OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAINLESS STEEL HARD ANODISED
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. 3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. 4. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use. 5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. 6. Do not wash the hard anodised Futura Pressure Cooker in a dishwasher.
FUTURA PRESSURE COOKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS All the photographs in this Manual except on the cover are of the hard anodised Futura Pressure Cooker and its accessories but the functions and methods demonstrated apply also to the Futura Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker. Hawkins Cookers Limited is the proprietor of the trademarks ‘Hawkins’ and ‘Futura’ in India and in various other countries throughout the world.
How to Close the Futura Parts of the pressure cooker Short handle Lid Pressure regulator Lid handle Latch Sealing ring Cooker body Body handle 1 The opening of the cooker body – which is oval and not round – is a special design for maximum safety. Remove the pressure regulator from the lid (see page 7). 5 3 2 Move lid handle towards body handle. Right Lower the side of the lid nearest the short handle into the cooker. Do not tilt the lid deeply.
How to Open the Futura Lid Pressure regulator Lid handle Latch 1 2 3 4 Body handle Cooker body Short handle Difficult Easy Squeeze the lid handle and body handle together at the end. This requires the least force. 5 6 Wrong 8 7 Right Hold the lid handle. Lower the lid slightly into the cooker. Do not tilt the lid deeply. The minimum tilt that will get the lid out of the cooker body should be used so that the lid does not touch the food inside the cooker. 9 Release the latch.
CONTENTS Useful General Information PAGE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 How to Close the Futura 3 How to Open the Futura 4 Useful General Information 5 Product Information: Getting to Know Your Futura 7 Trial Run 10 Futura Cooking Tips 12 Measurements 15 Pressure Cooking Time Charts 16 Rice 16 Meat 18 Poultry 19 Seafood 19 Vegetables 20 Legumes 22 Using Grid, Separators and Molds 25 Care and Cleaning 27 What to Do if This Happens 29 Capacity/Volumes for the Futura P
Advantages of Futura The Futura Pressure Cooker Beautifully integrated form and function The Futura Pressure Cooker has a beautiful, durable black finish given by 60 micron thick hard anodising which will not tarnish, pit or corrode. The hard anodised finish stays looking new for years and allows the pressure cooker to absorb heat faster making it more energy-efficient. The base of the Futura is 6.35 mm thick. Stay-cool Handles Safe • • • • Pressure-locked Safety Lid.
Product Information: Getting to Know Your Futura Illustrated instructions on how to close and open the Futura are given on page 3 and page 4. Closing and opening is easy once you have understood it and practiced it a few times. The stated volume of all pressure cookers is that of the cooker body. Cooking capacity in a pressure cooker is less than its full volume. The pressure cooker body should never be filled more than two-thirds its capacity.
The rubber sealing ring, which comes fitted on the lid, can be removed from the lid curl with the fingers. The sealing ring can be easily fitted by first putting the lid handle through the sealing ring and patting and pushing it down all along the lid curl until it is seated properly. The sealing ring works best if the side with the words ‘’OTHER SIDE UP’’ faces down. invert lid...
melts at the required temperature and releases pressure. The safety valve can be replaced as shown on page 33. Movement of metal Handle: front view Movement of metal Handle: side view The attachment of the metal handle to the lid is designed with extra space for deliberate ‘’play’’ (movement) between the metal handle and the lid to ensure proper sealing. FUSIBLE ALLOY...
Trial Run Even if you have used a pressure cooker previously, take a trial run before cooking in your Futura. This section will take you step-by-step through your trial run in about 30 minutes. A light click will tell you that the pressure regulator is in position. 1. Preliminary Steps Remove label and wash cooker, removing any adhesive with vegetable oil. Read pages 1 to 9. Identify parts. Remove and place the pressure regulator on the steam vent, the sealing ring on the lid curl.
5. How to Recognize Full Operating Pressure For about two minutes after the placing of the pressure regulator, there is no emission of steam. Then, steam starts coming out of the pressure regulator slightly and keeps increasing until the escape of steam reaches a constant level of intensity. The pressure cooker is now at full operating pressure. When cooking, this is the point at which to reduce the heat and start timing the recipe.
Futura Cooking Tips Read this section after you have taken the trial run and before you attempt to cook in the Futura. Basic Pressure Cooking Steps 1. Prepare ingredients. 2. Fry, if necessary. 3. Put prepared ingredients (in separators or on grid, if necessary) and the required quantity of water in the cooker. 4. Look through the steam vent and ensure it is clear. 5. Close the cooker. 6. Place the cooker on heat. 7. Place the pressure regulator once steam emerges from the steam vent. 8.
Heat Source • • • • The Futura can be used on domestic electric, gas, halogen, ceramic and kerosene stoves. It is not suitable for induction stoves. • • • 13 Do not pressure fry in the pressure cooker. It is designed to be operated only with liquid which produces steam. Use a burner to suit the size of the cooker – gas flames should not lick the sides of the cooker and the hot plate of an electric stove should be equal to or less than the diameter of the base of the pressure cooker.
• • the type and quantity of food in the cooker and the stove. Cooking on high heat after full pressure is reached does not result in faster cooking. It wastes energy and increases the likelihood of boiling dry and/or spoiling the food. When cooking on wood stoves or camp fires, move pressure cooker to a cooler part of the stove or shift cooker partly off the burner to cook at reduced heat ensuring that cooker is not tilted.
Measurements Volume All measurements are level, not heaped. Measurement 1 teaspoon 1/2 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup 4 cups 1 liter Equivalent 5 ml 11/2 teaspoons / 7.5 ml 3 teaspoons / 15 ml 4 tablespoons / 60 ml 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon / 80 ml 8 tablespoons / 120 ml 12 tablespoons / 180 ml 16 tablespoons / 240 ml 1 quart / 960 ml 1000 ml Weight Metric 28 g (rounded off to 30 g) 450 g 1 kg Equivalent 1 oz 16 oz / 1 lb 2.
Pressure Cooking Time Charts The charts in this section were compiled in our North American Test Kitchen using the food available. You may need to modify the pressure cooking times when cooking food from different regions. Cooking Rice • The basic steps to pressure cook rice are: 1. Pour water in cooker. Bring to boil on high heat. Add rice and seasonings (if desired). Stir. It is also possible to add rice, water and seasoning all together in the beginning. • • 2. Close cooker.
Meat and Poultry • Cooking time is affected by the thickness, the cut, the quality, the roasts take longer to cook than roasts with bones. Allow enough preparation (boneless, rolled etc.) of the meat and personal space around the roast in the cooker for steam circulation to ensure preference. The smaller the piece of meat, the greater its tenderness, even cooking. For a more “roasted” effect, cook roast on grid. the higher the quality and the bigger the bone - the shorter the cooking time required.
Meat Pressure Cooking Chart Meat Beef Veal Description Pork Pressure Release Brisket (Corned Beef) Flank Steak stuffed and rolled Ground Beef Patties 1 inch / 2.5 cm thick No No Yes Fill to Half 1 cup 3/4 cup 20 per lb / 450 g 20 5 Allow to cool naturally Allow to cool naturally Release pressure immediately Oxtail cut in pieces No 11/2 cups 45 Allow to cool 5 minutes and release pressure immediately Roast (blade, chuck, round, rump) Round (Swiss) Steak 1 inch / 2.
Poultry Pressure Cooking Chart Poultry Chicken Description Use Grid? Pressure Cooking Time in Minutes Pressure Release Pieces Yes Yes 7 9 Allow to cool naturally Release pressure immediately Whole Fryer (3 lb / 1.4 kg) No 11 Allow to cool naturally Duck (domestic) Pieces No 13 - 15 Allow to cool naturally Rock Cornish Hen Whole (11/4 lb / 560 g) stuffed Yes 12 - 15 Allow to cool naturally Turkey Breast half / lb / 1.
Vegetable Pressure Cooking Chart Vegetable Water in Pressure Cooker Description Artichokes Whole stems cut short Asparagus Tough ends removed Beets Whole unpeeled, root and 1 inch / 2.
Vegetable Pressure Cooking Chart Vegetable Description Kale Cut in 1 inch / 2.5 cm sections Kohlrabi Cut into 1/2 inch / 1.3 cm slices Mustard Greens Pressure Cooking Time in Minutes / cup 2 1 cup 4 1 2 / cup 2 5 1 2 Stalks removed Onions Whole small 1 cup Parsnips Whole 1 cup 8 – 10 depending on size 1 cup 3 – 4 depending on size small 1 2 medium / cup / cup 1/2 cup 1 1 2 2 Cut into 1 inch / 2.5 cm pieces Peas Potatoes Shelled (foil on grid) Cut into 1/2 inch / 1.
Legumes are cholesterol-free, low in fat and high in proteins, minerals, B vitamins and fiber. They are particularly valuable for vegetarians and those wishing to reduce meat consumption.
Precautions • • • Pressure Cooking Legumes Never fill cooker more than half. If frothing occurs, reduce quantity by a further 10%. Legumes expand when cooked and absorb water. Do not reduce water quantity below 11/2 cups. Measure legumes. Pick over to remove stones, dirt and shriveled, broken pieces and wash before cooking. To wash: place legumes in a bowl. Cover with water and agitate gently. Remove and discard floating pieces.
minutes. NEVER release pressure by pressing fingertip control of the pressure regulator. Open cooker. Check doneness. If necessary, bring back to pressure and cook more or simmer without the lid until done. We do not recommend bringing soybeans back to pressure as they tend to froth out of the steam vent. Drain. Legume Pressure Cooking Chart for the 2 Liter Futura Pressure Cooker When cooking in the 2 Liter Futura use the chart below instead of the chart on page 22.
Using Grid, Separators and Molds Every Futura Pressure Cooker comes with a grid. The grid is used for minimising the contact between food and the cooking liquid and/or the base. Separators are made for all sizes of Futura pressure cookers except the 2 Liter and 3 Liter Futura and are an optional accessory. The separators along with a stand for convenient stacking can be used for cooking two dishes at a time. SEPARATOR SET AND GRID • • • The height of the grid is about 1/2 inch/1.3 cm.
grid. Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook. Remove cooker from heat. Release pressure immediately. • Molds • • • Some recipes such as pâtés and desserts such as custards, steamed puddings and fruit crumbles require cooking in a mold (not provided) which is put inside the cooker. Foods such as rice, lentils and fish may also be cooked in molds. When required, cover the mold with foil or a double thickness of greaseproof paper and tie securely.
Care and Cleaning For the Futura Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker: all the information in this section applies to the Futura Stainless Steel cooker except as stated on pages 30 and 31. To get the best use from your Futura Pressure Cooker, observe the following directions. Body and Lid • • • Remove label, wash, rinse and dry cooker before use (do not wash in a dishwasher). Remove any adhesive with vegetable oil. Handles • • Plastic handles are liable to break under a blow.
• • • Check that the steam vent is clear after rinsing. If it is clogged, clean by carefully pushing a wire through the steam vent. Rinse with running water. A needle may be used to remove food from the steam vent nut. Baked-on Stains • A special cleaning brush is supplied along with the Futura. The main brush is designed to clean between the handle and the lid. The shorter brush can be used to clean around the steam vent and the pressure regulator.
What to Do if This Happens 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; for foods that froth/sprout, not more than one-third). 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.
Special Instructions for the Futura Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker The information in this section is for the Futura Stainless Steel pressure cooker. All the information in this Manual applies to the Futura Stainless Steel pressure cooker except when Futura hard anodised equipment is specifically mentioned or except as stated in this section. CAUTION • Never heat the Futura Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker without food or water in the cooker. Doing so may permanently damage the cooker.
Removing the Black Residue of Burned Food from Stainless Steel Pressure Cookers Burned black residue may be removed from inside the cooker as follows: 1. Pour a solution of hot water and liquid detergent in cooker sufficient to cover the black residue. Allow to stand for one hour. 2. Rinse and dry. 3. Scour with a circular motion with a fine steel wool cleaning pad and a cleansing powder or stainless steel cleanser, pushing down hard till residue is removed. 4. Rinse and dry.
Parts and Service For spare parts and/or assistance, contact: Hawkins Cookers Limited Maker Tower F 101, Cuffe Parade Mumbai 400 005, India Fax (91 22) 2218 1190 EMail conserve@hawkinscookers.com WEBSITE www.hawkinscookers.
Do-it-Yourself Repairs Sealing Ring Replacement TO REPLACE If leakage develops along the rim of the cooker body which is not due to the misalignment of the lid or a dent on the rim or lid curl, the sealing ring needs to be replaced. This is simply done by changing it with a replacement genuine Futura sealing ring to fit the size of your Futura (see page 8). 1.
For most sizes of the Futura Pressure Cooker, the plastic handles need a nut and screw to be fixed. The nut and screw come with the plastic handles. REPLACING THE LONG BODY HANDLE REPLACING THE SHORT BODY HANDLE In the case of each of the body handles for all sizes of Futura (except the 2 Liter, 3 Liter and the hard anodised 4 Liter), the nut has to be placed between the bracket and the body of the cooker. Then the plastic handle should be put in place and screwed tight.
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