Quick start guide TEFAL
December 2004 - Ref. : 4133368 -
Conception et réalisation : ADHOC ‘S - 4137
1 - OPENING
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Open the lid, using your thumb, slide back the opening button.
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Then, without releasing the button, turn the lid anti-clockwise until
it opens and remove the lid.
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Follow the Before Using for the First time instructions on Page 7.
2 - FILLING
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Never use your Pressure Cooker without at least 250 ml of liquid
when cooking directly in the pan or 900 ml when steaming food.
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Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full.
3 - BEFORE COOKING
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Before each use, lift off the pressure regulator valve and check,
in daylight, to see that the steam outlet is not blocked. If necessary,
clean with a toothpick.
4 - CLOSING
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Place the lid on the pan, aligning the rims.
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Align the triangle on the lid with the one on the lower body
handle.
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Turn the lid to the left until you hear it click.
5 - POSITIONNING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE
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Place the pressure regulator valve in the desired position.
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For cooking delicate foods and to preserve vitamins, place the
pressure reguator valve on
(8 lb pressure).
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For cooking meat place the pressure reguator valve on
(13 lb
pressure).
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Place the cooker on the hob turned to high heat.
6 - COOKING
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Turn the heat down to a medium setting as soon as the pressure
regulator valve allows steam to escape at a constant rate, making a
regular hissing noise.
7 - END OF COOKING - STEAM RELEASE
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Once the heat has been turned off you have two options:
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Slow release of pressure:
turn the pressure regulator valve to
position
when the pressure indicator drops, your Pressure Cooker
is no longer under pressure. This is used for stews, vegetables, joints of
meat and fish dishes.
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Fast pressure release:
place the Pressure Cooker under cold
running water. When the pressure indicator pin drops, your Pressure
Cooker is no longer under pressure, turn the pressure regulator valve to
position
. This is used for soups, milk puddings, rice, pasta, cake
and pudding mixes, recipes containing rice or pasta, or recipes with a
high liquid content. If in doubt, use the fast release method.
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You can then open the lid.
8 - CLEANING
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To get the best results from your Pressure Cooker, please respect
cleaning and maintenance recommendations after each use.
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Wash the Pressure Cooker after each use with warm water and
washing-up liquid.
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The pan, the lid and basket are dishwasher safe.
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