Vegetables are cooked especially gently in the steamer insert
or on the trivet. Colour, flavour, vitamins and nutrients are
retained.
9. Releasing steam and opening
Never use force to open the lid!
After cooking foods (like grains or pulses) that become mushy or foods
with a high fat content, shake the cooker gently before opening the lid.
This will prevent the contents spitting when the lid is opened.
The pressure cooker is opened with normal exertion when there is no
pressure inside it (safety). You can release the steam in one of the following
ways:
9.1 Slow pressure reduction
Remove the pressure cooker from the heat source and allow it to
cool.
9.2 Normal pressure reduction
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Press lightly on the pressure indicator
stem until no more steam escapes.