Man suffers burns following pressure cooker explosion

Jordan

Published: 2018-04-28 11:00

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 23:14


Cooks must take precautions when using a pressure cooker. (Imagesvc.timeincapp.com)
Cooks must take precautions when using a pressure cooker. (Imagesvc.timeincapp.com)

A 29-year-old man from Zarqa suffered burns to his chest after a pressure cooker exploded in his kitchen.

Dr. Mahmoud Zureikat indicated that the burns were serious, after noting that the man was placed in the ICU following initial treatment at the Zarqa Governmental Hospital.

Many men and women use pressure cookers to prepare meals more quickly.

The old-fashioned appliance is a sealed pot with plenty of steam inside, which builds up high pressure and cooks the food faster.

However, cooks must take precautions when using these high-pressure pots.

The pressure cooker was invented by Denis Papin in the 1600s; it has come a long way in safety standards since then.

But how can you cook safely using a pressure cooker? Follow the tips below.

1. Follow all the safety instructions provided by the makers of your pressure cooker. They’re there for a reason, after all.

2. Make sure that your rubber gasket is in good working order and that the valves are free from debris.

3. It is essential that you add enough liquid to your pressure cooker, otherwise you can’t and shouldn’t use it without a sufficient amount of liquid in it.

4. Each recipe requires a different amount of liquid. Make sure to add enough liquid for that specific dish, all the while allowing enough space for steam to build up.

5. Your cooker will have a “maximum” and “minimum” mark that tell you how much liquid you should add. Do not go under or over those marks. If you overfill it, you risk your food sneaking out of the pressure release valve.

6. When you’re done with cooking, never force the lid open. Instead, take the cooker off the heat and allow it to cook in its own time; turn the pressure release valve (using oven gloves) and let the steam out; or run the cooker under a cold tap.

7. Follow the exact instructions on how to properly clean your pressure cooker.

Now you’re ready to cook a lovely meal the same way grandma used it. Bon Appétit.