Using for the first time, Cooking time chart – Euro-Pro PC104 User Manual

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USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please read these instructions carefully before using the

cookware for the first time.

• Before first use, wash the pressure cooker and lightly oil the seal ring.
• Put at least 1 1/2 cups of water/liquid in the pot with the food. Never

fill the pot more than two-thirds full.

• Lock the lid.
• Turn pressure selector to the desired pressure: (I) Low, (II) Medium,

(III) High. See cooking chart on page 3 for guidance.

• Turn the heat source to high until the pressure reaches the desired

setting. Once the cooker has reached its intended pressure, a red
dot will appear in the pressure indicator window. As pressure builds
up, it is normal for a small amount of steam to be released from
around the edges of the cooker and handles. Also at this time, you
may hear a hissing sound. This is normal. Reduce the heat to the

minimum required to maintain pressure.

• Set a timer for precise timing. See cooking chart on page 3 as a

guide.

• When the cooking time is complete, release the pressure by using

either of the methods described on page 6 in this manual.

• Slowly and carefully turn the pressure selector dial “in steps” to the

“Open” position (0) and unlock the lid by pulling the handle and lifting
the lid up. Open the lid away from you.

NEVER USE FORCE TO OPEN THE COOKER. NEVER OPEN

THE LID TOWARDS YOUR FACE.

• After use, wash, rinse and dry all parts. Lightly oil the seal. Store the

lid upside down on the pot.

• All components of the pressure cooker set are dishwasher safe

EXCEPT the pressure cooker lid.

COOKING TIME CHART

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Use the cooking times on this chart as guidelines. Actual times will
vary depending upon the amount of ingredients in the cooker and
your individual preferences. Start timing when desired pressure is
reached.

PRESSURE

SELECTOR

COOKING TIME

(Min)

RELEASE

METHOD

STANDING TIME

(Min)

A rticho kes M edium

III

6

Q uic k

-

A sparagus

M edium stems

II

1 1/ 2

Q uic k

-

B eans (green)

Who le

I

2

Q uic k

-

B ro cco li (flo rets)

Stems cut to 1"

I

2

Q uic k

-

Cabbage (1/2)

Cut into quarters

I

6

C o mbina t io n

4

2" pieces

II

4

Q uic k

-

1/4" slices

II

2

Q uic k

-

Cauliflo wer

Flo rets

I

3

Q uic k

-

Co rn

On co b

I

6

Q uic k

-

P o tato

large,

quartered

III

8

C o mbina t io n

5

P o tato , sweet

Halved

lengthwise

III

10

C o mbina t io n

3

Stews

III

16 - 2 0

N a t ura l

10 - 2 0

Ro asts

III

4 0 - 5 0

N a t ura l

10 - 2 0

Who le

II

18 - 2 5

N a t ura l

10 - 2 0

P arts

II

8 - 15

Q uic k

-

B o neless

II

5 - 7

Q uic k

-

Ro asts

III

15 - 2 5

N a t ura l

-

B o neless

II

7 - 10

Q uic k

-

M ussels/Clams

I

3 - 6

Q uic k

-

Shrimps/P rawns

I

2 - 8

Q uic k

-

Fish

1" Steaks

I

5 - 8

Q uic k

-

III

3

C o mbina t io n

7

III

15

C o mbina t io n

10

III

5

Q uic k

-

I

14 - 18

Q uic k

-

I

3 0 - 3 2

C o mbina t io n

3

I

3 5 - 4 0

C o mbina t io n

5

Kidney beans o r o ther

large bean

M EA T, P OULTRY A ND FISH - When adapting standard recipes,use 1/2 amo unt o f water used with co nventio nal co o king

RICE - A lways add at least o ne tablespo o n o f o il o r butter to reduce fo am

DRIED B EA NS - No pre-so aking required - use 6 cups o f water fo r each two cups o f beans - add at

least o ne tablespo o n o f o il o r butter. Quick release under co ld water o nly.

B ro wn - use 1/4 to 1/2

less than in no rmal recipe

Riso tto

Split peas o r o ther small beans

Navy beans o r o ther

medium bean

Chicken

P o rk

Shellfish

White - use 1/3 to 1/2 less water than

in no rmal recipe

FOOD

VEGETABLES - Add 1 1/2 cups water, use Steamer Basket on Steamer Support and time precisely

Carro ts

B eef

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