TEFAL CY756140 Turbo Cuisine Electric Multi Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual
EFFI COOK CY21
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Take the time to read all the following instructions carefully and save them for future reference.
- Improper use of the appliance and its accessories may damage the appliance and cause injury.
- The appliance cooks food under pressure. Incorrect use may cause risks of burns due to steam.
- For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Compliant Materials, Environment, …).
- The heat source necessary for cooking is included in the appliance.
1. Where to use safely?
- Indoor use only.
- This appliance is intended for domestic household use only. It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
− staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
− farm houses;
− by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
− bed and breakfast type environments. - Do not place the appliance in a heated oven or on a hot hob. Do not place the appliance close to an open flame or a flammable object.
- Use on a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes.
2. Who to use safely?
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
- This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. How to use safely – general usage?
- Do not use appliance for other than the intended purpose.
- When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
- This appliance is not a steriliser. Do not use it to sterilise jars.
- This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- To carry the appliance always use the two side handles on the housing of the appliance. Wear oven mitts if the appliance is hot. For more safety, make sure that the lid is locked before transporting the appliance.
- The bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Remove any object or food residue located between the cooking pot and the heating plate, it could affect performance
- Be aware that certain types of food, such as applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, or pasta can foam, froth and sputter, and clog the valves. Use caution when cooking these types of food and after use clean valves thoroughly.
- Be aware that certain recipes which include milk can foam, froth, overflow and clog the valves. Use caution when cooking these recipes and after use clean valves thoroughly.
- After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could swell with the effect of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking. Do not use the appliance empty, without its cooking
pot or without ingredients inside the cooking pot. This could cause serious damage to the appliance. - Do not use the appliance under pressure without adding water, which could cause serious damage to the appliance.
- Do not fill up your appliance without its cooking pot.
- Caution: do not spill liquid on the plug.
- Do not heat the cooking pot with any other heat source than the heating plate of the appliance and do not use any other pot. Do not use the cooking pot with other appliances.
- Use the cooking pot in the appliance ONLY. Do not use it to cook on stovetops, in the oven etc.
- Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent any damage to the non-stick coating of the cooking pot. Do not cut food directly in the cooking pot.
- Do not touch the valves, except while cleaning and maintaining the appliance in accordance with the instructions given.
- Do not place any foreign objects in the valves and pressure release button. Do not replace the valve.
- Check regularly the ducts in the valves allowing the escape of steam to ensure that they are not blocked.
- Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and the housing to leave the lid ajar. This can permanently damage the sealing gasket.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of table or counter; or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not cook ingredients when the lid is open.
4. How to use safely – before cooking?
- Before using your appliance, check that the float valve and the pressure limit valve are clean.
- Before using your appliance, check that the sealing gasket has been correctly installed on the lid.
- Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate are always clean. Make sure that the central part of the heating plate is mobile.
- Do not fill your appliance more than the MAX mark on the cooking pot.
- Please follow the recommendations on the volume of food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which can damage your appliance and cause injury.
- Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure.
5. How to use safely – during cooking?
- Do not try to open the lid until the pressure has decreased sufficiently. Do not try to open the lid until the float valve is down.
- Never force the appliance open.
- During cooking and steam release at the end of cooking, the appliance releases heat and steam. Keep your face and hands away from the appliance to avoid burns. Do not touch the lid during cooking.
- Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure. Use the handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if necessary. Do not use the lid knob to lift the appliance.
- Do not remove the cooking pot while the appliance is working.
6. How to use safely – after cooking?
- When you open the lid, always hold it by the lid knob. Position your arm parallel to the side handles. Boiling water could remain trapped between the sealing gasket and the lid and could cause burns.
- Be careful also about the risk of burns from the steam coming out of the appliance when you open the lid. First open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to escape gently.
- Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use, heating plate surface can remain hot for up to 2 hours.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. How to use safely – cleaning?
- Wipe clean the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate after every use.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water.
- For cleaning your appliance, please refer to instructions for use. You can wash the cooking pot and the lid in soapy hot water, do not put them in the dishwasher. Clean the housing of the appliance using a damp cloth.
8. What to do in case of damage?
- Only authorized person in Approved Service Centre can repair the product.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Approved Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment. - If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard. Do not replace the power cord supplied with other cords.
- Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged, have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre.
- Replace the sealing gasket every 2 years, or sooner if you see the sealing gasket is worn or in need of replacement.
- Use only the appropriate spare parts for your model. This is particularly important for the sealing gasket and the cooking pot.
- Use only spare parts sold in an Approved Service Centre.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use other cooking pots in the appliance in place of the provided cooking pot. Only replace the cooking pot with an original spare part designed to be used with this product.
- In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the power cord).
Environment protection first!
9. When does warranty apply?
- The warranty does not cover the abnormal wear and tear of the cooking pot.
- Read these instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time. Any use which does not conform to these instructions will absolve the manufacturer from any liability and void the warranty.
- In case of commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Feel free to refer to the figures indicated as (Fig.x) page 4.
1. Remove packaging
- Take your appliance out of its packaging and please take time to read the instruction manual before first use.
2. Open the lid
- To open the lid, take hold of the lid knob, turn anti-clockwise and lift the lid up.
Note: When lifting the lid, it can happen that the cooking pot remains attached to the lid. It is normal and simply demonstrates a good hermeticity of the product. To avoid that the cooking pot falls heavily on the product when opening the lid, always open the lid gently.
3. Clean all parts of the appliance
3a. Clean the lid, the cooking pot and the accessories
- Clean the lid and the cooking pot with a soft sponge and soapy hot water.
- Dry them off thoroughly.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water.
- If you inadvertently immerse your appliance in water or spill water directly on the heating plate, take it to an Approved Service Centre for repair.
3b. Clean the sealing gasket
- Remove the sealing gasket from the lid and clean it with a soft sponge and soapy hot water (Fig.A & B).
- Dry it off thoroughly.
- Place the sealing gasket over the sealing gasket rack and press it into place (Fig.C). Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering and that the sealing gasket is snug behind the sealing gasket rack.
WARNING: Never use your appliance without the sealing gasket.
3c. Clean the valves
- Remove the pressure limit valve and clean it with a soft sponge and soapy hot water (Fig. D & E).
- Once dry, take care that the duct of the pipe is clean before plugging the pressure limit valve back on the pipe on top of the lid (Fig. F).
- Ensure that the pressure limit valve is well put in place, it must be able to move up and down.
- Unscrew the pressure limit valve cover and clean it with a soft sponge and soapy hot water (Fig. G & H).
- Once dry, take care that the duct of the pipe is clean before screwing it back (Fig. I).
- For the float valve, remove the float valve gasket from inside of the lid, flip the lid so that the float valve can come out of the lid. Clean the float valve gasket and the float valve with a soft sponge and soapy hot water (Fig. J & K).
- Once dry, insert the float valve back on the lid and put the float valve gasket back in place (Fig. L).
- Ensure that the float valve is well put in place, it must be able to move up and down.
4. Place ingredients in the cooking pot
- Ensure that the level of food and liquids never exceed the max level marking on the cooking pot.
- When cooking easy-to-expand ingredients, such as rice, ingredients + water quantity should not exceed ½ of the pot capacity.
5. Close and lock the lid
- Check that the sealing gasket is securely placed on the lid.
- Take hold of the lid knob, place the lid on the appliance and turn it clockwise to lock it.
6. Switch on the appliance
- Check that the control knob is on ‘On’ position, fully unwind the power cord and plug it into the mains. The ‘Cooking’ light indicator lights up. The appliance starts heating.
7. Select a pressure cooking time
- Turn the control knob clockwise to select a pressure-cooking time.
- Recommended pressure cooking time:
Note:
- Total cooking time = Pre-heating time + Pressure cooking time
- Once pre-heating is completed, the appliance starts pressure cooking and the timer starts counting down.
- Adjust the pressure-cooking time according to different types of food and your own preference.
- When the pressure-cooking time has elapsed, the appliance automatically switches to keep warm mode maintaining a temperature of around 70°C. The control knob return to ‘On’ position and the ‘Keep warm’ light indicator lights up.
8. Release pressure and open the lid
- Do not attempt to open the lid if the float valve is up.
- To open the lid, position your arm parallel to the side handles, take hold of the lid knob, turn anti-clockwise and lift the lid up.
WARNING: Be careful of the hot steam coming out from the cooking pot.
9. Unplug the appliance
- After usage, unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at least 2 hours before cleaning.
10. Clean after use
- Clean your appliance after each use.
- For cleaning instructions, refer to part 3.
11. Maintenance tips
- To ensure the durability of the cooking pot time over time, do not cut food in it.
- Do not use any metallic utensil as it could damage the nonstick coating in the pot.
- Change the sealing gasket every 2 years or earlier in case of damage.
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