How do Beginners Use Pressure Cookers?

For beginners, the pressure cooker operation may feel unfamiliar, and some of them will worry about safety risks. Don’t worry, as long as you master the correct method and follow the basic safety guidelines, the pressure cooker is safe and reliable; it can improve kitchen efficiency and become a powerful assistant in daily cooking.

How do beginners use pressure cookers?

Understand the structure of the pressure cooker

• Pot body: Main container for holding ingredients and liquids
• Pot lid: Contains a sealing ring to ensure sealing
• Sealing ring: Key accessory to ensure that the lid fits tightly with the pot body
• Pressure valve: Regulates the pressure inside the pot, usually with high and low-pressure modes
• Safety valve: Releases pressure when pressure is abnormal. Ensure safe use

Check and clean

• Be sure to check whether the sealing ring is intact before use
• Please thoroughly clean the pot, lid and valve before first use

Add ingredients and liquids

• Add at least one cup of water or liquid, such as soup to generate steam

• The total volume of ingredients should not exceed 2/3 of the pot to avoid blockage or overflow, and the volume of expanding ingredients should not exceed 1/2

Close the lid correctly

• Align the alignment marks between the pot and the lid

• Install the sealing ring and lock the lid to ensure a complete seal

Set pressure and heat

• Choose high or low-pressure mode according to the recipe

• Put it on the stove or induction cooker and heat until steam starts to come out

Observe the pressure buildup

When the pressure in the pot rises, the pressure valve rises and starts to exhaust.

At this time, you can adjust to medium or low heat and start timing.

Control the cooking time

Set the time strictly according to the recipe to avoid overcooking

Keep the pressure valve in the rising state to ensure continuous internal pressurization

Release the pressure

Natural release: suitable for fragile ingredients, such as beans, stews, etc.

Quick release: Suitable for ingredients with short cooking time and hard texture, such as potatoes or meat

Open the lid safely

Make sure the pressure is fully released and confirm that there is no steam before opening the lid

When opening the lid, be careful to keep away from your face to avoid steam burns.

Cleaning and maintenance

Wash the pot, lid and sealing ring in time after use

Check the sealing ring and safety valve regularly to ensure that there is no damage or blockage

Precautions for use

• Do not exceed the upper limit of the pot body: neither the liquid nor the ingredients should exceed the upper limit of the pot body.

• Prevent dry burning: Make sure there is enough liquid before cooking

• Pay attention to steam discharge: Do not touch the steam at the valve directly with your hands when releasing pressure

Common novice problems and solutions

The pressure cooker cannot build pressure

Possible reasons:

• The lid is not locked correctly.
• Insufficient liquid in the pot.
• The sealing ring is not installed or aged.

Solutions:

• Check whether the lid is properly aligned and locked.
• Make sure there is enough liquid in the pot (usually at least 1 cup).
• Check whether the sealing ring is firmly installed and replace it if necessary.

Pressure cooker leaks

Possible reasons:

• The seal is damaged or not in place.
• The lid is not completely closed.
• The pressure valve or safety valve is blocked.

Solution:

• Reinstall or replace the seal.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed and locked.
• Clean the pressure valve and safety valve to avoid blockage.

Hengguang pressure cooker, an ideal choice for beginners

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Conclusion

By mastering these basics and using a high-quality pressure cooker, beginners can use the pressure cooker safely.  Hengguang wholesale pressure cooker is simple and easy to operate, perfect for beginners.