User Manual

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MOVEMENT OF METAL HANDLE:
FRONT VIEW
MOVEMENT OF METAL HANDLE:
SIDE VIEW
UNDERSIDE OF LID
LID HANDLE SCREWS
LATCH
SAFETY VALVE
STEAM VENT NUT
GRID
FUSIBLE ALLOY...
...WHICH MELTS WHEN REQUIRED
The attachment of the metal handle to the lid is designed with
extra space for deliberate ‘’play’’ (movement) between the metal handle
and the lid to ensure proper sealing.
On the underside of the lid, the steam vent nut secures the steam
vent. The steam vent nut has thirteen holes so that even if a few holes
are clogged, the other holes will allow the escape of steam. Always keep
the steam vent clean and check before every use by looking through it.
If the normal escape of steam is blocked, the safety valve will
operate. The safety valve will also operate if there is insufficient water in
the pressure cooker and it boils dry, causing the temperature to rise
beyond the normal operating range. The fusible alloy in the safety valve
melts at the required temperature and releases pressure. The safety
valve can be replaced as shown on page 33.
The lid handle screws secure the lid plastic handle to the metal
handle. The outside screw also holds the latch at the end of the handle.
A grid comes with every Futura. The use of the grid is explained on
page 25.