PRESSURE VALVE
Cleaning the pressure valve: separate the plastic top. Do this by pushing the valve down and turning it fully to the left. You can
now lift and remove it upwards from its mount. Clean it under running water and put it back on.
Please make sure that when returning the valve that it falls back into the grooves and secure it in place by turning it.
HANDLES
It is always suffi cient to simply rinse with water. Regularly check the strength of the handles on the pressure cooker. If you notice
that the handle is loose then tighten it using a screwdriver.
STORAGE
After washing and drying the pressure cooker, you should store it in a clean, dry and protected place. Do not place the lid on the
pot and do not close it, only place it on the pot upside down or loosely away from the pot.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If it takes a long time to achieve a boil:
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The hotplate is not hot enough – turn it up to the maximum level
If the red pin of the safety valve does not come out - steam is escaping from the valve while cooking:
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During the fi rst few mines this is quite normal (pressure is only starting to accumulate)
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If this condition continues, check the following:
a) is the hotplate hot enough? If not, turn up the power
b) is there enough liquid inside the pressure cooker? If not, add more according to the requirements
c) is the pressure valve set to I or II? If not, make sure that it is
d) is the pressure cooker closed properly? If not, make sure that it is
e) is the gasket ring or edge of the pot damaged? Please check it
If while cooking the red pin of the safety valve comes out and no steam is escaping from the pressure valve:
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Hold the pressure cooker under cold running water to reduce the pressure
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Open the pressure cooker
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Clean out the pressure valve and the safety valve
If steam is escaping around the lid, check:
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Is the lid closed properly? If not, make sure that it is
Is the safety ring properly seated?
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Condition of the safety ring (replace it if necessary)
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Is the lid, the safety valve and pressure valve clean? If not, clean it.
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Is the edge of the pot in order? Do not use the pressure cooker if it is damaged, please contact a service centre
If the lid cannot be opened
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Check that the safety valve has gone down completely. If not, release the residual pressure.
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Cool down the pressure cooker using running cold water if necessary
If the food being cooked is not cooked enough or perhaps overcooked, check the following: Cooking time (too short or too long):
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Hotplate power output
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Correct pressure valve setting
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Amount of liquid
If the cooked food has baked on to the pot:
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Leave the remains to soak before cleaning – then remove them.
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Do not use any caustic cleaners or agents containing chlorine.
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