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Read and follow all the instructions below:
• Always be sure that the pressure cooker is properly closed before using by aligning the handles on the
lid with the handles on the body of the cooker. Failure to properly close the cooker can result in serious
burns.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use the Bakelite heat-resistant handles when handling the pressure
cooker.
• Keep out of the reach of children, persons with disabilities and persons unfamiliar with how to operate
the cooker unless they have received instructions on use of this product or are under the supervision
of a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not use the pressure cooker in any type of conventional oven or microwave oven.
• Take extra care when handling the pressure cooker when it contains hot liquids.
• Never use pressure cooker for any purposes other than those indicated in these instructions.
• Do not use any kind of container inside the pressure cooker.
• This cooker operates with pressure up to 80 kPa/12 psi. Improper use can result in accidents, so be
sure to close the cooker properly when using it. See instructions under “How to Safely Use Your Pressure
Cooker” (page 27).
• Do not use pressure cooker without any liquid.
• The Tramontina pressure cooker is completely safe, providing that all
instructions in this manual are followed.
• Always observe the maximum level of food and water, as marked on
the inside of the cooker (figure 3).
• Do not fill the cooker to more than one-half of its capacity when cooking food that expands
during the cooking process, such as rice and dry vegetables. Filling more than half-way can
cause clogging of the working valve, resulting in excess pressure and accidents. See “How to
Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker” (page 27).
• Certain food should not be prepared in the pressure cooker, including apple sauce, fruit, barley,
oatmeal, cereals and pasta because these foods can cause foam to form or break into pieces
and block the release of pressure (the steam vent).
• Be extra careful when handling hot cookware and utensils. If necessary, use protection for your hands.
• Always check the working valve before use to be sure that it is not blocked and is in good
working condition (page 24).
• Whenever removing the silicone ring and safety and working valves, be sure to put them back
carefully in the correct place.
• If it is difficult to remove the lid, it means there is still pressure in the cooker. In that case, do not
try to force the handles to open. Keep the working valve in the correct position, as shown on
page 24 – Working valve (pressure release) and run cold water over the lid. Lift the working valve
with a fork to check whether all the steam inside is completely gone. If there is still pressure,
repeat these steps until there is no steam remaining. See how to handle in “How to Safely Use
Your Pressure Cooker” (page 27).
• Never use the pressure cooker for fried food.
• To keep food warm in the cooker after cooking is completed, use the lid from a conventional
pot. Never place the pressure cooker lid in any position other than as instructed in this manual.
• The cooker is not suitable for use by children. Children should be kept away from the stove