End of cooking
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To release pressure
■After the heat has been turned off you have two alternatives:
■Slow pressure release: gradually turn the
programme selector to the steam position 
. This is used for stews, vegetables, joints
of meat and fish dishes.
!Beware of the steam jet during steam release.
■Fast pressure release: place the pressure cooker under a cold tap, directing the flow onto the metal part of the lid. This is used for soups, rice, pasta, milk puddings, egg custards, cake and pudding mixtures, recipes containing rice or pasta and recipes with a high liquid content. If in doubt, use the fast release method.
!Remove the timer (according to the model).
■When the pressure indicator is down in the normal position, all pressure has been released from the pressure cooker.
!Steam continues to escape via the outlet for a few more seconds – do not leave your hand above the outlet.
■You can then open the pressure cooker.
!To move/lift the pressure cooker use the side handles on the pot. Never use the lid knob to move or lift it.
If you cannot open the lid:
■Check that the pressure indicator is down in the normal position.
■If not, release pressure, as needed, by placing the pressure cooker under a cold tap.
If the food is burnt or undercooked, check:
■The cooking time.
■The heat source.
■That the programme selector is on the correct setting.
■The quantity of liquid.
