TEFAL Authentique, User Manual

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n Place the basket* (G) on the trivet*.
n Fill 2/3 full with water.
n Close the Pressure Cooker.
n Place the pressure cooker on a heat source and set
to maximum power.
n When steam escapes through the pressure regulator
valve continuously, and a regular hissing sound
(PSCHHHT) is heard, reduce the heat source and wait
20 minutes
- Fig 7
n When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
n Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker
under running water from the cold tap - Fig 8
n When steam no longer comes from the pressure
regulator valve, lift off the pressure valve and open the
lid
- Fig 9
n Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
n Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to
remove any traces of scale .
6 - Before cooking
n Every time you use the Pressure Cooker, first check
that the steam outlet is clear - Fig 10
n Put the pressure regulator valve in position - Fig 6
n
Place the pressure cooker on a heat source and set
to maximum power.
7 - During cooking
n When the pressure regulator valve is turning
regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has
begun. Turn down the heat
- Fig 7
n Time cooking as indicated in the recipes.
n During cooking, check that the valve is revolving
regularly and hissing. If there is not enough steam,
turn the heat up slightly: if there is too much, turn it
down.
n As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
8 - End of cooking
To release the steam
n Once the heat has been turned off, you have two
options:
n Slow release of pressure: raise the valve up to the
first notch on the steam outlet or remove it completely
- Fig 11
Make sure that the cooker
is positioned so that the steam is directed away from
you. This method is used for stews, vegetables, meat
joints and fish dishes. If you notice any food or liquid
start to spray out from the valve when you are
releasing steam, set the selector to cooking position
then wait a minute and then gradually raise the
pressure regulator valve again, making sure that
nothing else spurts out.
n Fast pressure release: put your pressure cooker
under cold running water - Fig 8
This method is used for soups, rice, pasta, cake and
pudding mixes, recipes containing rice or pasta and
recipes with a high liquid content.
If in doubt about which method of pressure release is
correct, use the fast pressure release method.
n When steam stops coming out of the pressure
regulator valve: your pressure cooker is no longer
under pressure.
n Lift off the pressure valve - Fig 9 .
n Open the Pressure Cooker.
When cooking frothy or starchy foods, do not
release the pressure by raising the pressure regulator
valve. Instead lift the pressure cooker away from the
heat source, leave the pressure regulator valve in the
cooking position and let the cooker cool slowly at
room temperature (takes about 15 minutes) until the
pressure indicator drops down. Reduce the
recommended cooking time a little.
9 - Cleaning
n Wash after each use with warm water and washing-
up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
n Use a scourer.
To clean the outside of the pan
n Use a sponge.
n You can put the pan and the basket in the dishwasher.
To clean the lid
n Wash the lid under running water.
To clean the pressure regulator valve
n Clean the pressure regulator valve in water - Fig 12
n
Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or
a needle - Fig 10
To clean the safety valve
n Clean the base of the safety valve inside the lid.
n Make sure that it works properly by lightly pushing
on the ball which you should be able to push down
without any difficulty.
- Fig 13
Do not use a sharp pointed object for this purpose.
10 - Maintenance
Storage of your Pressure Cooker
n Turn the lid upside down on the pan - Fig 14
To ensure that your Pressure Cooker lasts as long
as possible
n Avoid over-heating the pan when empty.
n The browning and marks which may appear
following repeated use do not affect the operation of
the pressure cooker.
*depending on model