Directions For Proper Use; Using The Pressure Cooker For The First Time - Magefesa PRACTIKA PLUS Manual

6. DIRECTIONS FOR PROPER USE

This product is intended for domestic cooking surfaces only, do not use pressure
cooker for other than its intended use.
MAGEFESA pressure cookers are particularly suitable for foods that normally require
a long cooking time, like:
- Soups, meats (joints, goulash, stews etc), vegetables, potatoes /
some cereals and pulses, desserts.
Depending on the size of the pressure cooker you would be able to use this unit to
pressure canning. For pressure canning, you will need special accessories.
The pressure cooker cooks under pressure. Although the pressure cooker is
characterized by a level of quality and safety, injury (by scalding) or material damage
resulting from misuse or improper use cannot be ruled out. For this reason, take
careful note of this instructions manual.

7. USING THE PRESSURE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before using the pressure cooker the first time,
wash the pot, lid and gasket with hot soapy
water. Also it is recommended to fill with water
1/2 of its capacity and boil the pot without the
lid for half hour to remove any dirt and dust.
After washing out the pressure cooker
thoroughly with warm water and washing-up
liquid, place a few drops of cooking oil into the
pressure cooker prior to its first use and then
wipe them out with a paper kitchen towel.
On electric cookers, the diameter of the
pressure cooker base should match the one
from the hotplate or ring. The compatible burner
diameter is etched into the base of the pot.
If you cook with gas, never allow the gas flame
to lick the sides of the pot. If you do it, the
exterior of the pot will become discolored and
the grips (or handles) will be overheated and
damaged. Always adjust the burner to verify
that the flames remain under the base and do
not extend up the sides.
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