Troubleshooting - Fagor FUTURO Notice D'utilisation

off any excess fat and sautè onions, garlic
or any other vegetables as called for in the
recipe. Add the remaining ingredients and
at least a 1/2 cup of cooking liquid such
as broth, diluted tomato puree or wine.
Soups: Soups are quick and easy to
prepare. Add meat, poultry or seafood
to the pressure cooker along with any
desired vegetables, herbs and spices.
Add liquid ingredients, filling pressure
cooker only halfway.
Tomato Sauce and Fruit Preserves:
When preparing tomato sauce, sautè
minced onion and/or garlic. Add and
brown the meats as specified in the recipe.
Add the strained or pureed tomatoes,
filling the pressure cooker only halfway.
Position lid and lock in place. Cook for
20 minutes. Remove from heat and let
pressure drop naturally. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.
To make fruit preserves, place the fruit
in the pressure cooker with the desired
quantity of sugar. Let sit one hour to
release natural juices of fruit. Bring to a
boil, uncovered. Stir well and add other
ingredients as indicated in your recipe.
Position lid and lock in place. Cook for
8 minutes. Remove from heat and let
pressure drop naturally.

Troubleshooting

In order to ensure best results when
using the Futuro Pressure Cooker, be
certain to read all of the instructions
and safety tips contained in this owner's
manual and all other printed materials
provided by the manufacturer. The
following are practical tips and solutions
to some common problems you may
experience when using the Futuro
Pressure Cooker.
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PROBLEM:
There is no steam released by the
operating valve.
REASON:
1. The pressure cooker is not properly
locked.
2. There is not enough liquid in the
cooker.
3. The gasket is not in place, or is dirty
or worn.
4. The burner heat is not high enough.
5. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
SOLUTION:
1. Slide the lid handle to the left until it
locks automatically.
2. Make sure there is enough liquid.
3. Make sure the gasket is clean and
well positioned before using the
pressure cooker. After continued use,
the gasket will begin to wear and
should be replaced approximately
once a year or more often if the
pressure cooker is used frequently.
4. Turn up the heat until a gentle, steady
stream of steam is released from the
operating valve.
5. The valve can become dirty when
cooking foods that have a tendency
to foam, such as dried beans. Clean
the valve periodically.
PROBLEM:
Pressure does not build-up.
REASON:
1. Not enough liquid.
2. The pressure cooker was not properly
closed.
3. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
4. The gasket is not in place, or is dirty
or worn.
SOLUTION:
1. Always use the appropriate amount
of liquid called for in the recipe. This