Safety Features - T-Fal Pressure Cooker User Manual

Never use a sharp
or pointed object
to do this.
Always have your
pressure cooker
checked by a T-fal
Approved Service
Center after 10
years of use.

Safety Features

Your pressure cooker is provided with a number of
safety mechanisms:
• Closure safety:
- If the appliance is not properly closed, the
pressure indicator (D) cannot rise and therefore
the pressure cooker will never come up to
pressure.
• Opening safety:
- While the pressure cooker is under pressure, the
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To clean the operating valve (A):
• Remove the operating valve (A): Refer to the "Using
the operating valve" heading.
• Clean the operating valve (A) under running tap
water - Fig 11
To clean the operating valve seat located in the lid:
• Remove the valve (A).
• Visually inspect the seat and the steam release pipe
in daylight to make sure that it is round and clear. If
necessary, clean it with a toothpick
To clean the safety valve (C):
• Clean the part of the safety valve located inside the
lid by placing it under running water.
• Check that it works properly by lightly pressing on the
plunger which should move without difficulty
To replace your pressure cooker gasket:
• Replace your pressure cooker gasket every year.
• Replace your pressure cooker gasket if it shows any
signs of splitting or damage.
• Always use a T-fal genuine gasket that matches your
model of pressure cooker.
To store your pressure cooker:
• Turn the lid over and place it on the pressure cooker
body.
• Note: The presence of stains on the inside of the
pressure cooker base has no affect on the quality of
the metal. This is simply a scale deposit. To remove
these deposits, you can use a scouring pad and some
diluted vinegar.
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- Fig 12