Before Cooking; During Cooking; End Of Cooking - TEFAL Clipso Control User Manual

For models equipped with 2 rows of basket
supports
If you have 2 vitamin/steam baskets you can also
steam two layers of food using the 2 baskets
simultaneously.
Place the first basket on the lower level by tilting
the basket slightly on its side.
Then place the second basket onto the higher level.
!
The foodstuffs placed in the Vitamin/steam
basket must not touch the lid.
9 - Using your pressure cooker for
the first time
Fill the pressure cooker up to 2/3 full with water
- Fig 12
Close the lid on the pressure cooker.
Turn the selector so that it is on
Put the pressure cooker on the heat source at the
highest temperature.
!
Ensure that the steam evacuation spout is not
pointed towards you.
Set the timer for 15 minutes (see chapter on
Electronic timer)*.
When steam starts to release from the outlet, lower
the heat source.
For models not fitted with a timer, allow 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat.
Gradually position the programme selector to
When no more steam escapes from the steam outlet
and the pressure indicator is down, open the pressure
cooker.
Remove the timer from its holder.*
Rinse out the pressure cooker under running water
and dry it.
Clean the basket with warm water and washing up
liquid.
Note: the appearance of marks/stains on the interior
base of the pressure cooker does not alter the quality
of the metal. It is merely due to calcium deposits. To
remove these, use a scouring pad and some diluted
white vinegar.

10 - Before cooking

Before each use, check that the control module is
correctly fastened (retaining nut is tightened); you can
use a coin if necessary.
Before each use, check that the operating valve
(selector at position
safety valve inside the lid can move freely - Fig 14
* depending on model
- Fig 13
or or ) and the
Close the lid.
Set the programme selector to the position indicated
in your recipe.
Vegetables
Set the timer for the required cooking time.*
Put the pressure cooker on the heat source at the
highest temperature.
It is normal to see steam release from the pressure
indicator before steam is released from the steam
outlet. Condensation may also appear in this area as
well - Fig 14
As soon as the pressure indicator has risen, you
cannot open the pressure cooker.

11 - During cooking

Cooking starts when steam escapes in a steady flow
from the outlet with a regular hissing sound. Lower
the heat.
For models fitted with a timer, the cooking time
countdown is triggered automatically, by emitting a
beep - Fig 9 You can then take the timer with you.
Your timer alerts you with a sound signal that the
cooking time has finished. Turn off the source of heat
and press the (+) or (–) button to stop the timer bell
ringing.

12 - End of cooking

.
After the heat has been turned off you have two
alternatives:
Slow pressure release: gradually turn the
programme selector to the steam position
!
If you notice unusual release of pressure
during decompression: turn the selector to position
or then repeat the decompression
procedure slowly, making sure that the pressure
has released normally.
Fast pressure release:
!
Remove the timer before this operation.*
Place the pressure cooker under a cold running tap,
directing the flow onto the metal part of the lid.
When the pressure indicator is down in the normal
position, all pressure has been released from the
pressure cooker - Fig 16
You can then open the pressure cooker.
Meat / Fish
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