User manual TEFAL CLIPSO

[. . . ] After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb etc. ) the X'press Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out. Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with instructions. Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model. · · · · · Keep these instructions Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Features Opening · Closing Filling Use of the pressure regulator valve Using for the first time Before cooking During cooking End of cooking Cleaning and maintenance TEFAL is safe TEFAL answers your questions 1 Diagram Pressure regulator valve Closing knob Steam outlet Jaws Opening button Pressure indicator Safety valve Gasket Steaming basket Trivet (except Clipsoval) Pan handle Stainless steel pan 2 Features Bottom diameters Capacity Base Ø 3L 18 cm 4, 5 18 cm 6L 18 cm 7, 5 L 18 cm 8L 20 cm 10 L 20 cm 8 L Clipsoval 26x18 cm Models 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4128 2 Compatible heat sources GAS SEALED (solid) CERAMIC HALOGEN INDUCTION The CLIPSO X'press Cooker is suitable for all hob types including induction. [. . . ] s When using an electric hob, use a hob with the same diameter as the bottom of the X'press Cooker, or slightly smaller. s When using a ceramic hob, make sure the bottom of the Cooker is perfectly clean. s When using gas, the flame should not exceed the diameter of the pan. s s TEFAL accessories The accessories available for the CLIPSO X'press Cooker are: ref. 980029 s Please contact your TEFAL After Sales Service if you need to change other parts or for repairs. s Only use genuine TEFAL parts to match your model. Pressure regulator valve Tightening knob Steaming basket 3 Opening s Press the lid opening button, the jaws open. 3 s Lift the lid. Closing Place the lid on the pan making sure that it fits correctly onto the pan body. s s Press the closing button on the lid. If you cannot close the lid Check that the jaws are completely open before putting the lid on the pan. s 4 Minimum filling Never use your X'press Cooker without at least 25 cl (2 glasses) of water. s Steaming s The minimum amount of water is 75 cl. s With Clipsoval, the trivet is an integral part of the basket. 4 Maximum filling Never fill your X'press Cooker to more than 2/3 of the pan height. s For certain foods s For foods that dilate during cooking, such as rice, dried vegetables or stewed fruit, do not fill the pan to more than half of its height. If the X'press Cooker has heated without any liquid inside: Have your X'press Cooker checked by an Approved TEFAL After-Sales Centre. s 5 Using the pressure regulator valve Positioning the pressure regulator valve s Position the pressure regulator valve by placing the 0 opposite the white dot on the lid. s Press the pressure regulator valve down on the steam outlet until you hear a click. s Turn to the required position. Cooking delicate foods and preserving vitamins s Place the pressure regulator valve on 1. s Cooking meat and defrosting Place the pressure regulator valve on 2. 5 s Releasing steam Place the pressure regulator valve on . The steam is very hot when it escapes from the pressure regulator valve. ! Removing the pressure regulator valve Press on the central part and turn the pressure regulator valve to position 0. s Remove the pressure regulator valve. s The steam escapes via the pressure regulator valve with a sharp hissing noise: Turn off the heat. s After opening the Cooker, check that the steam outlet is not blocked up by food. s s 6 Using for the first time s Fill with water to 2/3 of the pan height. s Close the X'press Cooker. s Place the pressure regulator valve on 2. s Put the X'press Cooker on the hob and set to maximum heat. When steam begins to escape from the valve, turn the heat down and wait for 15 minutes. s 6 s After 15 minutes turn off the heat. s Place the valve on . When no more steam comes out of the pressure regulator valve and the pressure indicator is in its low position, open the X'press Cooker. s s Rinse the X'press Cooker with cold water and dry. N. B. : The appearance of stains on the inside bottom of the pan does not affect the quality of the metal. Have your X'press Cooker checked by an Approved TEFAL After-Sales Centre after 10 years use. ! Storage of your X'press Cooker s Turn the lid upside down on the pan. 10 If food has burnt in the X'press Cooker: Allow the pan to soak for a while before washing. s Never use bleach or chlorinated products. s 12 TEFAL is safe Your X'press Cooker has several systems to ensure perfectly safe cooking. Safe closing system s The jaws must be in contact with the edge of the lid. s If not, steam will escape from underneath the pressure indicator and steam will not build up. Safe opening system s If the X'press Cooker is under pressure, the opening button cannot be operated because the mechanism is locked by the pressure indicator. In this case, do not try to force the opening, but bring the valve to and wait until complete evacuation of the steam. s Check the pressure indicator position. It must be in low position to be opened. s Safety with excess pressure s During cooking, should the steam outlet become blocked, the excess pressure safety systems will come into operation: s s First stage: the safety valve releases the pressure. Second stage: the gasket allows the pressure to be released between the lid and the pan. If one of the safety systems comes into operation: Turn the heat off. s Check and clean the pressure regulator valve, steam outlet, safety valve and gasket. s s 13 11 TEFAL answers your questions If you cannot close the lid If the X'press Cooker has heated without any liquid inside: The steam escapes via the pressure regulator valve with a sharp hissing noise: If the pressure has not risen and nothing escapes from the valve during cooking: Check that the jaws are completely open before putting the lid on the pan. s Have your X'press Cooker checked by an Approved TEFAL After-Sales Centre. s Turn off the heat. s After opening the Cooker, check that the steam outlet is not blocked up by food. s s This is normal for the first few minutes. If the phenomenon persists check that: The heat is turned up enough, if not turn it up. The pressure regulator valve is on 1 or 2 The X'press Cooker is properly closed. The gasket or the side of the pan are not damaged. s s If the pressure indicator has risen and nothing escapes from the valve during cooking: If steam escapes from under the lid, check: Put your X'press Cooker under the cold water tap to decompress. [. . . ] The pressure regulator valve is on 1 or 2 The X'press Cooker is properly closed. The gasket or the side of the pan are not damaged. s s If the pressure indicator has risen and nothing escapes from the valve during cooking: If steam escapes from under the lid, check: Put your X'press Cooker under the cold water tap to decompress. s Clean the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet. s That the lid is properly closed. s The cleanliness of the lid, safety valve and pressure regulator valve. [. . . ]