•Once the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
•Turn the operating valve (A) to position 
•Oncethepressureindicator(D)dropsback:yourpressurecoo- ker is no longer under pressure.
•Open the pressure cooker.
•Rinse the pressure cooker with water and dry it.
•Note: The presence of stains on the inside of the pressure cooker base has no effect on the quality of the metal. This is simply a scale deposit. To remove these deposits, you can use a scouring pad and some diluted vinegar.
Before cooking
•Before each use of the pressure cooker, always remove the valve (A) (Refer to the “Using the operating valve” heading) and visually check that the operating valve seat (B) is not blocked. If necessary, clean it with a toothpick - Fig 8
•Check that the safety valve (C) can move: Refer to the “Cleaning and maintenance” heading.
•Fit the operating valve (A) and select the position 
or
.
•Always make sure that the pressure cooker is properly clo- sed before starting to heat it. The opening button (E) must be in the 
position.
•Place the pressure cooker on a heat source set to maxi- mum power.
During cooking
•Once the operating valve (A) starts to continually release steamandaregularhissingsoundcanbeheard,cookinghas started. Reduce the heat setting.
•Set a timer for the cooking time stated in your recipe.
•Once the cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
