Presto Electric Pressure Cooker - Manual (Page 3)

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To Attach Cover Handle to Cooker Cover
1. Locate bag containing cover handle. This handle has four holes, two of which
contain screws. Take out handle and remove tape on handle which is holding the
two screws in place. Remove screws from handle and set aside.
2. Place pressure cooker cover upside down on table or counter as shown in
Fig. B, so vent pipe bottom faces up.
3. Fit cover handle, with the menu guide facing down, onto cover handle mount so
the air vent cover lock stem fits through the top center hole of the cover handle
(Fig. B).
4. Insert the screws into the two holes on both sides of the center hole. Using a Phillips type screwdriver fasten cover handle to cover
handle mount until handle is securely affixed to the cover. Caution: Continuing to tighten handle, once it is secure, can result in
stripping of screws or cracking of handles.
Note: After placing cover on cooker body, check positioning of handles. Follow step 4 on page 4. when properly installed, the body
handle and cover handle will line up with each other without interference.
GeTTInG aCquaInTed
Your pressure cooker is like a saucepan with a very special cover that locks in place. Air is automatically exhausted and steam is sealed
inside creating pressure within the unit. Under pressure, internal temperatures in the cooker are raised above the normal boiling point of
water, causing foods to cook faster. At 15 pounds of pressure, a temperature of 250°F (or 121°C) is reached inside the pressure cooker.
This higher temperature speeds cooking. The moist steam atmosphere also tenderizes meats naturally.
It is important to become familiar with the various parts of the pressure cooker (Fig. C) and to read the “HOw TO USE” section beginning
below before using the unit for the first time.
Before the first use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. D) by simply pulling it out of the inside rim of the cover.
wash sealing ring, cover, body, and cooking rack (Fig. C) in hot, sudsy water to remove any packaging material and white manufacturing
lubricant. Rinse all parts with warm water and dry. Then, replace the sealing ring, being careful to fit it under the stop tabs and the lock
pin (Fig. D) which are located on the inside rim of the cover.
how To use
To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these step-by-step instructions for pressure cooking. You may find it helpful
to refer back to Fig. C.
1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking recipe you have selected. If a larger quantity is desired, you
may increase the ingredients by ½. Be sure not to overfill the pressure cooker (see page 5 for guidance on filling).
Pour liquid into the cooker body, as specified in the recipe or timetable. This liquid is usually water. However, some recipes specify
other liquids, such as wine.
Cover
Handle
Cover Handle Mount
Center Hole
Air Vent/Cover
Lock Stem
Screw
Screw
Vent Pipe
Bottom
Fig. B
Pressure Regulator Vent Pipe
Air Vent/Cover Lock
Cover
Body
Cooking rack
Sealing Ring Pressure
Relief Valve
Body Handle
Helper
Handle
Cover Handle
Overpressure
Plug
Fig. C
Stop Tab
Sealing Ring
Lock pin
Stop Tab Fig. D