Minimum filling
• Always pour a minimum amount of liquid of at least
8.5 oz (about 1 cup) into the pressure cooker.
For Steaming:
• At least 25 oz (about 3 cups) of water must be
poured in.
• Place the basket (J) onto the steaming support piece
(K) provided for this purpose
Food Preparation Instructions
Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during
cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over ½ full. Over
filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess
pressure.
Using the operating valve (A)
To cook delicate food and vegetables:
• Set the valve to
(10 psi).
To cook meat and frozen foods:
• Set the valve to
(14.5 psi)
To release steam:
• Set the valve to
To remove the operating valve:
• Let the appliance cool down before removing the
valve (A).
• Press down on the valve and turn it to align to the dot
position
(H)
• Remove the valve.
4
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• Never fill your pressure cooker more than two-thirds
full (maximum mark)
For some food:
For food that expands during cooking, like rice, dried
vegetables or stewed fruit... never fill your pressure
cooker more than half full
(A and H). Operates at 70 kPa
(A and H). Operates at 100 kPa
.
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Food placed in the
steam basket must
not touch the pres-
sure cooker lid.
Maximum filling
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