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– The Pressure Cooker must have water in order
to obtain pressure. It cannot be used with oil
alone.
– Never make any modifications to the safety
systems, nor use any imitation silicone gaskets,
or any non original spare part.
– Before opening the Pressure Cooker after
cooking, shake it slightly to prevent any
splashing.
TO OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER
– Rotate the tightening knob (5) counter clockwise
until the clamp bar (3) gets down as far as possible
laying on the lid (2). Slide the lid horizontally
towards the edge of the body.
TO CLOSE THE PRESSURE COOKER
– With the tightening knob turned to its lower
position and placing the lid over the body, make
sure it fits well by sliding the fingers around it.
– Then rotate the tightening knob clockwise until a
small pressure is noticed. Proceed to definitive
closure by turning the tightening knob between
1.
1/2
and 2 turns until the lid is well closed.
– Put the “Rotating dead weight valve” (36) on the
steam pipe (45), which is fixed on the lid.
COOKING IN THE PRESSURE COOKER
– Place the pressure cooker over the heat source
regulated to maximum.
– The cooking time is calculated from the time when
the rotating dead weight valve starts moving and
releases steam. Reduce the heat intensity to a setting
enough to keep it rotating slowly.
– While cooking it is NORMAL to obsreve small amounts
of steam coming out of the safety valve (44).
– If you use a gas burner make sure the flame is
adjusted from the beginning and the Pressure
Cooker is placed centrally on the burner, in order to
avoid the flame extending beyond the base. In this
way, energy will be saved and deterioration of the
handles and silicone gasket will be prevented.
END OF COOKING.
OPENING OF THE PRESSURE COOKER
– Once the cooking time is finished, remove the
rotating dead weight valve in order to lose the
pressure.
– Once all the steam has left the inside follow the steps
explained in.
“HOW TO OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER”. NEVER
IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER IN WATER.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Energy will be saved, if once the heat source has been
switched off, the pressure cooker is left on the stove
thereby taking advantage of its residual heat until
the pressure drops.
If you observe that:
Steam comes out of the side of the lid
The reasons for this could be the following:
– The lid might not be well fitted onto the body or the
tightening knob might not be tight enough.
– The silicone gasket is worn, in which case it must be
replaced with a trademark original.
The rotating dead weight valve does not turn
– Check whether the pressure cooker has enough water.
– Revise whether the steam pipe is dirty. If it is so,
clean it with a thin rod (Fig. 1).
Do not turn the knob until the Pressure Cooker
is out of the heat source and has lost all its
pressure.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
– In order to maintain your trademark
Pressure Cooker like new, we recommend washing
each of its component parts with warm water, after
each use, following the instructions set out below.
A)LID
– Never put the lid in the dishwasher.
– Clean the steam pipe orifice with a thin rod (Fig. 1),
and the safety valve by pressing the bolt with a rod
(Fig. 2). Then, let warm tap water run through both
of them.
B)BODY
– Wash in the sink or in the dishwasher as you would
other cookware if it is of stainless steel.
– If the body is of aluminium, do not put it in the
dishwasher.
– From time to time, depending on the food and
additives used in the cooking, as well as the lime
content of the water, gold-coloured or bluish spots
may appear on the bottom. These are mineral
deposits on the steel and do not affect its properties
in any way. All spots can be removed by boiling
water with a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice
in the pot and rinsing the presure cooker thoroughly
afterwards.
Never use corrosive or abrasive detergent like
bleach (not even diluted in water), tomato
sauce or salt water for long periods of time
inside to prevent rust from forming.
