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Safety recommendations
Environment
• In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance
must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the supply cord).
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Warranty
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any professional use, innapropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• The warranty does not apply to the normal wear and tear of the cooking pot.
• Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time: any use which does not
conform to these instructions will absolve Tefal from any liability.
Take the time to read all the instructions.
For your safety, this appliance conforms with applicable standards and regulations (Directives on low voltage,
electromagnetic compatibility, materials in contact with foodstuffs, environment …)
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the Pressure Cooker with children nearby or
certain handicapped persons.
• Do not put your Pressure Cooker into a hot oven.
• When the Pressure Cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces.
Use the handles and knobs, and wear gloves if necessary. Never use the lid knob to carry your pressure cooker.
• Do not use your Pressure Cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed.
• Your Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from boiling over if not used properly. Make sure
that the Pressure Cooker is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure. (see Instructions for use).
• Never force the Pressure Cooker open. Make sure that the inside pressure has returned to normal. See the
instructions for use.
• Never use your Pressure Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage.
• Do not fill your Pressure Cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that expands considerably during cooking, such
as rice, dehydrated vegetables or compotes, … do not fill the Pressure Cooker more than half full.
• After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell due to the effects
of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before
cooking.
• When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.) the Pressure Cooker should be
shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out.
• Always check that valves are clean before use. (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Do not use the Pressure Cooker to fry under pressure using oil.
• Do not touch the safety systems except when cleaning and maintening in accordance with instructions.
• Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model. Particularly, only the TEFAL pan, lid and sealing gasket.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
