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• Always make sure that the pressure cooker is pro-
perly closed before starting to heat it. The opening
button
(E)
must be in the
position.
• Place the pressure cooker on a heat source set to
maximum power.
During cooking
• Once the operating valve
(A)
starts to continually re-
lease steam and a regular hissing sound can be
heard, cooking has started. Reduce the heat setting.
• Set a timer for the cooking time stated in your recipe.
• Once the cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
Finishing cooking
To release the steam:
• Once the heat is turned off, you have two options:
•
Slow pressure release:
gradually turn the operating
valve
(A)
to the
position. Once the pressure indi-
cator
(D)
drops down: your pressure cooker is no lon-
ger under pressure.
•
Fast pressure release:
place your pressure cooker
under a stream of cold water. Once the pressure in-
dicator
(D)
drops down: your pressure cooker is no
longer under pressure. Turn the operating valve
(A)
to the
position.
• Now you can open it.
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the pressure cooker
For best appliance operation, be sure to follow these
cleaning and maintenance recommendations every
time the pressure cooker is used.
• Always wash the pressure cooker after use with
warm water and soap. Do the same for the basket.
• Never use bleach or chlorine products.
• Never overheat the pressure cooker body when it is
empty
.
If you observe unusual
spraying during
decompression: move
the valve to position
then release
pressure again making
sure to ensure that
there is no more
spraying.
Browning and scrat-
ching that may ap-
pear following long
periods of use are
normal and will not
affect the perfor-
mance of the pres-
sure cooker.
