Pressure cooker ULTIMA+

FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY COMPONENTS Operating valve

The operating valve controls the operating pressure in the vessel, continuously releases excess steam and re leases all steam from the pressure cooker at the end of cooking. The operating valve includes the pressure-re ducing safety component: if the operating valve and the safety valve become clogged at once and the pressure cooker is not removed from heat in time, the pressure in the pressure cooker releases the pressure-reducing safety component inside the operating valve, whereby pressure drops immediately and steam escapes from the pressure cooker. The operating valve and especially the opening for releasing steam must remain free and must not be covered e.g. by an oven mitt or any other object while the pressure cooker is in use. Safety valve The safety valve operates as a safety component that is activated when the operating valve becomes clogged. If steam begins to escape intensely from the safety valve during the cooking process, immediately remove the pressure cooker from heat. Open the pressure cooker after it has cooled down and contact a TESCOMA Service Centre. Lock against accidental opening Prevents accidental opening of the pressure cooker before all steam has escaped from the vessel and pres sure has dropped completely. Pressure indicator The pressure intensity indicator shows the current pressure in the vessel. If the indicator is inserted inside the operating valve, there is no operating pressure in the vessel. If the pressure intensity indicator shows a red ring, the operating pressure in the vessel is higher than permitted; in this case, immediately reduce the heat output to minimum and if the red ring remains in the upper position even after reducing the heat output, immediately turn off the heat source and remove the pressure cooker from heat. The diameter of the cooking range must be identical with or smaller than the diameter of the pressure cooker bottom! Flame must never expand beyond the bottom of the pressure cooker. Use a dispenser net or cooking range when cooking on gas. Make use of the heat retaining properties of the three-layer sandwich bottom. Switch the heat source off in advance before the end of cooking. Thanks to the three-layer sandwich bottom, the accumulated heat energy is transferred into the pressure cooker even after the heat source has been switched off. The vessel of the pressure cooker can also be used without the lid as a traditional pot for cooking meals on the cooking range. NOTICE If a large amount of steam escapes from the pressure cooker at the beginning of the cooking process, the pressure cooker has not been closed correctly. Incorrect closing is usually due to the following: (a) The lid is attached incorrectly – close the pressure cooker again. (b) The pressure regulator is set in the steam release position – adjust it to one of the positions for cooking. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS ALWAYS USE AN APPROPRIATE SIZE OF COOKING RANGE OR FLAME FOR COOKING.

(c) The silicone seal is incorrectly positioned in the lid – check its position. (d) The silicone seal is faulty – replace it with a new original TESCOMA seal.

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