TEFAL Actua Pressure Cooker User Manual page 6

Descriptive diagram
A - Pressure regulator valve
B - Tightening knob
C - Safety valve
D - Clamp
E - Steam outlet
+ pressure valve position
F - Gasket
1 - Characteristics
Diameter of Pressure Cooker base:
Stainless steel
Capacity Base Ø
4,5 L 18 cm
6 L 18 cm
8 L 18 cm
10 L 20 cm
Technical informations:
Maximum operating pressure: 55 kPa (8 psi).
Maximum safety pressure: 110 kPa (16 psi).
Compatible heat sources
■ Stainless steel models can be
GAS SEALED (solid) CERAMIC HALOGEN INDUCTION
used on all hob types, including
induction.
■ On an electric hob, use a hotplate of a diameter
equal to or less than the diameter of the base of the
Pressure Cooker.
■ On a ceramic hob, take care that the bottom of the
pan is perfectly clean.
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On gas, the flame should not go beyond the base of
the pan.
TEFAL accessories
■ For other spare parts or repairs contact TEFAL
After Sales Service (See enclosed list).
■ Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for
your model.
2 - Closing
■
Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
clamp.
■ Slide the lid horizontally onto the rim of the
Pressure Cooker, making sure it sits properly on the
pan - Fig 1
■ Turn the tightening knob to the right until the clamp
is in contact with the clamp hook on the Pressure
Cooker - Fig 2
■ To ensure that the lid is locked into position, turn
the tightening knob again through (two complete
turns mimimun).
G - Steaming basket (depending on model)
H - Rivets
I - Clamp Hook
J - Handle
K - Fixing screw
L - Pan
3 - Opening
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clamp - Fig 3
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Models
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P05206
P05207
4 - Filling
P05211
Minimum 25 cl (2 small cupfuls) - Fig 5
P05216
Maximum - Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full - Fig 6
For steam cooking
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For certain foods
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rice, dehydrated vegetables, or compotes, do not fill
your Pressure Cooker more than half full - Fig 8
5 - When using for the first time
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them in position, engage the screws and screw them
up tightly.
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outlet and align one of the two symbols on the valve
with the valve position index. Press down fully - Fig 9
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high setting.
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regulator valve, reduce the heat and wait 20 minutes
- Fig 11
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under the cold tap - Fig 12
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regulator valve, turn the pressure regulator valve to the
steam release position
Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
Lift the lid to release it.
Slide it horizontally away from the pan - Fig 4
Use at least 75 cl of liquid.
Suspend the basket from the rivets on the pan - Fig 7
For foods which expand during cooking, such as
Turn the pan upside down to fit the handles. Place
After using for a few days, tighten the screws again.
Place the pressure regulator valve on the steam
Turn to the "cook" position
Put the steaming basket in the base of the pan.
Fill 2/3 full with water.
Close the Pressure Cooker.
Place the Pressure Cooker on a source of heat at
When steam begins to escape through the pressure
When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat.
Reduce pressure by putting your Pressure Cooker
When steam no longer comes from the pressure
and open the lid - Fig 13
- Fig 10
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