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6. If the pressure drops or there is no
steam coming out of the operating
valve, raise the burner heat just until
a gentle, steady stream of steam is
released and can be maintained.
7. While cooking, never inadvertently
shake the pressure cooker. This can
cause the automatic valve to release
steam, which will create a drop in
pressure.
NOTE TO ELECTRIC STOVE USERS
Since the coils on an electric stove retain
heat for a long time, food often becomes
overcooked when the burner is turned
down for simmering (when cooking time
is started). To compensate for that, you
have two options:
1. Two Burner Method: Turn on two
electric stove burners, one on
high and other on low. Place your
pressure cooker on the burner set
to high, and bring to pressure. Once
pressure has been achieved, move
your cooker over to the burner
set on low and start your pressure
cooking time. Make sure the burner
is not too low; there should always
be some steam coming out of the
operating valve. If there is no more
steam coming out of the operating
valve and/or the pressure indicator
drops, raise the heat until steam
starts coming out of the operating
valve, and adjust the cooking time
by 1 or 2 minutes.
2. One Burner Method: Turn on one
burner to medium heat and bring
your cooker to pressure. Once
pressure has been achieved and
steam starts to come out of the
operating valve, turn your burner to
low and start your pressure cooking
time. Make sure you don’t lower your
heat too much; there should always
be some steam coming out of the
operating valve. If there is no more
steam coming out of the operating
valve and/or the pressure indicator
drops, raise the heat until steam
starts coming out of the operating
valve, and adjust the cooking time
by 1 or 2 minutes.
Releasing Pressure After
Cooking
Always check your recipe to determine
if the pressure cooker should be cooled
down naturally or whether the quick
release method should be used. The
DUO pressure cooker also features
an automatic release position on the
automatic valve that can be used for
releasing pressure automatically when
cooking foods such as stews, meats,
poultry, soups. Do not use for vegetables
or tender foods as this will result in
overcooking.
1. Natural Release Method: To use
this method, remove the pressure
cooker from the hot burner and let
the pressure drop and cool down
naturally. Depending on the amount
of food and liquid in the cooker,
this method can take from 10 to
15 minutes. Once the pressure has
been released completely and the
pressure indicator has dropped, go
to step # 4 in this section.
2. Cold Water Release Method:
this method is used to release
pressure as quickly as possible,
and is primarily used for 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 cold tap water gently
over the lid until steam dissipates
and the pressure indicator is
lowered (Fig 10). 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.
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