Hints And Tips - Fagor express User Manual

Hints and Tips

• To ensure best cooking performance when cooking under pressure, always
use at least 8 oz. of water or liquid in your recipes to create enough steam to
produce pressure.
• When using the HIGH and LOW pressure settings, the timer should not begin
counting down until there is enough pressure. If after a reasonable time the
counter hasn't started counting down, it can mean one of three things:
– you haven't turned the dial to a pressure setting
– the gasket has not been fitted properly into the lid
– there isn't enough cooking liquid
• When cooking under pressure, if you are unsure of the cooking time, it is better
to under cook and use the quick release method and check for doneness.
• Never fill the cooker more than ²⁄
space within the unit to generate steam or the food will not cook properly. If you
are cooking foods that expand during cooking, do not fill more than half full.
• If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your cooker appliance
may not operate. The cooker should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit.
• Tougher, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited for the pressure cooking
program because cooking under pressure breaks the fibers down for more
tender results.
• Fresh fruit should be cooked on LOW pressure.
• Add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of foam produced by
dry beans.
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