Use and Care Manual

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 Never fill the pressure cooker more than half full with food or 2/3 full
with liquid. The pressure cooker must have enough liquid to steam
or the food will not cook properly.
 If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliances may not operate. The pressure cooker should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit.
 Tougher cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cooker
because cooking under pressure breaks the fibers down for tender
results.
 Fresh fruits should be cooked on low pressure.
 Add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of
foaming that beans produce.
 You can use frozen meats and poultry. Rule of thumb is, if it is frozen
then add ten minutes for every inch of the thickness of the food.
Cooking rice
For better results, always rinse rice before cooking. Cook rice in liquid
such as water or broth.
On the next page is a table of recommended cooking times for
different types of rice.
Rice type
Time in
minutes
Uncooked
rice (cups)
Liquid (cups)
Arborio
6 to 8
1
2
Basmati
4 to 6
1
1 ½
Emperor’s Rice
20 to 25
1
2 ¾
Jasmine
4 to 7
1
1 ½
Long-grain, Brown
10 to 18
1
1 ½ to 2
Long-grain, White
4 to 5
1
1 ½
Parboiled
6 to 8
1
1 1/2
Red rice
7 to 9
1
2 ½
Short-grain, Brown
12 to 20
1
1 ½ to 2
Short-grain, White
6 to 8
1
1 ½
Wild rice
20 to 25
1
3 to 4