down (the pressure of the water should
not be too high). Caution! Take care to
prevent the water jet from hitting the
pressure regulator 3 or the safety valve
5, as water might otherwise get inside
the pot and dilute your food.
2. Slide the lock 6 forwards and turn the lid
anticlockwise at the same time, until the
triangular mark on the lid is pointing to
the stud on the pot handle 10.
Note: As soon as you slide the lock 6
forwards, some residual steam may
escape.
3. Remove the lid from the pot.
6. Cleaning and storing
Your pressure cooker is easy to clean and
maintain. In order to enjoy your pressure
cooker for a long time, please ensure you
always observe the following cleaning
instructions.
Frequency of cleaning:
Activity
Clean pot 9
Clean pressure
regulator 3
Clean lid 4
Clean gasket 8
Replace gasket 8
Frequency
After each use
When dirty
After each use
After each use
When needed.
Contact your
nearest IKEA store/
Customer service or
visit www.ikea.com
for support.
How to clean the pressure cooker
Always wash the pressure cooker after use.
— The pressure cooker should always be
washed by hand.
— Do not use steel wool or anything that
may scratch the surface.
— If possible you should clean the pressure
cooker directly after use so that any left-
overs do not dry and stick to the pot.
How to clean the pot (9)
Clean the pot 9 after each use:
1. Wash the pot by hand with hot water
and a mild detergent.
2. Rinse with clean water.
3. Dry the pot with a tea towel to avoid any
water marks.
How to clean the lid (4)
Caution! The lid should not be washed in
the dishwasher.
1. Remove the pressure regulator 3 by
pulling it upwards.
2. Wash the lid with hot water and a mild
detergent. If the lid is particularly dirty,
soak it for a little while in water and a
mild detergent.
3. Rinse the pressure regulator 3 in clean,
hot water.
4. Rinse the lid 4 under hot water.
5. Dry the lid with a tea towel to avoid any
water marks.
6. Re-insert the pressure regulator 3 into
the lid.
How to clean the gasket (8)
Note! The gasket should be replaced once
a year if you use the pressure cooker
regularly. Please contact your nearest IKEA
store/ Customer service or see www.ikea.
com for support.
1. Remove the gasket from the lid.
2. Rinse the gasket in clean, hot water.
3. Dry the gasket with a tea towel.
Note! The gasket should not be squashed
or deformed during storage. It is therefore
advisable to place the gasket back into the
lid during storage.
Storing the pressure cooker
Caution! The pressure cooker should never
be stored with the lid on. If there is no
ventilation then condensation may develop
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