How To Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker - Tramontina VALENCIA BLACK Manual De Instrucciones

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* If the lateral safety system is triggered, some liquid and food will spill out from inside the pressure cooker.
5 Safety lock button: If the cooker is not properly closed, this button will prevent the build-
up of internal pressure. However, when the cooker is properly closed, this valve will prevent the
lid from being opened when there is internal pressure. Open the lid only if you are sure that
there is an absence of internal pressure. To open, turn the lid counterclockwise until the arrow
on the lid is aligned with the arrow on the handle.
NOTE: Never force the lid to open. It should open with minimal force. If it doesn't, this indicates that
internal pressure is still present.

6 - HOW TO SAFELY USE YOUR PRESSURE COOKER:

• Before closing the cooker, be sure there is enough liquid to
produce steam when heated (see the table for food and liquid
quantities). However, never exceed the maximum limit indicated
on the cooker, considering food and water (figure 17).
• When making soup or broth, do not fill the pot more than
halfway with food and water. Overfilling the pressure cooker with
food can lead to the obstruction of valves due to broth leaking through the working valve,
which can compromise the performance of the cooker.
Working Valve (pressure release):
• Remove the working valve after each use and check for any obstructions in the openings. In
case of an obstruction, clean as provided below:
• Remove the working valve from the lid and hold the lid against the light to check whether
the steam vent pin is obstructed. If the pin is obstructed, clean it with a wire, and clean the
four holes in the steam vent on the inside of the lid. Check again, holding the lid against the
light. If all is now clean, replace the working valve.
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