Pressure cookers come in a variety of sizes and capacities, but all have one thing in common: they use high pressure to cook food quickly and evenly. The higher the pressure setting, the more intense the heat will be and the shorter the cooking time will be. The high setting on a Farberware pressure cooker is designated with a “H” symbol. It’s important to use this setting only if you know what you’re doing; using it at any other time can damage your cooker or food. To use the high setting, first make sure your cooker is fully loaded with ingredients and placed on medium-high heat. Then set the timer for 10 minutes and pressurize the pot using the manual release valve. Once it reaches high pressure, continue cooking for 5 minutes longer, or until the timer goes off. ..
