Cooling & Depressurizing - Viking 4050-28Q Cooking Manual, Recipes, Use & Care Manuallines & Warranty Information

Cooking (cont.)
4. Turn heat source to high until the cooker is just beginning to pressurize and
steam is released. At this point, the pressure indicator may release a small
amount of steam. This could last several minutes. Once no more steam is
released, the pressure indicator will begin to rise and goes into a full "up"
position. It is important to note that a hissing sound is consistent with
normal use.
6. Cooking times always start once the pressure cooker is completely pressurized.
Time should be noted accordingly.
Cooling & Depressurizing
Once cooking time has been reached, cooling and depressurizing the pressure
cooker before opening the lid safely can be accomplished in three ways.
1. Always take great care to avoid burning. In order to prevent burning, we
recommend the use of oven mitts for additional protection when handling
the pressure cooker when in use. Take extra care to make sure that steam is
released away from hands or the body, turn the pressure control valve to the
release position, allowing the steam to completely release. A brief, loud hissing
noise, accompanied by the release of steam, indicates the release of pressure
and should be expected. This is known as a "FAST RELEASE."
2. Move the pressure cooker from heat source using the handles (use kitchen
gloves for extra caution) and place into a sink without water. Open the tap and
rinse the lid with cool water (avoid putting water on the handle or pressure
control valve) until the red indicator of the pressure indicator begins to fall
down. This method can reduce pressure quickly and is also considered a "FAST
RELEASE."
3. Turn off heat source and let the pressure cooker cool down on its own for
several minutes. The lid can be opened after the red indicator on the locking
valve has come down completely. This is considered a "SLOW RELEASE."
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5. Once the pressure indicator is in the "up"
position, turn down the heat source to low in
order to maintain a constant pressure and to
avoid excessive heat and steam release. Continue
to monitor cooker to make sure the pressure
indicator remains in the "up" position. If the
pressure indicator drops back down, increase the
heat until it is back in the "up" position.
WARNING!
Once the pressure indicator is in the "up"
position as indicated in the image to the left, the
vessel is fully pressurized. This means that the
lid cannot be opened at this time. Any attempt
to remove the lid once the unit is pressurized
could result in sever burning or injury.