TEFAL Actua, User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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For your safety this appliance is compliant with applicable standards and regulations:
- Pressure Equipment Directive
- Materials in contact with food items
- Environment
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This appliance has been designed for domestic home use.
Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the "Instructions for use".
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Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the Pressure Cooker with
children nearby or certain severely disabled persons.
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Do not put your Pressure Cooker into a hot oven.
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When the Pressure Cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch hot
surfaces (in particular any metal or stainless steel parts, they will be very hot). Use the handles
and knobs, and wear gloves if necessary. Never use the lid knob to carry your pressure cooker.
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Do not use your Pressure Cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed.
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Check regularly that the pot handles are properly attached. Re-tighten them if necessary.
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Your Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from boiling over if not used
properly. Make sure that the Pressure Cooker is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure.
(see paragraphs "opening" and "closing").
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Never force the Pressure Cooker open. Make sure that the inside pressure has returned to
normal. See paragraph “safety”.
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Never use your Pressure Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage. Please ensure
that there is always enough liquid during cooking.
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Use compatible heat sources.
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Never cook milk-based recipes (such as rice pudding, semolina pudding…) in your pressure
cooker.
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Do not use rock salt in your pressure cooker, but rather add table salt when the cooking is nearly
finished.
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Never fill your pressure cooker more than 2/3 full (maximum filling marker).
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For foods which expand during cooking, like rice, dried vegetables or stewed fruits, do not fill
your pressure cooker more than half full. For certain soups like pumpkin or courgette… give
your pressure cooker a few minutes to cool down, then cool it down fully by placing it under
cold running water.
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After cooking meats which have a superficial layer of skin (e.g. ox tongue…), which may swell
under pressure, do not pierce the meat when the skin has this swollen appearance; you run the
risk of scalding yourself. Be sure to pierce the skin prior to cooking.
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When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.) the Pressure
Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out.
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Always check that valves are clear before use. See paragraph “before cooking”.
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Do not use the Pressure Cooker to fry under pressure using oil.
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Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with
instructions.
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Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model. Particularly, use only pan and lid
TEFAL.
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Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before and after cooking.
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Make sure the pressure regulator valve is in the steam release position before opening the lid.
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Do not place your pressure cooker with the folding handles down* on a source of heat.
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If during use you notice that any part of your pressure cooker is broken or cracked, do not
attempt to open it under any circumstances; turn off the heat and leave on the hob to cool down
completely before moving it or opening the lid. Do not use it again and take it to a TEFAL
Approved Service Centre for repair.
K e e p t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s
* depending on model