Operation Manual

5. How to Recognize Full Operating Pressure
After the pressure regulator is placed on the steam vent,
there is at first a very low hissing sound of steam from the pressure
regulator. Then steam emission increases to full force and the pressure
regulator lifts with a whistling sound.
The cooker is now at full operating pressure. This is the point at
which to reduce heat and start timing the recipe.
6. Maintaining Pressure on Reduced Heat
Once full pressure is reached, reduce heat from HIGH to MEDIUM
or lower. The pressure inside the cooker will be maintained at about
15 pounds per square inch (1 kg per square cm). If the cooker whistles
too frequently (more than 4 whistles per minute), reduce the heat
still further.
If there is no steam coming out of the pressure regulator for
a few minutes, increase the heat gradually until the steam
comes out.
Please remember that, particularly on electric heat, it may take
some time for heat level adjustments to have an effect on the
frequency of whistles. A little practice will make clear the correct
heat setting and adjustments, if any, that may be required.
7. Releasing Pressure
Turn off heat. Remove pressure cooker from heat. With a fork,
slightly lift pressure regulator to release steam. Do not remove
pressure regulator. When cooking, release pressure as indicated in
the recipe or on pages 14 and 15.
RELEASE PRESSURE WITH SLIGHT LIFTING OF PRESSURE REGULATOR
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8. Final Steps
Open cooker. Empty out water. Wash and wipe dry body, lid
and pressure regulator. Store without closing the pressure
cooker. Before cooking in your Hawkins, READ THE REMAINING
INSTRUCTIONS.
COOKER WHISTLES AT FULL OPERATING PRESSURE