Fagor America FAGOR SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER - Manual (Page 20)

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PROBLEM:
Steam is escaping around the edge of the
lid.
REASON:
1. The pressure cooker is too full.
2. The pressure cooker was not closed
properly.
3. The rubber gasket is not in place, or is
dirty or worn.
SOLUTION:
1. Never fill the pressure cooker more
than half or 2/3 full, depending on the
type of food being prepared.
2. Following the instructions given in this
manual, close the pressure cooker so
that a tight seal is created, which will
allow for adequate pressure build-up.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean
and well positioned before using the
pressure cooker. After continued use,
the rubber gasket will begin to wear
and should be replaced approximately
once a year or more often if the
pressure cooker is used frequently.
PROBLEM:
The pressure cooker cannot be opened
after cooking.
REASON:
1. There is still pressure built-up in the
pressure cooker.
SOLUTION:
1. Use the quick release method to
release any remaining pressure. Try
opening again.
2. Move the operating valve to the
position showed in Fig. 10. Take the
valve out.
PROBLEM:
Foods are under-cooked.
REASON:
1. Cooking time is too short.
2. Quick release method was used to
release the pressure.
SOLUTION:
1. Always check the cooking time in your
recipe. If still under-cooked, extend
cooking time by approx. 1 to 2 minutes
and cook under pressure, or simmer
without lid and pressure under desired
texture is achieved.
2. Use natural release method so that
food has benefit of additional cooking
time as pressure drops.
PROBLEM:
Food is overcooked.
SOLUTION:
1. Always check the cooking times in
your recipe. If food is overcooked,
shorten the cooking time by at least 1
to 2 minutes.
2. Use quick release method so that
pressure drops immediately.
HOME CANNING
RECIPES
Pasta Sauce
Servings: 4 pints
Headspace: 1 inch
Time: 20 minutes /high pressure setting
Ingredients:
5 lbs tomatoes cored and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup peeled, chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons oregano
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