MIRRO MIRRO-MATIC User manual

THOROUGHLY TESTED AND APPROVED
MIRRO-MATIC is the result of ;;rears of research and develop-
ment by MIRRO, the world's largest manufacturer of aluminum
cooking utensils. Home testing as well as continual checking
by MIRRO Home Economists and engineers proves it to be the
simplest and safest of all speed cookers. Every MIRRO-MATIC
is pressure tested at the factory and is guaranteed against
defects in material and workmanship in accordance with the
warranty accompanying each pan.
ALUMINUM GOODS MFG. CO.

MIRRO-MATIC
.PRESSURE PAN
MIRAO
THE FINEST ALUMINUM
ALUMINUM 'GOODS MFG. CO., MANITOWOC, WIS.
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CONTENTS
Directions for Use.
Cleaning Directions. ... ........ . . . .. . . ...... .
Design Features
.. ...... . . .... .
Efficiency
of .MIRRO-MATIC .
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10
6
11
Fuse Replacement ..
Other MffiRO Utensils
Recipes and Time Tables:
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Canning ....
Cereals .
Desserts
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Dried Vegetables
and Fruits .... . .. . ... ... .. . . . . .
Fish
and Sea Food . .
Fresh Vegetables
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Frozen Vegetables.
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Macaroni, Spaghetti, Noodles, Rice .
Meats
and Fowl. . .... .
Sauces . .. .. .
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20
40
34Soups and Chowders.
Steamed Breads.
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COPYRIGHT 1946
Alumi num Good s Mfg. Co.
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IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE YOU COOK
While your MIRRO-MA TIC is si mplicity itself and the cooking
technique is equally simp le , to ens ur e comp lete success it is
positively necessary that the user carefully read all of the cook-
ing directions before proceeding. It is especially important to
follow d
ir ections on pages 8 and 9 and the "D on' t s" inside of
the back cover of this r ecipe book .
IN TtiE BEGINNING USE MORE WATER
Un til you are well acquainted with the operation of the pan, we suggest using
slightly more water than the recipes call for, especially in the preparation of
meats. After meats are browned in hot fat in the pan, there is a possibility that
some of the water you then add may go up in steam before the cover is closed,
unless this is done immediately. Use 1 full cup of water for roasts. Further-
more, DO NOT USE THE COOKING RACK UNLESS THE RECIPE SO
DIRECTS, or unless more water is added.
REDUCE HEAT WHEN CONTROL JIGGLES
After control jiggles, indicating that pressure is attained, reduce the heat as
directed in step No. 4, page 9, so that the control does not jigg le too often.
Beca .use of the di!ference in adjustment of heat on the various range s, it is
impossible to give an e xact rule c oncerning this, but the user by experience
will soon discover on which heat the MIRRO-MATIC will operate best.
COOKING TIME TABLES ARE APPROXIMATE
Remember that all of the cooking time given in the recipes and directions can
only be approximate, since there is always a difference in tenderness of meats
and vegetables because of di!ference in age, type, etc. The charts are based
on the average cooking time. You will find them a helpful guide in learning
to cook the quick M!RRO-MATIC way.
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MIRRO-MATIC
PATENTS APPLIED FOR
FEATURES
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MIRRO-MATIC CONTROL
This precision made, foolproof
instrument automatically
limits pressure at 5, 10 or 15
lbs. for cooking or canning.
Pressure cannot exceed the
pressure you select. See the
simple directions for use on
page 8.
PRESSURE CANNING
Canning by the recommended
pressure method is remark-
ably simple in the MIRRO-
MATIC. All-usable cooking
space provides room for 3 one-
pint jars. The MIRRO-
MATIC control eliminates
guesswork, watching and
worry.
EXTRA CAPACITY
Never before, so · much usable
cooking space in a pressure
pan. Full 4 qt. capacity pro-
vides ample room for good
sized chickens, meats and
other bulky foods. Notice the
domed cover and straight
sides.

MIRRO-MATIC
FEATURES
IMPROVED GASKET
New-type gasket automatical-
ly seals and locks cover, when-
eve!· there is pressure in the
MIRRO-MATIC. Gasket is
readily removed for regular
thorough cleaning.
SIMPLE TO CLOSE
AND OPEN
Simply slide handles together
to close cover , slide back to
open. See operating directions
on page 8. Also see simple
cleaning directions on page 10.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUSE
HEAT~PROOF PLASTIC
HANDLES
THICK GAUGE , NEW
SPECIAL HARD ALUMI-
NUM ALLOY
REVERSIBLE ALL-ALUMI-
NUM COOKING RACK
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HOW
. to · cooK
pressure
P.osition
for ' lbs .
pressure-
Put food in pan and add required amount of
water. With gasket in place inside cover., set
cover on pan with handles apart so that the
arrow on cover points to arrow on pan
handle . Use the rack only if recipe or direc-
tions call for it. Except for canning and for
several cooking recipes, the rack is not neces-
sary but may be - used if extra water is added .
Bring
handles together so that cover handle is
directly over
pan handle. If cover should fit
too snugly when utensil is brand new, lubri-
cate the gasket with cooking oil or shortening
the first several times the utensil is used, and
when closing, press the cover down ~irmly
with mie hand as the handles are brought
together with the other. Gasket becomes
"conditioned" under cooking pressure so that
cover will close and open freely after pan is
used several times. · .
Set MIRRO-MATIC control over vent
tube and place pan with contents over
high heat. (Recipes for foods such as
cereals, macaroni, spaghetti, noodles,
and some soups specify medium heat at
this time.) If recipe calls for cooking at
15 lbs., set control over vent tube at the
No. 15 ho e. If only 10 lbs. pressure is
required , place No. 10 over the vent.
See illustration at left. Then, just listen
for
the MIRRO-MATIC control to signal
when correct pressure has been at-
tained. No watching is necessary; just
listen for thi! signal.
NEVER USE ANYTHING BUT A GENU-
INE MIRRO-MATIC CONTROL ON
THE MIRRO-MATIC PAN.
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When correct pressure ia reached, the MIRRO- 0
MATIC control will jiggle or sizzle and sputter.
Begin counting cooking time at this moment,
and reduce heat to a point where the control
will just occasionally jiggle
or sputter indi-
cating that pressure is being maintained. The
slight hissing sound between jiggles is also
an indication that proper pressure is being
maintained. Do not keep heat so high that
control jiggles continuously, as· this might
permit escape of so much moisture that food
might scorch. But keep heat high enough so . .
that control will jiggle about two or three times a minute. If steam should con-
tinue to escape in a steady stream after heat is reduced, nudge the control to
seat it properly. IF STEAM SHOULD ESCAPE AROUND THE EDGE OF COVER
AND PRESSURE FAIL TO RISE,
open pan, (first cool under faucet) wipe gasket
and rim of pan and inside of cover thoroughly dry, and start over .
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When pressure has been maintained for the
· required length of time, remove utensil from
heat and allow pressure to drop BEFORE RE-
MOVING MIRRO-MATIC CONTROL. Many
recipes call for instant reduction of pressure
by setting pim under faucet or by placing it
in a dish of cold water. This method reduces
pressure in about 15 seconds. Allowing pres-
sure to drop normally without cooling under
faucet takes from three to fifteen minutes
depending ·upon amount of food in the pan.
Recipes and charts in this book specify
whether pressure is to be reduced instantly or normally.
After
reducing pressure by either of the above
methods, nudge the MIRRO-MATIC control
slightly.
If steam spurts out, pressure is not
yet down; if no steam spurts out, control may
be removed. Use a fork. Then push handles
apart to original position and lift the cover.
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IF RUBBER GASKET SHOULD SHRINK-If after following all of the directions in step
No. 4 above. pressure still fails to rise in the pan, it may be due to shrinkage of the gasket,
especially if the gasket has been used for a long time. In this case a slight stretch will return it
to its original size. However, do not stretch the gasket unless it shrinks to the extent that steam
escapes around the cover, making certain first that both the gasket and the inside of the cover
are dry, because a little moisture lodged between the gask!'t and cover may cause the appear·
ance of a leak. CAUTION: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN STEP 6 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
REMOVE COVER EVEN THOUGH YOU BELIEVE NO PRESSURE HAS BEEN BUILT UP IN
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SIMPLICITY o ·F DESIGN
MAKES CLEANING EASY
Cleaning and care of the MIRRO-MATIC pan is remarkably easy because of
the simplicity of MIRRO-MATIC design. But cleanliness is so essential to
efficient operation that we suggest the user
read this page carefully. Wash
the pan in hot suds as you do all MIRRO aluminum. Then rinse and dry.
GASKET
EASILY REMOVABLE
' The MIRRO-MATIC gasket ha .s been designed
so that you can slip it out of the cover. This
makes it possible to thoroughly wash both
cover
and gasket in hot suds each time the
pan is used. Dry both thoroughly, being sure
to
wipe in the groove of the gasket. Then slip
the gasket right back into the cover so that
the
pan is always ready for instant use. When
storing, place cover upside down on the pan
and keep the MIRRO-MATIC control inside
the
pan.
KEEP VENT TUBE CLEAN
It
is highly important that the vent tube be
kept perfectly clean and free of food par,
ticles which might interfere with oper-
ation of the pan. Inspect
the tube at each
washing. Use the cleaning wire provided
to
clean the tube. Rinse with hot water.
KEEP CONTROL CLEAN
Usually the MIRRO-MATIC control remains perfectly clean because live steam
cleanses it while it operates. However, washing it in hot clean suds and rinsing
thoroughly willnot harm the control and will insure its being free of any ob-
structive particles which might hamper its operation. Dropping this control will
not
harm it. · ·
STUBBORN STAINS
Stains may
be removed from inside of pan with fine steel wool pads and soap.
n pan should become stained inside from "hard" water, boil a solution of 2
level tablespoons
cream of tartar to a quart of water in the pan. A strong
vinegar solution is also effective. Water stains on cover may
be removed with
a mild cleansing powder. ·
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