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The Ceramic-Coated Hawkins Contura Pressure Cooker has all the features of the Hawkins Contura Pressure Cooker and has a German, high-quality, non-toxic ceramic coating only on the exterior and the base of the body. The ceramic coating is scratch and stain-resistant, easy to clean and stays looking new for years. The mouth of cooker body is provided with a metallic rim for additional safety. It has a stainless steel lid. The black base heats quickly and retains heat well. The Ceramic-Coated Hawkins Contura is available in three colours – Tomato Red, Mustard Yellow and Apple Green. Recommended for use on gas stoves.Each separator can be used individually with or without the stand. Place separator on grid if using without the stand. When using separators with the stands, do not use the grid. To prevent discolouring aluminium when steaming in separators, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice for every 2 cups water in the base of the cooker. Reheating/Thawing. Separators can be used to reheat food, including precooked frozen food, in the cooker. To reheat food in a separator/mold: put food in the separator/mold. Cover with aluminium foil unless steam/moisture will improve the food. Cooked rice, for instance, should be reheated uncovered. Estimate the cooking time according to the type, size, volume and temperature of the food to be heated. A separator full of cooked rice will require 2 minutes pressure cooking time. A frozen dinner requires about 10 minutes at pressure. With experience you will be able to judge the time. Add water according to the cooking time. Put grid in cooker. Place separator/mold on grid. Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook. Remove cooker from heat. Release pressure immediately.