TEFAL Actua Guide De L'utilisateur page 4

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To put the handles in the use position
Put up the handles until you hear the opening
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"CLIC" - Fig 8
6 - When using for the first time
For the appliance including fixed handles:
Turn the pan upside down to fit the handles. Place
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them in position, engage the screws and screw them
up tightly.
After using for a few days, tighten the screws
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again.
For the appliance including folding handles:
Put up the handles until you hear the opening
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"CLIC" - Fig 8
Place the pressure regulator valve on the steam
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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
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Put the steaming basket in the base of the pan.
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Fill 2/3 full with water.
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If your pressure cooker is delivered with a sachet of
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bicarbonate of soda, add its contents to the water. This
avoids blackening of the aluminium.
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Do not handle bicarb. near vitroceramic
tops (risk of indelible stains).
Close the Pressure Cooker - Fig 2
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Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
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high setting.
When steam begins to escape through the pressure
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regulator valve, reduce the heat and wait 20 minutes
- Fig 11
When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
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Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker
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under the cold tap - Fig 12
When steam no longer comes from the pressure
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regulator valve, turn the pressure regulator valve to
the steam release position
- Fig 13
Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
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Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to
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remove any traces of scale.
7 - Before cooking
Every time you use the Pressure Cooker, check first
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that the steam outlet is clear - Fig 14
Put the pressure regulator valve in position.
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Turn to the "cook" position
Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
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high setting.
- Fig 10
and open the lid
- Fig 10
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When the pressure regulator valve is turning
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regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has
begun. Turn down the heat.
8 - During cooking
Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book.
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A little steam may escape from the safety valve: this is
normal.
As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
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9 - End of cooking
To release the steam
Once the heat has been turned off, you have two
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options:
Slow release of pressure: turn the valve to the
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"depressurise" position
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If, on releasing the pressure, you see
abnormal ejections: put the valve back in the
pressure release "cook" position then release the
pressure slowly, making sure there is no more
spitting.
Fast pressure release: place the Pressure Cooker
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under the cold tap - Fig 12
When steam stops coming out of the pressure
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regulator valve: turn the valve to the "depressurise"
position .
Open the Pressure Cooker.
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10 - Cleaning and maintenance
To clean the pan and the steaming basket
Wash after each use with warm water and washing-
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up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
Use a scourer.
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To clean the outside of the pan
Use a sponge.
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For appliance with folding handles, we strongly
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advise you clean your Pressure Cooker handles folded.
You can put the pan in the dishwasher.
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To clean the lid
Wash the lid under running water.
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To clean the pressure regulator valve
Lift it off.
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Clean the pressure regulator valve in water - Fig 15
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Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or
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a needle - Fig 14
- Fig 13