User manual DRAPER AFN50-90A PARTS LIST

[. . . ] chicken) which tends to swell when cooked in pressure cookers, do not puncture swollen skin as you risk scalding yourself. - In the case of starchy foods, slightly shake the pressure cooker before opening the lid to avoid food splattering. - When pressure has built up, avoid pointing the release device towards you as the steam burst can be dangerous. - Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with instructions. [. . . ] s Date Purchased: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s Retailer Where Purchased: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s Retain retailer receipt. 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Opening s Hold the lower body handle with your left hand and turn the upper cover handle to the right with your right hand until it opens. 3 s Lift the cover. Closing s Place the cover on the pot, aligning the rims. Align the triangle on the cover with the one on the lower body handle. s Turn the cover to the left until you hear it click. !Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. If you can't close the cover: s Check the position of the lock. If it is not in the forward position, hold the cover horizontally and push the lock toward you. 4 Capacity Never use your Pressure Cooker without at least 1 cup (250 ml ) of liquid. s 1 cup 3 cups Steaming s The minimum amount of water is 3 cups (750 ml). s Place the steam accessory (steaming basket and trivet or steam plate) on the bottom of the pot. 4 Maximum filling 2/3 s Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. 1/2 For certain foods s When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. If the Pressure Cooker has been heated without any liquid inside: Have your Pressure Cooker checked by an Authorized T-Fal After-Sales Service Center. s 5 Using the pressure regulator valve Cooking delicate foods such as fish or desserts: s Set the pressure regulator valve to 1. s Cooking meat and defrosting Set the pressure regulator valve to 2. Releasing steam Set the pressure regulator valve to . s Quick release: place the pressure cooker under cold running water. s 5 The steam is very hot when released from the pressure regulator valve. ! Removing the pressure regulator valve s Press down on the center and turn the valve to position 0. s Lift off the pressure regulator valve. Attaching the pressure regulator valve s Position the pressure regulator valve by placing the 0 opposite the dot on the cover. s Press it down then turn to the required position. 6 Before using for the first time s 2/3 s Fill with water to 2/3 of the pot height. Close the Pressure Cooker. s Set the pressure regulator valve to 2. Place the Pressure Cooker on the stovetop and set to maximum heat. s Do not wash aluminum models in the dishwasher : this could damage their appearance. To clean the cover Wash with a soft sponge and liquid detergent. s ! Do not put the cover in the dishwasher. Do not leave the cover to soak in water. Cleaning the cover gasket s Remove the gasket after each use and wash with warm water and liquid detergent. 1 2 Cleaning the pressure regulator valve s Remove the pressure regulator valve (see page 6). Cleaning the steam outlet s Hold the cover to the light to ensure that the steam outlet is clear and not blocked. Cleaning the safety valve s Clean the base of the safety valve inside the cover. 11 10 Maintenance Storage of your Pressure Cooker s Turn the cover upside down on the pot. To ensure that your Pressure Cooker lasts as long as possible Do not over-heat the pot when empty. s For models with a non-stick coating It is recommended to use wooden or plastic utensils to stir food. s Discoloration and lines may appear on the non-stick surface but will not affect the performance of the pot. T-Fal guarantees that the non-stick coating on the Pressure Cooker complies with regulations concerning materials in contact with food. s To clean your Pressure Cooker if it becomes discolored For aluminum models: s Follow the procedure listed on page 7 (Before using for the first time) adding bicarbonate of soda. For stainless steel models: s Clean the pot with a special stainless steel cleaner sold at your local hardware store. To change the gasket Make sure you buy the correct gasket for your model. [. . . ] s The cover, safety valve, pressure regulator valve and gasket are clean. s s s If one of the safety systems (safety valve or gasket) is activated: If you cannot open the cover: Turn off the heat. Check the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet. Check that the pressure indicator pin is in low position. If not, cool the Pressure Cooker under cold running water to release the pressure. s s s s s s If the food is under-cooked or burnt, check: The cooking time. The quantity of liquid used. If food has burnt in the Pressure Cooker: s Allow the pot to soak in warm soapy water for a while before washing. [. . . ]