■Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
■Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to remove any traces of scale.
6 - 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 9
■Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at high setting.
■When the pressure regulator valve is turning regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has begun. Turn down the heat - Fig 11
7 - During cooking
■Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book. Alittle steam may escape from the safety valve: this is normal.
■During cooking, check that the valve is revolving regularly and hissing. If there is not enough steam, turn the heat up slightly: if there is too much, turn it down.
■As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
8 - End of cooking
To release the steam
■Once the heat has been turned off, you have two options:
■Slow release of pressure: turn the valve to the “depressurise” position 
- Fig 13
■Fast pressure release: place the Pressure Cooker under the cold tap. - Fig 12
■When steam stops coming out of the pressure regulator valve:
■Turn the valve to the “depressurise” position 
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■Open the Pressure Cooker.
!To move the Pressure Cooker, only use the handles - Fig 15
9 - Cleaning and maintenance
To clean the pan and the steaming basket
■Wash after each use with warm water and washing- up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
■Use a scourer.
To clean the outside of the pan
■Use a sponge.
■You can put the pan and the basket in the dishwasher.
To clean the lid
■Wash the lid under running water.
To clean the pressure regulator valve
■Lift it off - Fig 16
■Clean the pressure regulator valve in water - Fig 17
■Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or a needle - Fig 14
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 18
To clean your Pressure Cooker if it has darkened
■Clean the pan with a special stainless steel cleaner sold in your TEFALApproved After Sales Service Centre.
To change the gasket
■Make sure that you buy the correct gasket for your model - Fig 20
■Soak it in soapy water for a few seconds, then put it in position, beginning with the two ends
■Never shorten the gasket.
Storage of your Pressure Cooker
■Turn the lid upside down on the pan - Fig 19
To ensure that your Pressure Cooker lasts as long as possible
■Avoid
■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.
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