Fagor Helix Manual Del Usuario página 4

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Fagor Helix Pressure Cooker. We appreciate the
confidence you have placed in our company by selecting one of our many
pressure cookers. We are confident that this pressure cooker will give you many
years of excellent service.
Surrounded by endless myths, pressure cookers are probably the least unders-
tood of cookware. This is unfortunate since pressure cookers provide many
advantages over traditional cooking. First and foremost, most foods can be
cooked in a fraction of the time, in most cases up to one-third of the time. Since
the food is being cooked for such a shorter period, it is less likely to lose its color
and flavor, as well as vital minerals and vitamins that are normally evaporated or
diluted when cooking in large quantities of water, for longer periods of time.
Made from high-quality, heavy-gauge, stainless steel, Fagor Pressure Cookers
are manufactured and designed with a concern for function and safety, meeting
all international safety standards. Fagor's easy-to-use operating valve and pres-
sure indicator make it simpler than ever to determine the proper amount of heat
and how to maintain it. We know that once you begin using your Fagor Pressure
Cooker, you'll understand why it is the single most important piece of cookware
you'll ever own.
Today people are more conscious of the food and products they consume that
affect the environment. Fagor recognizes consumer demand for more eco-
friendly products and manufacturing processes. Fagor pressure cookers are
polished using only mechanical procedures instead of chemical. In addition to
being manufactured in a more environmentally respectful way, pressure cookers
save you energy in the kitchen too. Compared to traditional cooking methods,
cooking with a pressure cooker saves up to 70% cooking time. And less time
spent cooking means less energy used, and less heat produced in the kitchen.
Also, cooking with a pressure cooker retains essential vitamins and nutrients,
bringing you healthier meals. Using Fagor pressure cookers will not only make
a difference in your health, but a difference in our world. This may be the most
efficient piece of cookware in your kitchen.
Before you begin cooking, it is important that you read this detailed user's manual
and make sure you understand how to operate, care and maintain your Fagor
Helix Pressure Cooker so that you will be able to enjoy many years of use.
Visit our website, www.fagoramerica.com to learn more about our line of
cookware, small electrics and large appliances.
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Helix Pressure Cooker Line
The Helix Pressure Cooker Line consists of the following models:
• 6 qt. model (item # 935010056)
Includes:
– Instruction manual.
– Steamer basket with trivet.
– Recipe book.
• 8 qt. model (item # 935010057)
Includes:
– Instruction manual.
– Steamer basket with trivet.
– Recipe book.
• 10 qt. model (item # 935010058)
Includes:
– Instruction manual.
– Steamer basket with trivet.
– Recipe book.
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