Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL Actua Pressure Cooker - Manual (Page 6)

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1 - Characteristics
Diameter of Pressure Cooker base:
Technical informations:
Maximum operating pressure: 55 kPa (8 psi).
Maximum safety pressure: 110 kPa (16 psi).
Compatible heat sources
■ Stainless steel models can be
used on all hob types, including
induction.
■ On an electric hob, use a hotplate of a diameter
equal to or less than the diameter of the base of the
Pressure Cooker.
■ On a ceramic hob, take care that the bottom of the
pan is perfectly clean.
■ On gas, the flame should not go beyond the base of
the pan.
TEFAL accessories
■ For other spare parts or repairs contact TEFAL
After Sales Service (See enclosed list).
■ Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for
your model.
2 - Closing
■ Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
clamp.
■ Slide the lid horizontally onto the rim of the
Pressure Cooker, making sure it sits properly on the
pan - Fig 1
■ Turn the tightening knob to the right until the clamp
is in contact with the clamp hook on the Pressure
Cooker - Fig 2
■ To ensure that the lid is locked into position, turn
the tightening knob again through (two complete
turns mimimun).
3 - Opening
■ Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
clamp - Fig 3
■ Lift the lid to release it.
■ Slide it horizontally away from the pan - Fig 4
4 - Filling
Minimum 25 cl (2 small cupfuls) - Fig 5
Maximum - Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full - Fig 6
For steam cooking
■ Use at least 75 cl of liquid.
■ Suspend the basket from the rivets on the pan - Fig 7
For certain foods
■ For foods which expand during cooking, such as
rice, dehydrated vegetables, or compotes, do not fill
your Pressure Cooker more than half full - Fig 8
5 - When using for the first time
■ Turn the pan upside down to fit the handles. Place
them in position, engage the screws and screw them
up tightly.
■ After using for a few days, tighten the screws again.
■ Place the pressure regulator valve on the steam
outlet and align one of the two symbols on the valve
with the valve position index. Press down fully - Fig 9
■ Turn to the “cook” position - Fig 10
■ Put the steaming basket in the base of the pan.
■ Fill 2/3 full with water.
■ Close the Pressure Cooker.
■ Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
high setting.
■ When steam begins to escape through the pressure
regulator valve, reduce the heat and wait 20 minutes
- Fig 11
■ When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
■ Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker
under the cold tap - Fig 12
■ When steam no longer comes from the pressure
regulator valve, turn the pressure regulator valve to the
steam release position and open the lid - Fig 13
GAS SEALED (solid) CERAMIC HALOGEN INDUCTION
Descriptive diagram
A - Pressure regulator valve
B - Tightening knob
C - Safety valve
D - Clamp
E - Steam outlet
+ pressure valve position
F - Gasket
G - Steaming basket (depending on model)
H - Rivets
I - Clamp Hook
J - Handle
K - Fixing screw
L - Pan
Stainless steel
Capacity Base Ø Models
4,5 L 18 cm P05206
6 L 18 cm P05207
8 L 18 cm P05211
10 L 20 cm P05216
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