TEFAL Cook4me CONNECT Instruction Book page 4

• Before using your appliance, check that
the manometric rod and the safety valve
are clean (see section Cleaning and
maintenance).
• Do not place any foreign objects in the
pressure release system. Do not replace
any of the safety device yourself.
• When you open the lid, first unlock it by
holding the lid open/close handle. Then
position your arms in alignment with the
side carrying handles, hold each side lid
handle with your hands and raise the lid.
• Be careful also about the risk of scalding
from the steam coming out of the
appliance when you open the lid. First
open the lid very slightly to allow the
steam to escape gently.
• Never force the appliance open. Make
sure that the inside pressure has returned
to normal. Do not open the lid when the
appliance is under pressure. To do so,
see pages 44-46 "Problem & Solutions"
section "The lid does not open once the
steam is released".
• Use only the appropriate spare parts for
your model. This is particularly important
for the sealing gasket, the cooking bowl
and its safety devices.
• Do not damage the sealing gasket. If
it is damaged, have it replaced in an
Approved Service Centre.
• The heat source necessary for cooking is
included in the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance in a heated
oven or on a hot hob. Do not place the
appliance close to an open flame or a
flammable object.
• Do not heat the cooking bowl with any
other heat source than the heating plate
of the appliance and do not use any
other bowl. Do not use the cooking bowl
with other appliances.
• Move the appliance with great care when
it is under pressure. Do not touch the
hot surfaces. Use the carrying handles
when moving it and wear oven gloves, if
necessary. Do not use the lid handle to
lift the appliance.