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7. Use a ladle to transfer grains to a colander to drain. Bounce colander up and down a few times to release excess liquid. For drier, fluffier grains, transfer grains to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside for 10 minutes, then fluff. FRUIT The Pressure Cooker is good for stewing dried fruits or making quick compotes. You can also make a variety of recipes using fresh fruit, including whole, stuffed fresh apples, or wine-poached pears. DRIED FRUIT • Consult the following chart and use minimum timing for moist dried fruit and maximum timing if fruit is leathery and dry. •You can mix fruits that have different cooking times if you don't mind that quicker- cooking fruits will become very soft. •You can combine dried and fresh fruit in a compote, but keep in mind that the fresh fruit is likely to "melt down" into a sauce. • If you wish, add a few tablespoons of fruit liquor before or after cooking. • Do not cook dates under pressure as they dissolve into mush. • Do not fill Pressure Cooker more than half full. 22 Cooking Times and Basic Instructions (Cont.) DRIED FRUIT APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES DRIED FRUIT MINUTES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE Apple rings or slices 0* Apricots 1 Figs 3 to 4 Peaches 3 to 4 Pears 4 to 5 Prunes 1 to 2 Raisins 1 *Set COOK TIME for 1 minute, but as soon as Pressure Indicator Rod comes up, press STOP Button and allow pressure to come down naturally. BASIC RECIPE FOR DRIED FRUIT 4 cups dried fruit 3 cups water A few thin slices lemon (optional) 1. Place fruit, water, and lemon (if using) in Removable Cooking Pot. 2. Pull Lid Handles apart and set Lid on Cooker. Slide Safety Lock to LOCK position. Point Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE. 3. Set Pressure Mode for HIGH and COOK TIME according to type of fruit (see chart above). Press the START/STOP Button to begin operation. 4. When Pressure Cooker beeps 3 times, STOP Light will illuminate. 5. Press QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts to release pressure. 6. If fruit is not sufficiently tender, replace Lid and steam until done. 7. Remove Lid with special care as there will be a fair amount of steam. Makes 4 cups 23 Cooking Times and Basic Instructions (Cont.) FRESH FRUIT • For best flavor and texture, use ripe fruit that is still firm. •You can cook fruit in a steaming basket or directly in the liquid. • When cooking fruit directly in liquid, you may use wine instead of water. • When cooking stuffed apples and Anjou pears, wrap them in aluminum foil to maintain their shape and keep their skins intact. •To maintain shape, cook Bosc pears with peels intact; it is easy to slip peels off after cooking. • When preparing foil-wrapped fruit, do not fill Pressure Cooker more than half full. When preparing unwrapped fruit, do not fill more than one-third full. FRESH FRUIT APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FRESH FRUIT MINUTES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE Apple, large, whole, stuffed, wrapped in foil 12 to 15 Anjou Pear, whole, wrapped in foil 4 Bosc Pear, whole, unwrapped 4 Pear, halved, cooked directly in liquid 1 plus NPR* *NPR stands for Natural Pressure Release. BASIC RECIPE FOR FRESH FRUIT 1. Place 1 cup water (or wine) in Removable Cooking Pot. 2. Place fruit either in a steaming basket or directly into liquid. 3. Pull Lid Handles apart and set Lid on Cooker. Slide Safety Lock to LOCK position. Point Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE. 4. Set Pressure Mode for HIGH and COOK TIME according to chart above. Press the START/STOP Button to begin operation. 5. When Pressure Cooker beeps 3 times, STOP Light will illuminate. 6. Quickly release pressure by pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts. (If cooking halved pears, allow pressure to come down naturally.) 7. If fruit is not sufficiently cooked, replace Lid and steam until done. 8. Remove Lid with special care as there will be a fair amount of steam. 24 Care & Cleaning Instructions 1. Unplug and let the Nutritionist® Programmable Pressure Cooker cool to room temperature before cleaning. 2. Wash the Removable Cooking Pot with warm soapy water and a clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly. 3. Remove the Rubber Gasket from the underside of the Self-Locking Lid. Wash both with warm soapy water and a clean, soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly. 4. The Rubber Gasket must always be properly positioned on the underside of the Lid. Check periodically to make sure that it is clean, flexible and not cracked or torn. If damaged, do not use this appliance. Contact the Consumer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-233-9054 for information on purchasing a replacement Gasket, (P/N 21321). 5. Wipe the Housing clean with a damp soft cloth or sponge. Do not pour any liquid into the Pressure Cooker's Housing. 6. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or components. 7. Always check that the Steam Release Valve and Pressure Safety Valves are in good working order. After unit is cooled, remove the...