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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations:
- Pressure Equipment Directive
- Materials in contact with food
- Environment
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will
not apply.
• Take the time to read all the instructions and always refer to the 'User Guide'.
• As with any cooking appliance, be vigilant, especially if you use your pressure cooker in proximity
to children.
• Do not place your pressure cooker in a hot oven.
• Always be very careful when moving your pressure cooker under pressure. Do not touch the hot
surfaces. Use the handles and knobs. Use oven gloves when necessary.
• Check regularly that the pot handles are properly attached. Re-tighten them if necessary.
• Do not use your pressure cooker for any use other than that for which it was intended.
• Your pressure cooker cooks under pressure. Scalding injuries may result if it is used incorrectly.
Ensure that the pressure cooker is properly closed before use. See section 'Closing'.
• Never open the pressure cooker by force. Make sure the internal pressure has been released. See
section 'Safety'.
• Never use your pressure cooker without liquid as this will seriously damage it. Ensure that there
is always enough liquid during cooking.
• Use a compatible heat source, in accordance with the instructions for use.
• Never use your pressure cooker for milk-based pudding recipes (such as rice pudding, semolina
pudding, ...).
• Do not use coarse salt in your pressure cooker; add fine salt at the end of the cooking time.
• Do not fill your pressure cooker more than 2/3 full (maximum fill level).
• For foods that swell during cooking, such as rice, dried vegetables, stewed fruit, etc., do not fill
your pressure cooker more than 1/3 full. For certain soups made with pumpkins, courgettes, etc.,
leave your pressure cooker to cool for a few minutes, and then cool it under cold water. (see
section "End of Cooking", Rapid pressure release, page 20)
• After cooking meats with a superficial skin (eg. beef tongue, etc.), which may swell under the
effect of the pressure, do not pierce the meat while the skin has a swollen appearance; there is
a risk that you may be scalded. Be sure to pierce the skin prior to cooking.
• In the case of soft or thick texture foods (split peas, rhubarb, etc.), the pressure cooker should be
gently shaken before opening so that these foods do not spurt out.
• Check that the valves are not obstructed prior to each use. See section 'Before cooking'.
• Do not use your pressure cooker to fry with oil under pressure.
• Do not undertake any operation on the safety systems other than those featuring in the
instructions for cleaning and maintenance.
• Only use original TEFAL parts corresponding to your model. In particular, use a TEFAL pot and
lid.
• Alcohol vapours are inflammable. Bring to the boil for around 2 minutes before fitting the lid.
Watch your device closely when cooking alcohol-based recipes.
• Do not use your pressure cooker for storing acid or salty foods before and after cooking as there
is a risk that this may damage your pot.
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If during use you notice that any part of your pressure cooker is broken or cracked, do not
attempt to open it under any circumstances; turn off the heat and leave on the hob to
cool down completely before moving it or opening the lid. Do not use it again and take it
to a TEFAL Approved Service Centre for repair.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS