Closing The Lid And Cooking - Zavor EZLock Manual De Usuario

Closing the Lid and Cooking

1. When you're ready to start cooking, place the lid on the pressure cooker
pot, press the lid down lightly if needed, turn the knob on the lid to the
left (counterclockwise). Once the pressure cooker is locked, select one of
the two levels of pressure on the operating valve. Pressure level 1 is LOW
PRESSURE, equivalent to 8 psi (8 pounds of pressure per square inch). Use
this setting for delicate foods such as fish fillets. Pressure level 2 is HIGH
PRESSURE, equivalent to 15 psi (15 pounds of pressure per square inch).
Use this setting for most recipes; stews, soups, meats, grains, etc.
2. Position the pressure cooker on the center of the stove burner. The EZLock
Pressure Cooker can be used on all types of burners including gas, electric,
ceramic and induction. As to not discolor the sides of the pot, always adjust
the burner so that when using gas, the flames remain under the base and do
not extend up the sides. When cooking on an electric burner, select a burner
the same diameter as the base or smaller.
3. Begin heating with the burner set on high heat if you have a gas or induction
stove. (ELECTRIC STOVE USERS – SEE NOTE TO ELECTRIC STOVE
USERS). When the pressure indicator has risen and steam starts to come
out of the pressure valve for first time, lower the heat to maintain a gentle,
steady stream of steam. At this moment, the COOKING TIME STARTS and
you can begin timing your recipe. It is recommended that a kitchen timer be
used to monitor the exact cooking time.
4. If at any time during cooking an excessive amount of steam is released by
the operating valve and safety window, lower the burner heat to adjust and
maintain the proper level of pressure.
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