Preparing the Pressure Cooker

• 1). Insert the rack into the pressure cooker if needed for the specific recipe.
  
  
• 2). Pour the amount of liquid that is required by the recipe into the pressure cooker, and then add the food.
  
  
• 3). Check the cover vent pipe for any clogs by looking into it as you are holding it up to a light.
  
  
• 4). Place the cover onto the pressure cooker and make sure that the cover handle and the body handle line up evenly.
  
  
• 5). Put the cover onto the pressure cooker and close it securely.
  
  
• 6). Attach the pressure regulator onto the vent pipe of the pressure cooker.
  
  

Cooking With the Pressure Cooker

• 1). Heat the ingredients in the pressure cooker, watching for the pressure regulator to begin to rock slowly.
  
  
• 2). Adjust the level of heat so that the pressure regulator is rocking in a slow, steady motion. This is the point where cooking time begins.
  
  
• 3). Follow the directions for the specific recipe, cooking for the correct amount of time and reducing the pressure as directed.
  
  
• 4). Remove the regulator from the pressure cooker when the cover lock air vent drops.
  
  
• 5). Take off the cover of the pressure cooker and the food is ready to serve.