Operation Manual

Method 1
“Quick depressurizing with the release button”
SeeFig.O
Press the release button (Fig. A-2) gently in the direction shown by the arrow, and steam will escape from under the
lid handle (Fig. A-4). Hold the button in until the traffic light indicator has fallen back into its socket completely and
nomoresteamisescaping.Thenreleasethebutton,shakethecookergently,andpressthereleasebuttonagain.Re-
peatthisuntilnomoresteamescapes.Oncethecookerisdepressurized,theEuromaticwillsink.Thereleasebutton
can now be pressed in completely to open the cooker.
Note:
As long as there is any pressure in the cooker, the release button cannot be pressed completely. This is normal, and it
ensures that the cooker cannot be accidentally opened while under pressure. Do not try to force the release button!
Method 2
“Depressurizing setting on the control valve”
See Fig. P
If you turn the control valve little by little toward the depressurizing setting, steam will be released under the control
valve (Fig. A-7). You can decide whether the steam should be released gently or more quickly. The larger the steps
you activate in the control valve, the greater the amount of steam released. Finally, set the control valve at the
depressurizing setting, and wait until no more steam is released. Shake the cooker gently and repeat this step until no
moresteamescapes.Oncethecookerisfullydepressurized,theEuromaticwillsink.Thereleasebuttoncannowbe
pressed completely to open the cooker.
Note:
NeverturnthecontrolvalvedirectlyfromSetting1or2tothedepressurizingsetting,asthesteamreleasewould
be extremely strong and food could be ejected as well. Always turn the control valve little by little until it reaches the
depressurizing setting.
Method 3
“Let it cool off”
If you would like to take advantage of the residual energy in the cooker, use this method. Shortly before the end of
the cooking time, take the cooker off the stove and just let it gradually cool down until the traffic light indicator has
sunk completely.
Then press the release button gently in order to release any residual pressure. When no more steam escapes, let
goofthebutton,shakethecookergently,andthenpressthereleasebuttonagain.Repeatthisstepuntilnomore
steamescapes.Whenthecookerisfullydepressurized,theEuromaticwillsinkagain.Thenthereleasebuttoncanbe
pressed in fully to open the cooker.
This method is especially good for foods with longer cooking times.
Depressurizing the vitavit
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