Tefal RK703171 Bowl, steam basket, Taking care of the bowl, Cleaning the micro pressure valve

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Bowl, steam basket (Fig.14)

•Use hot water liquid soap and a sponge to clean the bowl, the steam basket. Scouring powders and metal sponges are not recommended.

•If food has stuck to the bottom, allow the bowl to soak for a while before washing it.

•Dry the bowl carefully.

•Do not immerse the appliance in water nor pour water into it.

•You can also wash the bowl, spoons and the steam basket in the bottom shelf of a dishwasher.

Taking care of the bowl

For the bowl, carefully follow the instructions below:

•When putting into the dishwasher, be careful not to damage the inside coating on the dishwasher racks.

•So as to keep the ceramic quality for as long as possible, it is recommended not to cut food in it.

•Make sure you put the bowl back into the rice cooker.

•Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon and not a metal type so as to avoid damaging the bowl surface

– Fig.15.

•To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the bowl.

•The color of the bowl surface may change after using for the first time or after longer use. This change in color is due to the action of steam and water and does not have any effect on the use of the rice cooker, nor is it dangerous for your health. It is perfectly safe to continue using it.

Cleaning the micro pressure valve

•When clean the micro-pressure valve, please remove it from the lid – Fig.16 and open it by rotating in the direction of “open” – Fig.17a and 17b. After cleaning it, please wipe dry it and meet the two triangle in the two parts together and rotate it in the direction of “close”, then put it back to the lid of the rice cooker – Fig.18a and 18b.

Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance

Never clean the control box with a soacked sponge.

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•Unplug the appliance before cleaning.

•Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker – Fig.19, the inside of the lid – Fig.14 and the cord with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.

•Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could damage the heat sensor.