooking most vegetables, seafood and other tender foods that can be quickly overcooked. To use this method, remove the pressure cooker from the burner, placing it in the sink and running cold tap water over the lid until steam dissipates and the pressure indicator is lowered. When putting the cooker in the sink, tilt it so the cold water will run downwards. Open the pressure cooker once all of the pressure has been totally released and no additional steam comes out of the operating valve. Since the coils on an electric stove retain heat for a long time, food can become overcooked To compensate for that, you have this option: Turn on one burner to medium heat and bring your cooker to pressure. Once pressure has been attained, turn your burner to low and start your pressure cooking time. Always check your recipe to determine if the pressure cooker should be cooled down naturally or whether the quick release method should be used. You can choose one of the following 3 methods to release the pressure: 1. Natural Release Method: To use this method, remove the pressure cooker from the hot burner and let the pressure drop and dissipate naturally. 7) When using the Automatic Release Method, turn the dial to the release pressure position and the steam will be released. Once steam has been totally released and no more steam comes out of the operating valve, the pressure indicator will go down all the way and you will be able to open the cooker. After all the pressure has been released and you see the pressure indicator has lowered, slide the pressure lock towards you and slide the lid handle to the right holding the base handle with your left hand. Even though you have already released the pressure, be sure to open the pressure cooker lid away from your face since there may be intense cooking steam inside the unit and very hot water condensation collected in the lid. After cleaning, towel dry with a clean, soft kitchen cloth to retain the polished mirror finish. In order to extend the life of the silicone gasket, remove after each use and wash with warm water and mild, dish-washing soap. Rinse and dry well, then cover with a thin coat of vegetable oil before replacing. Each time, before using the uCook Pressure Cooker, always check to make sure that the operating valve is clean and free of any built-up particles. [. . . ] Trouble shooting In order to ensure best results when using the uCook Pressure Cooker, be certain to read all of the instructions and safety tips contained in this owner's manual. The following are practical tips and solutions o some issues you may experience when using your Pressure Cooker. Then slide the lid to the left until the handle lock `clicks' into place. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean and well positioned before using the pressure cooker. [. . . ]