- 1). Wash pressure cooker in hot water and dish soap before using the pressure cooker for the first time. Take the rubber seal out of the lid and wash it separately. Let dry and put it back in. Always check to make sure the vent pipe in the lid is open and clear before using.
- 2). Place the correct amount of water in the cooker as needed according to the recipe you are cooking. Other liquids can be used in certain recipes, such as wine or chicken, beef or vegetable stock. Place cooking rack in cooker.
- 3). Put in the ingredients or food you want to cook. If you want flavors to mix, do not use the cooking rack. Flavors will not transfer to other foods when kept out of the liquid.
- 4). Put on lid. With the pot handle in one hand and the lid handle in the other, align the arrow markings. You will feel the lid fall into place. Then push the handles together and the pot will be sealed when the handles line up.
- 5). Place the pressure regulator on the top of the vent pipe on the lid. It is not supposed to fit tight or reach all the way down to the lid.
- 6). Place the cooker on high heat until the regulator starts to rock back and forth. Then turn the heat down to a point where the regulator is gently but steadily rocking. Cook for the amount of time prescribed by your recipe. Turn off heat.
- 7). Move the cooker, if you are using an electric stove as the burner stays hot, and the food will continue to cook. Allow the pressure cooker to cool and let out all the steam before opening. Pressure is completely gone when the air vent cover lock drops. To speed up cooling, you can run cold water over the top of the cooker or set it in a pan of water.
- 8). Remove the pressure regulator once all the pressure is gone. If there is any leftover steam, it will come out of the vent. Then pull the handles apart back to the arrows and lift. Never take a lid off of a pressure cooker before all of the steam has been released, or you can get badly scalded.
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