TEFAL cook4me, Owner'S Manual

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• Never force the appliance open� Make
sure that the inside pressure has returned
to normal� Do not open the lid when the
product is under pressure� To do so, see the
Instructions for use�
• Only use manufacturer’s spare parts in
accordance with the relevant model� In
particular, use a body and a lid from the
same manufacturer indicated as bein
compatible�
• Do not damage the sealing gasket� If it is
damaged, have it replaced in an Approved
Service Centre�
• The heat source necessary for cooking is
included in the appliance�
• Do not place the appliance in a heated oven
or on a hot hob� Do not place the appliance
close to an open flame or a flammable object�
• Do not heat the cooking pot with any
other heat source than the heating plate
of the appliance and do not use any other
pot� Do not use the cooking pot with other
appliances�
• Move the appliance with great care when
it is under pressure� Do not touch the hot
surfaces� Use the carrying handles when
moving it and wear oven mitts, if necessary�
Do not use the lid handle to lift the
appliance�
• Do not use appliance for other than the
intended purpose�
• This appliance is not a steriliser� Do not use
it to sterilise jars�
• The appliance cooks food under pressure�
Incorrect use may cause risks of burns due
to steam�
• Make sure that the appliance is properly
closed before bringing it up to pressure (see
Instructions for use)�
• Do not use the appliance empty, without
its pot or without liquid inside the pot�
This could cause serious damage to the
appliance�
• After cooking meat which has an outer layer
of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell
due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce
the skin after cooking if it appears swollen:
you could get burnt� Pierce it
before cooking�
• When cooking food with a thick texture
(chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc�), shake
the appliance slightly before opening it to
ensure that the food or cooking juices do
not spurt out�
• Do not use the appliance to fry food in oil�
Only browning is allowed�
• In browning mode, be careful of risks of
burns caused by spattering when you add
food or ingredients into the hot pot�
• During cooking and automatic steam
release at the end of cooking, the appliance
releases heat and steam� Keep your face
and hands away from the appliance to
avoid scalding� Do not touch the lid during
cooking�
• Do not use a cloth or anything else between
the lid and the housing to leave the lid ajar�
This can permanently damage the gasket�
• Do not touch the safety devices, except
while cleaning and maintaining the
appliance in accordance with the
instructions given�
• Make sure that the bottom of the cooking
pot and the heating element are always
clean� Make sure that the central part of the
heating plate is mobile�
• Do not fill up your appliance without its
cooking pot.
• Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent
any damage to the non-stick coating of the
pot� Do not cut food directly in the cooking
pot�
• If a great deal of steam is released from
the rim of the lid, unplug the power cord at
once and check whether the appliance is
clean� If necessary, send the appliance to an
Approved Service Centre for repair�
• Do not carry the appliance by holding it by
the handles of the removable pot� Always
use the two side handles on the housing
of the appliance� Wear oven mitts if the
appliance is hot� For more safety, make sure
that the lid is locked before transporting the
appliance�
• If pressure is released continuously through
the valve of the appliance (for more than
1 minute) while pressure cooking, send the
appliance to a service centre for repair�
• Do not use a damaged appliance� Take it to
your approved service centre�