To keep your pressure
cooker in good
condition longer, do
not overheat it when
it is empty.
You must have your
pressure cooker
checked in a T-FAL
approved service
center after 10 years
of use.
Do not put your
pressure cooker in the
dishwasher.
Never use a sharp or
pointed object to
carry out this
operation.
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How to clean the outside of the pot:
• Use a sponge and dish soap.
How to clean the lid:
• Wash the lid under running, lukewarm water using
a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly.
How to clean the lid gasket:
• After each use, clean the gasket (H) and its housing.
• Wash the gasket under running, lukewarm water
using a sponge and dish soap, then rinse
thoroughly.
• To put the gasket back in place, see illustration
- Fig. 8
.
How to clean the operating valve (A):
• Remove the operating valve (A): see section "Use
of operating valve".
• Clean the operating valve (A) under running water
- Fig. 10
.
How to clean the steam release outlet (B):
• Remove the valve (A)
• Hold the lid against the light to make sure the
steam release outlet is not clogged. If needed,
clean it with a tooth pick
How to clean the safety valve (D):
•Clean the part of the safety valve located on the
underside of the lid by passing it under running
water.
•Also check that the safety valve works properly by
using a cotton swab (for example), to press down
hard on the centre of the pipe, a part that should
- Fig. 9
move
.
• Make sure the valve functions properly by pressing
lightly on the end that should lift easily.
How to replace the gasket:
• Change the gasket on your pressure cooker once a
year or if it shows any signs of splitting or damage.
• Always use an original T-FAL gasket suitable to your
model.
How to store your pressure cooker:
• Turn the lid upside down and place on the pot.
- Fig. 5
.
- Fig. 11-11bis
.