User manual FAGOR FD282NFX

[. . . ] Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended household use. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. Do not fill the unit over two thirds full. [. . . ] 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 3. 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. If after the cooking period the fruit is still hard, let it simmer in the cooker with the lid removed until it is ready. Apples, dried Apples, fresh in slices or pieces Apricots, dried Apricots, fresh, whole or in halves Peaches, dried Peaches, fresh, in halves Pears, dried Pears, fresh in halves Prunes Raisins Do not soak dried split lentils. Rinse them in warm water (this also applies to dried split lentils). Put the beans or legumes in the pressure cooker. Add three cups of water for each cup of beans or pulses should be seasoned after cooking. Add a spoonful of vegetable oil for each cup of water to eliminate the foam which they produce. Never fill the pressure cooker to more than half its capacity. To add more flavor, cook beans or lentils with some laurel leaves and a small peeled onion embedded with two cloves of spice. After the cooking time, allow the pressure to decrease naturally. If, after the recommended cooking time, the beans are still hard, continue cooking them with the lid off. A cup of beans expands to approximately two cups when cooked. [. . . ] The valve can become dirty when cooking foods which have a tendency to foam, such as dried beans. Make sure the gasket is clean and well positioned before using the pressure cooker. After continued use, the 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. [. . . ]