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. Do not leave children unattended while cooking. Do not place the pressure cooker inside of a heated oven. [. . . ] 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. to store , DO NOT LOCK THE LID IN PLACE. Simply place the lid upside-down on top of the pressure cooker pot. 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. Use the quick-release when the cooking time is completed. Swiss chard, thickly cut 2 minutes Artichoke, large, without leaves 9-11 minutes Artichoke, medium, without leaves 6-8 minutes Peas, in the pod 1 minute Broccoli, shoots 8 minutes Broccoli, stalks 8 minutes Zucchini, Acorn, half 7 minutes Zucchini, Summer, 1-inch slices 8 minutes Pumpkin, 2-inch slices 3-4 minutes 2 minutes Onions, whole, 1 1/2- inch diameter Common cabbage, thickly cut 1-2 minutes Green curly kale, thickly cut 5 minutes Cauliflower, flower heads 2-3 minutes Endive, thickly cut 1-2 minutes Asparagus, fine, whole 1-1 1/2 minutes Asparagus, thick, whole 1-2 minutes Spinach, frozen 4 minutes Spinach, fresh, thickly cut 2 minutes Beans, white, in the pod 8 minutes Beans, in the pod 4 minutes Green beans, whole 2-3 minutes Corn, on the cob 3 minutes Swede, 1 -inch slices 7 minutes Turnip, small, in quarters 3 minutes 3 minutes Turnip, in 1 1/2- inch slices Okra, small pods 2-3 minutes 5 minutes Sweet potato, 1 1/2- inch slices Potatoes, white, new, small whole 5 minutes 6 minutes Potatoes, white, 1 1/2- inch slices Potatoes, red, new, small whole 5 minutes 6 minutes Potatoes, red, 1 1/2- inch slices Red beet, in 1/4 inch slices 4 minutes Red beet, large, whole 20 minutes Red beet, small, whole 12 minutes Brussels sprouts, whole 4 minutes Cabbage, red or green, in quarters 3-4 minutes Cabbage, red or green, 1/4 inch slices 1 minute Tomatoes, in quarters 2 minutes Carrots, 1/4 inch slices 1 minute Carrots, 1-inch slices 4 minutes Neverfillthepressurecookertomore than two thirds of its capacity. If you prefer, add sugar and/or seasoning to the fruit before or after cooking. Whenyoucookwholeorhalvedfruit, use the quick release. When you cook fruit in slices or pieces to make purée or conserve use the natural release method. Putdriedfruitinthepressurecooker with 1 cup of water or fruit juice for each cup of dried fruit. Use the quick- release method when the cooking period is complete. If after the cooking period the fruit is still hard, let it simmer in the cooker with the lid removed until it is ready. [. . . ] A large, continuous amount of steam is escaping from the operating valve with or without drops of condensation. When used properly, the operating valve will release a gentle steady stream of steam as well as some drops of condensed water on the lid. B) The valve is dirty c) The safety valve is malfunctioning. A) Lower the heat so that only a gentle, steady stream of steam is released. [. . . ]