Használati útmutató Presto 01264 (35 oldal)

Instructions and Recipes Form 72-856D

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Pressure Cookers

Stock Numbers:

01241 (4-qt. aluminum)

01264 (6-qt. aluminum)

01282 (8-qt. aluminum)

01341 (4-qt. stainless steel)

01362 (6-qt. stainless steel)

The stock number is the rst ve digits of the

model number.

This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance

manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance (see page 3). Cracked, broken, or

charred handles should be replaced.

3. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.

4. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.

 5. Donotllpressurecookerover⅔full.Whencookingfoodsthatfoam,froth,orexpand,suchasrice,grains,drybeans,

peas,andlentils,orfoodsthataremostlyliquid,suchassoup,neverllthecookerover½full.Overllingmaycausea

riskofblockingtheventpipeanddevelopingexcesspressure.Seefoodpreparationinstructions.

 6. Donotpressurecookapplesauce,cranberries,rhubarb,cereals,pasta,splitpeas,anddriedbeansoupmixes.Thesefoods

tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe, overpressure plug, and air vent/cover lock.

7. This appliance cooks under pressure. WARNING! Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain pressure

cookerisproperlyclosedbeforeoperating;coverhandlemustbedirectlyabovethebodyhandle.See“HOWTOUSE”

instructions.

8. Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated oven.

 9. Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingapressurecookercontaininghotliquids.Donottouchhotsurfaces.Use

handles or knobs.

10. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has

dropped,andnosteamescapeswhenthepressureregulatorisremoved.Ifthehandlesaredifculttopushapart,this

indicatesthatthecookerisstillpressurized;donotforceitopen.Anypressureinthecookercanbehazardous.See“HOW

TOUSE”instructions.

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11. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing

ring or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and

overpressureplugbereplacedatleasteverytwoyears.UseonlygenuinePresto

® accessories and replacement parts.

12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. It is not recommended that children use the

pressure cooker.

 13. Whennormaloperatingpressureisreached,thepressureregulatorwillbegintorock.Graduallylowertheheattomaintain

aslow,steadyrockingmotion.Ifthepressureregulatorisallowedtorockvigorously,excesssteamwillescape,liquidwill

be evaporated, and food may scorch.

14. WARNING!DonotusepressurecookeronanoutdoorLPgasburnerorgasrangeover12,000BTU’s.Doingsomayresult

in damage to the pressure cooker and/or property damage and personal injury.

15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.

16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THISAPPLIANCEISFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.

Pressure Cooker Instructions and Recipes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handle Installation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

HowtoUse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Information 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Care and Maintenance 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Helpful Hints 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Soups and Stocks 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fish and Seafood 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Poultry 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meats 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vegetables 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dry Beans, Peas, and Lentils 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grains 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Desserts 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RecipeIndex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Consumer Service Information 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

INTRODUCTION

Welcometotheworldofpressurecooking.WithyournewPresto

®pressurecooker,you’lldiscoverhowfastandeasyitisto

prepare a wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that emphasize good health and nutrition along with good taste.

Thepressurecookerisperfectforthewayweliveandeattoday.It’sidealforpreparingmanyofthelighterfoodsthathelpkeep

ushealthyandt.Itpreservesavorsandnutrients,tenderizesmeatand,bestofall,itcooksfoodsthreetotentimesfasterthan

ordinarycookingmethods.And,it’sevenpossibletocookseveralfoodsinthepressurecookeratthesametimewithoutthe

avorsintermingling.

Wehaveincludedrecipesforsometraditionalfamilyfavoritesthatareespeciallywellsuitedtothemanyadvantagesofpressure

cooking.

To help get started with your new pressure cooker, be sure to read the “GETTINGACQUAINTED”sectionbeginningonpage4.

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HANDLE INSTALLATION

Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver

NOTE: The pressure cooker handles can be found inside the pressure cooker body in individual plastic bags.

Attach Helper Handle to Cooker Body

(Does not apply to 4-quart pressure cooker, stock number 01241.)

1. Place pressure cooker body upside down on

table or counter (Fig. A).

2. Locate bag containing short helper handle. Take

out handle and remove tape on handle which

is holding screw in place. Remove screw from

handle and set aside.

3. Position helper handle, with indented side facing

up,ontothreadedpostunderlllines(Fig.A).

Insert screw into helper handle hole and, using

a Phillips screwdriver, fasten handle securely

topost.Whenproperlyinstalled,handleshould

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pear level with table or counter as shown in

Fig.

A. NOTICE:Overtighteningcanresultin

stripping of screws or cracking of handles.

To Attach Body Handle to Cooker Body

1. Locate bag containing long body handle. This is the handle that has one screw hole. Take out handle and remove tape which

is holding screw in place. Remove screw from handle and set aside.

 2. Foreasierhandleinstallation,positioncookerbodysothreadedpostextendsoveredgeofcounterslightly.

3. Position long body handle, with facing down, onto threaded post which is under the model and series numbers (Fig. A).▲

4. Insert screw into handle hole and use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten handle securely to post. NOTICE:Overtighteningcan

result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles.

Attach Cover Handle to Cooker Cover

1. Locate bag containing cover handle. This handle has three holes, two of which contain screws. Take out handle and remove

tape which is holding 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 you.

3. Fit cover handle, with the indented side facing

up, onto cover handle mount so air vent/cover

lockstemtsthroughcenterholeofcover

handle (Fig. B).

4. Insert screws into holes on both sides of center

hole.UsingaPhillipsscrewdriver,fastencover

handle securely to cover handle mount.

NOTICE:Overtighteningcanresultinstripping

of screws or cracking of handles.

IMPORTANT: After placing cover on cooker

body, check positioning of handles. Follow step

4onpage5.Whenproperlyinstalled,body

handle and cover handle will line up with each

other without interference.

Screw

Helper Handle

(Does not apply to stock no. 01241)

Post

Screw Post

Body Handle

Pressure Cooker Body

Model and Series

Numbers Fill lines

Fig. A

Indented Side

Cover Handle

(indented side)

Cover Handle Mount

Center Hole

Air Vent/Cover

Lock Stem

Screw

Vent Pipe

Bottom

Fig. B

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GET TING 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 tem-

perature of 250°

F (or 121°C)

is reached inside the pressure

cooker. These higher tempera-

tures speed cooking, and the

moist steam atmosphere tender-

izes meats naturally.

It is important to become familiar

with the various parts

of the

pressure co

oker (Fig.

C)

and to

read the “HOWTOUSE”section

beforeusingtheunitfortherst

time.

Beforetherst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,soapy

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titunderthestoptabsandthelockpinwhicharelocated

on the inside rim of the cover (Fig. D).

HOW TO USE

Toassuretheverybestresultseverytime,carefullyfollowthesestep-by-stepinstructionsforpressurecooking.Youmayndit

helpful to refer back to Fig. C.

1. Prepare ingredients according to the directions in the pressure cooking recipe you have selected. Recipes in this book were

developed for use in a 4-quart pressure cooker. If you have a 6-quart pressure cooker, you may increase the ingredients by

½.Ifyouhavean8-quartpressurecooker,youmaydoubletheingredients.Besurenottooverllthepressurecooker(see

page6forguidanceonlling).

 Pourliquidintothecookerbody,asspeciedintherecipeortimetable.Thisliquidis

usually water. However, some recipes will call for other liquids, such as broth, juice, or

wine.

 2. Placethecookingrackintothecooker,ifcalledforintherecipe(see“HelpfulHints”on

pages 8 and 9 for guidance on when to use).

3. IMPORTANT:Lookthroughtheventpipetomakecertainthatitisclear(Fig.E)

before placing cover on cooker body. See safety information on page 6. If blocked,

clean as described on page 7, step 2.

Pressure Regulator Vent Pipe

Air Vent /Cover Lock

Cover

Body

Cooking rack

Sealing Ring

OverpressurePlug

Body Handle

Helper

Handle

(Does not apply

to stock no.

01241)

Cover Handle

Fig. C

Stop Tab

Sealing Ring

Lock pin

Stop Tab Fig. D

Fig. E

Vent

Pipe

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Holding the body handle with your left hand and the cover handle with your right

hand, align the (or ) mark on the cover with the mark on the body handle V ▼ ▲

and place the cover on the cooker body (Fig.

F). Aluminum cookers have a

V mark on the cover and stainless steel cookers have a mark on the cover.▼

4. After placing the cover on the cooker body, place one hand on the center of the

cover and apply a slight downward pressure. Place the thumb of your other hand

onthesideofthebodyhandleandwrapyourngersaroundthecoverhandle

(Fig. G). Then rotate the cover clockwise as far as it will rotate without being

forced. The pressure cooker is completely closed when

the cover handle is above or just slightly to the left of

the body handle (Fig. H).

5. Place the pressure regulator on the vent pipe (Fig. I). The

pressureregulatorwilltlooselyontheventpipe.Itwill

not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover.

6. Position the pressure cooker on your stove. If your stove

is electric coil or smooth top, use the element that most

closely matches the diameter of the cooker bottom.

 Usingahighheatsettingonyourstove,beginheatingthepressurecooker.NOTE: The

airvent/coverlockmaymoveupanddownafewtimeswhencookingrstbeginsasit

automaticallyexhaustsairfromthepressurecooker.Steamwillbenoticeable.Thisis

normal.Whenpressurebeginstobuild,itslidesup,lockingthecoveron.Oncethecooker

has sealed, the air vent/cover will remain in its raised position until pressure is released

(Fig. J).

 7. Oncethepressureregulatorbeginstorock,cookingtimebegins.Gradually

lower the heat as necessary to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion and

cook for the length of time indicated in the recipe or timetable. To watch a

video of a regulator maintaining a slow, steady rocking motion, visit

www.gopresto.com/ppc/rocking.

 8. Duringtherstseveralminutesafteradjustingtheheat,remainbythepressure

cooker to make sure the heat setting is adequate to keep the pressure regulator

rocking at a slow, steady rate. If the heat has been lowered too much, the pres-

sure regulator may stop rocking and it will be necessary to increase the heat.

 Iftheheatistoohighandthepressureregulatorrocksvigorously,excess

steam will escape and too much liquid will evaporate. The cooker may go

dry and food may scorch. If this situation happens, the pressure regulator will

stop rocking. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat source to prevent

overheating and potential damage.

 9. Whencookingtimeiscomplete,turnoff

burner. If using an electric stove, remove

pressure cooker from burner.

NOTICE: Lift pressure cooker to remove it

from burner. Sliding cookware can leave

scratches on stovetops.

10. Reduce pressure according to the recipe or

timetable instructions. If the instructions

say “Let the pressure drop of its own ac-

cord,”setthepressurecookerasidetocool

until pressure is completely reduced. If the

instructionsstate,“Coolcookeratonce,”coolthepressurecookerunderarunningwaterfaucet(Fig.K)orpourcoldwater

over it, or place it in a pan of cold water (Fig. L) until pressure is completely reduced.

NOTICE: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink.

Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised

position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops.

▲ Mark

V Mark

Fig. F

Aluminum Cookers

Stainless

Steel Cookers

▼ Mark

Fig. I

Fig. H

Fig. G

Fig. J

Air Vent/Cover

LockinUPPosition.

PressureinUnit.

Air Vent/Cover Lock in

DOWNPosition.

NoPressureinUnit.

Fig. K Fig. L

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11. After pressure has been completely reduced, i.e., the air vent/cover lock has dropped, remove the pressure regulator. Always

remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.

12. To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise until the (or ) mark on the cover aligns with the V▼ ▲ mark on the body handle.

Then, lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you. If the cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure

in the unit. Do not force the cover off. Continue to cool the pressure cooker until steam no longer is escaping from the vent

pipe, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and the cover turns easily.

13. Food is ready to serve.

14. Clean your pressure cooker according to the instructions on pages 7 and 8.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly and deliciously. If used properly, your pressure cooker is one

of the safest appliances in your kitchen. To ensure safe operation, make sure you always observe the following simple rules

whenever you use the pressure cooker:

1.

Never overll the pressure cooker. The pressure regulator is designed to maintain cooking pressure at a safe level. It

relievesexcesspressurethroughtheventpipeasitrocksbackandforth.Manyfoodstendtoexpandwhencooked.Ifthe

cookerisoverlled,expansionoffoodmaycausetheventpipetobecomeblockedorclogged.Iftheventpipebecomes

blocked,itcannotrelieveexcesspressure.

  Donotllthecookerabovethe

⅔

lllinewhencookingmostfoods.Whencookingfoodsthatfoam,froth,orexpand,

such

asrice,grains,drybeans,peas,andlentils,orfoodsthataremostlyliquid,suchassoups,neverllthecookerabovethe

½llline.

Foryourconvenience,boththe⅔and½fulllevelsaremarkedbyindentationsonthesideofthepressurecookerbody

(Fig.M).Theuppermarkingindicatesthe⅔fulllevelandthelowerthe

½fulllevel.Inaddition,ineachsectionoftherecipesyouwillndinstruc-

tionsonthemaximumlllevelforeachtypeoffood.

REMINDER: Whencookinganyfood,donotletanyportionextendabove

themaximumllmark.Whencookingrice,grains,drybeans,peas,lentils,

soups,andstews,thecookershouldneverbemorethan½full.

2. Never pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta,

split peas, and dried soup mixes. Thesefoodsexpandsomuchasaresult

of foaming and frothing that they should never be cooked under pressure.

3. Always follow special procedures found in the instruction book when

pressure cooking rice, grains, dry beans, peas, and lentils. During cooking, dry beans, peas, and lentils tend to froth and

foam which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, dry beans, peas, and lentils need to be prepared and

cookedaccordingtoinstructionsbeginningonpage27.Usingthismethodwillkeepfoamatsafelevelsduringcooking.

Like dry beans, peas, and lentils, rice and grains tend to froth and foam during cooking; therefore, to contain foaming and

frothing during the cooking period, rice and grains must be prepared in a bowl in the pressure cooker according to directions

on page 29.

4. Always add cooking liquid. If an empty pressure cooker is left on a hot burner or if a cooker boils dry and is left on a

heatedburner,thecookerwilloverheatexcessively,causingpossiblediscolorationand/ordamagetothecooker.

5. Always look through the vent pipe before using the cooker to make sure it is clear. If the vent pipe is blocked, it cannot

functionasitshouldandthuscannotrelieveexcesspressure.Pressuremaythenbuildtounsafelevels.Tocleanthevent

pipe, see page 7.

6. Always fully close the pressure cooker. Rotate the cover clockwise as far as it rotates without being forced. The cooker

isfullyclosedwhenthecoverhandleisaboveorslightlytotheleftofthebodyhandle(seepage5,Fig.H).Yourpressure

cooker has specially designed lugs on the cover and body which lock the cover in place when the cooker is fully closed.

However,ifthecookerisnotfullyclosed,thelugscannotlockthecoverontothebody.It’spossiblethatpressurecould

build inside the cooker and cause the cover to come off and result in bodily injury or property damage.

7. Never open the cooker when it contains pressure. The air vent /cover lock provides a visual indication of pressure inside

thecooker.Whenitisup,thereispressure.Whenitisdown,thereisnopressureinthecookeranditcanbeopened.Ifthe

pressure cooker is opened before all of the pressure is released, the contents of the cooker will erupt and could cause bodily

injury or property damage.

8. Replace the sealing ring if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky. The sealing ring pro-

vides a pressure tight seal between the cover and body. The sealing ring needs to be in good condition to function properly.

2⁄3llline

1⁄2

llline

Fig. M

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WARNING! Failure to replace the sealing ring when it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky could

result in bodily injury or property damage. It is recommended that the sealing ring be replaced every two years.

9. Replace the overpressure plug if it is hard, deformed, cracked, worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing ring.

Theoverpressureplugisasecondarypressurereliefvalvewhichisdesignedtorelieveexcesspressurebyreleasingfromthe

cooker cover in the event that the vent pipe becomes blocked. The overpressure plug is made of rubber, and when new, is

softandpliable.Overtime,dependingonthefrequencyandtypeofuse,rubberbecomeshardandinexible.Whenhardand

inexible,theoverpressurepluglosesitsabilitytoactasasecondarypressurereliefvalve.Itshouldbereplacedimmedi-

ately. It is recommended that the overpressure plug be replaced every two years.

 Shouldtheoverpressureplugeverbeforcedoutofthecoverduetoexcesspressurewhilecooking,itisimportanttocallthe

TestKitchenat1-800-368-2194.Do not attempt to use the released overpressure plug.

CLEANING

1. All parts of your pressure cooker, including the sealing ring and pressure

regulator,arefullyimmersibleforeasycleaning.Whenwashingtheunit,

the sealing ring should be removed to allow easy cleaning of the inside rim

of the cover. The sealing ring should be washed in hot, soapy water after

each use.

2. To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look

through the vent pipe. Clean it with a small brush or pipe cleaner if it

is blocked or partially blocked (Fig. N). Also clean the vent pipe nut as

shown.

 3. Occasionallyremovetheairvent/coverlockinthepressurecookercover

handleforcleaning.Toremovetheairvent/coverlock,placeyournger

over the hole in the cover handle (Fig. N) and remove the white rubber

gasketfromtheairvent/coverlockontheundersideofthecover(Fig.O).

Push the air vent/cover lock through the top of the cover and wash it and

the gasket in hot, soapy water. The metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock

may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad. Clean the hole in the cover handle

with a small brush. After cleaning, reinsert the metal shaft of the air vent /

cover lock from the top side of the cover down through the cover handle

hole(Fig.P).Placeangeroverthehandlehole(tokeepthecoverlock

fromfallingout)andturnthecoverover.Wettherubbergasketandpush

onto the end of the metal shaft until it snaps into the groove on the shaft.

4. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning by pushing it

out of its opening from the top of the cover. After cleaning, reinsert it by

pushingthedomedsideoftheplug,marked“TOP,”intotheopeningfrom

the underside of the cover, until the bottom edge is fully and evenly seated

againsttheundersideofthecover(Fig.Q).Whentheoverpressureplugis

properlyinstalled,theword(TOP)willbevisibleontheoverpressureplug

when viewing the outside of the cover.

Special Cleaning Instructions for Aluminum Cookers:

1. Iron and other minerals in water and foods may darken the inside of your

aluminum cooker. This discoloration will not affect the food cooked in the

unit. These stains can be removed by using a solution of water and cream

oftartar.Useatablespoonofcreamoftartarforeachquartofwaterand

pourenoughsolutionintothecookertocoverthediscoloration(donotll

over⅔full).Closethecoversecurely,placethepressureregulatoronthe

vent pipe, and heat until the pressure regulator rocks gently. Remove the

cooker from the heat and allow it to stand for two to three hours. Remove

the pressure regulator and discard the contents. Scour thoroughly with a

soap impregnated steel wool pad; wash, rinse, and dry.

2. The outside surface of aluminum pressure cookers may be cleaned with a

good silver polish, if necessary. Dishwasher use for aluminum cookers is

not recommended, as discoloration will occur. If food residue adheres to

thepressurecookerbody,cleanwithanylonmeshpad,anesteelwool

pad,oranekitchencleanser.

Fig. N

Cover Handle

Hole

Fig. O

Rubber Gasket

Metal

Shaft

Cover

Handle

Hole

Fig. P

Indented Portion

OverpressurePlug

Fig. Q

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Special Cleaning Instructions for Stainless Steel Cookers:

1. If food residue adheres to the pressure cooker body, clean with a stainless steel scouring pad, a nylon mesh pad, or a

powderedcleanserwithoutbleach,suchasBarKeepersFriend*cleanserandpolishorCameo*copper,brass&porcelain

cleaner. Do not use steel wool or cleaners with chlorine bleach.

 Yourstainlesssteelpressurecookermayalsobewashedinadishwasher.Whenwashinginadishwasher,youmustrst

remove the sealing ring and overpressure plug from the cover as these parts must be hand-washed.

2. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your stainless steel pressure cooker can be cleaned occasionally with a silver

polishoranyotherne,non-abrasivepolish.

Take care not to overheat your stainless steel pressure cooker. Very high heat can sometimes cause vari-colored stains, called

heat tints, in stainless steel. Heat tints can usually be removed by using a non-abrasive powder cleanser.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 1. Whennotinuse,storeyourpressurecookerinadryplacewiththecoverinvertedonthebody.Ifthecoverislockedon,

unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring could be damaged.

2. As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.

3. If the body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a screwdriver. NOTICE:Overtighteningcanresultinstripping

of screws or cracking of handles.

 4. Periodicallychecktheventpipenutforlooseness.Retighten,ifnecessary,usinga7/16ʺwrench.

5. Do not strike the rim of the pressure cooker with any cooking utensil because this could cause nicks in the rim which may

allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.

6. The sealing ring, the overpressure plug, and the rubber gasket for the air vent/cover lock may shrink or become hard,

deformed,cracked,worn,orpittedwithnormaluse.Exposuretohighheat,suchasawarmburneroroventop,willcause

thesepartstodeterioraterapidly.Whenthishappens,replacetheseparts.Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at

least every two years.

Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace the

sealing ring. Whenever you replace the sealing ring, replace the overpressure plug also. Leakage may also occur if the rim

of the cooker body has been damaged (see #5 above).

 7. Eachtimeyoucleanoruseyourpressurecooker,checktobesurethebottomhasnotbeendamaged.Nicksandscratches

may leave sharp edges that can damage ceramic stovetops or other smooth surfaces. Lift pressure cooker to remove it from

burner. Sliding cookware could leave scratches on stovetops.

 8. Theformationofasmallamountofmoistureunderthepressureregulatorisnormalwhencookingrstbegins.Itisthe

result of the temperature of the regulator being lower than the rest of the unit.

A small amount of steam or moisture may also be visible around the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock as cooking

begins. It should stop when pressure begins to build and the overpressure plug and air vent/cover lock seal. If leakage

continues, clean or replace the overpressure plug and/or air vent/cover lock assembly. The pressure cooker will not seal if

the gasket for the air vent/cover lock is cracked.

Do not operate your pressure cooker with continual leakage. If the preceding steps do not correct the problem, call the

Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to return the entire

unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 35).

 9. Ifthepressurecookerbecomesdifculttoopenorclose,thesealingringneedstobereplaced.Ifforanyreasonthepressure

cookercannotbeopened,contacttheConsumerServiceDepartmentinEauClaire,WIat1-800-877-0441.

Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the

Presto Factory Service Department (see page 35).

HELPFUL HINTS

 ♦Yourfavoriterecipesmaybeadjustedforcookinginthepressurecookerbyfollowingthegeneraldirectionsinthisbookfor

theparticulartypeoffoodbeingcooked.Decreasethecookingtimeforyourrecipeby⅔sincepressurecookingismuch

fasterthanordinarycookingmethods.Forexample,ifyourordinarycookingmethodrequires45minutes,inthepressure

cooker the cooking time will be 15 minutes. Because there is very little evaporation, the amount of liquid used should be

*BarKeepersFriendisaregisteredtrademarkofSerVaasLaboratories,Inc.CameoisaregisteredtrademarkofChurch&DwightCo.,Inc.Prestoisnotafliatedwith

these companies.

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decreased.Useabout½cupmoreliquidthanyou’lldesireinyournisheddish.But,remember,theremustalwaysbewater

or some other liquid in the pressure cooker to produce the necessary steam.

 ♦Manydifferentcookingliquidscanbeusedinapressurecooker.Wine,beer,broth,fruitjuices,andwaterallmakeexcellent

cooking liquids.

 ♦Usethecookingrackwhenitisdesirabletocookfoodsoutofthecookingliquid.Whenfoodsarepressurecookedoutofthe

liquid,avorswillnotintermingle.Therefore,itispossibletocookseveralfoodsatonce,aslongastheyhavesimilarcook-

ingtimes.Ifitisdesirabletoblendavors,donotusethecookingrack.

 ♦Beautifuldessertsandsidedishesmaybepreparedinthepressurecooker;useoven-safecustardcups,ramekins,orindi-

vidualorsmallmetalmoldsorforms.Fillmolds⅔fulltoallowforexpansionoffood,andtthemlooselyintothepressure

cookeronthecookingrack.Donotllthepressurecookerover⅔full.

 ♦Ifarecipesaystocook0minutes,cookfoodonlyuntilthepressureregulatorbeginstorock.Thencoolpressurecooker

according to recipe.

 ♦Thepressurecookerisusuallycooledatoncefordelicatefoodssuchascustardsandfreshvegetables.Forotherfoods,like

meats, soups, and grains, let the pressure drop of its own accord.

 ♦Whenpressurecookingathighaltitudes,thecookingtimeneedstobeincreased5%forevery1,000feetabovetherst

2,000 feet. Following this rule, the times should be increased as follows:

3,000ft....5%  5,000ft....15%  7,000ft....25%

4,000ft....10%  6,000ft....20%  8,000ft....30%

 Becausepressurecookingtimesareincreasedataltitudesof3,000feetorabove,anadditional½cupcookingliquidwillbe

needed.

 ♦Ifyouhaveanyquestionsonrecipesorcookingtimes,callourTestKitchenat1-800-368- 2194.Youmayalsoemailus

through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact.

 ♦Visitwww.GoPresto.comforvideosandadditionalrecipes.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Occasionally the cover is hard to open or close. What causes this? What should I do?

Inorderforpressuretobuildinsideyourpressurecooker,theunithasaspecialcoverwhichprovidesanairtightt.Because

ofthis,youmayndthatonoccasionthecovermaybedifculttoopenorclose.Thefollowingsuggestionswillhelpifthis

happens:

If the cover seems hard to close, press the palm of your hand on the center

of the cover while moving the cover handle to the closed position with your

other hand (see page 5, Fig. G).

Ifafterbrowningmeatorpoultrythecoverisdifculttoclose,itmaybe

duetoexpansionofthepressurecookerbodyfromheating.Removethe

cover and allow the pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do

not place the pressure cooker back on the burner until it is fully closed.

If necessary, to help make the cover easier to open and close, a very light

coating of vegetable oil may be applied to the sealing ring and to the under-

sideofthelugsonthepressurecookerbody(Fig.R).Useapastrybrush,a

pieceofcloth,oryourngertipsandbesuretowipeoffanyexcessoil.

What can be done if the food prepared in the pressure cooker has more liquid than desired?

Withthecoverremoved,simmertoevaporatetheexcessliquid.Nexttimeyoupreparethesamerecipe,youmaywanttouse

less liquid.

How does one prevent overcooking?

Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator begins to rock gently. It is very important to accurately time the

cooking period. A Presto® kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling

the pressure cooker.

Apply

VegetableOil

Here

Fig. R

Apply Vegetable

OilHere

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What if the food is not completely done after the recommended cooking time?

Simply bring the cooker back up to pressure and cook the food a minute or two longer.

Can I use my pressure cooker on all types of ranges?

Presto® pressure cookers will work on gas, electric coil, and ceramic glass (smooth-top) ranges (see page 5, step 6 for correct

burner size). In addition, Presto

® stainless steel pressure cookers will also work on induction ranges. Because aluminum pressure

cookers are not magnetic, they will not work on induction ranges.

When cooking rst begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?

It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture leakage to form on the cover and between the handles when

cookingrstbegins.Ifleakagecontinues,thecoverhandlemaynotbeproperlyalignedwiththebodyhandleand,therefore,the

cover lock cannot engage.

Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking rst begins?

Yes,itisnormalfortheairvent/coverlocktomoveupanddownslightlywhencookingrstbegins.Donotbeconcerned.The

air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock continues to

move up and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife. If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the follow-

ing may be occurring:

1. The burner is not hot enough.

2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 5).

3.Thereisinsufcientliquidtoformsteam.

4. The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 8).

SOUPS AND STOCKS

The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordinary

methods.

Included are a few favorite recipes. If you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it in the pressure cooker using one of the

recipesinthisbookasyourguide.Ifaddingdrybeansandpeas,theymustrstbesoakedaccordingtodirectionson

page 27.

CAUTION!Donotpressurecooksoupscontainingbarley,rice,pasta,grains,splitpeas,anddriedsoupmixesbecause

they have a tendency to foam, froth, and sputter and could block the vent pipe. These foods should be added to the soup

AFTER pressure cooking.

FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER

½ FULL!

OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR

ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.

BROWN BEEF SOUP

1½ pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 bay leaf

4 cups water 1 teaspoon parsley akes

½ cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt

½ cup sliced carrots ¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup chopped celery

Addbeef,water

Addbeef,water,onion,carrots,celery

,onion,carrots,celery

,onion,carrots,celery,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker

,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker

,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker.Closecoversecurely

.Closecoversecurely

.Closecoversecurely.

.

.Addbeef,water,onion,carrots,celery,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker.Closecoversecurely.

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator r

e regulator r

e regulator rocking slowly

ocking slowly

ocking slowlycook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pres-

Let pres-

Let pres-Let pres-

sure dr

sure drop of its own accord.

op of its own accord.

op of its own accord.sure drop of its own accord.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

11

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Delicious Soups From Br

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BROWN BEEF

BROWN BEEF SOUP

SOUP

SOUP ST

ST

STOCK

OCK

OCKBROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK—Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.

—Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.

—Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.—Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.

BEEF

BEEF TOMA

TOMA

TOMATO SOUP

TO SOUP

TO SOUPBEEF TOMATO SOUP—Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.

—Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.

—Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through. —Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.

8 servings

8 servings 8 servings

ONION SOUP

ONION SOUPONION SOUP—Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.

—Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.

—Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.Add1½cupsthinlyslicedon

Add1½cupsthinlyslicedon

Add1½cupsthinlyslicedon-

-

-—Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.Add1½cupsthinlyslicedon-

ions; sauté until tender

ions; sauté until tender. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker

. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker

. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with ¼ teaspoon black

. Season with ¼ teaspoon black

. Season with ¼ teaspoon black ions; sauté until tender. Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with ¼ teaspoon black

pepper

pepper. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2

cook 2

cook 2cook 2

minutes with pressur

minutes with pressure regula-

e regula-

e regula-minutes with pressure regula-

tor r

tor rocking slowly

ocking slowly

ocking slowlytor rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pressur

Let pressur

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.Let pressure drop of its own accord. Ladle into soup bowls.

Ladle into soup bowls.

Ladle into soup bowls. T

T

Top with Parmesan cheese. If

op with Parmesan cheese. If

op with Parmesan cheese. If Ladle into soup bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. If

desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread.

desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread. desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

CHICKEN SOUP

1½ pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces ¼ cup chopped celery

4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt

½ cup sliced carrots ¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup chopped onion

Add chicken, water

Add chicken, water, carrots, onion, celery

, carrots, onion, celery

, carrots, onion, celery, salt, and pepper to cooker

, salt, and pepper to cooker

, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure

. Place pressure

. Place pressure Add chicken, water, carrots, onion, celery, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure

regulator on vent pipe and

regulator on vent pipe and regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlycook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pr

Let pr

Let pressure dr

essure dr

essure drop of its

op of its

op of its Let pressure drop of its

own accord.

own accord. own accord. Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to

Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to

Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to Remove pieces of chicken from cooker and let cool. Remove meat from bones and return meat to

cooker

cooker. Heat through.

. Heat through.

. Heat through. cooker. Heat through.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

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CHICKEN SOUP

CHICKEN SOUP ST

ST

STOCK

OCK

OCKCHICKEN SOUP STOCK—Strain Chicken Soup to make stock.

—Strain Chicken Soup to make stock.

—Strain Chicken Soup to make stock.—Strain Chicken Soup to make stock.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUPCHICKEN NOODLE SOUP—Bringsouptoaboil.

—Bringsouptoaboil.

—Bringsouptoaboil.Addnenoodlesandsimmer

Addnenoodlesandsimmer

Addnenoodlesandsimmer,uncovered,10to

,uncovered,10to

—Bringsouptoaboil.Addnenoodlesandsimmer,uncovered,10to

15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP

CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUPCHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP—

—

——Mix1egg,½cupmilk,and½teaspoonsaltinabowl.Stirin1⅛cupsour

Mix1egg,½cupmilk,and½teaspoonsaltinabowl.Stirin1⅛cupsour

Mix1egg,½cupmilk,and½teaspoonsaltinabowl.Stirin1⅛cupsour.

.

.Mix1egg,½cupmilk,and½teaspoonsaltinabowl.Stirin1⅛cupsour.

DropmixturefromteaspoonintobubblingChickenSoupincooker

DropmixturefromteaspoonintobubblingChickenSoupincooker.Simmeruncovered6minutes.

.Simmeruncovered6minutes.

DropmixturefromteaspoonintobubblingChickenSoupincooker.Simmeruncovered6minutes.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

CHICKEN RICE SOUP

CHICKEN RICE SOUPCHICKEN RICE SOUP—Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste.

—Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste.

—Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste. —Add 1 cup cooked rice to Chicken Soup. Heat through. Salt and pepper to taste.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

BLACK BEAN SOUP

2 cups dry black beans 4 cups chicken stock or broth

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 cups sliced carrots, ¾ inch thick

1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

1-2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, deveined, minced • • • • • • •

1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro,

1½ teaspoons dried oregano chopped

½ teaspoon allspice Salt

Soak beans according to instructions on page 27. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat.

Soak beans according to instructions on page 27. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chiles,

Add onion, garlic, chiles,

Add onion, garlic, chiles, Soak beans according to instructions on page 27. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chiles,

chili powder

chili powder, oregano, and allspice; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots, brown sugar

, oregano, and allspice; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots, brown sugar

, oregano, and allspice; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots, brown sugar, and

, and

, and chili powder, oregano, and allspice; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, carrots, brown sugar, and

vinegar

vinegar. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and vinegar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressur

cook 12 minutes with pressure regu-

e regu-

e regu-cook 12 minutes with pressure regu-

lator r

lator rocking slowly

ocking slowly

ocking slowlylator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pressur

Let pressur

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.Let pressure drop of its own accord.Remove1cupofbeanmixture,placeinblender

Remove1cupofbeanmixture,placeinblender

Remove1cupofbeanmixture,placeinblender,

,

,Remove1cupofbeanmixture,placeinblender,

and purée until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt.

and purée until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt. and purée until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt.

8 servings

8 servings8 servings

12

MINESTRONE

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1½ teaspoons dried basil

5 cups water 1 teaspoon salt

1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf

½ cup chopped onion ¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup sliced carrots • • • • • • •

1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 can (16 ounces) Great Northern beans

1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) cut green beans, drained

2 tablespoons parsley akes 2 ounces ne noodles

Add beef, water

Add beef, water, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery

, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery

, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley

, garlic, parsley

, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper to cooker

, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper to cooker

, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper to cooker.

.

. Add beef, water, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper to cooker.

Close cover securely

Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressur

cook 10 minutes with pressur

cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator

rocking slowly

rocking slowly.

.

.rocking slowly.

Let pressur

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles.

Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles. Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles.

Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

10 servings

10 servings10 servings

SAFFRON FISH STEW

1 can (14½ ounces) chicken broth Pinch of saffron threads

¼ cup dry white wine or ¼ teaspoon turmeric

4 new red potatoes, quartered • • • • • • •

3 carrots, cut into ½-inch chunks 1 pound rm sh (halibut, haddock

1 medium onion, nely chopped cod, pollack) fresh or thawed, cut

2 cloves garlic, minced into 8 pieces

¼ cup chopped parsley 1 small red pepper, cut into chunks

1 bay leaf 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Add broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley

Add broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and saffron to cooker

, bay leaf, and saffron to cooker

, bay leaf, and saffron to cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely.

.

. Add broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and saffron to cooker. Close cover securely.

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressur

cook 2 minutes with pressur

cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlycook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Cool

Cool

Cool Cool

cooker at once.

cooker at once.cooker at once.



Addsh,pepper

Addsh,pepper

Addsh,pepper,andpeas.Closecoversecurely

,andpeas.Closecoversecurely

,andpeas.Closecoversecurely.Placepressureregulatoronventpipeand

.Placepressureregulatoronventpipeand

.PlacepressureregulatoronventpipeandAddsh,pepper,andpeas.Closecoversecurely.Placepressureregulatoronventpipeand

cook 1 minute with pressur

cook 1 minute with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlycook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.Cool cooker at once. Discard bay leaf.

Discard bay leaf.

Discard bay leaf. Discard bay leaf.

8 servings

8 servings8 servings

POTATO SOUP

1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ teaspoon white pepper

1 cup nely chopped onions ¼ teaspoon dried basil

½ cup nely sliced celery • • • • • • •

3 cups chicken broth 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk

4 cups peeled, diced potatoes Salt

Heat oil in cooker over medium heat.

Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until tender

Add onion and celery; sauté until tender

Add onion and celery; sauté until tender.

.

. Add broth, potatoes, pepper

Add broth, potatoes, pepper

Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and

, and

, and Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until tender. Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and

basil to cooker

basil to cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and basil to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressur

cook 5 minutes with pressur

cook 5 minutes with pressure

e

e cook 5 minutes with pressure

regulator

regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlyregulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pressur

Let pressur

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.Let pressure drop of its own accord.Remove2cupsofpotatomixture;placein

Remove2cupsofpotatomixture;placein

Remove2cupsofpotatomixture;placeinRemove2cupsofpotatomixture;placein

blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in evaporated milk. Season to

blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in evaporated milk. Season to blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to cooker and stir in evaporated milk. Season to

taste with salt.

taste with salt. taste with salt.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI

1½ pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup water ½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup chopped onion ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¾ cup chopped green pepper • • • • • • •

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans,

1 tablespoon chili powder drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon salt

Brown meat in cooker over medium heat.

Brown meat in cooker over medium heat. Add tomato sauce, water

Add tomato sauce, water

Add tomato sauce, water, onion, green pepper

, onion, green pepper

, onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder

, garlic, chili powder

, garlic, chili powder,

,

, Brown meat in cooker over medium heat. Add tomato sauce, water, onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder,

salt, cumin, black pepper

salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper

, oregano, and cayenne pepper

, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent

. Place pressure regulator on vent

. Place pressure regulator on vent salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent

pipe and

pipe and pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressur

cook 5 minutes with pressur

cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlycook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pressur

Let pressur

Let pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir

Stir

Stir Stir

in kidney beans and heat through.

in kidney beans and heat through. in kidney beans and heat through.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

13

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Fish and seafood are the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make. Steaming them in the

pressurecookerbringsouttheirnest,fullestavors.

Fish and seafood cook very quickly under pressure, and the cooking time required is directly related to the thickness of the

seafood.Topreventovercooking,donotcookshorseafoodthatislessthan¾inchthick.Overcookingtendstotoughen

seafood.

FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD,

DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER ⅔ FULL!

OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR

ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.

SALMON STEAKS MOUTARDE

4 small salmon steaks, 1 inch thick 1 clove garlic, minced

4 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth

3-4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 bay leaf

½ teaspoon dried thyme • • • • • • •

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or sprinkle with

Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or sprinkle with Spread each steak with 1 tablespoon mustard. Press 1 thyme sprig into mustard on each steak or sprinkle with

dried thyme. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat.

dried thyme. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender

Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender

Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender. Stir in wine and

. Stir in wine and

. Stir in wine and dried thyme. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender. Stir in wine and

bay leaf.

bay leaf.bay leaf. Place steaks on rack in cooker

Place steaks on rack in cooker

Place steaks on rack in cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Place steaks on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook

cook

cook cook

2 minutes with pressur

2 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowly.

.

.2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.Cool cooker at once. Carefully remove steaks and rack.

Carefully remove steaks and rack.

Carefully remove steaks and rack. Carefully remove steaks and rack.

Keepsteakswarm.Discardbayleaf.Mix2tablespoonsmustardwithcornstarch.Stirintoliquidincooker

Keepsteakswarm.Discardbayleaf.Mix2tablespoonsmustardwithcornstarch.Stirintoliquidincooker.Heat

.Heat

.HeatKeepsteakswarm.Discardbayleaf.Mix2tablespoonsmustardwithcornstarch.Stirintoliquidincooker.Heat

until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly

until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with salmon steaks.

. Serve sauce with salmon steaks.

. Serve sauce with salmon steaks. until sauce boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with salmon steaks.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

V

ARIA

ARIATION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.

TION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.

TION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.VARIATION: Substitute halibut for salmon steaks.

MARINATED TUNA

1 pound tuna steak, 1 inch thick 2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon soy sauce 1⁄2 cup water

Placetunasteaksinashallowglassdish.Mixlemonjuice,oil,soysauce,garlic,ginger

Placetunasteaksinashallowglassdish.Mixlemonjuice,oil,soysauce,garlic,ginger,andpepperinasmall

,andpepperinasmall

,andpepperinasmallPlacetunasteaksinashallowglassdish.Mixlemonjuice,oil,soysauce,garlic,ginger,andpepperinasmall

bowl;pourovertuna.Marinatefor30minutes,turningshonce.Removetunafrommarinadeandplacetunaon

bowl;pourovertuna.Marinatefor30minutes,turningshonce.Removetunafrommarinadeandplacetunaonbowl;pourovertuna.Marinatefor30minutes,turningshonce.Removetunafrommarinadeandplacetunaon

rack in cooker

rack in cooker. Pour marinade and water into cooker

. Pour marinade and water into cooker

. Pour marinade and water into cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and rack in cooker. Pour marinade and water into cooker. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes

cook 2 minutes

cook 2 minutes cook 2 minutes

with pressur

with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowly.

.

.with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.Cool cooker at once.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

15

SEAFOOD TIMETABLE

Pour1cupwaterintocooker.Positionrackincooker.Placeseafoodonrackincooker.Donotllcookerover⅔ full.

Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to chart. Cool cooker at once.

SEAFOOD

(Fresh or Thawed) SIZE

COOKING TIME

(Minutes)

Crab Legs 0 to 1

Fish Fillets 1 inch thick 2

Salmon Fillets 1 inch thick 2

Scallops Large 1

Shrimp Medium to Large (36 to 42 count)

Jumbo (21 to 25 count)

0 to 1

1

Tuna Fillets 1 inch thick 2

POULTRY

A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other poultry when prepared in the pressure cooker. Try the

following recipes and enjoy tasty poultry in a variety of ways, or prepare your own favorite poultry dishes.

Althoughnotnecessary,youmaywanttobrownpoultrybeforepressurecookingtoaddadifferentavorandprovide

colortothenisheddish.Forcrispierchicken,placethechickenunderthebroilerforafewminutesafterpressure

cooking.

FOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER FULL! ⅔

NO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE

THE FULL MARK (SEE PAGE 6).⅔

OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR

ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.

CHICKEN BREASTS TARRAGON

1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ cup sliced celery

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup sliced carrot

½ cup white wine Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

½ cup white wine 1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup chopped onion ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Heatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonbothsides.

Heatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonbothsides.AddwhitewineW

AddwhitewineW

AddwhitewineWorcestershire

orcestershire

orcestershireHeatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonbothsides.AddwhitewineWorcestershire

sauce, wine, onion, celery

sauce, wine, onion, celery, carrot, tarragon, salt, and pepper to cooker

, carrot, tarragon, salt, and pepper to cooker

, carrot, tarragon, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely. Place pressure

. Place pressure

. Place pressure sauce, wine, onion, celery, carrot, tarragon, salt, and pepper to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure

regulator on vent pipe and

regulator on vent pipe and regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator r

e regulator r

e regulator rocking slowly

ocking slowly

ocking slowly.

.

.cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.Cool cooker at once.

Remove chicken and keep warm. Heat sauce over medium heat until desired thickness.

Remove chicken and keep warm. Heat sauce over medium heat until desired thickness. Remove chicken and keep warm. Heat sauce over medium heat until desired thickness.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

16

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup chicken broth

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried rosemary • • • • • • •

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced ½ lemon, thinly sliced

½ cup white wine Salt and pepper

Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Brown chicken evenly on both sides. Season chicken with rosemary

Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Brown chicken evenly on both sides. Season chicken with rosemary.

.

. Heat oil in cooker over medium heat. Brown chicken evenly on both sides. Season chicken with rosemary.

Coverchickenwithgarlic.Mixwine,broth,andparsleyinasmallbowl;pouroverchicken.Closecover

Coverchickenwithgarlic.Mixwine,broth,andparsleyinasmallbowl;pouroverchicken.ClosecoverCoverchickenwithgarlic.Mixwine,broth,andparsleyinasmallbowl;pouroverchicken.Closecover

securely

securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowly.

.

.cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once. Cool cooker at once. Garnish chicken with lemon slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Garnish chicken with lemon slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Garnish chicken with lemon slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

.

. Garnish chicken with lemon slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

CHUTNEY CHICKEN

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes ¼ teaspoon allspice

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles • • • • • • •

½ cup raisins ¼ cup water

⅓ cup mango chutney 1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vinegar

Add chicken, tomatoes, chiles, raisins, chutney

Add chicken, tomatoes, chiles, raisins, chutney, vinegar

, vinegar

, vinegar, brown sugar, and allspice to cooker

, brown sugar, and allspice to cooker

, brown sugar, and allspice to cooker. Close cover se-

. Close cover se-

. Close cover se-Add chicken, tomatoes, chiles, raisins, chutney, vinegar, brown sugar, and allspice to cooker. Close cover se-

curely

curely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and curely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowly.

.

.cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

Let

Let Let

pressur

pressure drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.

e drop of its own accord.pressure drop of its own accord.Removechickenandkeepwarm.Mixwaterandcornstarch.Stirintosauce.

Removechickenandkeepwarm.Mixwaterandcornstarch.Stirintosauce.

Removechickenandkeepwarm.Mixwaterandcornstarch.Stirintosauce.Removechickenandkeepwarm.Mixwaterandcornstarch.Stirintosauce.

Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly

Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

.

. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.

6 serving

6 serving6 serving

SOY CHICKEN

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ½ onion, sliced

½ cup water ½ cup sliced celery

¼ cup lite soy sauce 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

½ cup sliced mushrooms

Add chicken, water

Add chicken, water, soy sauce, mushrooms, onion, celery

, soy sauce, mushrooms, onion, celery

, soy sauce, mushrooms, onion, celery, and brown sugar to cooker

, and brown sugar to cooker

, and brown sugar to cooker. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely

. Close cover securely.

.

. Add chicken, water, soy sauce, mushrooms, onion, celery, and brown sugar to cooker. Close cover securely.

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressur

cook 4 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rocking slowly

rocking slowly

rocking slowlycook 4 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.

.

. . Let pres-

Let pres-

Let pres-Let pres-

sure dr

sure drop of its own accord.

op of its own accord.

op of its own accord.sure drop of its own accord.

4 servings

4 servings4 servings

SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 tablespoon ketchup

and skinned ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

½ cup sliced celery • • • • • • •

1 green or red pepper, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons cold water

¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ cup vinegar

Heatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonallsides.Mixpineapple,celery

Heatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonallsides.Mixpineapple,celery,pepper

,pepper

,pepper,brown

,brown

,brownHeatoilincookerovermediumheat.Brownchickenevenlyonallsides.Mixpineapple,celery,pepper,brown

sugar

sugar,vinegar

,vinegar

,vinegar,soysauce,ketchup,W

,soysauce,ketchup,W

,soysauce,ketchup,Worcestershiresauce,andgingerinamediumbowl;

orcestershiresauce,andgingerinamediumbowl;

orcestershiresauce,andgingerinamediumbowl;sugar,vinegar,soysauce,ketchup,Worcestershiresauce,andgingerinamediumbowl;pour over chicken.

pour over chicken.

pour over chicken. pour over chicken.

Close cover securely

Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressur

cook 8 minutes with pressur

cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator

e regulator

e regulator rock-

rock-

rock-cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rock-

ing slowly

ing slowly.

.

.ing slowly.

Cool cooker at once.

Cool cooker at once.Cool cooker at once.Removechicken,pineapple,andvegetablestoawarmplatter

Removechicken,pineapple,andvegetablestoawarmplatter

Removechicken,pineapple,andvegetablestoawarmplatter.Mixwaterand

.Mixwaterand

.MixwaterandRemovechicken,pineapple,andvegetablestoawarmplatter.Mixwaterand

cornstarch. Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly

cornstarch. Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken, pine-

. Pour sauce over chicken, pine-

. Pour sauce over chicken, pine-cornstarch. Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken, pine-

apple, and vegetables. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 29.

apple, and vegetables. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 29. apple, and vegetables. Serve with steamed rice, if desired, see page 29.

6 servings

6 servings6 servings

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