Main Components And Features - Magefesa PRACTIKA PLUS Manual

5. MAIN COMPONENTS AND FEATURES

INCORPORATED SAFETY DEVICES
This model of pressure cooker has been designed with 5 security systems. Prior to use it, please
take time to get familiar with these important components and how they work.
The 5 safety systems are as follows:
1. With this system the pressure cooker will be automatically locked only if lid and
Easy Lock:
body are correctly aligned according with closing instructions referred in section # 10 of this
Instructions manual. The main feature of this Easy lock system is to avoid accidents because
of an incorrect or inadequate closing process. If the Red Open button (part#4) does not move
back the pressure cooker will not be able to generate pressure. The pressure cooker is
properly closed when both handles (lid and lower handle) are aligned and a clear "click"
sound is heard. Easy and safe.
2.
Red pressure sensor:
either in position I or II and the pressure cooker is heated in a hotplate or ring, steam will be
generated inside the pot and the red pressure sensor will rise up and block the opening
system avoiding voluntary opening of the pressure cooker. The pressure sensor rises up
at around 0.58 psi of pressure (0.04 bar).
If this red pressure sensor is up that means there is still pressure inside the unit. While the
red pressure sensor is up you must not open the pressure cooker.
3. Pressure regulating Valve:
It will allow you to choose how fast you want to cook with your unit. You can select the right
pressure level according to the type of food, your time and your experience. This Pressure
regulating valve has 4 positions: according to each requirement select the necessary pressure
level (High or low).
Please remember that in this type of pressure cooker you do not need to hear any jiggle
noise and no steam release will be necessary. The pressure cooker operates quietly.
We highly recommend to select the desired pressure level before starts cooking. If you change
the pressure level while the cooker is in operation you could lose efficiency and some benefits.
4. Inside the Red pressure sensor is located the safety valve. This safety valve
Safety Valve:
will operate when a certain pressure level has been reached by the pressure cooker. This
pressure level only may be reached if pressure regulating valve get clogged. This is not usual
if you take the minimum checking procedures detailed in this Instructions manual before each
use. If the safety valve operates and release steam remain calm but take out immediately
the pressure cooker from the heating element.
When the pressure cooker is correctly closed, the regulating valve is
This is one of the most important features of this pressure cooker.
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