Anyone use the Automatic cooking chart? The weight options on the dial for A7 show 7, 14, 21, &amp; 28, but the chart says 3.5oz to 2.5lbs, confused?
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Good question! That is confusing! I haven't used this feature; initially I thought the "7, 14, 12 & 28" may be time settings based on the weights, but it doesn't make sense that 3.5oz needs 7 minutes while 2.5 lbs (40 oz - more that ten times the weight) would need 28 minutes. I checked the manual (which I'm sure you already did) and it didn't elaborate any further. A call or e-mail to Customer Service might help: Phone: (920) 347-9122, e-mail: nostalgiaelectrics.com
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For most accurate weight I would read it in grams then convert to ounces (28 grams in an ounce) I just tried a 2 gram weight which converted to 0.05 ounces when I changed units to ounces. (2 gm is the smallest weight I have)
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Contact the seller via the amazon link to request the conversion chart. I did that and they emailed it to me within a couple of hours. (Excellent customer service!)
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It weighs 4lb. 7and 3/4 oz.---weighed on my food scale which is accurate to an eighth of an oz.
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Sorry. I have no idea. I didn't know there were different grades. It seems plenty heavy enough. I read several years ago that there may be a connection to using aluminum and alzimers so I have changed to all stainless steel cookware.
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Thanks again John, you have been very helpful! After a lot of research (mine and yours), I have realized that my (US) scale will probably never display metric. Thus, I have just returned it and will order the HBF-500. Thanks again for your help.
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I think that's a typo. 2.1 lbs sounds right. I think the decimal is missing.
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Hello.......It is a very nice scale, however, the minimum scale is .2 lb........Example: .2 - .4 - .6 - .8 - 1lb - 1.2 etc. etc. Hope that helps! Neil
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They have it on the website. http://www.fastapastacooker.com/cooking-chart/
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I've cooked whole chickens, beef and pork roasts in the pressure cooker all weighing over 3 lbs. Just make sure it doesn't fill the pan more than 2/3 full to allow it to steam. I recently cooked a turkey breast weighing over 5 lbs., however I did have to remove the backbone before I could fit it in the pressure cooker. Since I slow cooked the turkey breast instead of pressure cooking it, I didn't have to worry about how full it was. I came out juicy and tender. Soo good!
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I use two pounds. It seemed like a lot at first and so I baked my first couple of loaves w/o the cover - of course, completely defeating the purpose of this marvelous pan (LOL) - which resulted in a l.o.v.e.l.y. crown of a crust. But now I use the cover w/o trepidation and the pan and I achieve a gorgeous-in-the-extreme Pullman loaf - much to the joyous reception from family and friends. Enjoy!
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Not sure about that but mine was worse as it does not switch to grams, everything stays in lbs and ozs. This is a bad brand, will never buy from them again. I did not return it because it is good enough for what I need but i was tempted....
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This is all I could find... hope it helps...higher altitude more time and liquid.. gg By:sailorgirl Location: sailing the upper Great Lakes Gear Style: Comfort Driven Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer PRACTICE BEFORE PACKING November 6, 2011 GSI pressure cookers seem to cook slightly slower than standard home use units. One document I read said they max. out at about 12.5 psi where houshold ones work at 15 psi. I've found that cook times for standard presure cooker recipies must be extended by a few minutes. It would be handy if the max. psi were given on the instructions or in the product description above. Also, don't be too conservative with liquids, especially where cook times get up to 20 min. or more (i.e. breads), as these lose a fair bit of steam out the pressure valve - not a failure, just a "design feature". Where a recipe calls for 1 C. liquid, go with 1.25 C., if 3 C. go with 4 C. Still, they're light weight and a good size for 1 person up to maybe 4. I use mine on a boat and it lets me eat well on long trips.
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You are right. I think it's more reliable to use calibration weight. However, I did not use it since I am not a professional baker.
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I just did a test with a lb of butter. If you have it set to oz it will remain on oz and give you a reading in oz (16 oz) You would have to switch the units into pounds to get it to register in lbs. I am loving this scale. I have even tested it on products that list serving portions weight and it is right on the button! What I love is being able to figure calories by weighing in grams and then multiplying by a "calorie factor" listed in the booklet. You can truly monitor your calorie intake doing this. Your reading will depend on where you have set the units of measurement. If you have set them at oz. they will read in oz. (even over one pound). To find the measurement in pounds you would have to set the units to pounds. It DOES NOT switch from ounces to pounds when you hit the one pound mark ... it will read 16 oz. Hope this clarifies.
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Thanks for your thoughtful reply, however I already own a set of scales (have had for years) which measure in fluid ounces and was seeking to replace it as the buttons have become worn. It is the Salter 3003 Aquatronic Glass Electronic Kitchen Scale. I decided in the end to replace like with like. I understand what you are saying about weight / volume, but this scale seems to be able to do it at least good enough for cooking purposes, though I couldn't vouch for their accuracy. Thanks again though.
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2.9 lbs from 3 lbs =7 ounces. I am having trouble with the math Ms Cynthia. Help!