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BEFORE FIRST USE (cont.)
PREPARING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
4.
How to install the lid: Hold the Lid (2) with both hands at the Closed Lid position and pull it
upwards in a slanted position which leads to a height of 10cm between the Lid and the upper
edge of the cooker (Figure 11). Align the Lid’s Sliding Valve (7) to the pressure cooker’s Lock-
Slider (6) and turn it in a clockwise direction until you reach the Opened Lid position (Figure 12).
The lid will be installed when the lid is seated and in the horizontal position (Figure 13).
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During the process of installing the lid, please ensure that the height between the Lid and the
upper edge of the cooker is approximately 10cm. This is to ensure smooth movement when
turning and installing the lid.
1.
To open the lid, hold the Handle (1) and turn it in a clockwise direction until you reach the
Opened Lid position. Then pull upwards to vertical position (Figure 14 & 15).
2.
Remove the inner pot (8) and place desired food and liquids into the pot. The amount of water
and food should not exceed 4/5 of the height of the inner Pot (Figure 16.) For food that will
expand in water, the level should not exceed 3/5 of the Inner Pot (Figure 17). The minimum
level for cooking would be 1/5 of the Inner Pot (Figure 18).
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When cooking rice, the maximum amount of rice allowed for this 8 quart pressure cooker
is 12 cups of uncooked rice.
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Normally one cup of rice requires one cup of water. This may vary according to taste.
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PREPARING YOUR PRESSURE COOKER (cont.)
3.
Be certain the inner receptacle, where the Electronic Heater is
located, is clean before inserting the inner pot. Place the inner pot
into the pressure cooker and adjust the pot left and right to ensure
optimal contact between the Inner Pot and the Electronic Heater.
(Figure 19)’
4.
Closing the lid.
a)
Make sure the Rubber Seal Ring (21) is fitted properly onto the inner part of the lid
(2).
b)
Observe the Rubber Seal Ring (21) inside the Lid (2) and ensure that it is evenly
fitted into the track. (Caution: If the rubber seal ring is damaged, do not use
the pressure cooker. Contact Customer Service to repair or replace.)
c)
Close the lid.
d)
Hold the Handle (1) and turn it to the “Closed” position or Counter -clockwise. (A
clamping sound can be heard) (Figure 20 & 21).
5.
Adjust the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) to the “Air Tight” position, and ensure that the Float Valve
(5) sinks. (Figure 22a & 22b)
NOTES & TIPS #1:
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Please note that the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) will be loose when you are not using the unit
for cooking. It will rock slightly and will turn 360
°
manually. Once the pressure cooker is in
operation and the pressure has built up to its capacity, the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) will
tighten securely, only allowing itself to be turned to the Left or Right to “Exhaust”. Once all the
pressure has released, it will become loose again.
