TEFAL P2580701 Manual De Instrucciones página 41

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.
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.
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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.
To clean the steam release outlet (B):
• Remove the valve (A).
• Visually inspect against the light that the steam
release outlet is round and clear of debris. See
drawing opposite. If necessary, clean it with a
toothpick - Fig. 10.
To clean the safety valve (C):
• Clean the part of the safety valve on the inside
of the lid by placing it under running water.
• Check its correct operation by lightly pressing
down on the piston, which must move freely.
See drawing opposite.
To change the gasket of your pressure cooker:
• Change the gasket of your pressure cooker
every year or if split or damaged.
• Always use an original genuine TEFAL gasket
corresponding to your model.
To store your pressure cooker:
• Place the lid upside-down on the pot.
SAFETY
Your pressure cooker is fitted with several safety devices:
• Closing safety:
- If the appliance is not properly closed, the pressure indicator (D) cannot
rise and the pressure cooker cannot build pressure.
• Opening safety:
- If the pressure cooker is under pressure, the release button (E) cannot
be operated. Never open the pressure cooker by force. Above all, do not
interfere with the pressure indicator (D).
• Two safety devices against overpressure:
- First device: the safety valve (C) releases the pressure and steam escapes
horizontally from the top of the lid - Fig.14
- Second device: the gasket (I) permits steam to escape vertically from the
small hole located on the edge of the lid or along the side of the pot - Fig.15.
Caution, this may extinguish the flame on a gas hob.
*Basket and timer not included with certain models.
Never use a sharp
or pointed object
EN
to carry out this
operation.
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