Steam and hot liquid can cause burns.
7
When cooking/keep warm are complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from
pressure cooker.
8
Allow cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
CLEANING
After every use:
1
Unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker. Allow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.
2
After each use, remove the quick pressure release valve from the cover. Then detach the sealing
ring plate from the cover by pulling the grip pin. Remove the sealing ring from the plate. Do not
remove the center grommet on the sealing ring plate. If the vent filter appears dirty or contains
debris, remove it from the underside of the cover.
3
Clean the cooker cover with a damp, soapy cloth and then dry completely.
Do NOT immerse the
cooker cover in water.
Wash the sealing ring, sealing ring plate, and vent filter in warm, soapy
water. Do NOT wash these parts in the dishwasher.
Thoroughly dry all cover parts after
cleaning.
4
To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe.
Clean it with a small brush or pipe cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked. If necessary, clean
the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from the slots and holes.
5
Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble.
6
If you have used it during cooking the steam cooking rack in warm, soapy water. Do
NOT
wash
in the dishwasher.
7
Remove the cooking pot from the cooker body. Wash the pot in warm water and a mild
detergent. The cooking pot may also be washed in the dishwasher.
8
The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad.
Do not use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body.
9
Soaking the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the pot is
desired, do not soak for more than two hours. Soaking the pot for more than two hours may
damage the nonstick finish.
10
CAUTION!
Never pour water into the cooker body or immerse it or the power cord in water.
Always be sure the pot is
COMPLETELY DRY
before placing it back in the cooker body.
11
Clean the plastic rim of the cooker body with a damp cloth. Avoid getting water inside of the
cooker body.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place. To prevent unpleasant odors from
lingering, store the unit with the cover inverted on the cooker body.
As is the case with all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooking pot with a
knife or other sharp utensil. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface.
Do not strike the rim of the cooking pot with any cooking utensil. This could cause nicks in the
rim which may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing.
Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness.
Any required maintenance for this product, other than normal household care and
cleaning, should be performed by the TESLA service department.
