Safety Precautions - ALZA EVALVE Instrucciones De Uso

ENGLISH inglés
All the recommendations made in the stand-
ard are described in this manual.
USING THE PRESSURE COOKING
IMPORTANT: READ THE SAFETY TIPS CAREFULLY BEFO-
RE USING THE PRESSURE COOKER.
1.BEFORE USING THE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
With the cooker empty, close the lid several times. The operation is
simple but requires a certain amount of practice.
Before using it for the first time, rinsing the pot interior with vine-
gar, then wash the cooker with hot water and washing-up liquid.
Later rinse it and dry it with a soft cloth.
The cooker is then ready for use.
2.FILLING THE COOKER
Follow the instructions for filling the cooker as given in the section on

"SAFETY PRECAUTIONS".

3.CLOSING THE COOKER
Before closing the cooker, proceed as follows:
1 - Check that the pressure indicator moves freely (N.1).
2 - Check the elasticity of the rubber seal and that it is clean. Make
sure the edge of the cooker where the seal fits is also clean. If the seal is
cracked or hard, replace it with a new one.
3 - It is VITALLY IMPORTANT that you check the functioning of the sa-
fety valve from time to time, inserting a pin and checking whether the
spring works (N.2).
4 - Check that the rotary valve is turning.
To close the cooker, line up the mark on the lid with the mark on the
handle. Press the lid as shown in N.3 and turn it from right to left until
the two halves of the handle come together. When this happens, a sli-
ding catch locks to prevent the cooker from opening unless the button
is pressed.
If it is not easy to turn the lid when opening or closing the cooker,
apply a little cooking oil.
4.COOKING
With the new EVALVE pressure cooker, you can cook using one of two
modes:
4.1 TRADITIONAL COOKING (LOW PRESSURE)
To cook using this mode, leave the rotary valve loose.
Place the closed pressure cooker on the cooker ring, with the ring on
its highest setting.
Start counting the cooking time from when the rotary valve starts to
turn with steam coming out of it. Then reduce the power to a lower set-
ting so that the valve rotates slowly.
During cooking, it is normal for a small amount of steam to come out
of the rotary valve.
If you are using a gas cooker, check the gas flame at the start, making
sure it does not exceed the pressure cooker base and that the pressure
cooker is centred on top of the flame. This will save on power and prevent
damage to the handles and sealing gasket.
4.2 SUPER QUICK COOKING (HIGH PRESSURE)
To cook using this mode, tighten the rotary valve until it locks comple-
tely. As this valve is now locked, the high speed valve is used.
Place the closed cooker on the hob at maximum heat. In a short time,
the pressure inside the cooker begins to rise and the pressure indicator
with the white rings begins to rise, showing first one and then two rings
(N.7). At this moment, the cooker is at the correct pressure for cooking.
Reduce the heat until the second ring does not move.
If you forget to reduce the heat, the pressure continues to rise and the
valve will release a lot of steam. If this happens, reduce the heat.
If the steam being released through the operating valve is not redu-
ced, the safety valve opens and more steam is released. If the safety valve
opens, remove the cooker from the heat and open as shown in the co-
rresponding instructions. Next, check that the operating valve is clean.
If it is clean but the safety valve continues to open, take the cooker to a
technical service centre.
In the unlikely event of the above mechanisms not working, the
cooker has a side window through which the seal appears to release
steam. If steam comes out of the side window, remove the cooker from
the heat, open it as indicated in the instructions for use and take it to a
technical service centre for them to check the operating and safety valves.
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5.OPENING THE COOKER
When the cooking time is over, open the cooker using one of the fo-
llowing methods:
5.1 TRADITIONAL COOKING (LOW PRESSURE)
1. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool, For safety reasons,
when you can see there is no pressure left remove the rotary valve and
then press the button until the excess pressure is released. Turn the lid
from left to right until the marks are in line with each other (N.4). Then,
remove the lid (N.5).
With this method, the temperature falls slowly and the food continues
to be cooked, which means that cooking times should be reduced accor-
dingly.
2. Fast cooling, Place the pressure cooker under the tap and run wa-
ter over the lid until you can see there is no pressure left (this will take
around two minutes). Then, press the button and open the cooker.
When using this method, do not touch the cooker, which could cause
burns.
5.2 SUPER QUICK COOKING (HIGH PRESSURE)
1. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool, The pressure indi-
cator begins to fall and the white rings eventually disappear. When the
indicator has fallen completely, press the button until the excess pressure
is released. Turn the lid from left to right until the marks are in line with
each other (N.4). Then, remove the lid (N.5).
With this method, the temperature falls slowly and the food continues to
be cooked, which means that cooking times should be reduced accordingly.
2. Fast cooling, Place the cooker under the tap and run water over
the lid until the pressure indicator disappears completely. Then, press the
button and open the cooker. When using this method, do not touch the
cooker, which could cause burns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the instructions to avoid damage through incorrect use.
Each time it is used, check that the pressure valve, the safety valve
and the rubber seal work correctly, as indicated in the section "CLOSING
THE COOKER".
Under no circumstances should you interfere with the above safety
elements. If you think one of them may not be working correctly, take it
to the place where you bought it or to a technical service centre. If any
of the parts of the cooker need replacing, make sure the spares used are
ALZA originals, which always come in the manufacturer's original packa-
ging. The use of spares that are not ALZA originals renders the rights to
the warranty and civil liability cover provided by the manufacturer void.
The minimum amount of liquid (water, meat stock, wine, etc.) to be
used shall be 1/4 litre. This ensures steam circulation and prevents da-
mage to the cooker.
The maximum amount is 2/3 the capacity of the cooker. However,
if you cook food that forms froth or which swells up while it is being
cooked, such as meat stock, rice, pulses, etc., do not fill the cooker
more than 1/2 its capacity. This prevents food from flying out when the
cooker is opened, which could cause burns.
When cooking solid food, make sure they do not block the safety
elements on the lid. Remember that solid food sometimes swells when
cooked. When cooking meat with skin, such as ox tongue, etc., do not
prick the swollen meat, as you could get burnt.
When cooking pasty food, such as lentils, etc., shake the cooker before
opening. This will prevent the bubbles of steam splashing when the lid is
removed, which could cause burns.
Never try to open the cooker by force when it is still under pressure.
If you want to open it, follow the instructions given in the corresponding
section, "OPENING THE COOKER".
Keep an eye on the cooker when it is being used and keep it out of
children's reach.
Do not touch the hot surfaces; always use the handles. If you need to
use gloves, keep your hands out of the danger area.
Do not use the cooker in the oven or the microwave. Similarly, do not
use it to fry food under pressure.
Use the cooker only for what it has been designed.
Never use bleach.
This is a pressurised appliance. Misuse of the pressure cooker could
cause scalding. Make sure it is correctly closed before heating it.
Use a suitable source of heat, as described in the instructions for use.
Never fry food in a lot of oil with the pressure cooker in pressurised
mode.
Keep this instructions booklet in a safe place.