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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 16
Storage of your Pressure Cooker
■ Turn the lid upside down on the pan - Fig 17
Make sure your Pressure Cooker is in a stable position.
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.
To clean your Pressure Cooker if it has darkened
■ Clean the pan with a special stainless steel cleaner
sold in your TEFAL Approved Service Centre.
To change the gasket
■ Make sure that you buy the correct gasket for your
model.
■ Soak it in soapy water for a few seconds, then put it
in position, beginning with the two ends - Fig 18
■ Put the gasket in place using your two hands at the
same time - Fig 19
Complete the installation of the gasket by putting the
lid on the Pressure Cooker.
Close the lid by turning the tightening knob (at least
two full rotations).
■ Never shorten the gasket.
Safety
Your pres su re cooker is equippe d w it h se veral safe ty de vices, 2 of which are for overp re ssure:
■ First device: the safety valve releases the pressure and steam escapes from under the clamp - Fig 20a
■ Second device: steam flows from between the lid and the pot - Fig 20b
If one safety system is activated:
■ Turn the heat source off.
■ Let the pressure cooker cool down.
■ Open it.
■ Check the steam outlet, the pressure regulator valve, the safety valve and the gasket.
Recommendations for use
1 - Make sure the steam outlet is not directed
towards yourself.
2 - Supervise carefully if using the Pressure
Cooker with children around.
3 - A little steam may escape from the safety valve:
this is normal.
4 - When releasing steam be careful of the hot jet
of steam.
5 - To move the Pressure Cooker, only use the
handles.
6 - Do not leave food in the Pressure Cooker.
7 - Never use bleach or chlorine products for
cleaning.
8 - Never immerse the lid in water. Do not put the
lid in the dishwasher.
9 - Do not use a sharp or pointed object for
cleaning valves.
10 - After 10 years use, it is advisable to have your
Pressure Cooker checked by a TEFAL Approved
Service Centre.
