Releasing Pressure After Cooking - Zavor DUO Manuel D'utilisation

electric, ceramic and induction. As
to not discolor the sides of the pot,
always adjust the burner so that
when using gas, the flames remain
under the base and do not extend
up the sides. When cooking on
an electric burner, select a burner
the same diameter as the base or
smaller.
4. Begin heating with the burner set
on high heat (ELECTRIC STOVE
USERS –SEE BELOW). When the
pressure indicator has risen and
steam starts to come out of the
operating valve for first time, lower
the heat to maintain a gentle, steady
stream of steam. At this moment,
the COOKING TIME STARTS and
you have to start timing you recipe.
It is recommended that a kitchen
timer be used to monitor the exact
cooking time.
5. If at any time during cooking an
excessive amount of steam is
released by the operating valve,
lower the burner heat to adjust and
maintain the proper level of pressure.
The steam should come out in a
gentle, steady flow. If the steam is
gushing or very forceful, lower the
heat.
6. If the pressure drops or there is no
steam coming out of the operating
valve, raise the burner heat just until
a gentle, steady stream of steam is
released and can be maintained.
7. While cooking, never inadvertently
shake the pressure cooker. This can
cause the automatic valve to release
steam, which will create a drop in
pressure.
NOTE TO ELECTRIC STOVE USERS
Since the coils on an electric stove
retain heat for a long time, food often
becomes overcooked when the burner
is turned down for simmering (when
cooking time is started). To compensate
for that, you have two options:
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1 .
Two Burner Method: Turn on two
electric stove burners, one on
high and other on low. Place your
pressure cooker on the burner set
to high, and bring to pressure. Once
pressure has been achieved, move
your cooker over to the burner
set on low and start your pressure
cooking time. Make sure the burner
is not too low; there should always
be some steam coming out of the
operating valve. If there is no more
steam coming out of the operating
valve and/or the pressure indicator
drops, raise the heat until steam
starts coming out of the operating
valve, and adjust the cooking time
by 1 or 2 minutes.
2 . One Burner Method: Turn on one
burner to medium heat and bring
your cooker to pressure. Once
pressure has been achieved and
steam starts to come out of the
operating valve, turn your burner to
low and start your pressure cooking
time. Make sure you don't lower
your heat too much; there should
always be some steam coming out
of the operating valve. If there is
no more steam coming out of the
operating valve and/or the pressure
indicator drops, raise the heat until
steam starts coming out of the
operating valve, and adjust the
cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes.

Releasing Pressure After Cooking

Always check your recipe to determine
if the pressure cooker should be cooled
down naturally or whether the quick
release method should be used. The
DUO pressure cooker also features
an automatic release position on the
operating valve that can be used for
releasing pressure automatically when
cooking foods such as stews, meats,
poultry, soups. Do not use for vegetables
or tender foods as this will result in
overcooking.
1. Natural Release Method: To use