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Quick Release Method: Also called the cold-water release method, is used
to release pressure as quickly as possible . This method is used primarily
when cooking vegetables, seafood and other tender foods that can quickly
overcook . To use this method, remove the pressure cooker from the burner,
place in the sink and run tap water gently over the lid until steam dissipates
and the pressure indicator is lowered .
IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE:
When using the quick release method, always run mild temperature tap
water at a gentle flow over the metal portion of the pressure cooker lid . Never
aim the faucet directly onto the pressure valve located on upper handle .
WARNING: By disregarding this advice and deploying a strong cold water
stream directly onto the pressure valve, you will create the risk of sudden
drop in pressure inside the cooker, which can result in steam being suddenly
ejected from under the pressure cooker lid . This steam is extremely hot and
can potentially cause serious burns . When putting the cooker in the sink, tilt
it so the cold water will run down the sides of the cooker . Once the pressure
has been released completely and the pressure indicator has dropped, go to
step # 4 in this section .
NEVER IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER IN WATER .
Automatic Release Method: When using the automatic release method,
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turn the dial on the pressure valve to the release position and the steam will
be released automatically .
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WARNING: The steam coming out of the pressure valve will be very hot, and
might disperse some droplets of hot water . Do not place your hands directly
in front of the jet of steam, and make sure it is not directed towards anything
that can be damaged by the heat . Once the steam has totally been released
and the pressure indicator has dropped, go to #4 in this section .
4 .
After all the pressure has been released and you see the pressure indicator
has lowered; you can now open your pressure cooker . To open the pressure
cooker, turn the knob on the lid to the left (counterclockwise) and then lift
the lid off the pot . Even though you have already released the pressure,
never open the pressure cooker towards your face since there may be
intense cooking steam still inside the unit . To avoid the risk of scalding,
let the droplets of condensed water drip back from the lid into the
cooker .
5 .
Opening during cooking . If you should need to open the pressure cooker
during the cooking process, it must be depressurized first as described in
this section . We recommend using the automatic release method for this
purpose, as this method will cool down your pressure cooker the least,
hence aiding to build pressure again faster to continue cooking . The lid will
be hot, so be careful when opening and closing it; to reduce the risk of burns,
only touch the handles . Remember that you are interrupting the cooking
process by opening the pressure cooker; when you continue cooking, you
must adjust the remaining cooking time and set the timer accordingly .
6 .
Never force the cooker open . It may only be opened if the pressure indicator
has dropped into its socket completely and no more steam escapes when
the safety lock is moved to the open position .
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