Safety Precautions - ALZA OP02 Instrucciones De Uso

ENGLISH inglés
USING THE PRESSURE COOKING
1.BEFORE USING THE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
With the cooker empty, close the lid several times. The ope-
ration is simple but requires a certain amount of practice.
Before using it for the first time, wash the cooker with hot
water and washing-up liquid. Then 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 safety valve from time to time, inserting a pin and chec-
king whether the spring works (n.2).
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 to-
gether. When this happens, a button (OP02, OP03, OP08) or a
sliding catch (OP05) 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
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 reduced, the safety valve opens and more steam is relea-
sed. If the safety valve opens, remove the cooker from the heat
and open as shown in the corresponding 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, remo-
ve the cooker from the heat, open it as indicated in the instruc-
tions for use and take it to a technical service centre for them to
check the operating and safety valves.
5.OPENING THE COOKER
When the cooking time is over, open the cooker using one
of the following methods:
1. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool
The pressure indicator 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.
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2. Fast cooling
Place the cooker under the tap and let a light jet of water fall
on the lid (n.6) until the pressure indicator disappears comple-
tely. 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 val-
ve 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 co-
rrectly, 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 packaging. 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 pre-
vents damage 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 pres-
sure. If you want to open it, follow the instructions given in the co-
rresponding 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.
Keep this instructions booklet in a safe place.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
MANUFACTURER: ALZA S.L. · Paseo Ángel de la Guarda 3 · 20540 Escoriaza (Guipúzcoa) Spain
Declares that this pot meets the requirements of the Pressure Equipment
Directive 2014/68/UE
Description: Pressure Cooker
Type: OP02, OP03, OP05, OP08
Category: I
Evaluation Procedure: Module A
Type examination Procedure: Module B
Body notified type examination: TÜV International ON1027
EC certificate type No.:
OP02 DEP.B1.000012
OP03 DEP.B1.000012
OP05 DEP.B1.000021
OP08 PED.BD.000009
Standards applied: EN 12778, EN 12983-1
Other standards applied: DIN 66065
Place: Escoriaza (Spain)
Signed: