User manual TEFAL DELICIO

[. . . ] Do not use your X'press Cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed. Make sure that the X'press Cooker is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure. Never use your X'press Cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage. [. . . ] s Place the steaming accessory (steaming basket and the trivet or steam plate) on the bottom of the spot. Maximum filling 2 maxi 3 Never fill your X'press Cooker more than 2/3 full. s 1 2 For certain foods s For foods which expand during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables, or stewed fruit, do not fill your X'press Cooker more than halfway up the pan. If the X'press Cooker has been heated without any liquid inside: Get your X'press Cooker checked by a SEB/TEFAL Approved After Sales Service Centre. s 24 DELICIO 4130607 8/12/00 14:17 Page 25 Using the pressure selector 1 To open or close your Delicio X'press Cooker s Set the pressure selector to . 2 1 2 To cook delicate foods and steam s Set the pressure selector to 1. 6 1 To cook meat or defrost frozen foods s Set the pressure selector to 2. 2 To release steam s Set the pressure selector to 1 . The steam is extremely hot when it is released from the outlet. In position your X'press Cooker can be used as a general purpose cooking pot. s ! 2 25 DELICIO 4130607 8/12/00 14:17 Page 26 When using for the first time yyy ;;; yyy ;;; 1 2 s Fill the pan 2/3 full with water. s Close the X'press Cooker. s Set the pressure selector to 2. s Place the X'press Cooker on a source of heat at a high setting. When steam begins to escape through the steam outlet, and the pressure indicator rises, showing that the pressure has risen, reduce the heat and wait 15 minutes. s 7 s When the 15 minutes are up, turn off the heat. 1 2 Either turn the pressure selector gradually to , or leave the pressure selector on 2 and reduce pressure by putting your X'press Cooker under the cold tap. s When there is no longer any steam coming from the outlet, and the pressure indicator shows that the pressure has dropped, set the selector to and open the X'press Cooker. s Rinse the X'press Cooker with water and dry it. For models with a non-stick coating, wipe the interior with a cloth and a little oil. s s ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; ;;;; Note: stains which may appear on the base inside the pan do not alter the quality of the metal in any way. 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. 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. 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 . 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 . s If not: put the X'press Cooker under the cold tap to reduce the pressure. Never use bleach or chlorine products. If food has been burnt in the X'press Cooker: If one of the safety devices is activated: s s Turn off the heat. [. . . ]