Slowly turn the pressure setting to “0” . You should momentarilystop at each interim pressure setting before reaching zero. Once all the steam has escaped, you can remove the lid by opening it away from your face or body. DO NOT USE THIS METHOD WITH FOODS LIKE LEGUMES, GRAIN OR OTHER FOODS THAT FROTH OR WHEN THE PRESSURE COOKER IS VERY FULL. Never put any part of your body in front of the Quick release Valve.Never force the lid open. Never open the lid towards your face. 7 CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning: Body- Clean the body of the pressure cooker like any other stainless steel pot. Either run it through the dishwasher or wash it by hand. Do not use a scouring pad or any abrasive cleaner as they may scratch the surfaces. To remove stubborn stains and accumulated discoloration, add the juice of half a lemon mixed with 2 cups of water to the pressure cooker. Cook at maximum pressure for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to reduce pressure, wash with hot, soapy water and rinse. Lid- The lid should be washed with hot, soapy water and rinsed. The lid and seal should NEVERbe placed in the dishwasher. Seal- Remove the rubber seal. Wash and oil after each use. Replace seal with a Genuine Replacement Seal every six (6) months. Valves- The valves do not have to be cleaned after each use unless they have become clogged. If you use your pressure cooker often, you may want to clean your valves on a regular basis. A good rule of thumb, is to clean the top portion of the pressure valve monthly. Clean the automatic valve only if it gets clogged or does not move freely. Cleaning the Valves: 9 Sunday Roast 3- 4 lb. Round Roast 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar . cup good red wine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbs. ketchup 1 Tbs. Better Than Bouillonbeef bouillon base 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. coarse ground black pepper 1 tsp. celery salt hot water Gravy 3 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. flour 3 cups strained stock 3 Tbs. cream or whole milk Heat oil in 8 qt. pot to medium-low. Using long tongs, carefully brown roast about 1 minute on each side and end. Remove roast and set aside. Add vinegar and wine and scrape bottom with spatula. Add onion and garlic, simmer 1 minute. Add next the next 6 ingredients, stir. Place roast back in pan and just cover with hot water. Put on lid, bring to highestpressure ( III) and cook 50 minutes. Release pressure, remove lid and place roast on platter to rest. Strain liquid; reserving 3 cups. To make to gravy, use 3 . qt. pan. Melt buter on medium-low. Sprinkle in flour and mix to a paste. Slowly add liquid, stirring constantly, reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, stir in cream or milk. Slice roast and pour gravy over all. Serve with garlic smashed potatoes. 18 Before you can clean the valves, you must remove the plastic cover, by pressing on the edges. The plastic cover lifts from the lid. (See illustration 8.) 8 Pork Chops and Applesauce 4 medium pork loin chops about . inch thick 3 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. coarse ground pepper 3 Tbs. butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. dried rosemary 1 heaping tablespoon light brown sugar 1 . cups apple cider 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices Wash, pat dry, salt and pepper pork chops. Heat oil on medium- low in 3 . qt. pressure pan; brown chops on both sides and drain on paper towels. Pour off about half the oil. Add butter, shallots and garlic; cook gently for about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Add the next 3 ingredients. Place chops back in pan and top with apple slices. Attach lid and bring to medium pressure ( II). Reduce heat to medium- low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before releasing steam. Removelid, plate chops and top with the applesauce. 17 Disassembling the Valves: Pressure Selector Valve: Pulling up on tab (1) allows the valve cover to snap off. Remove the valve assembly and rinse with hot, soapy water. Allow to dry and then reassemble. Do NOTdisassemble the stem or botom portion of the valve as it is factory sealed. Storing: After using the pressure cooker, store with lid upside- down over the pot body. Do NOTstore the pressure cooker with the lid closed to avoid compressing the seal for long periods of time. 10 9 Automatic Valve: Turn the lid over making sure that it is in the locked position. Place the vapor key supplied with your pressure cooker into the slots on the valve and turn counterclockwise. Remove the valve parts and rinse in hot, soapy water. Reassemble by reversing this operation. 1 - Vapor Key2 - Aluminum Cap3 - O-Ring4 - Safety Valve Stem & Spring Assembly10 TROUBLE SHOOTING Cooker Cannot be Closed • You have tried to put the lid on with the contents already boiling. • The seal may be too dry and needs to be oiled slightly. The Pressure Selector Does Not Rise • Check the time that you started heat...