Instructions for Inner Lid Pressure Cooker
How to close Inner Lid Pressure Cooker ?

• Before closing the pressure cooker, check that the gasket is properly fitted in the lid groove.
• Check that the vent pipe is not clogged. If clogged please clean the vent pipe before using it.
• Hold the lid with its handle at 90°C to body handle. Tilt the lid and slide it under the body rim.
• Turn the lid to bring lid handle and body handle together. Place the pivot of the body handle into specially given depression on the lid handle and fit the lid. Check that the gasket is fitted properly inside the body rim. Once properly placed press the two handles together and fit the hook.
• Seal the cooker with pressure weight only after steam starts coming out of the vent pipe to make sure that vent pipe is not clogged.

How to open Inner Lid Pressure Cooker ?

• Do not try open the lid with pressure inside the pressure cooker.
• Once pressure is released, press both the handles and free the hook.
• Now turn the lid to bring lid handle at 90°C from bottom handle. Tilt the lid slightly and pull it out of your pressure cooker.

Instructions for Outer Lid Pressure Cooker
How to close Outer Lid Pressure Cooker ?

• Check the gasket is properly fitted in the lid groove.
• Check that vent pipe is not clogged.
• Place the lid on the main body and match grooves of the lid and main body. This will be confirmed by matching of arrow mark on the lid and arrow mark on the main body.
• Slightly adjust the lid to make sure that the grooves of the lid fits in the grooves of the main body.
• Slide lid handle towards the main body handle for locking of your cooker.
• Seal the cooker with pressure weight only after steam starts coming out of vent pipe.

How to open Outer Lid Pressure Cooker ?

• Do not open the lid with pressure inside the pressure cooker.
• Once pressure is released slide lid handle away from body handle and match the arrow mark on the lid to the arrow mark on the main body.
• Slightly adjust and lift the lid upwards.

The newer pressure cookers are a lot safer than the older designs of our mother's and grandmother's time. A lot of people are afraid of pressure cooking because of childhood memories or stories from relatives about kitchen explosions. The chance of that happening these days is much smaller, because the cooker will not open easily if there is still pressure inside them.

The two biggest concerns in pressure cooking are the gasket seal and the vent tube. Both need to be working properly in order to cook food safely. The gasket is the rubber seal on the inside of the cooker lid. It needs to remain flush against the lid to seal correctly and bring the pressure up. You must do a visual check before putting the lid on and locking it down.

The vent tube is even more important. This is the tube in the center of the cooker lid that vents out the steam. The small weight that jiggles back and forth goes on top of the vent tube.

If the vent tube gets clogged, you can have trouble and even explosions. This is why you must add a little oil to beans when pressure cooking them - otherwise the skins will clog the vent tube. You can usually prevent any problems by checking the vent tube before you cook. Just hold the lid up to the light and looking through the vent tube to be sure it's clear. You can check that gasket at the same time.

Your safety is our concern
To ensure that your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker is absolutely safe it is provided with safety valve plus additional spring loaded safety device.

Pressure weight starts releasing steam at a pressure of 1.1 kg f/cm² to 1.2 kg f/cm² in your pressure cooker. In case your pressure weight is not working or vent pipe is clogged your pressure weight will not function which will result in increase of steam and pressure in your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker. Safety valve is provided for this reason to work in case of failure of functioning of pressure weight. Safety valve works at a pressure of 2.0 kg f/cm² to 2.5 kg f/cm² in your pressure cooker.

This is a normal practice of safety device provided by most of pressure cooker manufacturers but still we hear about accidents and busting of pressure cookers.

To make your pressure cooker absolutely safe it is provided with one more safety feature known as spring loaded safety device. In case of failure of pressure weight (which is supposed to start releasing steam at a pressure of 1.1 kg f/cm² to 1.2 kg f/cm²) the pressure in your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker will start increasing. At a pressure of 1.8 kg f/cm² to 2.0 kg f/cm² our specially provided spring loaded safety device will start releasing pressure. Safety valve in your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker will be an additional safety device which will work only in case of both pressure weight failure and spring loaded safety device failure.

Thus there is no need of frequent safety valve change in your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker.

The base of your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker is specially designed to last long without bulging. The specially designed grooves are provided to save costly gas / electricity consumed by the cooker as the flame / heat travels in the grooves only. Thus there is no wastage of costly gas / electricity. This will also result in faster cooking as well. So your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker saves both your time and money.

Important
During regular usage of your ENSIS ™ Pressure Cooker the main body may become little dark from inside. Though this is not at all harmful nor it will affect the taste of the food but to keep your ENSIS ™ pressure cooker stain free you are advised to pour 3-4 cups of fresh water and some fresh lemon juice. Put the pressure cooker on the gas burner and heat it till it starts whistling. After appx. 4-5 whistles switch off the burner and leave the cooker to cool down on its own. Drain the liquid and wash the pressure cooker. Repeat this method periodically to keep your pressure cooker stain free.

You are advised to do the above mentioned cleaning with your new pressure cooker before putting it to use to clean it thoroughly and to prevent it from getting darken.

Most of the time, pressure cooking won't be a problem, but you still need to observe caution. Keeping your pressure cooker clean, particularly the lid will also help immensely.

When storing your pressure cooker, be sure to store it with the lid completely detached and to the side of the pot. If you store it closed, you will trap smells and odors inside the pot to greet you on your next usage. Thoroughly wash the silicon rubber seal and rub it with cooking oil after each use to preserve it. Store the valve and silicon rubber seal (if not attached) inside the cooker.

ENSIS™ Pressure Cooker / Pressure Pans are warranted for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase of the actual user. The defective piece will be repaired / replaced free of charge if found faulty due to manufacturing defects within the warrantee period. The warrantee does not cover Gasket, Bakelite Parts, Safety Valve, Spring Loaded Safety Device, Vent Pipe and Pressure Weight as these parts require periodic renewal. The warrantee card duly stamped and signed by the selling dealer along with the purchase bill should be produced with the defective piece in case of any complaint. The warrantee is invalid if the warrantee card is found incomplete.

The warrantee of the product will be treated as invalid if it is repaired / serviced or fitted with local duplicate spare parts. It is the duty of the consumer to send the piece to the manufacturer / distributor / selling dealer for repair and to collect the same after repair at his own expenses.

The warrantee will be treated as invalid if the pressure cooker is not used as per the instructions given in the instruction manual. The decision of the manufacturer will be final and abiding to the consumer.

Warrantee will be valid and applicable only within the geographical boundaries of India.
All disputes are subject to Delhi Jurisdiction only.

Pressure-Cooking is really simple and time saving, but there are certain points one have to remember while using pressure cookers. They are :

• Most importantly, be familiar with the owner's manual. Read all instructions.
• You can use more liquid than recommended, but never use less.
• Read and understand the recipe before you begin.
• Be sure the lid is properly closed and locked into position before developing pressure.
• Before sealing the cooker it should be ensured that the steam starts coming out of the vent pipe of the cooker freely.
• The aluminium pressure cooker body should not be used for deep frying.
• Do not touch hot surface. Use handles or knobs.
• Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
• Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
• Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating.
• Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetable, do not fill the unit over ½ full.
• Food items which tend to foam, froth and sputter are likely to block the pressure release device. Therefore, while cooking such items, the cooking instructions supplied by the manufacturer shall be strictly followed.
• Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
• Once you have reduced pressure according to directions, shake the pot before opening the seal to readjust the inner temperature
• Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and internal pressure has been reduced.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
• Cut same foods into pieces of uniform size to promote even cooking. When mixing foods, cut those that cook more quickly into larger pieces and those that cook more slowly into smaller pieces.
• Since flavors are more concentrated with this cooking method, you may want to reduce herbs and seasonings when converting conventional recipes. Choose fresh herbs over dried herbs.
• If you end up with too much liquid, simply cook in the uncovered pot until the liquids are reduced to your satisfaction.
• If you desire the flavors of foods to mix, let them come into contact with the liquid which transmits flavors. If you do not wish flavors to mix, place individual foods on a rack above the liquid. Steam does not transmit or mix flavors.
• When cooking dried beans, cereal grains, lentils, split peas, rice or other foods that absorb liquid and expand, do not fill the cooker more than half full to avoid the potential of clogging the vent during the cooking process. The normal fill line is two-thirds.
• In general, bring the recipe to the boil before closing the lid to facilitate quicker pressurization and reduce the chances of burning the food.