CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Never wash the cover, valve assemblies, or gasket in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive detergents or scouring pads.
1. Thoroughly clean the pressure cooker base, cover, and gasket (removed from the
cover) after each use by washing them in warm soapy water, then rinse, and dry
completely. Do not allow fats and salts to remain within your pressure cooker
overnight.
2. If the pressure release valve becomes clogged with food particles, follow the
instructions for pressure release valve maintenance and cleaning in the following
section.
3. If food becomes stuck in the base or cover, soak in hot soapy water until the food
loosens, wash and dry completely. The use of steel wool, a steel brush or scratchy
cleaner on the polished surface is not recommended.
4. If the pressure cooker base becomes discoloured, use Lagostina’s stainless steel
cleaner to remove the stains.
5. Do not pour cold water into the pressure cooker when it is hot. Sudden changes
of temperature may cause any metal to warp, resulting in an uneven bottom.
Instead, let it cool in lukewarm, soapy water.
Pressure Release Valve Maintenance and Cleaning
With normal use, the pressure release valve is self-cleaning. If, however, food particles
have passed through the valve, you will need to disassemble it and clean as follows:
1. Invert the cover. Hold the knob with one hand and unscrew the screw attached to
the pressure release valve stem by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction with
the supplied spanner key until the knob comes off the valve stem.
2. Pull out the valve stem and spring, remove the valve cover, and clean the parts in
warm soapy water. Remove any food particles from inside the pressure release
valve.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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