*depending on model
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• For your safety, this appliance is compliant with applicable standards and regulations:
- Directive concerning Pressure operated appliances
- Equipment coming into contact with food
- Environment
• This appliance is intended for domestic use.
• Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the "Instructions for use".
• As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the Pressure Cooker
with children nearby or certain handicapped persons.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Do not put your Pressure Cooker into a hot oven.
• When your pressure cooker is under pressure please take the utmost care when
moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces (in particular the metal parts). Use the
handles and buttons. Use oven gloves if necessary.
• Do not use your Pressure Cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed.
• Your Pressure Cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from boiling over if not
used properly. Make sure that the Pressure Cooker is properly closed before bringing
it up to pressure. (see paragraph Opening - Closing).
• Never force the Pressure Cooker open. Make sure that the inside pressure has returned
to normal. See paragraph Safety.
• Never use your Pressure Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage.
Always make sure that there is enough liquid in it during cooking.
• Use compatible heat sources.
• Do not fill your Pressure Cooker more than 2/3 full.(maximum filling mark).
• Never cook a milk based menu in your pressure cooker.
• For food that expands considerably during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated
vegetables or compotes, … do not fill the Pressure Cooker more than half full.
• After cooking meats which have a surface skin ( e.g.. ox tongue…), which may expand
under the effect of pressure, do not pierce the meat while the skin still has a swollen
appearance; you run the risk of scalding yourself. We recommend you pierce the meat
before cooking.
• When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.) the
Pressure Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food
does not spurt out.
• Always check that valves are clear before use. See paragraph “Before cooking”.
• Do not use the Pressure Cooker to fry under pressure using oil.
• Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance
with instructions.
• Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model. Particularly, only the
TEFAL pan and lid.
• Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before and after cooking.
• Make sure the pressure regulator valve is in the steam release position before opening
the lid.
• Never place your pressure cooker with its handles folded back* on a source of heat.
Keep these instructions