1 - Characteristics
Diameter of Pressure Cooker base:
* Product capacity with the lid in position.
Techni cal infor mation:
Maximum operating pressure: 55 kPa (8 psi).
Maximum safety pressure: 110 kPa (16 psi).
Compatible heat sources
■ Stainless steel models can be used on all hob types,
including induction.
■ On an electric hob, vitroceram or induction, use a
hotplate of a diameter equal to or less than the diameter
of the base of the Pressure Cooker.
■ On a ceramic hob, take care that the bottom of the
pan is perfectly clean.
■ On gas, the flame should not go beyond the base of
the pan.
■ On any hob, ensure you place the Pressure Cooker
in the center of the hob.
■ Not suitable for use on an Aga
Never use your Pressure Cooker without
liquid: this could cause serious damage.
TEFAL accessories
■ For other spare parts or repairs contact TEFAL
Approved Service (See enclosed list).
■ Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for
your model.
2 - Opening
■ Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
clamp.
■ Lift the lid to release it.
■ Slide it horizontally away from the pan - Fig 1
3 - Closing
■ Turn the tightening knob to the left to lower the
clamp.
■ Slide the lid horizontally onto the rim of the
Pressure Cooker, making sure it sits properly on the
pan - Fig 2
■ Turn the tightening knob to the right until the clamp
is in contact with the clamp hook on the Pressure
Cooker.
■ To ensure that the lid is locked into position, turn
the tightening knob again (at least three full turns).
4 - Filling
Minimum 25 cl (2 small cupfuls) - Fig 3
Maximum - Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full - Fig 4
For steam cooking
■ Use at least 75 cl of liquid.
■ Suspend the basket from the rivets on the pan - Fig 5
For certain foods
■ For foods which expand during cooking, such as
rice, dehydrated vegetables, or stewed fruits, … do not
fill your Pressure Cooker with contents of more than
half the height of the boby. In the case of soups we
recommend you do a fast decompression.
5 - Folding handles*
Before any use, make sure you take off the
labels sticked on each handle.
To fold the handles:
■ Press the unfolding knobs on the handles. Lower
them - Fig 6
Never try to unfold the handles without
pressing the unfolding knobs.
■ The position “folded handles” is used for storage
only - Fig 7
Never put your Pressure Cooker handles
folded on a heat source.
