Pressure Cooking Grains; Precautions When Cooking Grains; User Maintenance Instructions; Care & Cleaning Instructions - Bella 14584 Instruction Manual

Pressure Cooking Grains

Whole grains cook so quickly in the Pressure Cooker that they can become a regular part of your diet.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
• Timing varies from one batch of grains to the next, depending upon age and storage conditions.
Remember that whole grains such as wheat berries and brown rice always remain a bit chewy,
even when thoroughly cooked.
• Grains that have the same cooking time may be cooked together.
• Leftover grains may be frozen in convenient portion sizes. Defrost them in the microwave.

Precautions When Cooking Grains

• When cooking dried grains alone (rather than in a soup or stew), never fill Pressure Cooker more
than the 1/2 line on the cooking pot.
• TO REDUCE EXCESS FOAMING AS GRAINS COOK, ALWAYS ADD 1 TABLESPOON OF OIL PER CUP
OF DRIED GRAINS.
• Do not cook more than 2.25 cups of dried grains at a time.
• Clean the pressure release valve, vent pipe, safety valve, and gasket thoroughly after
cooking grains.

User Maintenance Instructions

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring
disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
1. Let the Pressure Cooker cool to room temperature before cleaning.
2. Wash the cooking pot with warm soapy water and a clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with clean
water and dry thoroughly.
3. Remove and disassemble the lid.
4. Unscrew the pressure release valve from the lid. (See Figure 7.)
5. Gently pull the gasket out from the grips along inside of the lid. (See Figure 8.) Check periodically to
make sure that it is clean, flexible and not cracked or torn. If damaged, do not use this appliance.
6. Wash gasket in warm, soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
7. Wash the inside of the lid with a wet, soapy sponge or cloth. Use a brush to remove oil residue if
necessary. Wipe dry with a clean, damp cloth.
8. Check for blockage. If needed, use a small brush or pipe cleaner to clean the pressure release valve
and safety valve. (See Figure 9.)
9. After cleaning, attach the clean gasket under the grips along the inside of the lid. (See Figure 8.)
Figure 7
IMPORTANT: The gasket must always be properly assembled to the underside of the lid.
WARNING: The pressure release valve and the safety valve MUST BE reassembled correctly to
ensure safety as well as optimal performance of your Pressure Cooker.
10. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts
or components.
Figure 8
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Figure 9
Safety Valve
Pressure Release
Valve