Operation Manual

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5. How the pressure cooker
works
Steam is formed in the closed cooker, which must al-
ways contain a certain amount of liquid. Air is ex-
pelled through the Fissler Euromatic, which then
closes automatically.
The pressure in the cooker is built up, the tempera-
ture increases, and the indicator rod rises. Now you
have to turn down the burner.
When the desired cooking setting has been reached,
the actual cooking time begins. The indicator rod
tells you how high the pressure is in the cooker at any
given moment.
After the cooking time has elapsed, the pressure
cooker must be depressurized completely (see Chap-
ter 8). Only then can it be opened.
6. Before using for the first
time
Wash the cooker and the lid thoroughly with dish-
washing liquid. Then fill the cooker about halfway
with water and boil at the Speed Setting (2nd ring),
as described in these Instructions.
7. Basic information
Opening the cooker
See Fig. C
• Push the safety slide forward to the open position
and
See Fig. D
• turn the lid in the opposite direction to that shown
by the arrow, until the red dot on the pot handle and
the circle on the lid are lined up. Then lift the lid.
Before cooking
See Fig. E
Check to see that the valve gate in the control valve
unit can move freely, by gently pushing it upward
from the inside of the lid through the valve base seal
with a suitable object. If it springs back easily, it will
function properly.
See Fig. F
Check to see that the indicator rod can move freely,
by gently pushing it upward. If it springs back eas-
ily, it will function properly.
See Fig. G
Check to see that the Fissler Euromatic (a) does not
stick and is loosely in place in the lid and can move
freely, by shaking it gently.
Check to see that the rubber gasket (b) is correctly in
place in the lid.
What and how to cook in the pressure cooker and
pressure skillet
FISSLER BLUE-POINT