TEFAL Secure Trendy P2580402 Guide De L'utilisateur page 32

■ DURING COOKING
• It is normal for steam to be present at the pressure
The pressure
indicator (D) when the product begins operating.
indicator (D)
• When steam escapes continuously from the
prevents the
operating valve (A), with a steady «pschhht» sound,
pressure from rising
in the pressure reduce the heat until the valve (A) continues to
cooker if it is not
whisper steadily.
properly closed.
• Leave for the cooking time indicated in the recipe.
• For models equipped with a timer, program the time
indicated in the recipe.
• As soon as the cooking time is over, turn off the
heat source.
■ END OF COOKING
To release the steam:
Slow pressure release:
• This is used for stews, vegetables, meat joints and
fish dishes.
• Gradually turn the valve (A), adjusting the speed
that the pressure is released by how far you
open the valve, until it aligns opposite the mark
-
with the symbol Fig. 9. When the pressure
indicator (D) drops down again, your pressure
cooker is no longer under pressure.
The pressure indicator (D) prevents the pressure
cooker from being opened if it is still under pressure.
Rapid pressure release:
• This is used for soups, rice, pasta, egg custards,
cake and pudding mixes, recipes containing rice or
pasta and recipes with a high liquid content.
• You may place your pressure cooker in a sink
half-filled with cold tap water, to speed up the
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 which expand or
foam during cooking e.g sliced carrots, pumpkins
(see cooking table) or dried vegetables, wait for
the pressure indicator (D) to drop before opening.
Reduce the recommended cooking time slightly.
Alternatively, use the rapid pressure release method
stated above.
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If while releasing the
steam, you notice any
food or liquid start
to spray out from
the valve, return the
operating valve (A) to
or mark- Fig. 7
or 8 - , wait a minute
and then slowly turn
the operating valve
again to the steam
release position,
ensuring nothing
else spurts out.
Shaking the contents
once the pressure
cooker is totally
decompressed.
But we can't shake it
under pressure.
*Basket and timer not included with certain models.
• When cooking soups, we would advise you to carry out a rapid pressure release
(see section 'Rapid pressure release').
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 washing-up liquid.
Follow the same procedure for the basket*.
• 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 white spots 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 washing-up liquid.
To clean the lid:
• Wash the lid under a stream of warm water with
a sponge and washing-up liquid and rinse well.
If your model has a timer, remember to remove
it before cleaning.
To clean the lid gasket:
• After each use, clean the gasket (I) and its
groove.
• To replace the gasket, please refer to - Fig. 11
- 12. Make sure the gasket is fitted under each
notch of the lid.
To clean the operating valve (A):
• Remove the operating valve (A), see section 'Using the operating valve'.
• Clean the operating valve (A) under the tap - Fig. 13.
To clean the timer (G(d))
• Do not put the timer in the dishwasher. Never run the timer under water.
Clean the timer with a clean cloth. Do not use solvents to clean the timer.
EN
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
dishwasher-safe.
To extend the
lifespan of your
pressure cooker,
do not overheat
the pot when it is
empty.
It is essential to
have your pressure
cooker checked at
a TEFAL Approved
Service Centre
after 10 years of
use.
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