TEFAL CLIPSO User Manual

Pressure Cooker

Clipso

Clipso Vitamin

Clipso Control

User’s manual

Important safeguards

Take the time to read all the instructions and refer to the "User's Guide".

•As with any cooking appliance, supervise cooking closely if using the pressure cooker with children nearby.

•Do not put your pressure cooker into the oven.

•When the pressure cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handles on the pot to hold or carry the pressure cooker. Wear oven gloves if necessary. Never use the lid knob to carry your pressure cooker.

•Do not use your pressure cooker for any use other than that for which it is designed.

•Your pressure cooker cooks under pressure. Burns could result from boiling over if not used properly. Make sure that the pressure cooker is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure (see Opening - Closing).

•Never force the pressure cooker open. Make sure that the pressure inside the pressure cooker has been fully released.

•Never use your pressure cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage.

•Use compatible heat source(s).

•Do not fill your pressure cooker more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables or stewed fruit, do not fill the pressure cooker more than halfway up the pot.

•After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking.

•When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb etc.) the pressure Cooker should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out.

•Before each use, check the valves and the steam vent for clogging (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

•Do not use the pressure cooker to fry under pressure using oil.

•Leave the safety systems alone, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with instructions. In particular, never open the control panel.

•Replace the lid seal once a year.

•Use only the appropriate TEFAL spare parts for your model.

•Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before or after cooking.

•Alcohol vapours are flammable. Watch your appliance when preparing alcohol-based recipes.

K e e p t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Clipso pressure cooker.

Welcome to the world of Tefal cooking.

Clipso Control Pressure Cooker
Descriptive diagram	1
Control panel
Smart timer
Air release system
Clipso/Clipso Vitamin Pressure	2
Cooker
Descriptive diagram
Control panel
Characteristics	3
Opening - Closing	4
Filling	5
Using the steam/Vitamin basket
Using the programme selector	6
First use	7
Before cooking	8
During cooking	9
End of cooking	10
Cleaning and maintenance	11
Frequently asked questions	12

1Clipso Control Descriptive diagram

Timer

Locking button

Programme selector

Lid knob

Unlocking button

Control module

Jaws

Stainless steel lid

Module retaining nut

Lid seal

Vitamin basket*

Integrated basket supports*

Pot handles

Stainless steel pot

* except on 3L models and 25cm diameter 4.5L models

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Control Panel

Steam release outlet

Programme selector

Pressure indicator + air release system

Timer

Safety valve seal

Safety valve

Control module fixing axis

Operating valve seal

Operating valve

Steam release outlet

Pressure indicator and air release system

■The control module has been designed to make the cleaning of your pressure cooker easier.

■Once the control module and lid seal have been removed, the pot and the lid can go in the

dishwasher.

■ The control module contains all the equipment, which allows your pressure cooker to work. As soon as it is secured onto the lid. You can use your pressure cooker normally.

Removing the control module

■ Turn the lid upside down.

■ Unscrew the retaining nut of the module, using a coin if necessary.

To secure the control module on the lid

■ Whilst holding the module upside down, position the lid onto the module so that the parts of the module will fit into the holes of the lid.

■ Tighten the retaining nut, using a coin if necessary.

■ The control module will only fit on one way.

1 Clipso Control Smart timer

Your pressure cooker is equipped with a timer, which automatically starts to count down the pre-programmed cooking time as soon as the correct temperature has been reached for the programme selected.

Instructions for use

■ To turn the timer on, press either + or – button.

■ To set the cooking time (maximum of 59 minutes) press the + or – button.

■ Hold down the button to move along more quickly.

! The cooking time can only be set in full minutes (not minutes and seconds).

■ When the cooking time is set, the OK indicator is displayed on the screen.

■ The timer starts as soon as the right pressure level and temperature is reached. A short series of beeps inform you when it starts.

■ Once countdown has started, you can now remover the timer from the pressure cooker.

■ The starting of the timer is not triggered by the release of steam via the steam release outlet: depending on the amount of food in the cooker and the heat source used, the timer may start before or after the steam release.

! Don’t forget to turn down the heat once there is a continual release of steam from the steam release outlet.

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■ You are able to increase or reduce the cooking time on the timer at any time, even during countdown, by simply pressing the + (to increase) or – (to reduce) button.

■ When the cooking time is over, the timer informs you with continuous beeps. Press either + or – button only once to stop the beeping. The timer turns itself off automatically.

! Note: your Clipso pressure cooker is designed to operate with or without the timer.

■ To remove the timer: lift the timer carefully away from the module, making sure to hold it on both sides.

What to do if the following happens:

■ If the timer beeps regularly and if the screen shows --:--, then you should put the timer back onto the module. The OK sign should then appear on the screen.

■ You have programmed the timer but then decide you don’t wish to use it: the timer will turn itself off automatically after an hour, but you can switch it off yourself manually by pressing both

the + and – buttons at the same time.

Use and care:

■Do not put the timer in the dishwasher.

■Do not put the timer in water.

■Instead, use a clean cloth to clean the timer.

■Do not use any cleaning liquids to clean the timer.

1 Clipso Control Smart timer

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Battery Replacement

■The lifetime of the battery depends on timer usage frequency. However, you should replace the battery when you notice total or partial loss of display.

■The timer battery is alkaline or manganese button type battery and contains mercury. In order to contribute to environmental protection, dispose of worn batteries at a specialised collection centre. The battery complies with European regulation.

■You can have the timer battery ref LR 54 replaced by an authorised service dealer.

■To remove the battery from your timer, unlock the cover of the battery chamber as shown on the diagram opposite (use a coin if necessary).

■You can get another timer from any TEFAL Approved Service Centre.

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Air release system

A unique system, patented by TEFAL which allows you to:

■Optimise vitamin preservation in food.

■Steam cook faster than with a regular pressure cooker.

How does it work?

■ The pressure cooker heats up. As soon as the locking indicator pin has risen, the air release system begins.

■ Air and steam release can be heard from the centre of the pressure indicator. This allows the air to be released from inside the pressure cooker. Release time varies from a few seconds to a few minutes, according to the recipe. At the end of this phase, the system closes off and allows the temperature inside the pressure cooker to rise fast. Both pressure and temperature rise in the cooker at the same time.

■ When steam release begins from the steam release outlet, this means that your pressure cooker has reached its functioning pressure level and cooking has started.

■ Once this happens, reduce the heat on the hob.