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PROBLEM:

REASON:

SOLUTION:

PROBLEM:

REASON:

SOLUTION:

A gentle, steady stream of steam is released from the operating valve and small 
drops of water condensation collect on the lid. 

When used properly, the operating valve will release a gentle steady stream of 
steam as well as some drops of condensed water on the lid. 

This is normal operation. If there is a lot of water gushing out of the operating valve 
with the steam, see below.

A strong, forceful, gushing jet of steam is escaping from the operating valve with 
or without drops of condensation.

1.  The burner heat is too high. 
2.  The valve is dirty.
3.  The safety valve is malfunctioning.

1.  Lower the heat so that only a gentle, steady stream of steam is released.
2.  Check the valve to see if there are any remaining food particles. Remove with 

a toothpick.

3.  The safety valve must be replaced. Contact the Fagor Customer Service 

Department at: 1-800-207-0806 or email at: info@fagoramerica.com. 

PROBLEM:

REASON:

SOLUTION:

The visual pressure indicator has popped up, but there is no steam released by 
the operating valve. 

1. There is not enough liquid in the cooker.
2. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
3. The burner heat is not high enough.

1. Make sure there is enough liquid. There should always be at least half a cup 

of liquid in the pressure cooker, or 2 cups if the cooking time is over 10 
minutes.

2. The valve can become dirty when cooking foods such as dried beans which 

have a tendency to foam. Clean the valve periodically. See the Care and 
Cleaning section in this manual for instructions on how to remove the valve 
for cleaning.

3. Turn up the heat to medium high until a gentle, steady stream of steam is 

released from the operating valve. 

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for Splendid

Page 1: ...1 FAGOR SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER USER S MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...Pressure After Cooking Care and Cleaning 11 Cleaning the operating valve Basic instructions for cooking 13 Fresh and frozen vegetables Fresh and dried fruits Dried beans and other legumes Grains Meat...

Page 3: ...ware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can foam froth and sputter and clog the pressures release...

Page 4: ...f the unit is too full with food and liquid 6 Before cooking make sure that the gasket is in good condition and in place and that the operating valve is free of food particles that could clog it up Se...

Page 5: ...In addition to being manufactured in a more environmentally respectful way pressure cookers save you energy in the kitchen too Compared to traditional cooking methods cooking with a pressure cooker sa...

Page 6: ...ontains important components vital to the use of the pressure cooker To reduce the risk of burns or spills the lid and pot handle should be positioned so that it is turned inward towards the back of t...

Page 7: ...om of the pressure cooker pot has a thermo heat conductive base comprised of three layers of metal The first layer is stainless steel which is safe for contact with food In view of the fact that alumi...

Page 8: ...cooker pot is dishwasher safe Fagor America recommends hand washing the pressure cooker lid and all its components Always remove the gasket when washing the lid Wash the gasket with warm soapy water r...

Page 9: ...f the lid to lock it Fig 7 If you don t push the lock to the closed position the cooker will not build any pressure This is a safety measure designed to prevent accidental opening of the cooker while...

Page 10: ...rner 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 u...

Page 11: ...ld the pot handle with your left hand and slide the lid handle to the right with your right hand Even though you have already released the pressure never open the pressure cooker towards your face sin...

Page 12: ...r pot This will avoid the risk of a vacuum forming inside the cooker during storage which would make the opening of the lid difficult It will also prevent stale odors from forming inside the cooker 7...

Page 13: ...cratching the bottom For soups and stocks do not fill pressure cooker over 1 2 full Remember to ALWAYS use some cooking liquid Operating the cooker without any cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to...

Page 14: ...orn half 7 minutes Zucchini Summer 1 inch slices 8 minutes Fresh and dried fruit Fresh fruit Wash and pit or core fruit If you prefer peel and slice it Cook fruit in a steamer or pasta basket when pos...

Page 15: ...PPROXIMATE COOKING TIME Azuki beans 4 5 minutes Beans white 5 7 minutes Beans scarlet red 10 12 minutes Beans black 8 10 minutes Beans colored 4 6 minutes Pigeon peas 7 9 minutes Chick peas 10 12 minu...

Page 16: ...y with vegetables begin by cooking the meat in stock or another liquid Subtract from the cooking time recommended for the meat the cooking time of the vegetable ingredient which takes longest to cook...

Page 17: ...to Use in the Pressure Cooker It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe for use in a pressure cooker For the most part soups stews braised and slow roasted meats and poultry and slow simmered recipes...

Page 18: ...e has been reached it might be for one of the following reasons 1 The nuts and screws on the handle have loosened 2 The gasket has not been oiled 1 Make sure the lower handle is screwed tight to the p...

Page 19: ...any remaining food particles Remove with a toothpick 3 The safety valve must be replaced Contact the Fagor Customer Service Department at 1 800 207 0806 or email at info fagoramerica com PROBLEM REAS...

Page 20: ...it might be because the the pressure lock has not been moved to the open position 1 Use the automatic or the cold water release method to release any remaining pressure Make sure the pressure indicato...

Page 21: ...ly grab the hot jars 3 Ladle to scoop food into the jars 4 Bubble freer to prevent bubbles of air from remaining trapped in the jar and causing contamination 5 Jar Wrench to close the lids safely 6 Ma...

Page 22: ...g lid firmly against the jar to form a high vacuum Screw bands are not needed on stored jars They can be removed easily after jars are cooled When removed washed dried and stored in a dry area screw b...

Page 23: ...ase method for pressure canning Never use the automatic release method to hasten the reduction in pressure when canning foods When the pressure cooker is depressurized unlock the lid and tilt the far...

Page 24: ...e for tiny nicks If necessary change the jar Always use a new properly prepared lid and reprocess using the same processing time The quality of reprocessed food is poor Instead of reprocessing unseale...

Page 25: ...f information about home canning is The National Center for Home Food Preservation www uga edu nchfp index html HOME CANNING RECIPES Pasta Sauce Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 20 minutes high...

Page 26: ...and lower into pressure cooker with 2 3 inches of hot water Process for 90 minutes high pressure setting Cucumber Soup Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 40 minutes high pressure setting Ingredien...

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