Fagor Twirlock Quick Manual

Twirlock Pressure Cooker Quick Guide
Before using this Quick Guide, please ensure that you have reviewed the Important Safeguards and Manufacturer
Recommendations in the user manual provided.

Parts of a Pressure Cooker

Accessories

Steamer basket
adds versatility
allowing you to
steam vegetables,
fish and more
Tips & Tricks
1. Always use at least ½ cup of cooking liquid if you're cooking for 10
2. Never fill the pot more than 2/3 full with food and more than ½ full
3. It's always better to undercook than overcook. If food needs to be
1. Pressure Cooker Pot
2. Support Handles
3. Silicone Gasket 4. The lid will not open if the pressure indicator is still up and there is
4. Safety Valve
5. Clamp
6. Pressure Indicator 5. Automatic release is when you move the pressure valve to steam
7. Heat Indicator
8. Lid
9. Turning Handle 6. To adapt conventional recipes into pressure cooking recipes, cut
10. Pressure Valve
11. Safety vent 7. Brown or sauté foods first for extra flavor. Be sure to deglaze the
8. For high altitudes, increase the cooking time by 5% for every 1,000
9. The pot is dishwasher safe. Wash the lid and gasket with soapy,
10. Store your pressure cooker with the lid upside down on top of the

Warnings:

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Trivet to
support the
steamer basket
or a rack
minutes or less or 2 cups of water if you're cooking for more than
10 minutes.
with liquid
cooked longer, do so in 1-5 minute intervals under pressure.
pressure in the pot. Wait until the pressure if fully released from the
pot and the lock should unlock.
release. Natural release is when you let the pressure dissipate on
its own (this can take up to 30 minutes)
back on cooking time at least 40-70% and use enough liquid.
pot to add more flavor.
feet above the first 2,000 feet
warm water and dry well.
pot.
Please make sure to read the complete list of warnings in the manual
Fagor Pressure Cookers are only for domestic, household use – not
commercial use
Fagor Pressure Cookers are not oven safe
When opening the lid after pressure cooking, the steam will be very
hot so make sure to open the lid facing away from you