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Using your pressure
cooker for the first time
■ Fill the pressure cooker up to 2/3 full with water.
■ Close the lid on the pressure cooker.
■ Turn the selector so that it is on .
■ Put the pressure cooker on the heat source at the highest
temperature.
Turn the pressure cooker so that the unlocking button is
facing you.
■ Set the timer for 15 minutes (see chapter on Smart timer)*.
■ For models not fitted with a timer, allow 15 minutes.
■ When steam starts to release from the outlet, lower the heat source.
■ After 15 minutes, turn off the heat.
Gradually position the programme selector to .
■ When no more steam escapes from the steam outlet and the
pressure indicator is down, open the pressure cooker.
■ Remove the timer from its holder*.
■ Rinse out the pressure cooker under running water and dry it.
■ Clean the basket with warm water and washing up liquid.
■■ Note: the appearance of marks/stains on the interior base of the
pressure cooker does not alter the quality of the metal. It is merely
due to calcium deposits. To remove these, use a scouring pad and
some diluted white vinegar.