Use and Care Manual
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FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
VEGETABLE SIZE
CUPS OF
LIQUID
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
Potatoes (white) Whole, 2½-inch diameter 1½ 15
Whole, 1½-inch diameter 1 10
Sliced, ¾ inch thick 1 5
Sliced, ½ inch thick 1 3
Rutabaga
Cubed or sliced, 1 inch thick 1 3
Spinach
Whole leaves 1 0
Squash (winter) acorn+ Quartered 1 12
Squash (winter) spaghetti+ Halved 1 12
Squash (yellow, zucchini) Sliced, 1 inch thick 1 1
Sliced, ¼ to ½ inch thick 1 0–1
Swiss Chard
Whole leaves 1 0–1
Turnips
Sliced or cubed, ¾ inch thick 1 3–5
+ Let pressure drop of its own accord.
FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
VEGETABLE CUPS OF LIQUID COOKING TIME (MINUTES)
Asparagus (cut, spears) 1 2
Beans(green,wax,frenchstyle) 1 1–2
Broccoli
1 1–2
Brussels Sprouts
1 2–3
Cauliower
1 1–2
Corn, Cut
1 1–2
Corn-on-the-Cob
1 2–3
Lima Beans
1 1–2
Mixed Vegetables
1 1–2
Peas
1 1–2
Peas and Carrots
1 1–2
Spinach
1 2–4
DRY BEANS AND PEAS
Thepressurecookerisidealforpreparingdrybeansandpeasquickly.However,drybeansandpeashaveatendencytofrothandfoam
during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use the following cautions when
pressure cooking dry beans and peas:
1. Neverllthecookeroverthe½fullline(thisincludesbeans,ingredients,andwater).
2. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.
3. Allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS
Soakingisstronglyrecommendedforallbeansandpeas,exceptlentilsandblack-eyedpeas,forevencookingandtoremovewater-
soluble,gas-producingstarches.Soakingcanbedoneusingthetraditionalorthequick-soakmethod.
Traditional Method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Soak 4 to 8 hours. Drain.
Quick Method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as much water as beans. Bring beans to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
COOKING BEANS AND PEAS
After soaking, rinse beans and remove any loose skins. Place beans in pressure cooker. Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add
1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to the times in the timetable
onpage23.Formorermbeansforsaladsandsidedishesandwhencookinglessthan2cupsofbeansorpeas,usetheshortertime.For
soups and stews, use the longer time. After cooking is complete, allow pressure to drop of its own accord.