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7. Cleaning, care, maintenance
Your new pressure cooker is easy to maintain. In
order to enjoy your pressure cooker for a long
time, please ensure you always observe the
following cleaning instructions.
7.1 How often should the various parts be
cleaned?
7.2 Cleaning the pressure cooker
Caution!
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaning
products, as this may damage the pressure
cooker.
Please note:
If possible you should clean the
pressure cooker directly after use so that any
leftovers do not dry and stick to the base.
Base (
7
):
Clean the base
7
after each use:
1. Wash the base with hot water and washing-
up liquid.
2. Rinse with clean water.
3. Dry the base with a tea towel to avoid any
water marks.
Please note:
The base is dishwasher friendly.
Pressure regulator (
8
)
1. Unscrew the fastening bolt for the pressure
regulator
8
by turning it it in an anti-
clockwise direction. Use the key
12
supplied
for this purpose.
2. Lift the pressure regulator
8
up and out.
3. Rinse the pressure regulator with clear, hot
water.
Note:
You can also use a small amount of
mild detergent and a very soft brush if
necessary.
4. Clean the lid (see section below).
5. Re-insert the pressure regulator into the lid.
6. Tighten the fastening bolt for the pressure
regulator
8
by screwing it in a clockwise
direction. Use the key
12
supplied for this
purpose.
Note:
If steam is escaping from the safety
opening
2
after the pressure regulator
8
has
been fitted, check:
• whether the fastening bolt for the pressure
regulator
8
is properly tightened
–the fastening bolt should be tightened firmly
by hand using the key
12
.
Activity Frequency Chapter
Clean base
7
After each
use
"7.2 Cleaning the
pressure cooker"
Clean
pressure
regulator
8
When dirty
"7.2 Cleaning the
pressure cooker"
Clean lid
2
After
each
use
"7.2 Cleaning the
pressure cooker"
Clean sealing
ring
6
After each
use
"7.2 Cleaning the
pressure cooker"
Replace
sealing ring
When
needed,
1 x year
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