Safety devices
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Safety devices
The pressure cooker is equipped with the following safety devices for safe
cooking.
Safety valve
The safety valve
1
checks the inside pressure of the pressure cooker. While
pressure is building up, the safety valve pops up and locks the lid
3
. When
the safety valve pops up, you should never attempt to open the lid of the
pressure cooker.
When the safety valve has dropped back down to its original position, the
pressure cooker is no longer under pressure. The lid can then be opened.
Pressure regulator
Turning the pressure regulator
2
to the “steam release” position will release
the extra pressure in the pressure cooker for safe opening of the lid
3
when
cooking is done. Use a tool (e.g. a long wooden spoon) or protect your hands
with oven mitts to turn the pressure regulator. This will avoid getting your hand
in contact with hot steam which may cause injury.
Cooking with the pressure cooker
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Forcing the lid to open may result in burns and serious injury.
− Once the safety valve pops up, there is pressure built up
inside the pressure cooker. Never open the lid at this time.
CAUTION!
Risk of clogging!
Overfilling the pressure cooker may cause excess steam which
may lead to burns.
− Do not overfill the pressure cooker; otherwise, there is a
risk of clogging the steam outlets (e.g. safety valve) and
developing excessive pressure.
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