Precautions - Tramontina VANCOUVER Manual De Instrucciones

• Certain foods should not be prepared in the pressure cooker including apple sauce, fruits,
barley, oatmeal, cereals, and pasta because these foods can cause foam to form or break
into pieces and block the release of pressure (the steam vent).
• Be extra careful when handling hot utensils. If necessary, use protection for your hands.
• Always check the working valve before use to be sure that it is not blocked and is in good
working condition (p.26).
• Use care whenever removing the silicone ring and working valve so that they can be
placed back correctly.
• If it is difficult to remove the lid, it means there is still pressure in the cooker. In that
case, do not try to force the handles. Keep the working valve completely closed and run
cold water over the lid. Lift the working valve to check whether all the inside steam is
completely gone. If there is still pressure, repeat these steps until there is no steam
remaining. See how to handle under "How to Safely Use Your Pressure Cooker" (p. 30).
• Do not use the pressure cooker for fried foods or foods with a lot of oil or fat.
• To keep cooked foods warm, use the lid from a conventional pot. Do not place the cooker lid on
the edge of the cooker as the heat from the food can create pressure and cause an accident.
• The cooker is not for use by children. During and after cooking, keep the handles turned
inward toward the stove. Children should be kept away from the stove when the cooker
is in use.
• The cooker will open easily when the internal pressure is low. Never force the cooker open.
• Be sure to observe the maximum levels for solid foods and liquids when filling the cooker.
• During use, screws may become loose due to variation in temperature. If this occurs,
tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

3 - Precautions

• Never heat up the cooker while empty and never allow all the water to evaporate
during cooking.
• Check on the cooker regularly while in use.
• Use extreme caution when handling the cooker, especially when it has pressure inside.
• Avoid accidents by using original parts when replacing valves and other parts of your
cooker. The use of non-original parts will result in loss of the warranty, as well as
causing the product to function improperly, which can result in accidents.
• Always follow the instructions for using the different parts of your pressure cooker. For
replacement of parts, contact Tramontina at one of the addresses appearing in this
manual or on our website (www.tramontina.com).
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Closing the cooker:
• To close the cooker, check that the arrow located on the lid is aligned with the arrow located
on the handle. Place the lid on the body and turn the lid clockwise until the handles are
aligned. This indicates that the cooker is completely closed (figs. 4 to 6).
• If the lid is not completely closed, the Safety Lock Button will not lock and the cooker will not
become pressurized. Therefore, be sure to check that the lid is properly closed.
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IMPORTANT: Always secure
the cooker by its handles
when handling, whether
hot or cold, in order to
avoid accidents (fig. 7).
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• When using a gas stove, place the cooker well-centered on the burner so the flame does
not hit the sides of the cooker or the handles. When using an electric or ceramic-glass
(electric heating element) stove, place the cooker well-centered on the heat source for
even distribution of heat.
Opening the Cooker:
• If the handles are resistant when trying to remove the lid, it means that there is still
pressure inside the cooker. In that event, do not try to force open the handles.
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