IKEA VARDESATTA Instruction page 8

Method 3: Saving time
Method 3 requires you to remove the pres-
sure cooker from the hob once the food
has finished cooking. In order to be able to
open the lid straight away, the pressure in
the base has to be released manually. This
method in particular saves time.
1. Hold the pressure cooker under run-
ning water until the safety valve 5 drops
down (the pressure of the water should
not be too high). Caution! Take care to
prevent the water jet from hitting the
pressure regulator 3 or the safety valve
5, as water might otherwise get inside
the pot and dilute your food.
2. Slide the lock 6 forwards and turn the lid
anticlockwise at the same time, until the
triangular mark on the lid is pointing to
the stud on the pot handle 11.
Note: As soon as you slide the lock 6
forwards, some residual steam may es-
cape.
3. Remove the lid from the pot.
6. Cleaning and storing
Your pressure cooker is easy to clean and
maintain. In order to enjoy your pres-
sure cooker for a long time, please ensure
you always observe the following cleaning
instructions.
Frequency of cleaning:
Activity
Clean pot 9
Clean pressure
regulator 3
Clean lid 4
Clean gasket 8
Replace gasket 8
How to clean the pressure cooker
Always wash the pressure cooker after use.
— The pressure cooker should always be
washed by hand.
— Do not use steel wool or anything that
may scratch the surface.
— If possible you should clean the pressure
cooker directly after use so that any left-
overs do not dry and stick to the pot.
How to clean the pot (9)
Clean the pot 9 after each use:
1. Wash the pot by hand with hot water
and a mild detergent.
2. Rinse with clean water.
3. Dry the pot with a tea towel to avoid any
water marks.
How to clean the pressure regulator (3)
1. Unscrew the union nut for the pressure
regulator 3 by turning it in an anticlock-
wise direction. Use the key 10 supplied
for this purpose.
Frequency
After each use
When dirty
After each use
After each use
When needed.
Contact your
nearest IKEA store/
Customer service or
visit www.ikea.com
for support.
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