Electric
burners are notoriously slow to respond
to temperature control changes, so we
have a few tips for making the cooking
process smoother. Both of these methods
work on ceramic & electric cook
tops equally well.
When the pressure cooker has reached
the desired pressure, remove it from
the heat and let the burner cool down
for a few minutes. Unless the pot is
removed from the heat it will continue
to insulate the burner & inhibit
its ability to cool on its own. The
pot should have no problem maintaining
pressure even while off the heat. When
the heat has come down, place the cooker
back on the low heat to complete the
cooking process.
If you have two burners available,
turn the second burner on low at the
time you begin cooking. Simply move
the cooker over onto the second burner
once desired pressure has been reached
to complete the cooking process.
Also try a device
called a flame tamer, or heat diffuser
to help control the temperatures of
electric heat elements. These
can be found a stores that sell barbeque
equipment, camping supplies and specialty
cooking/kitchen stores. Shop for flame tamers, or heat diffusers
at Amazon.
Most stainless steel and aluminum pressure cookers will work on gas, electric coil, and ceramic glass (smooth-top) ranges. However, because pressure cookers are typically not magnetic, most will not work on induction type ranges. Check your manufacturer’s instruction manual. Each time you clean or use your pressure cooker, check to be sure the bottom has not been damaged. Nicks and scratches may leave sharp edges that can damage ceramic stovetops or other smooth surfaces. Always lift your pressure cooker to remove it from the burner. Sliding any type of cookware can leave scratches on stovetops.
Glass
top stoves
- These
stovetops
cycle on
and off
repeatedly
-- even
as frequently
as every
few seconds
-- this
is normal.
Most manufactures
do not officially
recommend
aluminum
in case
it melts
and leaves
a residue
on the cook
top. Use
a stainless
steel pressure
cooker with
a 3-ply
base if
you own
one of these
stoves.
If you
are having
problems
with food
burning
on your
glass top
stove, despite
your best
efforts
to lower
or adjust
the heat,
then call
for service
and have
the heat
calibrated
and adjusted
if possible.
Click
here
to read
about the
differences
between
aluminum
and stainless
steel pressure
cookers.
See my recommendation
about buying
new cookers
here.
Electric
burners are notoriously slow to respond
to temperature control changes, so we
have a few tips for making the cooking
process smoother. Both of these methods
work on ceramic & electric cook
tops equally well.