Maintenance Tips - TEFAL EFFI COOK CY21 Manual

• Adjust the pressure-cooking time according to different types
of food and your own preference.
• When the pressure-cooking time has elapsed, the appliance
automatically switches to keep warm mode maintaining a
temperature of around 70°C. The control knob return to 'On'
position and the 'Keep warm' light indicator lights up.
8. Release pressure and open the lid
• Do not attempt to open the lid if the float valve is up.
• To open the lid, position your arm parallel to the side handles,
take hold of the lid knob, turn anti-clockwise and lift the lid up.
WARNING: Be careful of the hot steam coming out from the
cooking pot.
9. Unplug the appliance
• After usage, unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at
least 2 hours before cleaning.
10. Clean after use
• Clean your appliance after each use.
• For cleaning instructions, refer to part 3.

11. Maintenance tips

• To ensure the durability of the cooking pot time over time, do
not cut food in it.
• Do not use any metallic utensil as it could damage the nonstick
coating in the pot.
• Change the sealing gasket every 2 years or earlier in case of
damage.
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TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible reasons
Unable to open because
of pressure in the
cooking pot.
Pressure in the cooking
Unable to open lid
pot is fully released but
the float valve is stuck
because it is too dirty
and therefore unable to
move down.
The sealing gasket is
not properly installed.
The cooking pot
contains hot ingredients
generating steam.
The float valve is stuck
Unable to close lid
because it is too dirty
and therefore unable to
move down.
Position and or direction
at which the lid was
closed is incorrect.
When opening the
lid, the cooking
The sealing gasket
pot remains
created a suction effect.
attached to
the lid.
The inner pressure
exceeds working
pressure, or the inner
pressure exceeds the
safety pressure.
Intense release
of pressure from
the pressure limit The pressure limit valve is
valve. in an incorrect position.
Faulty pressure control
resulted in release of
pressure.
Solutions
Press continuously the pressure release button to
remove the pressure inside of the cooking pot. It can
take a few minutes until the pressure is fully released.
a. Be sure the pressure is totally released by letting
the appliance cool down for at least 2 hours.
b. Gently push the float valve down by inserting
a skewer or a long object into the float valve
opening. If this does not work, send the appliance
to an Approved Service Centre.
c. For next use, please clean and dry off the float
valve thoroughly.
Install the sealing gasket properly.
Wait for the ingredients in the cooking pot to cool
down before trying to close the lid again.
a. Gently push the float valve down by inserting
a skewer or a long object into the float valve
opening. If this does not work, send the appliance
to an Approved Service Centre.
b. For next use, please clean and dry off the float
valve thoroughly.
Close the lid in the correct direction according to the
instruction manual.
The cooking pot will free from the lid by itself. It is
normal and simply demonstrates a good hermeticity
of the product. To avoid that the cooking pot falls
heavily on the product when opening the lid, always
open the lid gently.
Clean pressure limit valve, float valve and lid
thoroughly. If float valve still has steam coming out,
please return appliance to the nearest Approved
Service Center for inspecting, repairing or adjusting by
authorized person.
Carefully rotate/press the pressure limit valve to make
it fall into place. Be careful of the hot steam. Position
yourself safely and wear oven mitts.
Send the appliance to an Approved Service Centre for
repair.
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