Operation Manual

from base: apply a kitchen cleanser to the marks and rub with an
abrasive kitchen scrubber such as Scotch-Brite or fine steel wool.
Baked-on Stains
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If the pressure cooker is not cleaned thoroughly after each use, a
thin layer of food or grease may remain. When the cooker is heated
next, this food/grease becomes “baked-on” and very difficult to
remove. Avoid “baked-on” fat or gravy stains; wipe off any fat or
gravy on the cooker base before placing on hot stove. Ensure
stove surface in contact with pressure cooker is free of
fat drippings.
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If you do get “baked-on” stains on the hard anodized base, tackle
them while they are still fresh. Soak in hot water. Make a
thick paste of a chlorine-based kitchen cleanser and apply it to the
surface. Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then scour with steel wool using a
circular motion. Wash and wipe dry.
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If food is stuck to the cooker, remove with a plastic scrubber and a
non-abrasive cleanser or an aluminium cleanser. If food is badly
stuck or burned: pour into cooker enough water (not
above half full) to cover the area of burned food. Close cooker.
Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook
5 minutes. Allow to cool naturally. Open cooker. Wash and wipe
dry. Do not use abrasive powders or bleach. For stubborn spots, a
fine soap-impregnated steel wool pad may be used sparingly.
Loss of Shine
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With use, the aluminium cooker body and lid may lose their shine.
The loss of shine is the normal behavior of the metal over time.
Removing Stains Caused by Chemicals in the Water
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The inside of the cooker body may become darker due to minerals
in the water. This darkening is neither injurious to health nor does
it affect the taste and quality of food. To remove stains from inside
the cooker body: fill cooker with water to half its capacity.
Add 2 teaspoons tartaric acid (cream of tartar) or lemon juice for
each quart/litre of water. Bring cooker to full pressure on high
heat and cook 15 minutes. If you wish to remove stains from the
upper half of the cooker body, do not pressure cook. Fill cooker
with enough of the same water-tartaric acid solution to cover the
stains. Boil 30 minutes. Wash and then dry with a soft, clean
cloth. Do not apply the lemon juice or tartaric acid solutions
to the black base as they may damage the finish.
Storing
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Allow the cooker and all its parts to dry completely before storing.
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The sealing ring should be stored fitted in the lid curl.
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Store the cooker open to avoid mustiness.
How to Prevent Unnecessary Fusing of the Safety Valve
1. Check that the steam vent is clear by looking through it.
2. Do not fill the cooker more than
2
/3 (for liquid foods, not more
than half).
3. Do put enough water for the cooking time (Check water
quantities in this Manual).
4. Do not place the pressure cooker on an industrial burner or
stove – use only a domestic stove.
5. Do reduce heat to medium or lower when the pressure cooker
reaches “Full Operating Pressure” (See Trial Run page 9).
6. Do take the pressure cooker off the stove when its cooking time is
complete (Check cooking time in chart or recipe as appropriate).
Replaceable Parts
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Always use genuine Hawkins spare parts for your safety
and the durability of the cooker. See page 30 for
Parts, Do-it-Yourself Repairs and Service.
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