IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the "Instructions for use".
•As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the Pressure Cooker with children nearby.
•Do not put your Pressure Cooker into a hot oven.
•When the Pressure Cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handles and knobs, and wear gloves if necessary.
•Do not use your Pressure Cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed.
•Your Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from boiling over if not used properly. Make sure that the Pressure Cooker is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure.
•Never force the Pressure Cooker open. Make sure that the inside pressure has returned to normal.
•Never use your Pressure Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage.
•Use compatible heat sources.
•Do not fill your Pressure Cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that expands considerably during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vege- tables or compotes, do not fill the Pressure Cooker more than half full.
•After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pier- ce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking.
•When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb etc.) the Pressure Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out.
•Always check that valves are clear before use.
•Do not use the Pressure Cooker to fry under pressure using oil.
•Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with instructions.
•Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model. Particu- larly, use only pan and lid TEFAL.
•Alcohol vapours are flammable. Watch your appliance when prepa- ring
•Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before and after cooking.
•Make sure the pressure regulator valve is in the steam release posi- tion before opening the lid.