Barton 99943, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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VI. CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Once cook has finished, take the food out of the cooker. After the unit has cooled, remove the lid, clean the cooker in case
that the food, especially acidic food, erodes in the cooker. Do not use abrasives to clean the pressure cooker.
VENT PIPE AND BLOCK-PROOF COVER:
After each use, turn the lid over and place on a table top, then pull out the block-proof cover and clean it with water, if
necessary, use a pin or something similar to clean the hole to ensure that there are not any food or foreign particles that
may be lodged in the vent pipe and block-proof cover.
SAFE TY VALVE:
Every pressure cooker is equipped with safety valve, make sure both are workable before use cooker each time. Clean the
base of the safety valve inside of the lid, check that it is working correctly by pressing lightly on the valve, which should
give way easily. If not, replace with spare parts.
CHANGE THE SEALING RING
Make sure that you buy the correct gasket for your model. After the pressure cooker is used, the sealing ring should be
washed with hot water or detergent. Soak it in soapy water for a few seconds, then put it in position. Be careful not to
fold or deform the sealing ring. Never shorten the gasket. If there are flaws on the sealing ring, or the sealing ring become
old, please replace a new ring.
FLOATING VALVE
Push down the rod with one hand; push the floating valve upward with the forefinger of the other hand to see if the
floating valve works freely. If not, wash the floating valve assembly with water directly or dismantle the lid handle and
then wash it. Replace it with floating valve assembly if necessary.
• Ho w to replace the components in the lid handle If replacement is necessary, please insert spring first into the end of
the push rod. Then put them both in the sliding groove of the lid handle. Finally screw the lid handle and the lid together.
STOR AGE OF YOUR PRESSURE COOKER
After use, clean and dry the cooker to keep. Turn the lid upside down on the body to ensure that pressure cooker lasts as
long as possible.
WARNING :
Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before and after cooking. Repair or other servicing should
be performed only by a qualified technician or authorized service representative.
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RECOMMENDED COOKING TIMES (times may vary depending on weight and qty)