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Summary of Contents for Presto Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker
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Page 1: Pressure Cooker
Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com 2009 by National Presto Industries, Inc. Instructions and Recipes... -
Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Do not operate if the legs become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 65) for To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
InTroduCTIon Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker Welcome to the world of pressure cooking. With your new Presto Pressure Cooker, you’ll discover how fast and easy it is to prepare Instructions and Recipes a wide variety of delicious foods—especially foods that empha- size good health and nutrition along with good taste. -
Page 4: Handle Installation
2. For easier handle installation, position cooker body so heat handle InsTallaTIon control receptacle extends over edge of counter slightly. 3. Position long body handle, with facing down, onto threaded Tools Required: Phillips type screwdriver post which is under heat control receptacle (Fig. A). NOTE: The pressure cooker handles can be found inside the 4. -
Page 5: Getting Acquainted
Before the first use, remove the sealing ring (Fig. D) by simply GeTTInG aCquaInTed pulling it out of the inside rim of the cover. Wash sealing ring, cover, body (with the heat control removed), Your pressure cooker is an electric saucepan with a very special trivet, and steamer basket (Fig. -
Page 6: How To Use
with the mark on the body how To use Note: Cover is shown in open position. Rotate clockwise to close. handle and place the cover on the cooker body (Fig. G). Mark To assure the very best results every time, carefully follow these 5. - Page 7 as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal during much liquid will evaporate and food may scorch. In addition, initial use. if the cooker boils dry, the cooker will overheat causing it to discolor. Do not leave pressure cooker unattended. Cooking pressure is reached when the pressure regulator be- gins a rocking motion.
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Page 8: Important Safety Information
Reminder: When cooking any food, do not let any portion ImporTanT safeTy extend above the maximum fill mark. When cooking rice, InformaTIon grains, dry beans and peas, soups, and stews, the cooker should never be more than ⁄ full. 2. Always add cooking liquid. — If an empty pressure cooker Cooking under pressure enables you to prepare food both quickly is heated or if a cooker boils dry, the cooker will overheat and deliciously. -
Page 9: Cleaning
overpressure plug is a secondary pressure relief valve which CleanInG is designed to relieve excess pressure by releasing from the cooker cover in the event that the vent pipe becomes blocked. 1. Unplug Control Master heat control from wall outlet and The overpressure plug is made of rubber, and when new, is then remove heat control from pressure cooker. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
clean each of the openings 5. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning. Simply push on the top of the overpressure plug until it pops in the vent pipe nut, on the out the underside of the cover. After cleaning, reinsert it by underside of the cover, as Cover Handle shown in Fig. -
Page 11: Helpful Hints
If the preceding steps do not correct the problem, return fore, it is possible to cook several foods at once, as long as the entire unit to the Presto Factory Service Department (see they have similar cooking times. If it is desirable to blend page 65). -
Page 12: Questions And Answers
Test Kitchen, a very light coating Apply Cooking National Presto Industries, Inc., 3925 North Hastings Way, of cooking oil may Oil Here Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703, phone 1-800-368-2194. -
Page 13: Soups And Stocks
Remember to begin timing as soon as the pressure regulator begins to rock. It is very important to accurately time the cooking The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing period. A Presto kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose. -
Page 14: Chicken Soup
CHICKEN SOUP Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup... ⁄ pounds chicken, cut into ⁄ cup chopped onion BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK — Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock. serving pieces ⁄ cup chopped celery ONION SOUP — Preheat pressure cooker at 325° for 5 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt vegetable oil into cooker and sauté... -
Page 15: Zesty Homemade Chili
SAFFRON FISH STEW POTATO SOUP 1 can (14 ⁄ ounces) chicken broth • • • • • • • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ⁄ teaspoon basil ⁄ cup dry white wine 1 pound firm fish (halibut, 1 cup finely chopped onions •... -
Page 16: Seafood
SALMON STEAKS MOUTARDE seafood 4 small salmon steaks, 1-inch 1 clove garlic, minced thick 1 cup dry white wine or 4 tablespoons Dijon-style chicken broth Seafood is the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutri- mustard 1 bay leaf tious meals you can make. -
Page 17: Shrimp Jambalaya
SHRIMP JAMBALAYA MARINATED TUNA 1 pound tuna steak, 1-inch thick 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cloves garlic, minced ⁄ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ginger ⁄ cups water 1 bay leaf ⁄ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon basil... -
Page 18: Poultry
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN poulTry 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ⁄ cup white wine 6 boneless, skinless chicken ⁄ cup chicken broth breast halves ⁄ cup chopped parsley A host of great, light meals can evolve from chicken and other 1 teaspoon rosemary •... -
Page 19: Herbed Chicken
SWEET ’N SOUR CHICKEN HERBED CHICKEN 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ⁄ cup vinegar 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon basil 3 pound chicken, cut into 2 tablespoons soy sauce serving pieces and skinned 1 tablespoon catsup 1 tablespoon chopped garlic •... - Page 20 TURKEY BREAST* POULTRY TIMETABLE It is not necessary to brown poultry before pressure cooking, but you 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ⁄ cup chopped celery 3-4 pound turkey breast ⁄ teaspoon poultry seasoning may do so if you like. After browning remove poultry from cooker ⁄...
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Page 21: Meats
BEEF POT ROAST meaTs 3 pounds beef pot roast Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups water 1 bay leaf When it comes to creating juicy, tender, flavorful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even budget cuts of meat that usu- Preheat pressure cooker at 350°... -
Page 22: Barbecue Spareribs
BEEF STEW BARBECUE SPARERIBS 1 pound lean beef, cut into 1 cup sliced carrots 3 pounds spareribs, cut into ⁄ cup vinegar 1-inch cubes 1 cup diced tomatoes serving pieces ⁄ cup chopped onion 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water ⁄... -
Page 23: Stuffed Flank Steak
STUFFED FLANK STEAK APRICOT BARBECUE PORK ROAST 1 tablespoon margarine ⁄ teaspoon salt 3 pound boneless rolled pork 1 teaspoon crushed red ⁄ cup chopped onion ⁄ teaspoon marjoram roast pepper ⁄ cup chopped celery ⁄ teaspoon thyme ⁄ cup catsup 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced ⁄... -
Page 24: Vegetables
MEAT TIMETABLE VeGeTables Brown meat well and remove from cooker. Pour liquid into cooker. Position trivet in cooker. Place meat in steamer basket on trivet. Vegetables have assumed new importance and prominence on the ⁄ Omit trivet if meat extends above the full mark menu. -
Page 25: Cabbage With Apples
CABBAGE WITH APPLES GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 8 cups shredded cabbage ⁄ cup chicken broth 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled • • • • • • • 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons frozen apple and diced 1 tablespoon margarine 1 small tart apple, peeled, juice concentrate, thawed 4 large cloves garlic... -
Page 26: Fresh Vegetable Timetable
FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES CUPS OF COOKING TIME 3 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut 1 tablespoon melted VEGETABLE SIZE LIQUID (MINUTES) into 1 to 1 ⁄ -inch chunks margarine ⁄ cup maple flavored syrup ⁄ teaspoon salt Artichoke Whole, 6 to 8 ⁄... -
Page 27: Frozen Vegetable Timetable
FRESH VEGETABLE TIMETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE CUPS OF COOKING TIME CUPS OF COOKING TIME VEGETABLE SIZE LIQUID (MINUTES) VEGETABLE LIQUID (MINUTES) Peas Shelled 0 – 2 Asparagus (cut, spears) Peppers Whole 0 – 3 Beans (green, wax, french style) 1 – 2 Potatoes Sliced, 1 to 1 ⁄... -
Page 28: Dry Beans And Peas
DRY BEANS AND PEAS TIMETABLE dry beans and peas Soak beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas, according to information on page 52. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cooking The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas liquid. -
Page 29: Grains
BAKED BEANS GraIns 2 cups navy beans 1 medium onion, minced 3 cups water ⁄ cup brown sugar ⁄ cup catsup ⁄ teaspoon dry mustard Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a ⁄ cup molasses ⁄ teaspoon black pepper healthy diet. -
Page 30: Grain Timetable
GRAIN TIMETABLE SEASONED RICE PILAF Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth 2 tablespoons margarine ⁄ teaspoon salt 1 small onion, chopped ⁄ teaspoon oregano indicated in the table below in a bowl which fits loosely in the 2 cups long grain white rice ⁄... -
Page 31: Desserts
WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS desserTs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 medium onion, finely • • • • • • • chopped ⁄ cup golden raisins Add a fabulous finale to any meal with desserts prepared in ⁄... -
Page 32: Vanilla Custard
STUFFED APPLES VANILLA CUSTARD 2 cups lowfat milk ⁄ teaspoon vanilla ⁄ cup golden raisins ⁄ teaspoon ground 2 eggs, slightly beaten Nutmeg ⁄ cup dry red wine cinnamon ⁄ cup sugar 1 cup water ⁄ cup chopped nuts 4 cooking apples ⁄... -
Page 33: Tapioca Pudding
TAPIOCA PUDDING CHEESECAKE 2 cups lowfat milk ⁄ cup sugar 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 eggs 2 tablespoons quick cooking ⁄ teaspoon vanilla 1 3-ounce package cream cheese ⁄ cup vanilla wafer crumbs tapioca 1 cup water ⁄ cup sugar ⁄... -
Page 34: Recipe Index
Black Bean Soup ... . . 25 If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto Stuffed Flank Steak ... 43 Brown Beef Soup . -
Page 35: Warranty
Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first twelve (12) years after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option.
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