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Manual Presto Electric Pressure Cooker

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    1 I ns tr u c tio n s an d R eci p e s  2011 National Presto Industries, Inc. V isit us on the web at www .GoPresto.com 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pr e ss u r e Coo ker Estas instrucciones también están disponibles en español. Para obtener una copia impresa: • Descargue en formato PDF en www .GoPresto.com/espanol. • En víe un mensaje de cor ...

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    2  Pr essur e Cooker Instruc tions and R ecipes T able of ConTenTs Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Handle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ho w to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    3 T o Attac h Helper Handle to Cooker Body 1. Locate bag containing short helper handle. T ake out handle and remov e tape on handle which is holding scre w in place. Remov e screw from handle and set aside. 2. W ith the pressure cooker body upside do wn on table or counter (Fig. A), position helper handle, with the tab side up, onto bracket under ...

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    4 W ash sealing ring, cov er , body , and cooking rack (Fig. C) in hot, sudsy water to remov e any packaging material and white manufacturing lubricant. Rinse all parts with warm w ater and dry . Then, replace the sealing ring, being careful to t it under the stop tabs and the lock pin (Fig. D) which are located on the inside rim of the cov er . ...

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    5 If the air vent/co ver lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker . Continue to cool until the air vent/co ver lock drops. 10. After pressure has been completely reduced, i.e., the air vent co ver lock has dropped, remov e the pressure regulator . Always remov e the pressure r egulator befor e opening ...

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    6 7. Respond to a warning fr om the pressure r elief valve. — The pressure relief val ve is a warning de vice that is de- signed to provide both visual (the blue cap lifts and steam comes out the sides) and audio (a f ast, steady release of steam, often times accompanied by a continuous unpleasant sound) signals to indicate that the vent pipe has ...

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    7 4. O c c a s i o n a l l y remov e the air vent / co ver lock in the pressure cooker cov er handle for cleaning. T o remove the air v ent /c ov er lock, place your nger ov er the hole in the cov er handle (Fig. N) and remove the white rubber gask et from the air vent /cover lock on the underside of the co ver (Fig. O). Push the air vent / cove ...

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    8 A small amount of steam or moisture may also be visible around the ov erpressure plug and air vent /cov er lock as cooking begins. It should stop when pressure be gins to build and the ov erpressure plug and air vent/cov er lock seal. If leakage continues, clean or replace the ov erpressure plug and/or air vent/cov er lock assembly . The pressure ...

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    9 If after bro wning meat or poultry the cov er is difcult to close, it may be due to expansion of the pressure cook er body from heating. Remov e the cover and allo w the pressure cooker body to cool slightly and try again. Do not place the pressure cooker back on the b urner until it is fully closed. If necessary , to help make the cov er easi ...

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    10 2. The cooker is not fully closed (see page 4). 3. There is insufcient liquid to form steam. 4. The gasket for the air vent /cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 7). soups and sToCks The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious, nourishing soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordinary methods. Stocks form t ...

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    11 BR O WN BEEF SOUP 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups water 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 cup sliced carrots 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped celery 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper Place all ingredients in cooker . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and coo ...

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    12 1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 cups water 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper • • • • • • • 1 can (16 ounces) G ...

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    13 seafood Seafood is the basis of some of the healthiest and most nutritious meals you can make. It is an e xcellent source of protein, a good source of minerals, and one of the fe w sources of benecial omega-3 f atty acids. Steaming in the pressure cooker brings out the nest, fullest a vors of seafood. The cooking time required is direct ...

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    14 SHRIMP J AMBALA Y A 1 cup long grain white rice 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water 1 cup water • • • • • • • 1 can (14-15 ounces) stewed tomatoes 1 ⁄ 2 cup chicken br oth 1 ⁄ 2 pound precook ed ham, diced 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped celery 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped green pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon basil ...

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    15 SEAFOOD TIMET ABLE Pour 1 cup water into cooker . Position rack in cooker . Place seafood on rack in cooker . Do not ll cooker ov er 2 ⁄ 3 full. Close cov er securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to chart . Cool cooker at once. SEAFOOD (Fresh or thawed) COOKING TIME Crab Legs 0 to 1 minute Fish Fillets (1-inch ...

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    16 CHICKEN BREASTS T ARRA GON 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halv es 1 ⁄ 2 cup white wine W orcestershir e sauce 1 ⁄ 2 cup white wine 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 4 cup sliced celery 1 ⁄ 4 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper • • • • • • • 1 ⁄ 4 ...

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    17 CHUTNEY CHICKEN 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halv es 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 1 ⁄ 2 cup raisins 1 ⁄ 3 cup mango chutney 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon bro wn sugar 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon allspice • • • • • • • 1 ⁄ 4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstar ch Place all ingredients ...

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    18 CHICKEN CA CCIA T ORE 3 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 ⁄ 3 cup white wine 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups sliced onions 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped carrots 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper • • • • • • • 1 can (6 o ...

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    19 POUL TR Y TIMET ABLE It is not necessary to bro wn poultry before pressure cooking, but you may do so if you lik e. After bro wning, remov e poultry from cooker and pour liquid into cooker . Place poultry on rack in cooker DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER O VER 2 ⁄ 3 FULL! NO PORTION OF ThE POUL TRy ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE 2 ⁄ 3 FULL mARK (SEE P ...

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    20 mea Ts When it comes to creating juicy , tender , av orful meat dishes, the pressure cooker has no equal. Even b udget cuts of meat that usually require slo w , moist-heat cooking will turn out succulent and sav ory— in very little time in the pressure cooker . An important step when preparing meat in the pressure cooker is to sear meat to ...

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    21 SWISS STEAK 1 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped green pepper 1 ⁄ 2 cup sliced celery 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper Place all ingredients in cooker . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 18 minutes with pressur e regulator rocking slo wly . Cool cooker at once. Thicken sauce, if desired. Nutr ...

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    22 B ARBECUE SP ARERIBS 1 ⁄ 2 cup vinegar 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon celery seed Place ribs and water in cooker . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on v ent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressur e regulator rocking slo wly . Cool cooker at once. Drain of f liquid. Mi ...

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    23 PORK R O AST 3 pound pork roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups water P our ve getable oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to medium and brown r oast well on all sides. Remove r oast fr om cooker . P our water into cooker . Place r oast on rac k in cooker . Season with salt, pepper , and sliced onion. Close cover secur ely . Place pr essur e ...

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    24 MEA T TIMET ABLE Bro wn meat well and remov e from cooker . Pour liquid into cooker . Place meat on rack in cooker . DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER O VER 2 ⁄ 3 FULL! NO PORTION OF ThE mEA T ShOULD EXTEND AbOVE ThE 2 ⁄ 3 FULL mARK (SEE P AgE 5). MEA T CUPS OF LIQUID COOKING TIME (MINUTES) BEEF Chuck Roast 3 pounds 2 45 – 50 Corned Beef 3 pound ...

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    25 VeGeT ables V egetables ha ve assumed new importance and prominence on the menu. Health-conscious cooks feature an ab undance of ve getables on the family meal plan, while restaurants increasingly cater to a more “vegetable-conscious” clientele. Pressure cooking is the preferred method for preparing ve getables. Because of the fast cooking t ...

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    26 AR TICHOKES ’N SA UCE 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 artichokes Pour water and oil into cooker . Place artichokes on rack in cooker . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on v ent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressur e regulator rocking slo wly . Cool cooker at once. Serve with your choice of the follo wing sauces. Nutrit ...

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    27 VEGET ABLE SIZE CUPS OF- LIQUID COOKING TIME (MINUTES) Cabbage (red, gr een) W edges, 2-inch thick Thinly sliced 1 1 3 – 5 2 – 3 Carrots Baby cut 1 ⁄ 2 -inch slices 1 1 3 – 5 3 – 5 Cauliflower Flo werets 1 0 – 2 Collards* Leav es coarsely chopped, stems thinly sliced 1 3 – 4 Corn on-the-cob Whole, 2 1 ⁄ 2 -inch diameter 1 3 Eggp ...

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    28 FR OZEN VEGET ABLE TIMET ABLE VEGET ABLE CUPS OF LIQUID COOKING TIME (MINUTES) Asparagus (cut, spears) 1 2 Beans (green, wax, french style) 1 1 – 2 Broccoli 1 1 – 2 Brussels Sprouts 1 2 – 3 Cauliower 1 1 – 2 Corn Cut 1 1 – 2 Corn on Cob 1 2 – 3 Lima Beans 1 1 – 2 Mixed V egetables 1 1 – 2 Peas 1 1 – 2 Peas and Carrots 1 1 ? ...

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    29 dry beans and peas The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas quickly . Ho we ver , dry beans and peas hav e a tendency to froth and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to become block ed. Theref ore, it is necessary to use the f ollowing cautions when pr essure cooking dry beans and peas: (1) Nev er fill the ...

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    30 Pour oil into cooker . T urn heat selector to medium and sauté onions. Add water , lentils, coriander, curry powder , and ginger . Close cover securely . Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 3 minutes with pressur e regulator rocking slo wly . Let pressur e drop of its own accord. Stir in salt. Nutrition Information P er Serving 4 ser ...

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    31 GraIns Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a health y diet. The y contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble ber , and other nutrients. Y et with all these benets, grains are low in f at. Grains can be prepared quickly and con veniently with the pressure cooker . W ith a pressure cooker it is not nece ...

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    32 SEASONED RICE PILAF 2 tablespoons margarine 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups long grain white rice 2 cups chicken br oth 1 3 ⁄ 4 cups water 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon oregano 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups water Place margarine in cook er . T urn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; sauté until tender . Combine onio ...

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    33 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chicken br oth 1 ⁄ 3 cup white wine 1 ⁄ 3 cup dried tomatoes, chopped 2 cups water • • • • • • • 1 can (13 3 ⁄ 4 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 1 ⁄ 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons fresh th yme or 1 1 ⁄ 2 tea ...

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    34 RICE PUDDING 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water 1 cup water • • • • • • • 1 cup whole milk 1 ⁄ 2 cup sugar 1 ⁄ 2 cup raisins 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon cinnamon Combine rice and 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups water in a metal bo wl which ts loosely in cooker . Cover bo wl rmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker . Place ...

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    35 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 ⁄ 2 cup quick cooking oats 1 ⁄ 4 cup bro wn sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 2 cups water Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine oats, bro wn sugar , our , and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until coarse meal forms. Place apples in a ...

  • Presto Electric Pressure Cooker - page 36

    36 reCIpe Index SOUPS AND STOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Beef T omato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Black Bean Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bro wn Beef Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bro wn Beef Soup Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chicken Dumpling Soup . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Presto Electric Pressure Cooker - page 37

    37 serVICe and p ar Ts Informa TIon If you hav e any questions regarding the operation of your Presto  cook er or need parts for your cooker , contact us by any of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central T ime) • Email us at our website www .GoPresto.com • Write: N A TIONAL PREST O INDUSTRIES, INC. Consume ...

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