Helpful Hints; Cleaning & Care - Montgomery Ward Chef Tested 760899 Instruction Manual

Helpful Hints

• To ensure the best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always
use at least 1½ cups (12 oz.) of water or liquid in your recipes to enable enough
steam to be created to produce pressure.
• When cooking under pressure, the timer should not begin counting down until
the cooker is pressurized.
• When cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking time, it is better
to under cook. Use the quick release method and check for doneness. Reset
and continue cooking if more time is needed.
• To make meat tender, marinate it beforehand. An ideal basis
for this can be sour cream, red wine vinegar, buttermilk or
fresh juice. Add herbs and spices according to taste. Ideally,
marinate overnight. Do not add salt as this can draw water
out of the meat and make it dry.
• Add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount
of foaming that beans produce.
• Cook frozen meats and poultry! If frozen, add 10 minutes to
cooking time for every inch of the thickness of the food.
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Cleaning & Care
1. Turn off and unplug the appliance.
2. Always allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
3. Do not use abrasive brushes or pads, or harsh cleaning solutions.
4. Wash the inner cooking pot with hot soapy water, using a clean dishcloth. Use a
sponge or rubber spatula to remove any stuck-on food or residue. Rinse and
wipe dry with a soft cloth. This pot is also dishwasher-safe.
5. Wash the inner surface of the lid thoroughly, including the gasket, safety valve,
pressure regulator and guard.
Note:
If the rubber gasket is damaged, do not use the cooker. If the gasket is
not positioned properly, the unit will not build pressure. Check
periodically to make sure the gasket is clean, flexible, and not cracked or
torn.
6. Basket, measuring cup and spoon are dishwasher-safe.
7. Wipe the base with a clean damp cloth.
8. Do not immerse any electrical appliance, its cord, or its plug, into water.
9. Ensure all parts are dried thoroughly before reassembling and using this
appliance.
10. Store the cooker with the lid resting upside down on the pot. This will protect
the valves, knobs and pressure regulator on the top of the lid. If the cooker is
stored with the lid sealed, persistent odors may form inside and the gasket may
become damaged.
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