Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL Actua Pressure Cooker - Manual (Page 7)

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■ Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
■■ Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to
remove any traces of scale.
6 - Before cooking
■ Every time you use the Pressure Cooker, check first
that the steam outlet is clear - Fig 14
■ Put the pressure regulator valve in position.
Turn to the “cook” position - Fig 9
■ Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
high setting.
■ When the pressure regulator valve is turning
regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has
begun. Turn down the heat - Fig 11
7 - During cooking
■ Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book.
A little steam may escape from the safety valve: this is
normal.
■ During cooking, check that the valve is revolving
regularly and hissing. If there is not enough steam,
turn the heat up slightly: if there is too much, turn it
down.
■ As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
8 - End of cooking
To release the steam
■ Once the heat has been turned off, you have two
options:
■■ Slow release of pressure: turn the valve to the
“depressurise” position - Fig 13
■■ Fast pressure release: place the Pressure Cooker
under the cold tap. - Fig 12
■ When steam stops coming out of the pressure
regulator valve:
■ Turn the valve to the “depressurise” position .
■ Open the Pressure Cooker.
To move the Pressure Cooker, only use the
handles - Fig 15
9 - Cleaning and maintenance
To clean the pan and the steaming basket
■ Wash after each use with warm water and washing-
up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
■ Use a scourer.
To clean the outside of the pan
■ Use a sponge.
■ You can put the pan and the basket in the dishwasher.
To clean the lid
■ Wash the lid under running water.
To clean the pressure regulator valve
■ Lift it off - Fig 16
■ Clean the pressure regulator valve in water - Fig 17
■ Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or
a needle - Fig 14
To clean the safety valve
■ Clean the base of the safety valve inside the lid.
■ Check that it is working correctly by pressing
lightly on the valve, which should give way easily
- Fig 18
To clean your Pressure Cooker if it has darkened
■■ Clean the pan with a special stainless steel cleaner
sold in your TEFAL Approved After Sales Service
Centre.
To change the gasket
■ Make sure that you buy the correct gasket for your
model - Fig 20
■ Soak it in soapy water for a few seconds, then put it
in position, beginning with the two ends
■ Never shorten the gasket.
Storage of your Pressure Cooker
■ Turn the lid upside down on the pan - Fig 19
To ensure that your Pressure Cooker lasts as long
as possible
■ Avoid over-heating the pan when empty.
■ Darkening and lines which may appear after long
use do not matter.
■ If the inside of your pan shows iridescent or white
marks (scale), clean it with vinegar or with a special
cleaning product for stainless steel.
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