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ALWAYS perform the Peek-A-Boo check of the vent pipe. If you can’t see through it, steam might not be able to get out. Clean it with a toothpick, pipe cleaner, stiff wire or try to blow out the obstruction.
NEVER squeeze the upper and lower handles together while the pressure cooker is coming to pressure or has attained pressure. If the safety release closes too soon, the cooker will overheat before attaining pressure and scorch the contents. If you have to move the pressurized cooker to a cold burner, pick it up by gripping the helper handle and lifting the main handle with your palm up.
Wipe the pot's rim with a clean damp dishcloth before you put on the lid. The tiniest speck of ingredient residue can prevent a proper seal.
Modern silicone gaskets can be washed in the dishwasher with a phosphated detergent like Bubble Bandit, Cascade Fryer Boil-Out or Bright and Fresh. Phosphate-free detergents are either too caustic or acidic and can dry out or corrode the gasket.
Don't oil the gasket before putting it away. Instead, lightly oil it right before you close the lid. This will have a "seasoning" effect and will prevent the oil from turning gummy due to oxidation.
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ALWAYS perform the Peek-A-Boo check of the vent pipe. If you can’t see through it, steam might not be able to get out. Clean it with a toothpick, pipe cleaner, stiff wire or try to blow out the obstruction.
NEVER squeeze the upper and lower handles together while the pressure cooker is coming to pressure or has attained pressure. If the safety release closes too soon, the cooker will overheat before attaining pressure and scorch the contents. If you have to move the pressurized cooker to a cold burner, pick it up by gripping the helper handle and lifting the main handle with your palm up.
Wipe the pot's rim with a clean damp dishcloth before you put on the lid. The tiniest speck of ingredient residue can prevent a proper seal.
Modern silicone gaskets can be washed in the dishwasher with a phosphated detergent like Bubble Bandit, Cascade Fryer Boil-Out or Bright and Fresh. Phosphate-free detergents are either too caustic or acidic and can dry out or corrode the gasket.
Don't oil the gasket before putting it away. Instead, lightly oil it right before you close the lid. This will have a "seasoning" effect and will prevent the oil from turning gummy due to oxidation.
Your turn, World![this post was last edited: 4/13/2015-13:42]
