User manual FAGOR EXPRESS PRESSURE COOKER

[. . . ] 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. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. [. . . ] Add the remaining ingredients and at least a 1/2 cup of cooking liquid such as broth, diluted tomato puree or wine. Soups: Soups are quick and easy to Troubleshooting In order to ensure best results when using the Fagor EXPRESS pressure cooker, be certain to read all of the instructions and safety tips contained in this owner's manual and all other printed materials provided by the manufacturer. The following are practical tips and solutions to some common problems you may experience when using the Fagor EXPRESS pressure cooker. The pressure cooker is not properly locked. There is not enough liquid in the cooker. The rubber gasket is not in place, or is dirty or worn. Slide the pressure lock up towards the lid. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean and well positioned before using the pressure cooker. After continued use, the rubber gasket will begin to wear and should be replaced after at least once a year if the pressure cooker is used frequently. Turn up the heat until a gentle, steady stream of steam is released from the operating valve. The valve can become dirty when cooking foods which have a tendency to foam, such as dried beans. The pressure cooker was not properly closed. The rubber gasket is not in place, or is dirty or worn. Always use the appropriate amount of liquid called for in the recipe. This amount should never be less than 1/2 cup. However, never fill the pressure cooker more than half full with liquids. Following the instructions given in this manual, close the pressure cooker so that a tight seal is created, which will allow for adequate pressure build-up. The valve can become dirty when cooking foods which have a tendency to foam, such as dried beans. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean and well positioned before using the pressure cooker. After continued use, the rubber gasket will begin to wear And should be replaced after at least once a year if the pressure cooker is used frequently. A gentle, steady stream of steam is released from the operating valve and small drops of water condensation collect on the lid. A large, continuous amount of steam is escaping from the operating valve with or without drops of condensation. [. . . ] Decorate with thin strips of red pepper and surround with a julienne of lettuce. Add all ingredients, close and cook for 2-3 mintues. DESSERTS GENERAL INDICATIONS Tasty desserts are prepared in the pressure cooker in a fraction of the time needed with normal methods. Never fill cooker to more than 2/3 of capacity. [. . . ]