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6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
6.1. Prepare for first use.
Before using the pressure cooker for the first time, remove all labels! Wash the pot, cover and rubber ring with a mild
detergent, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Add water (1/2 volume) and heat 30mins under pressure before first use following the regular working procedure
Be sure water is the only content. This will clean the pressure pot and remove all smelling.
6.2. Cover
Always clean the cover by hand (use a soft sponge or cloth); never put it in the dishwasher.
Before each use, make sure that the valves are not obstructed by food particles or any other materials. See 4.3
The valves don’t have to be cleaned every time the pressure cooker is used, as long as they are cleaned periodically when
you notice they are dirty.
Remove the sealing rubber ring (fig.1.9) from the lid. Wash (and rinse) the rubber ring (fig.1.9) with warm water and
a mild detergent after each use. Wipe off the water and keep the sealing ring (fig.1.9) dry. Once dry, correctly fit it in
place again. If the pressure cooker will not be used for a long period of time, the ring should be stored separately in a
flat position making sure it’s not twisted and in regular round shape. To ensure a correct functioning, the ring should be
replaced each year. Tip: Let a little oil drip on the rubber ring.
This will extend its duration and improve its functioning.
6.3. Body
we recommend washing it with warm water and a mild detergent after each use. Use a soft sponge or a cloth; abrasive
cleaners or scourers may dull the polished finish of the product.
Dry thoroughly after washing. The body of the pressure cooker can also be put in the dishwasher. (Not the cover!).
Don’t scrape the cooker surface with some hard material such as metal, to avoid abrasion.
Don’t touch the cooker with other kinds of metal to avoid electro chemical corrosion.
From time to time, depending on the food cooked, as well as the lime content of the water used, scale, stains or marks can
crop up; however, they don’t affect the performance/features. If you rub the body with vinegar, all stains will disappear (or
you can use “ BergHOFF’s magic for stainless steel!”).
Never leave bleach inside the pressure cooker (not even if it is diluted), nor tomato sauce… for long periods of time, to
prevent it from corrosion.
If the pressure cooker will not be used for a long period of time, please clean the body and cover and keep it dry. It is also
important to prevent the body and cover from banging into each other, to avoid deformation.
After use, it’s best to store the pressure cooker in shade and in a cool place, with the cover upside down, to avoid
deformation of the rubber ring.
