Cleaning and maintenance
30
− Never immerse the base unit in water or other liquids.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the pressure cooker may result in damage
to the pressure cooker.
− Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or
nylon bristles, or sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such
as knives, hard scrapers and the like. They could damage
the surfaces.
− Do not put the pressure cooker in the dishwasher, as this
will destroy it.
Cleaning the base unit
− Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer surface of the base unit
11
,
control panel
12
, heating plate
9
and handles
10
. Then let all parts dry
completely.
Cleaning the pot
− Wash the pot
8
after each use in warm soapy water with a non-abrasive
sponge. Rinse and dry it thoroughly. Replace it into the base unit after
cleaning.
Cleaning the lid
If the silicone sealing ring
6
is not fitted correctly onto the
lid, this will prevent the lid from closing properly and stop the
pressure cooker from operating normally.
1. Carefully remove the silicone sealing ring and the steel frame
7
from the
lid
4
. Remove the silicone sealing ring from the steel frame. Wash them in
warm soapy water and then dry thoroughly.
2. Remove the pressure regulator
3
by pulling it up and off (see
Fig. K
).
Rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly before replacing it to the
original position.
3. Remove the pressure regulator cover
37
by pulling it off (see
Fig. L
). Rinse with
warm water and dry thoroughly before replacing it to the original position.
4. Rinse the upper and underside of the lid in warm water and dry thoroughly.
Rinse the float valve
1
and float valve sealing ring
38
with running water.
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