Fagor Rapid Express 5-piece User Manual - Care and Cleaning
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escapes when the safety lock is
moved to the open position.
Care and Cleaning
1. The Fagor RAPID EXPRESS Pressure
Cooker is made of high-quality, heavy
gauge, 18/10 stainless steel.
2. The pressure cooker pot is
dishwasher safe, but the lid should
be washed by hand with warm
water, mild, dishwashing soap and a
nonabrasive cleaning pad. Since the
exterior of the pressure cooker has a
mirror finish, if you wash it by hand
do not use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners, which will scratch
and possibly ruin the finish.
3. To remove stubborn stains and any
discoloration in the interior of the
pressure 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 naturally, then wash
as usual.
4. After cleaning, towel dry with a
clean, soft kitchen cloth to retain the
polished mirror finish.
5. In order to extend the life of the
silicone gasket, remove after every
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 RAPID
EXPRESS 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
authentic 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 protection
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. 8 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 valve. 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.
TO REMOVE THE OPERATING VALVE
FOR CLEANING PURPOSES:
1. Turn the operating valve to the
release pressure position (picture of
the steam, see Fig. 8).