Fagor Rapida Pressure Cooker User Manual page 11

2. Cold Water Release Method: this
method is used to release pressure
as quickly as possible, and is primarily
used for vegetables, seafood and
other tender foods that can quickly
overcook. To use this method,
remove the pressure cooker from the
burner, place in the sink and run tap
water gently over the lid until steam
dissipates and the pressure indicator
is lowered (Fig 11).
IMPORTANT!
When using the quick release
method, always run mild temperature
tap water at a gentle flow over the
metal portion of the pressure cooker
lid. Never direct the faucet directly
onto the pressure valve located on
upper handle.
WARNING: By disregarding this
advice and deploying a strong
cold water stream directly onto the
pressure valve, you will create the
risk of sudden drop in pressure
inside the cooker, which can result
in steam being suddenly ejected
from under the pressure cooker lid.
This steam is extremely hot and can
potentially cause serious burns.
When putting the cooker in the sink,
tilt it so the cold water will run
down the sides of the cooker. Once
the pressure has been released
completely and the pressure indicator
has dropped, go to step # 4 in
this section. NEVER IMMERSE THE
PRESSURE COOKER IN WATER.
3. Automatic Release Method: When
using the automatic release method,
turn the dial on the operating valve
to the steam release position (steam
drawing position, fig. 8), and the steam
will be released automatically.
PLEASE NOTE:
WARNING: the steam coming out of
the pressure valve will be very hot, and
might disperse some droplets of hot
water. Do not place your hands directly
in front of the jet of stream, and make
sure it is not directed towards anything
that can be damaged by the heat.
Once the steam has totally been
released and the pressure indicator
has dropped, go to #4 in this section
(below).
4. After all the pressure has been released
and the yellow pressure indicator has
dropped, slide the pressure cooker
lock down towards the end of the
handle (fig. 5). Hold the pot handle
with your left hand and slide the lid
handle to the right with your right
hand. Even though you have already
released the pressure, never open
the pressure cooker towards your
face since there may be intense
cooking steam still inside the unit.
To avoid the risk of scalding, let the
droplets of condensed water drip
back from the lid into the cooker.
5. Opening during cooking. If you should
need to open the pressure cooker
during the cooking process, it must
be depressurized first as described
in this section. We recommend using
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