Checking The Valve; Closing - Magefesa PRACTIKA PLUS Manual

The valves are safety devices. Always check them to be sure
they are not clogged.
1 Red pressure sensor checking: Take the lid and turn it
back. Just at the back side of the lid handle you will see a
limit. Push it smoothly with a blunt element (ie pen or
screwdriver). Immediately the closing system will move back
to the position B (see image ...). In this position the lid
simulates been closed. Then move up and down the red
pressure sensor to be certain that it moves freely. It is very
important because this safety element has to block the
opening system only when there is a minimum pressure
inside the cooker. After check turn the lid. By gravity the
red pressure sensor will drop. Push the red open button to
leave the lid in opening position.
2 The safety valve. Inside the red pressure sensor there is
another security valve . This is a spring valve. So to check if this
one is not blocked you have to push smoothly in the center of
the base of the red pressure sensor. You have to feel some
resistance because of the spring that contains the valve but
you have to move it easily. If you feel the unit is blocked, don't
use the pressure cooker and proceed to clean or replace the
safety valve before using the pressure cooker.
1. Place the gasket carefully into the lid, ensuring that it lies on
the roof and under the flanges.
2. Place the contents inside the pressure cooker and the
recommended liquid quantity.
3. Place the lid (1) on the pressure cooker pot (11) align the mark
on the lid (1) with the mark
handle (10) fitting together the lid with the pot (FIG. 1).
4. Press down the lid lightly (1) and turn clockwise (FIG. 2) just until
the two handles match up and lock together (FIG. 3).
5. When the two handles match correctly you will hear a "click" sound. The
red opening button will move back automatically. Your pressure cooker
is safely closed. If you do not close the lid properly, the red button will
not be able to get back and the lid will not be closed. Even if you put the
pressure cooker on the stove, the steam will be released through the
red pressure sensor.
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9. CHECKING THE VALVE

10. CLOSING

on the base handle or lower