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FAGOR RAPIDA PRESSURE COOKER
USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fagor RAPIDA Pressure Cooker line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Components and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ENGLISH This is a U.L.-listed appliance. The following safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. 4. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. 5. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure c
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Manufacturer’s Recommendations To fully enjoy your new Fagor pressure cooker, please read carefully these recommendations before you start using your pressure cooker, and follow them accordingly: 1. Please make sure children do not have access to or reach the pressure cooker while cooking. 2. Never use the pressure cooker with a worn or torn gasket. Inspect the gasket before every use to make sure it is pliable and does not have any cracks or tears. If you need to replace it, see the Care a
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ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Fagor Pressure Cooker. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in our company by selecting one of our many pressure cookers. We are confident that the pressure cooker will give you many years of excellent service. Surrounded by endless myths, pressure cookers are probably the least understood of cookware. This is unfortunate since pressure cookers provide many advantages over traditional cooking. First and foremost, most foods can be cook
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Components and Features 6. Operating Valve: This operating valve features a pressure setting (the picture of a pot), a steam release position (with 1. Pressure Cooker Pot: Made of a picture of steam), and an unlock high-quality, heavy-gauge, 18/10 position (picture of a circle with a line stainless steel. All cooking takes place in the pressure cooker pot. through it) (Figures 8-9-10). Note that the operating valve will not simply turn 2. Lid: Made of high-quality, heavy- to the unlock
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ENGLISH 7. Pressure Lock: The green pressure is rapid cooking, the bottom of the lock allows you to lock the pressure pressure cooker pot has a thermo heat cooker in order to build pressure when conductive base, comprised of three the lid is closed. To lock the pressure layers of metal. The first layer is stainless cooker, slide the pressure lock button steel, which is safe for contact with up towards the lid. (Fig. 7). food. In view of the fact that aluminum should not be in contact with
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pressure release mechanism that should pot is dishwasher safe. Fagor America never become operative under normal recommends hand washing the pressure use. If both pressure release valves cooker lid and all its components. become blocked due to over filling, Always remove the gasket when washing for example, the pressure will tear the the lid. Wash the gasket with warm, gasket and escape through this hole. soapy water; rinse well and towel dry. Cover the gasket with a thin coat of cooking
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ENGLISH you’re cooking foods that expand during cooking (for example rice or other grains). 2. Never fill the pressure cooker more than two thirds full. It is necessary to leave enough space in the cooker for it to be able to build pressure. Fill only halfway when cooking with foods that will either expand in size 2. Once the pressure cooker is locked, and/or produce foam as they cook, turn the operating valve to the pressure such as dried beans or other legumes setting (Fig. 9 the pict
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USERS –SEE BELOW). When the there is no more steam coming out pressure indicator has risen and of the operating valve and/or the pressure indicator drops, raise the steam starts to come out of the heat until steam starts coming out of operating valve for first time, lower the operating valve, and adjust the the heat to maintain a gentle, steady cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes. stream of steam. At this moment, 2. One Burner Method: Turn on one the COOKING TIME STARTS and burner to mediu
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ENGLISH 2. Cold Water Release Method: this WARNING: the steam coming out of method is used to release pressure the pressure valve will be very hot, and as quickly as possible, and is primarily might disperse some droplets of hot used for vegetables, seafood and water. Do not place your hands directly other tender foods that can quickly in front of the jet of stream, and make overcook. To use this method, sure it is not directed towards anything remove the pressure cooker from the that ca
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the automatic release method for 5. In order to extend the life of the this purpose, as this method will silicone gasket, remove after every cool down your pressure cooker the use and wash with warm water and least, hence aiding to build pressure mild, dish washing soap. Rinse and again faster to continue cooking. The dry well, then cover with a thin coat lid will be hot, so be careful when of vegetable oil before replacing. For opening and closing it; to reduce increased safety and best
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ENGLISH built-up particles. To do so, move the operating valve to the position shown in Fig. 8 and remove the valve (see detailed instructions below). Clean it by running water through it. Next, lift the lid up to the light and look through the hole under the operating valve. Make sure you can see through it and there are no food particles 4. Lift the valve upwards and out. Clean blocking it. If necessary, clean it with a as instructed above. small brush or pipe cleaner. TO REPLACE THE
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separately) you should use at least Red beet, in ¼-inch slices 4 minutes half a cup of water. Red beet, large, whole 20 minutes • If the approximate cooking time is Red beet, small, whole 12 minutes more than 10 minutes you should use Spinach, fresh, thickly cut 2 minutes two cups of water. Spinach, frozen 4 minutes • Never fill the pressure cooker to more Swede (yellow turnip), 1-inch slices 7 minutes than two thirds of its capacity. Sweet potato, 1½-inch slices 5 minutes • When you c
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ENGLISH FRUIT APPROXIMATE • After the cooking time is up, use the COOKING TIME natural release method to allow the Apples, dried 3 minutes pressure to decrease naturally. Apples, fresh in slices or pieces 2-3 minutes • Cooking times may vary depending on Apricots, dried 4 minutes the quality of the beans or other legumes. Apricots, fresh, whole or in halves 2-3 minutes If after the recommended cooking time the beans are still hard, continue cooking Blueberries 8-10 minutes them with
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• After the cooking time is up, use the on the quality and quantity of the meat natural release method to allow the which is cooked. Unless the recipe pressure to decrease naturally. indicates otherwise, the cooking times • Cooking times may vary depending given are for 3 lbs of meat or poultry. on the quality of the grains. If after the Also, the larger the cut of meat, the recommended cooking time the grains longer the cooking time will be. are still hard, continue cooking them • After t
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ENGLISH Beef/veal, 1-inch cubes, Fish, whole, gutted 5-6 minutes 1 ½-pounds 10-15 minutes Lobster, 1 ½-to 2 pounds 2-3 minutes Beef/veal, roast or brisket 35-40 minutes Mussels 2-3 minutes Beef, dressed, 2 pounds 10-15 minutes Prawns (shrimp) 1-2 minutes Meatballs, 1-2 pounds 5-10 minutes Beef, cured 50-60 minutes Adapting Traditional Recipes to Use Pork, roast 40-45 minutes in the Pressure Cooker Pork, ribs, 2 pounds 15 minutes It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe Pork leg, smo
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Troubleshooting In order to ensure best results when using the Fagor RAPIDA pressure cooker, be certain to read all of the instructions and safety tips contained in this owner’s manual and all other printed materials provided by the manufacturer. The following are practical tips and solutions to some common problems you may experience when using the Fagor RAPIDA pressure cooker. The lid got jammed while trying to slide it closed, and will not open or close. PROBLEM: REASON: If the instruct
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ENGLISH The visual pressure indicator has popped up, but there is no steam released by PROBLEM: the operating valve. REASON: 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. SOLUTION: 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 whi
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Steam is escaping around the edge of the lid. PROBLEM: REASON: 1. The pressure cooker is too full. 2. The pressure cooker was not closed properly. 3. The silicone gasket is not in place, or it is dirty or worn. 1. Never fill the pressure cooker more than half or ²/ full or ½ full when cooking SOLUTION: ³ liquids or foods that froth and expand during cooking. 2. Following the instructions given in this manual, close the pressure cooker so that a tight seal is created which will allow for adequa
