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FAGOR uCOOK PRESSURE COOKER SET
USER´S MANUAL
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interior 25/7/07 09:58 Página 2 Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Components and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cooking with the uCook Pressure Cooker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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interior 25/7/07 09:58 Página 3 This is a U.L.-listed appliance. The following safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using pressure cookers, basic (steam vent). These foods should safety precautions should always be not be cooked in a pressure cooker. followed: 10. Always check the pressure release 1. Read all instructions carefully. devices for clogging before use. 2. Do not touch hot surface. Use 11. Do not open the pressure cooker ha
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Fagor Fagor’s easy-to-use pressure regulators Pressure Cooker. We appreciate the make it more simple than ever to confidence you have placed in our com- determine the proper amount of pressure pany by selecting one of our pressure and how to maintain it, as the pressure cookers, and we are confident that it will release valves signal when to lower or give you many years of excellent service. raise the burner heat in order
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 5 steam will come out through the Fagor uCook Pressure Cooker operating valve (the operating valve is one of the safety features of the COMPONENTS AND FEATURES pressure cooker). As soon as this 1. Pressure Cooker Pot: 6qt size. happens, slightly lower the heat to Made of high-quality, heavy-gauge, maintain a gentle, steady stream of 18/10 stainless steel, all cooking steam. takes place in the pressure cooker pot. 2. Pressure Cooker Lid: Made of high-quality, heav
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 6 an everyday pasta pot when not being used for pressure cooking. 15. Glass Lid: Fits both Pressure Cooker Pots. Converts the 4qt into a simple saucepan and the 6qt pot into a basic stockpot. 16. 4 qt Pressure Cooker Pot COOKING WITH THE FAGOR uCOOK PRESSURE COOKER SET 10.Safety valve: Located under the lid handle. Safety valve is activated in case NOTE: FAGOR PRESSURE COO- of an excess pressure build up. KERS ARE INTENDED FOR 11.Thermo Heat Conductive Base: DOM
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 7 2. Before locking the cooker, always Adding Food and Liquid make sure that both the operating 1. In order to cook with the uCook and safety valve are clean. Once the Pressure Cooker it is very important to pressure cooker is locked select one use at least a 1/2 cup of liquid. NEVER of the two levels of pressure. USE LESS. Do not fill the pressure cooker more than 2/3 full with liquid and Pounds of food. Selector´s Pressure Per Pressure level Position Square Inc
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 8 steady stream of steam. At this naturally. Depending on the amount moment, the actual PRESSURE of food and liquid in the pressure COOKING TIME STARTS (when you cooker, this method can take from begin to time your recipe). It is recom- 10 to 15 minutes. Open the pressure mended that a kitchen timer be used cooker once the pressure indicator to monitor the exact cooking time. goes down and all pressure has 5. If at any time during cooking, an dissipated. excessiv
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 9 4. After cleaning, towel dry with a clean, soft kitchen cloth to retain the polished mirror finish. 5. In order to extend the life of the silicone gasket, remove after each use and wash with warm water and mild, dish-washing soap. Rinse and dry well, then cover with a thin coat of vegetable oil before replacing. 4. After all the pressure has been 6. To store, DO NOT LOCK THE LID IN released and you see the pressure PLACE. Simply place the lid indicator has low
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 10 VEGETABLES APPROXIMATE PRESSURE 2. For increased safety and best results, COOKING TIME LEVEL the silicone gasket should be replaced approximately every twelve Swiss chard, thickly cut 2 minutes High months. To order call Fagor Customer Artichoke, large, without leaves 9-11 minutes High Service at: 1-800-207-0806. Artichoke, medium, without leaves 6-8 minutes High 3. Before using the Pressure Cooker Peas, in the pod 1 minute High always check the base handle, B
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 11 • Never fill the pressure cooker to • Do not soak dried split lentils. more than two thirds of its capacity. • After soaking, remove floating beans • If you prefer, add sugar and/or and shell. seasoning to the fruit before or after • Strain the water off the beans. cooking. • Rinse them in warm water (this also • When you cook whole or halved fruit, applies to dried split lentils). use the quick release. When you cook • Put the beans or legumes in the fruit in
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 12 meat with 2 to 3 spoonfuls of vegetable Grains • Clean out any foreign particles. Rinse or olive oil in the pressure cooker with them with warm water. Soak grains, the lid off and before adding the other in four times their volume of warm ingredients. Do not overload the water for at least four hours before pressure cooker. Brown meat in cooking them, or if you prefer, leave batches if necessary. Drain off the them to soak overnight. Do not add excess fat and
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 13 SEAFOOD AND FISH APPROXIMATE PRESSURE them to the cooker before serving and COOKING TIME LEVEL boil them in the pressure cooker with Crab 2-3 minutes Low the lid off until they are ready. Fish fillet, 1 1/2-to 2 pounds thick 2-3 minutes Low Fish soup or concentrated fish stock 5-6 minutes High MEAT APPROXIMATE PRESSURE COOKING TIME LEVEL Fish, whole, gutted 5-6 minutes Low Beef/veal, roast or brisket 35-40 minutes High Lobster, 1 1/2-to 2 pounds 2-3 minutes Lo
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 14 lock in place. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove SOLUTION: from heat and let pressure drop naturally. 1. Always use the appropriate amount of liquid called for in the recipe. This Trouble shooting amount should never be less than 1/2 In order to ensure best results when using cup. However, never fill the pressure the uCook Pressure Cooker, be certain to cooker more than half full with liquids. read all of the instructions and safety tips 2. Following the instructions
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 15 PROBLEM: PROBLEM: Steam is escaping around the edge of the lid. Food is overcooked. REASON: SOLUTION: 1. The pressure cooker is too full. 1. Always check the cooking times in your 2. The pressure cooker was not closed recipe. If food is overcooked, shorten the properly. cooking time by at least 1 to 2 minutes. 3. The rubber gasket is not in place, or is 2. Use quick release method so that dirty or worn. pressure drops immediately. SOLUTION: 1. Never fill the p
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 16 SET DE OLLAS DE PRESION uCOOK DE FAGOR MANUAL DE USUARIO 16
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 17 INDICE Precauciones básicas de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Set de ollas a presión uCook de Fagor Componentes y características . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cocinando con el set de ollas a Presión uCOOK de F
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 18 Este es un producto certificado UL. La mayoria de los fabricantes de artefactos portatiles para uso domestico recomiendan la puesta en practica de las siguientes medidas de seguridad. PRECAUCIONES BASICAS DE SEGURIDAD 1. Lea todas las instrucciones. harina de avena u otros cereales, los 2. No tocar las superficies calientes. guisantes partidos, fideos, macarro- Utilizar los mangos o asas. nes, ruibarbo o espaguetis, pueden 3. Es necesaria una atenta vigilan
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interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 19 Introducción Gracias por comprar el set de la olla a SET DE OLLAS A PRESION uCOOK presión uCook de Fagor. Agradecemos DE FAGOR la confianza depositada en nuestra com- pañía seleccionando una de nuestras El set de ollas a presion uCook de Fagor ollas y estamos seguros de que le pro- incluye: porcionará muchos años de excelente • Cuerpo de olla a presion de 4 qt y 6 servicio. qt. El cuerpo de la olla de 6 qt se puede guardar dentro del cuerpo de Rodeadas de in
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2 interior 25/7/07 09:59 Página 20 COMPONENTES Y CARACTERÍS- TICAS 1. Olla a presión: Cuerpo y tapa fabri- cadas de acero inoxidable 18/10 de alta calidad y grueso calibre, toda la cocción se lleva a cabo en la olla a presión. 2. Tapa: Fabricada de acero inoxida- ble 18/10 de alta calidad y grueso calibre. Es necesario que la tapa este trabada correctamente y con la 4. Asa lateral: El asa lateral proporcio- presión de funcionamiento correcta- na mayor estabilidad al transportar mente seleccio
