2
To put the handles in the use position
■ Put up the handles until you hear the opening
“CLIC” - Fig 8
6 - When using for the first time
For the appliance including fixed handles:
■ Turn the pan upside down to fit the handles. Place
them in position, engage the screws and screw them
up tightly.
■ After using for a few days, tighten the screws
again.
For the appliance including folding handles:
■ Put up the handles until you hear the opening
“CLIC” - Fig 8
■ Place the pressure regulator valve on the steam
outlet and align one of the two symbols on the valve
with the valve position index. Press down fully - Fig 9
■ Turn to the “cook” position - Fig 10
■ Put the steaming basket in the base of the pan.
■ Fill 2/3 full with water.
■ If your pressure cooker is delivered with a sachet of
bicarbonate of soda, add its contents to the water. This
avoids blackening of the aluminium.
Do not handle bicarb. near vitroceramic
tops (risk of indelible stains).
■ Close the Pressure Cooker - Fig 2
■ Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
high setting.
■ When steam begins to escape through the pressure
regulator valve, reduce the heat and wait 20 minutes
- Fig 11
■ When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
■ Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker
under the cold tap - Fig 12
■ When steam no longer comes from the pressure
regulator valve, turn the pressure regulator valve to
the steam release position and open the lid
- Fig 13
■ Rinse the Pressure Cooker with water and dry it.
■ Use a metal scourer and a little diluted vinegar to
remove any traces of scale.
7 - Before cooking
■ Every time you use the Pressure Cooker, check first
that the steam outlet is clear - Fig 14
■ Put the pressure regulator valve in position.
Turn to the “cook” position - Fig 10
■ Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
high setting.
■ When the pressure regulator valve is turning
regularly and emitting a hissing sound, cooking has
begun. Turn down the heat.
8 - During cooking
■ Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book.
A little steam may escape from the safety valve: this is
normal.
■ As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat.
9 - End of cooking
To release the steam
■ Once the heat has been turned off, you have two
options:
■ Slow release of pressure: turn the valve to the
“depressurise” position - Fig 13
If, on releasing the pressure, you see
abnormal ejections: put the valve back in the
pressure release “cook” position then release the
pressure slowly, making sure there is no more
spitting.
■ Fast pressure release: place the Pressure Cooker
under the cold tap - Fig 12
■ When steam stops coming out of the pressure
regulator valve: turn the valve to the “depressurise”
position .
■ Open the Pressure Cooker.
10 - Cleaning and maintenance
To clean the pan and the steaming basket
■ Wash after each use with warm water and washing-
up liquid.
To clean the inside of the pan
■ Use a scourer.
To clean the outside of the pan
■ Use a sponge.
■ For appliance with folding handles, we strongly
advise you clean your Pressure Cooker handles folded.
■ You can put the pan in the dishwasher.
To clean the lid
■ Wash the lid under running water.
To clean the pressure regulator valve
■ Lift it off.
■ Clean the pressure regulator valve in water - Fig 15
■ Clean the steam outlet with a strong jet of water or
a needle - Fig 14
