•Close the Pressure Cooker - Fig 2
•Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at high setting.
•When steam begins to escape through the pressure regulator valve, reduce the heat and wait 20 minutes - Fig 11
•When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
•Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker under the cold tap - Fig 12
•When steam no longer comes from the pressure regulator valve, turn the pressure regulator valve to the steam release position 
and open the lid - Fig 13
•Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
•Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to remove any traces of scale.
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 10
•Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at high setting.
•Cooking starts when steam escapes in a steady flow from the outlet with a regular hissing sound. Lower the heat.
During cooking
•Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book.
A little steam may escape from the safety valve: this is normal.
•As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
End of cooking
To release the steam
•Once the heat has been turned off, you have two options:
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