The heating source is turned off when cooking time is finished,
and the pressure in the cooker must be released. Take the
cooker away from the cooktop, and place it on a suitable surface
For releasing the pressure, you have the following 3 options.
1.) Let it cool down:
Wait until the safety valve has completely disappeared. This is
the recommended method for foods which are mushy or tend to
foam.
2.) Gradual release of pressure:
Turn the pressure regulator
valve slowly to this position:
WARNING:
the escaping
steam is extremely hot. The
steam escapes vertically, so please
do not hold your hands above the
valve. Wait until all the steam has
escaped, and the pressure
indicator is no longer visible. This
method is not suitable for foods
which are mushy or tend to foam.
3.) Quick release of pressure:
Carry the pot to the sink and let
cold water run over the lid (but not
the valve),letting it run down the
side of the cooker to cool it
quickly.
When the pressure indicator has
dropped completely out of sight,
the cooker is no longer under
pressure. You can now open it: see
page 8. The lid can now be taken
off.
WARNING:
Never use force to open the lid, and never
interfere with the safety systems. The cooker can only be
opened when it is no longer under pressure.
Cleaning and replacing the
sealing ring.
Clean the sealing ring, rinse it
under hot running water and dry it.
As soon as the sealing ring
becomes hard and turns a
brownish colour, it should be
replaced.
The safety valve
only needs – along with cleaning
the lid – to be run through and
rinsed with running water. It can
also be tested clear by using a
pointed object.
Cleaning the pressure regulator
valve:
Remove the plastic top from the lid
of the cooker. To do this, you press
the valve down and
turn it completely to
the left to position:
The top can now be lifted off and
the valve removed and cleaned
under running water.
You should store the pressure
cooker after cleaning and drying it
in a clean, dry and protected
environment. Do not put the lid on
and do not lock it, but store it with
the lid for example upside-down on
the cooker.
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Cleaning and maintenance:
Clean your pressure cooker after every use with hot water and
mild dishwashing soap. Please do not use any scratching,
abrasive or caustic cleaners, or any containing chlorine. The
cooker -
without its lid
- can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
The lid should always be cleaned by hand.
At the end of the cooking time / Cleaning and maintenance
