2
■
Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
■■
Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to
remove any traces of scale
.
6 - Before cooking
■
Every time you use the Pressure Cooker, check first
that the steam outlet is clear
- Fig 14
■
Put the pressure regulator valve in position.
Turn to the “cook” position
- Fig 9
■
Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
high setting.
■
When the pressure regulator valve is turning
regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has
begun. Turn down the heat
- Fig 11
7 - During cooking
■
Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book.
A little steam may escape from the safety valve: this is
normal.
■
During cooking, check that the valve is revolving
regularly and hissing. If there is not enough steam,
turn the heat up slightly: if there is too much, turn it
down.
■
As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
8 - End of cooking
To release the steam
■
Once the heat has been turned off, you have two
options:
■■
Slow release of pressure:
turn the valve to the
“depressurise” position
- Fig 13
■■
Fast pressure release:
place the Pressure Cooker
under the cold tap.
- Fig 12
■
When steam stops coming out of the pressure
regulator valve:
■
Turn the valve to the “depressurise” position .
■
Open the Pressure Cooker.
To move the Pressure Cooker, only use the
handles
- Fig 15
9 - Cleaning and maintenance
To clean the pan and the steaming basket
■
Wash after each use with warm water and washing-
up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
■
Use a scourer.
To clean the outside of the pan
■
Use a sponge.
■
You can put the pan and the basket in the dishwasher.
To clean the lid
■
Wash the lid under running water.
To clean the pressure regulator valve
■
Lift it off
- Fig 16
■
Clean the pressure regulator valve in water
- Fig 17
■
Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or
a needle
- Fig 14
To clean the safety valve
■
Clean the base of the safety valve inside the lid.
■
Check that it is working correctly by pressing
lightly on the valve, which should give way easily
- Fig 18
To clean your Pressure Cooker if it has darkened
■■
Clean the pan with a special stainless steel cleaner
sold in your TEFAL Approved After Sales Service
Centre.
To change the gasket
■
Make sure that you buy the correct gasket for your
model
- Fig 20
■
Soak it in soapy water for a few seconds, then put it
in position, beginning with the two ends
■
Never shorten the gasket.
Storage of your Pressure Cooker
■
Turn the lid upside down on the pan
- Fig 19
To ensure that your Pressure Cooker lasts as long
as possible
■
Avoid over-heating the pan when empty.
■
Darkening and lines which may appear after long
use do not matter.
■
If the inside of your pan shows iridescent or white
marks (scale), clean it with vinegar or with a special
cleaning product for stainless steel.
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