Coopers 8866 Instructions

Pressure Cooker Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before first use.
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Safety Features

• A safety switch prevents pressure from building if the handles are not correctly aligned. It also prevents opening of the lid if the pressure inside is too high.
• There is a block proof cover under the steam vent.
• A spring safety valve releases steam if the pressure inside builds too high.
• There is a safety window that will allow the seal to pop out if all other safety devices fail.

Assembly

• Affix the pan handle to the pan body using the screw provided.
• Affix the additional handle to the pan body using the screw provided.
• Affix the lid handle to the lid using the bolt and nut provided.
• Place the sealing ring inside the lid.
• Before first use, wash in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

How to use the Pressure Cooker

• Apply some cooking oil to the sealing ring – this allows the lid to slide closed easily.
• Check all valve openings are clear and unblocked.
• Do not fill the pressure cooker more than
When cooking foods that absorb liquid and then expand such as porridge or soup, do not fill more than ½ full.
• You can start cooking with the lid off just as you would any other pan, e.g. to brown meat. Or you can close the lid and begin straightaway with the pressure
cooker function.
• To close the lid, align the arrow on the lid with the arrow on the pan handle. Rotate the lid clockwise until it aligns with the pan handle and is fully closed.
When new, it is easier to push down on the lid with your left hand and use your right hand to close the lid.
• Turn on your heat. When the vent pipe is releasing steam consistently, place the pressure regulator on top. During use, this may rise and fall or spin, and will emit
steam and steam noises! Once steam is escaping consistently again, reduce the heat under the pan but ensure it is not so low that the steam stops.
• Cook for your desired time and turn off the heat.
• There are two ways of opening the lid. One, allow the pressure cooker to cool down naturally and then open the lid. Two, remove the pressure regulator and allow
steam to escape and then open. If doing the latter, use an oven glove to lift off the pressure regulator and protect your hand. The steam will escape very fiercely
so you need to ensure the vent pipe is not pointing at anyone or obstructed in anyway. Once the steam has all gone, open the lid.
• Ensure your food is cooked thoroughly. If it is not, repeat the above steps and cook for longer.
• The steamer tray can be used in the base of the pressure cooker pan to lift food away from the heat source e.g. for steamed puddings.

Tips

• Most recipes can be converted for the pressure cooker but results will vary. Fish is not usually recommended as it has such a short cooking time. Stews and soups
are perfect plus any recipe that requires a long cooking time. There are many books on the market that can offer advice.
• A recipe cooking time will typically be reduced by one third to one half the usual times. Try cooking for
You will soon work out how long your favourite dish will take.
• Use wooden utensils not metal.
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1 Steaming Rack
Safety window
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Additional handle
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Sealing ring
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5 Lid
6 Safety valves
Pressure regulator
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Vent pipe
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Interlock assembly
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10 Safety switch
11 Lid handle
12 Pan handle
Pan body
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Vent cover
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the time. If this is not enough, just cook for longer.
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