Cooking Under Pressure - Magefesa PRACTIKA PLUS Manual

6. To start generation pressure, turn the regulator valve from release steam position to I or
II. If you keep the pressure regulator valve at release steam position the necessary inner
pressure will not be generated.
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Place the cooker properly closed on a heat source according to the size of the
pressure cooker base. See underneath of the cooker base for correct size. Then
turn the heat source up to almost full power. Take note that if too much heat is
applied, the pressure regulating valve will full release steam right away. This is a
sign that the heat should be reduced.
Any air inside the pressure cooker is firstly released through the red pressure sensor
just when foods and liquids start to boil and inner pressure begin to be generated.
In this initial process we recommend to turn the heat source up almost to full power
to the moment when the pressure regulating valve begins to release some steam.
From this moment cooking time should start and heat source must be adjusted or
reduced. Please Note:
- Cooking time begins when pressure level selected is reached.
- When the steam comes out from the pressure regulating valve for the first time
we recommend to lower the heat.
- To avoid damage to the pressure cooker, never allow it to boil dry.
- Never leave an empty pressure cooker on a hot hob.
- In case of problems while cooking, remove the pressure cooker from the heat
source and allow it to cool down completely. See section 14 to learn how to
solve minor problems and practical tips and solutions.

11. COOKING UNDER PRESSURE

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