- Rapid pressure release:
•This is used for soups, rice, pasta, egg custards, cake and pudding mixes, recipes containing rice or pasta and recipe with a high liquid content.
•You may place your pressure cooker under a cold running tap to speed up decompression, see diagram opposite. When the pressure indicator (D) drops down, your pressure cooker is no longer under pressure.
•You may open your pressure cooker - Fig. 1 and 2.
- Special case foods:
•When cooking special case foods (see cooking table) or dried vegetables, do not release the pressure; instead leave the cooker to stand at room temperature and wait for the pressure indicator (D) to drop before opening. Reduce the recommended cooking time slightly.
When moving your pressure cooker under pressure always take great care to move it without shaking it.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the pressure cooker
To ensure the correct operation of your pressure cooker, follow these cleaning and maintenance recommendations after each use:
•Wash the pressure cooker (pot and lid) after each use with warm water and
•Do not use bleach or chlorinated products.
•Do not overheat your pan when it is empty.
To clean the inside of the pot:
•Wash using a sponge and washing-up liquid.
•The appearance of stains in the bottom of the pot does not affect the quality of the metal at all. These are limescale deposits. To remove them, use a sponge with a little white vinegar.
To clean the outside of the pot:
• Wash using a sponge and
To clean the lid:
•Wash the lid under a stream of warm water with a sponge and
Wash your pressure cooker after each use.
The browning and marks which may appear following extended use do not affect the operation of the pressure cooker.
Only the pot is
To extend the lifespan of your pressure cooker, do not overheat the pot when it is empty.
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