Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning
1. The Innova Pressure Cooker is made
of high-quality, heavy gauge, stain-
less steel.
2. The pressure cooker pot and lid
should be washed by hand with
warm water, mild dishwashing soap,
and a nonabrasive cleaning pad. Do
not use metal scouring pads or abra-
sive cleaners as they will scratch the
pot and possibly ruin the finish.
3. To remove stubborn stains and any
discoloration in the interior of the pres-
sure cooker, try adding the juice of half
a lemon and 1 to 2 cups of water to
the pressure cooker pot. Cook at high
pressure for 15 minutes, then remove
from heat. Let pressure release natu-
rally, then wash as usual.
4. After cleaning, towel dry with a clean,
soft kitchen cloth.
5. In order to extend the life of the
silicone gasket, remove after each
use and wash with warm water and
mild, dish washing soap. Rinse and
dry well, then cover with a thin coat
of vegetable oil before replacing. For
increased safety and best results, the
silicone gasket should be replaced
approximately every 12-15 months,
depending on the usage. You can
order a new gasket by calling Fagor
Customer Service Number at:
1-800- 207-0806, or by going to the
online shop section of our website:
www. fagoramerica.com.
6. To store, DO NOT LOCK THE LID IN
PLACE. Simply place the lid upside
down on top of the pressure cooker
pot. This will avoid the risk of a
vacuum forming inside the cooker
during storage, which would make
the opening of the lid difficult. It will
also prevent stale odors from forming
inside the cooker.
7. Before using the Fagor Innova
pressure cooker, always check the
handles, the base handle, support
grip, and the lid handle to make
sure that they are securely screwed
in place. If not, tighten the handle
screws with a screwdriver.
8. Replacement Parts: Only use authen-
tic replacement parts manufactured
and distributed by Fagor America,
Inc. The use of any unauthorized parts
and or attachments may cause unit
failure and will void any warranty pro-
tection provided by the manufacturer.
You can order spare parts by calling
Fagor Customer Service Number at:
1-800-207-0806, or by going to the
online shop section of our website:
www.fagoramerica.com.
Cleaning the Operating Valve
After every use, check to make sure that
the operating valve is clear of any built-up
particles. To do so, move the operating
valve to the position shown in Fig. 12 and
remove the valve (see detailed instructions
below). Clean it by running water through
it. Next, lift the lid up to the light and look
through the hole under the operating val-
ve. Make sure you can see through it and
there are no food particles blocking it. If
necessary, clean it with a small brush or
pipe cleaner.
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• TO REMOVE THE OPERATING
VALVE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES:
Move the operating valve to the pres-
sure release position (picture of the
circle with the line through it, Fig.7).
Now turn a little harder to move the
operating valve to the unlock position
(picture of a circle with a line through
it). Pull it gently upwards to remove it
from its socket (see Fig.12).