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retaining properties of the sandwich bottom (11). Thanks to the three-layer sandwich
bottom, the accumulated heat energy is transferred into the pressure cooker even after
the heat has been switched off.
The vessel of the pressure cooker without the lid may also be used as a traditional pot for
cooking meals on the cooking range.
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE and CLEANING
Lid (4)
DO NOT WASH THE LID OF THE PRESSURE COOKER IN A DISHWASHER!
Clean the operating valve aperture by fl ushing it with running water; if excessively soiled,
clean it using a suitable metal tool such as a
thin skewer (Fig. B).
Clean the safety valve by repeatedly pushing it under running water. Do not disassemble
the operating valve, the safety valve, the grips or any other parts of the lid.
STORE THE PRESSURE COOKER WITH THE LID UNATTACHED.
Vessel (9)
THE VESSEL OF THE PRESSURE COOKER IS DISHWASHER SAFE.
Should white stains due to scale formation appear inside the pressure cooker, use
vinegar , lemon drops or the special stainless steel cleaning agent CLINOX to clean
them. The white stains do not affect functioning of the cookware and are not hazardous
to health. As such they do not represent a fault and
cannot be claimed . When the
cooker is overheated , purple to brown stains might appear on the surface. These stains
do not affect correct functioning of the cookware and are not hazardous to health. As
such they do not represent a fault and
cannot be claimed .
Never expose the pressure cooker vessel to detergents including water-soluble detergents
for prolonged periods of time. Do not store remaining foods inside the vessel.
Silicone seal (8)
The pressure cooker seal is made of excellent silicone that lasts for about 500 hours of
operation . Remove the seal from the lid after each use of the pressure cooker, wash it
and dry, lightly smear with cooking oil or fat and insert back.
If the seal shows any signs of leakage or loss of fl exibility, it must be immediately
replaced with a new Tescoma brand seal.
If you are not constantly using the pressure cooker, replace the seal regularly at two-
year intervals .
ALWAYS USE TESCOMA SPARE PARTS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS pursuant to EN 12778
1. Read the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE thoroughly before fi rst use.
2. Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended during the cooking process and do
not use it for any other purposes than cooking foodstuffs.