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4.1 How to open the lid before cooking
a) The pressure cooker comes with the lid closed on the body (see fig.7A)
b) Place the foldable handle (fig.1.2) straight up (fig.7B)
c) Turn the foldable handle in its straight position clock-wise. The clamps will open and the cover now can be lifted (fig.7C).
Pay attention to the moving parts. The icons on the face plate (fig1.4) also indicate the direction to open (and close)
4.2 Before you use your Eclipse pressure cooker for the first time
Remove all labels
wash the pot, cover and the rubber ring with a mild dish-washing liquid
Rinse and dry thoroughly
Fill the pressure cooker with water for half its volume and heat 30 minutes under pressure. Follow the regular procedure as
described in the instructions in section 4.3 till 4.5.
Use only water for this cleaning operation.
4.3 Before closing the lid
To check the safety and pressure valves as indicated in fig.8. Do this with the cover knob (fig.1.1) in closed position: turn
the foldable handle (fig.1.2) counter clock-wise. See also the face plate (fig.1.4) making sure that they’re not obstructed.
Check if the safely open-preventing valve (fig.1.8) can be moved freely
Check if the rubber ring (fig.1.9) is in its place
Check the valves by pushing them from the inside of the lid: if you can push them upwards and if they go back to their
original position they are okay.
Make sure if the pressure indicator (fig.1.3) is still covered with a transparent silicone cap.
wwNow you can start the closing procedure.
(fig.8)
