SITRAM 5 L, Instructions Manual

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• Read all these instructions carefully.
• This equipment cooks under pressure. Incorrect use can
cause accidents and lead to serious burns.
• Before each use, you must check the safety devices in
accordance with the instructions dealt with in section 4.
• Always comply with the following filling quantities
➞ Never use the pressure cooker with less than 0.25 Qt. of
liquid (one large glass). The absence of liquid in the pres-
sure cooker can cause overheating and seriously
damage it.
➞ Never fill the pressure cooker to more than two thirds of
its capacity.
➞ In the case of foodstuffs which produce froth or inflate
during cooking (rice, dehydrated vegetables, etc.), never fill
the pressure cooker to more than one quart of its capacity.
➞
Overfilling the pressure cooker may obstruct the safety
devices and cause excessive pressure in the pressure
cooker (see food preparation instruction).
• Never place the pressure cooker on a heat source without
the lid being completely and correctly closed according to
the instructions in paragraph 6.
• Do not cook in the pressure cooker any foodstuffs liable to
produce froth and obstruct the outlet openings of the safety
devices, such as stewed apples, blueberries, pearl barley,
oat flakes or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
spaghetti, rhubarb and red currants.
• Comply with the instructions for use of your cooking ring.
• When the operating pressure is reached, lower the heat
source so that the liquid, which creates the steam, does
not evaporate.
• Never leave the pressure cooker working without sur-
veillance. Once the equipment is pressurised, make sure
that there is always a slight amount of steam escaping
through the regulator.
• In the event of an anomaly during cooking, immediately cut
off the heat source and carry out decompression, com-
plying with the instructions in paragraph 8. Put the pres-
sure cooker back into service only after carrying out the
cleaning and checks described respectively in paragraphs
11 and 4. If the problem persists, contact our after-sales
service.
• Be particularly careful if you wish to move your pressure
cooker during or at the end of cooking. Handle it only by
its handles, avoiding touching hot surfaces. The use of a
protective glove is recommended when handling your pres-
sure cooker.
If necessary use gloves. Do not turn the
equipment upside down and be careful of any steam esca-
ping through the regulator.
• Decompression of the pressure cooker must always be
carried out in accordance with the instructions in para-
graph 8. Never force to open the lid. If it does not open
easily, this means there is still pressure in the equipment.
In this case, carry out decompression in accordance with
the instructions in paragraph 8. Any pressure in the cooker
can be hazardous.
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Instructions for use
1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS