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froth or foam may block the valves blocking the release of pressure. Foods that do not require liquids to cook
must not be used as steam is required in pressure cooking. Always use a recognised recipe.
My food is not cooked enough?
The cooking time and heat settings may be too short or low. This can also be due to freshness of ingredients
and the size of ingredients. Try adding smaller quicker cooking ingredients part way through cooking cycle by
releasing the pressure first using the quick release method (see above instructions), add these ingredients and
finish cooking.
My food is overcooked?
Reduce the heat and pressure settings as all recipes may vary slightly given the many pressure cookers
available. Check the size and freshness of the ingredients. Add more liquids next time
The lid will not open?
The pressure has not been fully released. Open the pressure release valve and wait until the pressure indicator
has fully lowered.
Which foods cooked in the pressure cooker need the pressure reduced naturally and which foods
should use the quick release method?
Meat will be more tender if the pressure is reduced slowly through allowing it to reduce naturally.
Rice is also best to reduce pressure naturally so that it can continue cooking and absorbing the liquid.
Quick release methods are good for more delicate foods which can risk overcooking e.g. vegetables, fish and
some desserts.
Why is the pressure cooker not coming up to pressure?
Check the following:
!Lid is not locked correctly. Remove and refit and lock correctly.
!The heat is too low which will increase the time to come up to pressure.
!The gasket is worn or dirty, remove and replace if old or clean and occasionally lightly coat with cooking oil.
!There may not be sufficient liquid, open, check and add more if required.
!The safety valve maybe blocked so check your user manual on how to clear this for your model of pressure
cooker.
How does a pressure cooker work?
Pressure cookers are basically a saucepan with a special lid. The lid features a sealing gasket and pressure
valves to completely seal the pan. As the cooking liquid boils inside the pan it creates steam which builds up
pressure and therefore increases the cooking temperature shortening the cooking times.
Is it safe?
Yes pressure cookers have several safety features that will release the pressure if it builds up too high. Also
your cooker is designed so that it cannot be opened whilst under pressure, eliminating the possibility burns or
scalding.
How does it save power?
The pressure cooker uses energy to bring it up to the required pressure and after that it’s simply a matter of
turning down the element low enough to just maintain that pressure. This, combined with a shorter cooking
time, makes pressure cookers more energy efficient than other cooking methods.
How full can I load my cooker?
Pressure cooker must be only filled to the maximum level indicated on the inner.
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