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2. Before using the Fagor EXPRESS
Pressure Cooker for the first time,
wash all the parts and components
with warm water and mild dish
washing soap. Rinse well and
towel dry. Never place any of the
parts or components in the
dishwasher.
3. Always remove the rubber gasket
when washing the lid. Wash the
gasket with warm, soapy water;
rinse well and towel dry. Cover with
a thin coat of cooking oil (e.g.,
vegetable, olive, canola, etc.).
Follow this procedure every time
you wash the pressure cooker in
order to extend the life of the gasket
and to facilitate locking the lid in
place.
Adding Food and Liquid
1. To cook with the EXPRESS pressure
cooker, it is very important to use at
least a 1/2 cup of liquid; NEVER
USE LESS. Do not fill the pressure
cooker more than 2/3 full with liquid
and food.
2. When called for in the instructions or
in your recipe book, place food on
the stainless steel cooking rack,
positioned on the metal support
trivet in the pressure cooker.
3. Fill only halfway when cooking foods
that will either expand in size and/or
produce foam as they cook, such as
dried beans, or other legumes and
grains. Fill only halfway when
preparing soups or stock.
4. When cooking sauces, make sure
they are not too thick. Shake the
cooker before opening it, then
release pressure completely and
open cooker.
Cooking time control
1. Place the lid on the pressure cooker
by lining up the raised indentation
on the lid with the cutout on the
base handle. Press down lightly on
the lid and turn clockwise just until
the two handles match up and lock
together. (Fig. 5 & 6)
2. Before locking the cooker, always
make sure that both the operating
(Fig. 2) and safety valve are clean
(Fig. 3). After locking the cooker,
slide the pressure lock button up
towards the lid (Fig. 6). Select the
desired level of pressure.
3. Position the pressure cooker on the
center of the stove burner. The
EXPRESS Fagor pressure cooker
can be used on all types of burners
including gas, electric, ceramic, and
induction.
As to not discolor the sides of the
pot, always adjust the burner so that
when using gas, the flames remain
