Fagor America FUTURO PRESSURE COOKER - Manual (Page 14)

and take out the valve. Clean with
water.
• TO REMOVE THE OPERATING
VALVE FOR CLEANING
PURPOSES:
- Move the operating valve to the
position shown in Fig 12.
- Pull the operating valve up (Fig 13).
- Take the valve out and clean.
2. For increased safety and best results,
the gasket should be replaced
approximately every twelve months. A
new gasket can be ordered by calling
Fagor Customer Service Number at:
1-800-207-0806.
3. Before using the Futuro pressure
cooker, always check all handles
to make sure they are securely
screwed in place. If not, tighten the
handle screws with a screw driver.
4. Replacement Parts: Only use
authentic replacement parts
manufactured and distributed by
Fagor America, Inc. The use of
any unauthorized parts and or
attachments may cause unit failure
and will void any warranty protection
provided by the manufacturer.
Telephone the Fagor Customer
Service Number provided in the
warranty information.
Basic instructions for cooking
Basic instructions for cooking the foods
which are most commonly prepared in
pressure cookers.
Fresh and frozen vegetables
• Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
• Peel all tubers, such as red beet,
carrots, potatoes and turnips.
• Whole winter pumpkin should be
pierced several times with a fork
before cooking.
• If the approximate cooking time is
more than 10 minutes you should
use two cups of water.
• You should never fill the pressure
cooker to more than two thirds of its
capacity.
• When you cook frozen vegetables
you must extend the total cooking
time by between 1 and 2 minutes.
• Use the quick-release when the
cooking time is completed.
VEGETABLES APPROXIMATE PRESSURE
COOKING TIME LEVEL
Swiss chard, thickly cut 2 minutes High
Artichoke, large, without leaves 9-11 minutes High
Artichoke, medium, without leaves 6-8 minutes High
Peas, in the pod 1 minute High
Broccoli, shoots 8 minutes High
Broccoli, stalks 8 minutes High
Zucchini, Acorn, half 7 minutes High
Zucchini, Summer, 1-inch slices 8 minutes High
Pumpkin, 2-inch slices 3-4 minutes High
Onions, whole, 1 1/2- inch diameter 2 minutes High
Common cabbage, thickly cut 1-2 minutes High
Green curly kale, thickly cut 5 minutes High
Cauliflower, flower heads 2-3 minutes High
Endive, thickly cut 1-2 minutes High
Asparagus, fine, whole 1-1 1/2 minutes High
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