Operation Manual

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• Keep an eye on the pressure cooker while cook-
ing, especially the indicator rod. Regulate
the energy level so that the indicator rod does
not rise above the desired cooking setting. In
this case, if the energy level is not decreased,
steam will escape through the valve. Cooking
times will change, and a total loss of liquid
can result in damage to the cooker and burner.
• Move the pressure cooker very carefully when
it is under pressure. Do not touch the hot
outer surfaces of the pressure cooker, as you
could burn yourself by doing so! Only touch
the handles when cooking, and use potholder
gloves when necessary.
• Pressure cookers must be shaken before open-
ing. This will prevent pockets of steam which
might be caught within the food from spatter-
ing up when the pressure cooker is opened
and scalding you. Do not cook applesauce or
stewed fruits in a pressure cooker.
• Never try to force the pressure cooker open.
Do not open it before you are certain that the
steam inside has been expelled completely.
Follow the instructions for opening the cook-
er (Chapter 8).
• Always keep your hands, head and body out
of the danger zone when releasing steam from
the pressure cooker! Be particularly careful
about this when depressurizing with the safety
slide.
• If you have cooked meat with skin (e.g.
tongue) or sausage with casing which can
swell when under pressure, do not pierce the
skin as long as it is swollen. This could result
in scalding!
• If the pressure cooker – or any of its parts –
is damaged or does not function as described
in the Instructions for Use, do not use the
pressure cooker. Get in touch with your
Fissler retailer or Fissler Customer Service
immediately.
• Feel free to contact your Fissler retailer or
Fissler Customer Service if you have any ques-
tions after reading the Instructions for Use.
They will be pleased to help you.
• Keep these Instructions for Use in a safe place.