TEFAL Turbo Cuisine Maxi User manual

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Turbo Cuisine Maxi

THANKS FOR CHOOSING TEFAL
Welcome to the world of fast & delicious cooking!
With Turbo Cuisine, we took up the challenge of reinventing
the pot: Easier. Tastier. Just better!
Designed with this guiding principle, Turbo Cuisine allows
you to save time and cook homemade delicious meals in
total simplicity and convenience.
Thanks again for welcoming us to your kitchen.
Now let’s cook together!

CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide in Images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Tefal Recommends Safety First ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
All Parts of Your Product-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Getting Familiar with the Control Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------7
How To Use & Clean Guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Technical Troubleshooting Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Tefal International Limited Guarantee--------------------------------------------------------------------37

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TEFAL RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
Safety is our number one priority. We design and manufacture
our product with high safety and technology standards. However,
as with any electric appliance there are some potential risks, we
therefore invite you to exercise a degree of care and to adhere to
the following instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Take the time to read all the following instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.
• Improper use of the appliance and its accessories may
damage the appliance and cause injury.
• The appliance cooks food under pressure. Incorrect use
may cause risks of burns due to steam.
• For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable
standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Compliant
Materials, Environment, ...).
• The heat source necessary for cooking is included in the
appliance.
1. Where to use safely?
• Indoor use only.
• This appliance is intended for domestic household
use only. It is not intended to be used in the following
applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
−staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
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−farm houses;
−by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
−bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not place the appliance in a heated oven or on a hot
hob. Do not place the appliance close to an open flame
or a flammable object.
• Use on a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface,
away from any water splashes.
2. Who to use safely?
• This appliance 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 appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

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3. How to use safely – general usage?
• Do not use appliance for other than the intended purpose.
• Do not use the appliance to fry food in oil. Only browning
is allowed.
• This appliance is not a steriliser. Do not use it to sterilise jars.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• To carry the appliance always use the two side handles
on the housing of the appliance. Wear oven mitts if the
appliance is hot. For more safety, make sure that the lid
is locked before transporting the appliance.
• The bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate
should be in direct contact. Remove any object or
food residue located between the cooking pot and the
heating plate, it could affect performance
• Be aware that certain types of food, such as applesauce,
cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley, oatmeal or other
cereals, split peas, noodles, or pasta can foam, froth and
sputter, and clog the valves. Use caution when cooking
these types of food and after use clean valves thoroughly.
• When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker
before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
• Be aware that certain recipes which include milk can foam,
froth, overflow and clog the valves. Use caution when
cooking these recipes and after use clean valves thoroughly.
• After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin
(such as ox tongue), which could swell with the effect of
pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears
swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking.

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• Do not use the appliance empty, without its cooking
pot or without ingredients inside the cooking pot. This
could cause serious damage to the appliance.
• Do not fill up your appliance without its cooking pot.
• Do not work the appliance under pressure without
adding water, which would seriously damage it.
• Caution: do not spill liquid on the plug.
• Do not heat the cooking pot with any other heat source
than the heating plate of the appliance and do not use any
other pot. Do not use the cooking pot with other appliances.
• Use the cooking pot in the appliance ONLY. Do not use
it to cook on stovetops, in the oven etc.
• Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent any damage
to the non-stick coating of the cooking pot. Do not cut
food directly in the cooking pot.
• Do not touch the valves, except while cleaning and
maintaining the appliance in accordance with the
instructions given.
• Do not place any foreign objects in the valves and
pressure release button. Do not replace the valve.
• Check regularly the ducts in the valves allowing the
escape of steam to ensure that they are not blocked.
• Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and
the housing to leave the lid ajar. This can permanently
damage the sealing gasket.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of table
or counter; or touch hot surfaces.

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4. How to use safely – before cooking?
• Before using your appliance, check that the float valve
and the pressure limit valve are clean.
• Before using your appliance, check that the sealing
gasket has been correctly installed on the lid.
• Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the
heating plate are always clean. Make sure that the
central part of the heating plate is mobile.
• Do not fill your appliance more than the MAX mark on
the cooking pot.
• Please follow the recommendations on the volume of
food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which
can damage your appliance and cause injury.
• Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before
bringing it up to pressure.
• Keep the pressure release button at the seal position.
5. How to use safely – during cooking?
• Do not try to open the lid until the pressure has
decreased sufficiently. Do not try to open the lid until
the float valve is down.
• Never force the appliance open.
• During cooking and steam release at the end of cooking,
the appliance releases heat and steam. Keep your face
and hands away from the appliance to avoid burns. Do
not touch the lid during cooking.
• Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
Use the handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if
necessary. Do not use the lid knob to lift the appliance.

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• Do not remove the cooking pot while the appliance is
working.
• In browning mode, be careful of risks of burns caused
by spattering when you add food or ingredients into
the hot cooking pot.
6. How to use safely – after cooking?
• When you open the lid, always hold it by the lid knob.
Position your arm parallel to the side handles. Boiling
water could remain trapped between the sealing gasket
and the lid and could cause burns.
• Be careful also about the risk of burns from the steam
coming out of the appliance when you open the lid.
First open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to
escape gently.
• Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use,
heating plate surface can remain hot for up to 2 hours.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. How to use safely – cleaning?
• Wipe clean the bottom of the cooking pot and the
heating plate after every use.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• For cleaning your appliance, please refer to instructions
for use. You can wash the cooking pot and the lid in
soapy hot water, do not put them in the dishwasher.
Clean the housing of the appliance using a damp cloth.

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8. What to do in case of damage?
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
the nearest Approved Service Centre for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• Only the authorized personnel can repair the product.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
Approved Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard. Do
not replace the power cord supplied with other cords.
• Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged,
have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre.
• Replace the sealing gasket every 2 years, or sooner
if you see the sealing gasket is worn or in need of
replacement.
• Use only the appropriate spare parts for your model.
This is particularly important for the sealing gasket and
the cooking pot.
• Use only spare parts sold in an Approved Service Centre.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use other cooking pots in the appliance in place
of the provided cooking pot. Only replace the cooking
pot with an original spare part designed to be used with
this product.
• In accordance with current regulations, before disposing
of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance must
be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting
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Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which
can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
9. When does warranty apply?
• The warranty does not cover the abnormal wear and
tear of the cooking pot.
• Read these instructions for use carefully before using
your appliance for the first time. Any use which does
not conform to these instructions will absolve the
manufacturer from any liability and void the warranty.
• In case of commercial use, inappropriate use or failure
to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer
accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not
apply.

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Control panel
Cooking pot
Steam trivet
Handles
Screen
Control panel
knob
Measuring
cup
Spatula
Heating plate
Power cord
Housing
Lid knob
Pressure
release button
Pressure limit
valve Float valve
Float valve
Sealing
gasket
Pressure limit
valve cover
Lid
ALL PARTS OF YOUR PRODUCT
* accessories depending
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GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL
Cooking phase indicators
Cooking in
progress
Pre-
heating
Keeping
warm
Under
pressure
Delayed start
button
Temperature
button
Functions
Start/Stop
Timer
Functions
Cooking programs
Stew Soup Bake
Oatmeal
Rice
Sous vide Yogurt &
Ferment Manual
Stir
fry Steam
Welcome message when appliance is turned on.
Time display. In this example: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Temperature display. In this example: 114 degrees Celsius.
Indicates that the program has a default automatic temperature/
time setting. It cannot be modified.
Indicates that temperature is rising during pre-heating phase.
Indicates that the appliance is pre-heating.
Indicates that the program is finished.
Indicates that the appliance is in keep warm phase.
Indicates that the program has been interrupted.
Indicates that the appliance is in standby mode.
STATUS MESSAGES

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HOW TO USE & CLEAN GUIDE
Feel free to refer to the figures indicated as (Fig.x) from Quick
Start Guide part.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove packaging
• Take your appliance out of its packaging and please take time
to read the instruction manual before first use.
• Remove promotional stickers (if any) from your appliance before
first use.
2. Open the lid
• To open the lid, take hold of the lid knob, turn anti-clockwise
and lift the lid up (Fig.1 & 2).
Note: When lifting the lid, it can happen that the cooking pot
remains attached to the lid. It is normal and simply demonstrates
a good hermeticity of the product. To avoid that the cooking pot
falls heavily on the product when opening the lid, always open
the lid gently.
• Place your appliance on a flat surface. Remove all protective
materials and accessories from the inside of the appliance
(Fig.3).
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3. Clean all parts of the appliance
3a. Clean the lid, the cooking pot and the accessories
• Clean the lid, the cooking pot and the accessories with a soft
sponge and soapy hot water (Fig.4).
• Dry off the lid, the cooking pot and the accessories (Fig.5)