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Toopenthecooker:
• Makesurethatthereisnolongeranyinternalpressure(steam)inthe
cooker by checking the position of the pressure indicator pin;
• Remove the working valve, making sure
that it doesn’t fall;
•Openthecookerbyturningthelidinthe
anticlockwise direction until the arrow on
the lid is lined up with the arrow on the
handle or handhold (fig. 13).
• While turning the lid, do not force the
handle upwards. Just turn it slowly until
the arrows are lined up, then lift up and
remove the lid. This will prevent damage to the cooker’s parts.
6 - Care
•Neitherheatupthepressurecookerwhenitisempty,norallowallof
the water inside to evaporate during cooking;
•Regularly check the cooker while in use, especially the pressure
indication system;
•Take extreme care when handling the cooker, especially when it is
pressurized.
•Always make sure the different parts of the cooker are in proper
operating condition before use. If any parts are in need of replacement,
contact Tramontina at one of the addresses found in this booklet or
on the site (www.tramontina.com). Only replace worn parts with
authentic Tramontina parts.
7 - Pressure cooker care and maintenance
Careandcleaning:
•Oncefood hasbeencooked,removeitfromthecookerandwashthe
utensil immediately. It is especially important to wash it if the food is
either acidic or has a very high alkaline content, as both can damage the
cooker. Wash the surface with hot water mixed with neutral dish soap;
•Lightabrasives,suchassoapcontainingabrasives,canonlybeusedon
the inside of the cooker body;
•Inordertoremoveanycakedonfood, llthecookerwithcold water,
closethelidandheatitonthestove.Aftersteambeginstobereleased,
leave it on the stove for at least 10 minutes before removing it. When the
cooker has cooled off, open it and finish cleaning.
Attention: For pots with an external silicone finish, do not let fat run along
the sides, as stains may occur as a result of contact with the flame.