Important safeguards
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Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the "User's Guide".
As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the pressure cooker with children nearby.
Do not put your pressure cooker into the oven.
When the pressure cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handles on the pot to hold or carry the pressure cooker. Wear oven gloves if necessary. Never use the lid knob to carry your pressure cooker.
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 (see Opening - Closing).
Never force the pressure cooker open. Make sure that the pressure inside the pressure cooker has been fully released.
Never use your pressure cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage.
Use compatible heat source(s).
Do not fill your pressure cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables or stewed fruit, do not fill the pressure cooker more than halfway up the pot.
After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce 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.
Before each use, check the valves and the steam vent for clogging (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
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. In particular, never open the control panel.
Replace the lid seal once a year.
Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model.
Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before or after cooking.
Alcohol vapours are flammable. Watch your appliance when preparing
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