Operating Instructions; Food Preparation Instructions; Minimum Filling; Maximum Filling - T-Fal P26106 User Manual

Operating Instructions

• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating.
• Always pour a minimum amount of a liquid of at least 8.5 oz in the unit.
Opening
• Using your thumb, pull on the opening button (E)
and slide it back
handle (L) with one hand, turn the long lid handle
(F) counterclockwise with the other hand until it
opens - fig. 2. Then lift the lid off.
• Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has
cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If the handles are difficult to push apart, this
indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do
not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can
be hazardous.

Food Preparation Instructions

• Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during
cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over ½ full. Over
filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess
pressure.

Minimum filling

• Always pour a minimum amount of liquid of at
least 25 cl (2 glasses).
For steaming*:
• You must pour at least 75 cl of water (6 glasses).
• Place the basket* (J) onto the support* (K) provided
for this purpose.
*depending on model
- fig. 1. Holding the long pan
• Place the lid down flat on the pressure cooker taking
care to line up the lid positioning marks G(a) and G(b).
• Turn the lid to the left until it stops
hear it click - fig.
If you are unable to turn the lid, make sure that the
button (E) is fully pulled back.
• Never fill your pressure cooker more than two-thirds full
(maximum fill mark) (O) -
For some foods:
• For food that expands during cooking, like rice or dried
4.
Food placed in the
steam basket* must
not touch the
pressure cooker lid.

Maximum filling

fig. 5.
Closing
- fig. 3 . You will
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