Basic Instructions For Cooking; Fresh And Frozen Vegetables - Fagor EXPRESS PRESSURE COOKER User Manual

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- Put the operating valve on the
release pressure position (Fig. 10).
Pull the operating valve up (Fig. 15).
- Move the operating valve to the
position Ø (Fig. 16).
- Take the valve out and clean.
2. For increased safety and best
results, the rubber gasket should be
replaced approximately every
twelve months. This can be done by
contacting the Fagor Customer
Service Number provided in the
warranty information.
3. Each time, before using the Fagor
EXPRESS pressure cooker, always
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check the handles, the base handle,
support grip, and the lid handle to
make sure that they are securely
screwed in place. If not, tighten the
handle screws with a screwdriver.
4. Replacement Parts: Only use
authentic replacement parts
manufactured and distributed by
Fagor America, Inc. The use of any
unauthorized parts and or
attachments may cause unit failure
and will void any warranty protection
provided by the manufacturer.
Telephone the Fagor Customer
Service Number 1-800-207-0806.

Basic instructions for cooking

Basic instructions for cooking the foods
which are most commonly prepared in
pressure cookers.

Fresh and frozen vegetables

• Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
• Peel all root vegetables, such as red
beets, carrots, potatoes and turnips.
• Whole winter pumpkin should be
pierced several times with a fork
before cooking.
• When you cook vegetables in a
steamer basket (sold separately) you
should use at least half a cup of
water.
• If the approximate cooking time is
more than 10 minutes you should
use two cups of water.
• You should never fill the pressure
cooker to more than two thirds of its
capacity.
• When you cook frozen vegetables
you must extend the total cooking
time by between 1 and 2 minutes.
• Use the quick release method when
the cooking time is completed.