ESSELUNGA Electrical Pressure Cooker Instructions

: June 5, 2024
: ESSELUNGA

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
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Electrical Pressure Cooker
Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Take the time to read all the following instructions carefully.

The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 2000m EN
Indoor use only.
For cleaning your appliance, please refer instructions for use. You can wash the cooking bowl and steam basket in soapy hot water or in the dishwasher. Clean the body of the appliance using a damp cloth.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Improper use of the appliance and its accessories may damage the appliance and cause injury.
Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use, the heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Compliant Materials, Environment, …).
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Do not replace the power cord supplied with other cords.
This appliance is intended for domestic household use only.
It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environment;
– farmhouses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Do not fill your appliance more than the MAX mark on the pot. Do not fill it more than half full for food that expands during cooking, such as rice, and dehydrated vegetables.
Reduce the volume of water to avoid the risk of boiling over.
Please follow the recommendations on the volume of food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which can damage your appliance and cause injury.
Do not spill liquid on the connector (depending on the model).
Before using your appliance, check that the float valve and the pressure limit valve are clean (see section Cleaning and maintenance).
Do not place any foreign objects in the pressure relief system.
Do not replace the valve.\
When you open the lid, always hold it by the lid handle.
Position your arms in alignment with the side carrying handles. Boiling water could remain trapped between the gasket support and the lid and could cause burns.
Be careful also about the risk of scalding from the steam coming out of the appliance when you open the lid. First, open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to escape gently.
Never force the appliance open. Make sure that the inside pressure has returned to normal. Do not open the lid when the product is under pressure.

To do so, see the Instructions for use.

Only use manufacturer’s spare parts in accordance with the relevant model. In particular, using a body and a lid from the same manufacturer is indicated as being compatible.
Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged, have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre.
The heat source necessary for cooking is included in the appliance.
Do not place the appliance in a heated oven or on a hot hob. Do not place the appliance close to an open flame or a flammable object.
Do not heat the cooking pot with any other heat source than the heating plate of the appliance and do not use any other pot. Do not use the cooking pot with other appliances.
Move the appliance with great care when it is under pressure. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the carrying handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if necessary. Do not use the lid handle to lift the appliance.
Do not use appliances for other than the intended purpose.
This appliance is not a steriliser. Do not use it to sterilise jars.
The appliance cooks food under pressure. Incorrect use may cause risks of burns due to steam.
Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure (see Instructions for use).
Do not use the appliance empty, without its pot or without liquid inside the pot. This could cause serious damage to the appliance.
After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking.
When cooking food with a thick texture (chickpeas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.), shake the appliance slightly before opening it to ensure that the food or cooking juices do not spurt out.
Do not use the appliance to fry food in oil. Only browning is allowed.
In browning mode, be careful of the risks of burns caused by spattering when you add food or ingredients into the hot pot.
During cooking and automatic steam release at the end of cooking, the appliance releases heat and steam.
Keep your face and hands away from the appliance to avoid scalding. Do not touch the lid during cooking.
Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and the housing to leave the lid ajar. This can permanently damage the gasket.
Do not touch the safety devices, except while cleaning and maintaining the appliance in accordance with the instructions given.
Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating element are always clean. Make sure that the central part of the heating plate is mobile.
Do not fill up your appliance without its cooking pot.
Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent any damage to the non-stick coating of the pot. Do not cut food directly in the cooking pot.
If a great deal of steam is released from the rim of the lid, unplug the power cord at once and check whether the appliance is clean. If necessary, send the appliance to an Approved Service Centre for repair.
Do not carry the appliance by holding it by the handles of the removable pot. Always use the two side handles on the housing of the appliance. Wear oven mitts if the appliance is hot. For more safety, make sure that the lid is locked before transporting the appliance.
If pressure is released continuously through the valve of the appliance (for more than 1 minute) while pressure is cooking, send the appliance to a service centre for repair.
Do not use a damaged appliance. Take it to your approved service centre.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Use only spare parts sold in an approved service centre.
The warranty does not cover the abnormal wear and tear of the cooking pot.
Read these instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time. Any use which does not conform to these instructions will absolve the manufacturer from any liability and void the warranty.
In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the supply cord).