T-Fal Clipso Essential User Manual
CLIPSO®ESSENTIAL
Pressure cooker
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User Manual
Guide d’utilisation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your safety, this device complies with the applicable standards and regulations:
- Pressure vessel appliance
- Materials in contact with food
- Environment
• This product has been designed for domestic use only.
• Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Take time to read all of the instructions and always refer back to the “User's Guide”.
• As with any cooking appliance, ensure close supervision if you are using the pressure cooker with
children nearby.
• Do not put your pressure cooker into a hot oven.
• When the pressure cooker is under pressure, take great care when moving it. Do not touch the
hot surfaces. Use the handles and knobs. Wear gloves if necessary.
• Regularly check that the pan handles are fixed properly. Tighten if necessary.
• Do not use your pressure cooker for any purpose 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.
Refer to section “Closing”.
• Always make sure that the valve is in the decompression position before opening your
pressure cooker.
• Never force the pressure cooker open. Make sure that the internal pressure has returned to normal.
Refer to section “Safety”.
• Never use your pressure cooker without liquid: this could cause serious damage. Always make
sure that there is enough liquid in it during cooking.
• Use heat source(s) that are compatible with your pressure cooker, in line with the
instructions for use.
• Never make milk-based recipes (such as rice pudding, semolina pudding ...) in your pressure cooker.
• Do not use rock salt in your pressure cooker, but rather add table salt when the cooking is nearly
finished.
• Never fill your pressure cooker more than two-thirds full (maximum fill mark).
• For food that expands during cooking, like rice or dried vegetables or stewed fruit, etc., never fill your
pressure cooker more than half full. For certain soups like pumpkin or courgette, give your pressure
cooker a few minutes to cool down, then cool it down fully by placing it under cold running water.
• After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could 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, stewed fruit, etc.) the pressure cooker
should be shaken slightly before opening to ensure that the food does not spurt out.
• Always check that valves are clear before use. Refer to section “Before cooking”.
• Do not use the pressure cooker to fry under pressure using oil.
• Do not interfere with the safety systems, except for cleaning and maintenance in accordance
with instructions.
• Use only original T-FAL spare parts suitable for your model. Particularly, use a T-FAL pan and lid.
• Alcohol vapours are flammable. Bring to a boil for about 2 minutes before placing the lid. Watch
your appliance when preparing alcohol-based recipes.
• Do not use your pressure cooker to store acidic or salty food before and after cooking to avoid
damaging your pan.
• You can use the pan to cook food without the lid. Do not use the lid if you do not intend the food
to be cooked under pressure.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Specifications
Pressure cooker base diameter - references
Technical information:
Maximum operating pressure: 55 kPa:(8 psi)
Maximum safety pressure: 110 kPa:(16 psi)
Compatible heat sources
• Your pressure cooker can be used on all heat
sources including induction except Aga type
cookers.
• Your pressure cooker can be used on all heat
sources except Aga hobs but including induction.
• On a solid hotplate, use a plate with a
diameter equal to or less than that of the
pressure cooker base.
Capacity
Ø Pan
diameter
Ø Base
diameter
CLIPSO
ESSENTIAL
Pan and lid
material
6 L 24 cm 18 cm P44247
Stainless steel7,5 L 24 cm 18 cm P43948
9 L 24 cm 18 cm P44249
Never heat your pan
when empty, as you
risk damaging your
product.
GAS SOLID
HOTPLATE
GLASS CERAMIC
RADIANT HALOGEN
INDUCTION
ELECTRIC
COIL
Descriptive diagram
A. Operating valve
B. Valve positioning mark
C. Steam release outlet
D. Lid opening/closing button
E. Pressure indicator
F. Safety valve
G. Seal
H. Steam basket*
I. Trivet*
J. Maximum fill mark
K. Pan
L. Pan handle*
*depending on model
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•On ceramic and halogen hobs, make sure that
the base of the pan is clean and dry.
• On gas, the flame should not extend beyond
the diameter of the pan.
For all heat sources, make sure that your
pressure cooker is well centered.
T-FAL Accessories
• The following Clipso pressure cooker accessories are
available. Contact the helpline - see contact list.
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• To replace parts or for repairs, contact the
helpline - see contact list.
• Use only original T-FAL parts suitable for your
model.
Use
Opening
• Press the opening button (D) on the lid - fig. 1.
• Lift the lid keeping the button pressed down - fig. 2.
Closing
• Press the opening/closing button (D) on the
lid and place it on the pan - fig. 3.
• Apply a little force on the top of the lid before
releasing the button (D) to trigger the locking
mechanism.
• Release the opening/closing button (D) on the
lid and ensure that the jaws are properly
locked under the rim of the pan (K) - fig. 4.
Accessories Reference number
Gasket
6L - 7,5L - 9L
X1010006
Steam basket*
6L - 7,5L - 9L
792654
Trivet*
792691
*depending on model
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Minimum and maximum filling
• Minimum 250 ml (2 glasses) - fig. 5.
• Maximum 2/3rdof the depth of the pan (J) - fig. 6.
For some foods:
• For foodstuffs that expand during cooking, like rice
or soups or dried vegetables or stewed fruit, etc.,
do not fill your pressure cooker more than half full.
For soups, we recommend you carry out a fast
pressure release (refer to section "End of cooking").
Using the steam basket*
• Pour 750 ml of water into the base of the
pan (K).
• Place the trivet* (I) in the base of the pan.
• Place the basket* (H) on the trivet* - fig. 7.
Using the operating valve
• Place the valve (A) on the steam release outlet (C)
aligning the two symbols .
• Press the valve down fully - fig. 8 and turn until it
stops at - fig. 9.
To cook food:
• Turn the valve positioning mark until it stops
at .
To remove the operating valve (when it is no
longer pressurised):
• Press down on the operating valve (A) and align
the two symbols - fig. 10.
• Remove it - fig. 11.
Food placed in the
steam basket* must
not touch the pressure
cooker lid.
*depending on model
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First use
• Place the trivet* (I) in the base of the pan.
• Fill the pressure cooker up to 2/3rd full with water (J)
- fig. 6.
• Place the steam basket* (H) on the trivet* (I) - fig. 7.
• Close the pressure cooker.
• Fit the operating valve (A) and turn until it
stops at - fig. 9.
• Place the pressure cooker on a heat source set to
maximum power.
• When steam starts escaping through the valve,
reduce the heat source and set a timer for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, turn off the heat.
• Gradually turn the valve positioning mark
until it stops at adjusting the speed at which
you want to release the pressure.
• When the pressure indicator (E) drops, your pressure
cooker is no longer under pressure.
• Open the pressure cooker - fig. 1 - 2 and rinse it.
Note: the appearance of stains on the inside of the
pan does not alter the quality of the metal in any
way. They are simply scale deposits. To remove the
deposits, you can use a sponge pad with a little
diluted white vinegar.
Before cooking
• Every time you use your cooker, first visually check
in good daylight that the steam release outlet
(C) is not blocked - fig. 12.
• Also check that the safety valve (F) moves freely
- (refer to section “Cleaning and maintenance”).
• Fill the pressure cooker with the food and the
necessary amount of liquid for cooking (see Minimum
and Maximum filling' section..
• Close the pressure cooker - fig. 3 - 4.
• Fit the operating valve (A) - fig. 8.
• Press the valve down fully and turn until it stops at
- fig. 9.
• Make sure that the pressure cooker is properly
closed before bringing it up to pressure.
• Place the pressure cooker on a heat source set to
maximum power.
*depending on model
Position your
pressure cooker so
that the steam is
released away from
you.
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During cooking
• When steam escapes through the operating
valve continuously, and a regular hissing
sound (PSCHHHT) is heard, reduce the heat
source.
• Set a timer for the cooking time stated in your
recipe.
• During cooking, check that the valve murmurs
regularly. If there is not enough steam,
increase the heat source slightly; if there is too
much steam, reduce the heat source.
End of cooking
To release the steam:
• After the heat has been turned off you have two
alternatives:
- Slow pressure release:
• Gradually turn the operating valve (A) adjusting
the speed at which you want to release the
pressure until it stops at . Make sure that the
cooker is positioned so that the steam is directed
away from you.
• When the pressure indicator (E) drops again,
your pressure cooker is no longer under pressure.
This method is used for stews, vegetables, meat
joints and fish dishes. If you notice any food or
liquid start to spray out from the valve when you
are releasing steam, set the selector to cooking
position then wait a minute and then
gradually turn the operating valve again, making
sure that nothing else spurts out.
- Fast pressure release:
• Place your pressure cooker in a sink under cold
running water, directing the flow onto the metal
part of the lid - fig. 13.
• When the pressure indicator (E) drops again,
your pressure cooker is no longer under pressure.
The pressure indicator
(E) prevents you from
opening the pressure
cooker if it still under
pressure.
If the pressure indicator
(E) does not drop, place
the base of your
pressure cooker into a
sink filled with cold
water - fig. 13.
Never interfere with the
pressure indicator.
The pressure indicator
(E) prevents the pressure
cooker from increasing
in pressure if it is not
properly closed.
As with any cooking appliance, watch over it
carefully especially if you
are using your pressure
cooker around children.
Steam is very hot as it
exits the steam release
outlet.
If food or liquid starts
to spray out while you
are releasing the steam,
return the operating
valve (A) to cooking position then release
the steam using the
fast pressure release
method described
opposite.
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