User manual TEFAL DELICIO

[. . . ] Never use your X'press Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage. Do not fill your X'press Cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables or stewed fruit, do not fill the X'press Cooker more than halfway up the side of the pan. [. . . ] To remove them, use a scouring pad with a little diluted vinegar. s 26 DELICIO 4130607 8/12/00 14:17 Page 27 Before cooking Every time you use the X'press Cooker, check first that the control panel is properly fixed (fixing screw fully tightened). s Every time you use the X'press Cooker, check first that safety and pressure devices inside the lid are mobile. s Check that the gasket is properly in place. s 1 2 Close the lid. Set the pressure selector to the desired position (depending on the recipe). s s s Place the X'press Cooker on a source of heat at a high setting. As soon as the pressure indicator rises, you will no longer be able to open the X'press Cooker (never try to force it open). When steam escapes continuously, with a regular hissing sound, cooking has begun. Turn down the heat. s ! 8 If the pressure indicator does not rise, and no steam is coming from the steam outlet during cooking: This is usual during the first few minutes. If this persists, check that: The heat setting is high enough. The quantity of liquid in the pan is sufficient, see page 8. The pressure selector is in position 1 or 2. The X'press Cooker is closed properly. The gasket and the rim of the X'press Cooker are not damaged. s s If the pressure indicator rises, and no steam is coming from the steam outlet during cooking: s s Let the steam escape by setting the pressure selector to Clean the pressure valve and the steam outlet. 27 . DELICIO 4130607 8/12/00 14:17 Page 28 During cooking When steam is coming out continuously, with a regular hissing sound (PSSST), turn down the heat. s As with all cooking appliances, supervise carefully if using the X'press Cooker with children around. ! s s Time cooking as indicated in the recipe book. As soon as cooking time is up, turn off the heat and release the pressure. 9 If steam escapes around the lid, check: That the lid is properly closed. That the lid gasket is properly in place. s That the rim of the pan is in good condition. s That the control panel is properly fixed. s s If one of the safety systems (safety valve or gasket) is activated: s s s s Turn off the heat. Check that the control panel is properly fixed. 28 DELICIO 4130607 8/12/00 14:17 Page 29 End of cooking 1 2 To release the steam s Once the heat has been turned off, you have two options: s Slow release of pressure: turn the pressure selector gradually to . ! s Caution: jet of steam. Fast pressure release: place the X'press Cooker under a running cold tap. When the pressure indicator goes down, your X'press Cooker is no longer under pressure. s s s Set the pressure selector to . You can then open the X'press Cooker. To move the X'press Cooker, use the pan handles only. ! If you cannot open the X'press Cooker: Check that: The pressure selector is in position . The pressure indicator is at its lowest setting. s If not, place the X'press Cooker under the cold tap to release the pressure. s 10 If food is under-cooked or burnt, check: s s s s Cooking time. [. . . ] That the control panel is properly fixed. s s s s s If you cannot open the lid: s Check that: The pressure selector is set to . The pressure indicator is at its lowest position. s If not: put the X'press Cooker under the cold tap to reduce the pressure. [. . . ]