Care of Product
Cover
Never put in the dishwasher.
Always clean the cover by hand using a soft sponge or cloth.
Before each use, make sure that the valves are not obstructed by food particles or
any other materials.
The valves do not have to be cleaned every time the pressure cooker is used. Clean
them periodically when you notice that they are dirty.
Wash and rinse the rubber ring with warm water or a mild detergent after each
use. Once dry, correctly fit it in place again.
If the pressure cooker will not be used for a long period of time, the ring should be
stored separately.
To ensure correct functioning, the ring should be replaced each year.
Tip: Let a little oil drip on the rubber ring. This will extend its duration and improve
its functioning.
Body
To keep your pressure cooker like new, we recommend washing it with warm
water and a mild detergent after each use. Use a soft sponge or cloth. Dry
thoroughly after washing.
The body of the pressure cooker can also be put in the dishwasher.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scourers. These cleansers may dull the polished
finish of the product.
Stains or marks may appear depending on the food cooked. This does not affect
the performance or features. “BergHOFF’s Magic for Stainless Steel” may be used
in order to remove these stains.
Never leave bleach inside the pressure cooker, even if it is diluted.
Do not leave tomato sauce for long periods of time in the pressure cooker.
If the pressure cooker will not be used for a long period of time, clean the body and
cover and keep it dry. It is important to keep the body and cover from banging into
each other to avoid deformation.
It is best to store the pressure cooker with the cover upside down. This prevents
damage to the rubber ring.
Note: The pressure cooker shall no longer be used in the event of discrepancies with regard
to the operation of the safety device; if repair by replacement part obtainable in the trade is
not possible, the supplier shall be contacted.
Safety Systems
The safety lock prevents opening of the cooker when there is pressure inside. To open the
cooker push the switch to the open position and remove the lid following the instructions.
The pressure inside the cooker is controlled by an operating valve which prevents an
excessive build-up of pressure.
An automatic safety valve, located inside the upper handle, and accessible from inside the
cooker for checking and assembly, comes into operation when there is an excessive increase
in pressure.
An additional safety window situated on the rim of the lid prevents any damage occurring to
the cooker as a result of any abnormal increase of pressure inside the unit. The rubber ring
should be replaced each year in order to ensure the correct functioning of this window.
Six independent operating safety systems
As soon as the pressure reaches 80 kpa/11.60 PSI, an operating valve (or pressure
valve) regulates the inside pressure and releases steam.
A safety valve located inside the upper long handle prevents any over-pressure
from further rising. An automatic steam release system is activated when the
pressure inside exceeds 160 kpa/23.20 PSI.
The safety lock automatically checks the inside pressure. The pressure cooker
cannot be opened when the pressure exceeds 2 kpa/0.29 PSI. Once the safety lock
is activated, the cover cannot be opened as long as there is a certain pressure
inside.
If, for some reason, the first pressure valve does not work and the pressure inside
increases, the rubber ring is pressed through the border of the cover, causing the
extra steam to escape and the pressure to decrease.
Pressure shall not rise until the cover is correctly closed and the switch properly
locked.
A safety window at the edge of the cover shall automatically open when the
operating valve and safety valve become dysfunctional. To ensure the correct
functioning of this window, the gasket should be replaced each year.
