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Finish cooking
To depressurize the pressure cooker, press gradually the pressure relea-
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sing device
pressure has been released
from the steam release area during this process.
To reduce the pressure quicker, you can cool down the pressure cooker
by pouring a small stream of cold water on the lid (only on the edge, in
order to avoid water getting inside the pressure cooker).
• Only when there is no pressure inside the pressure cooker, you can
proceed to open the lid.
• Opening it with pressure inside can cause injury.
• Use the handles when moving the pressure cooker.
If you cannot open the pressure cooker lid:
• Depressurize the cooker and remove the operating valve.
• Ensure that there is no more pressure inside.
If the foods aren't cooked or have been burned, verify:
• The cooking time used.
• The level of heat is enough.
• The correct placement of the operating valve.
• The amount of water used.
Cleaning & maintenance
Avoid leaving foods inside the pressure cooker for long periods of time.
NEVER use bleach or products which contain hydrochloric compounds.
• Before each use, clean the cooker with the help of warm water and a
soft soaps.
• To wash the inside of the body of the cooker, you can use a soft soap
and an ordinary scouring pad.
• To wash the exterior of the body of the cooker, you can use a soft
detergent and an ordinary scouring pad on its soft side.
• To wash the pressure cooker lid, you can use a soft detergent and an
ordinary scouring pad on its soft side.
• You can wash the body of the pressure cooker by hand or in the dishwasher.
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all the way down using a cloth, until all the steam and
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. Be careful to keep your hands away