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Electric Pressure Cooker

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please visit www.tefal.co.uk and search for CY505E40 product code. in order to avoid a hazard. Do not replace the power cord
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS supplied with other cords.
• This appliance is intended for domestic household use only. EN
Take the time to read all the following instructions
carefully. It is not intended to be used in the following applications,
and the guarantee will not apply for: FR
• Indoor use only.
• For cleaning your appliance, please refer instructions for use. - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
You can wash the accessories in the dishwasher. The cooking environments; ES
bowl can be washed in soapy hot water. To ensure the durability - farm houses;
of the cooking bowl, it’s not recommended to be washed in the - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
dishwasher. Do not put the appliance into dishwasher. Clean environments;
the body of the appliance using a damp cloth. - bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. • This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
• Improper use of the appliance and its accessories may appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
damage the appliance and cause injury. • Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
• Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use, heating sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
element surface is subject to residual heat after use. and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
• For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, and if they understand the hazards involved.
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Compliant Materials, • Children shall not play with the appliance.
Environment, ...). • Do not fill your appliance more than the MAX mark on the
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including pot. Do not fill it more than half full for food that expands
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental during cooking, such as rice, dehydrated vegetables.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they Reduce the volume of water to avoid the risk of boiling over.
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of • Please follow the recommendations on the volume of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which can
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not damage your appliance and cause injury.
play with the appliance. • Before using your appliance, check that the float valve and
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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 the pressure limit valve are clean (see section Cleaning and • When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.), shake the appliance
slightly before opening it to ensure that the food or cooking juices do not spurt out.
maintenance). • Do not use the appliance to fry food in oil. Only browning is allowed.
• In browning mode, be careful of risks of burns caused by spattering when you add food or ingredients
• Do not place any foreign objects in the pressure relief into the hot pot.
system. Do not replace the valve. • During cooking and steam release at the end of cooking, the appliance releases heat and steam. Keep EN
your face and hands away from the appliance to avoid scalding. Do not touch the lid during cooking.
• When you open the lid, always hold it by the lid handle. • Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and the housing to leave the lid ajar. This can
Position your arms in alignment with the side carrying permanently damage the gasket. FR
• Do not touch the safety devices, except while cleaning and maintaining the appliance in accordance
handles. Boiling water could remain trapped between the with the instructions given.
gasket support and the lid and could cause burns. • Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating element are always clean. Make sure
that the central part of the heating plate is mobile.
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• Be careful also about the risk of scalding from the steam • Do not fill up your appliance without its cooking pot.
• Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent any damage to the non-stick coating of the pot. Do not cut
coming out of the appliance when you open the lid. First food directly in the cooking pot.
open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to escape • If a great deal of steam is released from the rim of the lid, unplug the power cord at once and check
whether the appliance is clean. If necessary, send the appliance to an Approved Service Centre for
gently. repair.
• Never force the appliance open. Make sure that the inside • Do not carry the appliance by holding it by the handles of the removable pot. Always use the two side
handles on the housing of the appliance. Wear oven mitts if the appliance is hot. For more safety, make
pressure has returned to normal. Do not open the lid when sure that the lid is locked before transporting the appliance.
• If pressure is released continuously through the valve of the appliance (for more than 1 minute) while
the product is under pressure. To do so, see the Instructions pressure cooking, send the appliance to a service centre for repair.
for use. • Do not use a damaged appliance. Take it to your approved service centre.

• Use only the appropriate spare parts for your model. This is particularly important for the sealing gasket, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
the cooking pot and the metal lid.
• Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged, have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre. • Use only spare parts sold in an approved service centre.
• The heat source necessary for cooking is included in the appliance. • The warranty does not cover the abnormal wear and tear of the cooking pot.
• Do not place the appliance in a heated oven or on a hot hob. Do not place the appliance close to an • Read these instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time. Any use which
open flame or a flammable object. does not conform to these instructions will absolve the manufacturer from any liability and void the
• Do not heat the cooking pot with any other heat source than the heating plate of the appliance and do warranty.
not use any other pot. Do not use the cooking pot with other appliances. • In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the
• Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the carrying appliance must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the supply cord).
handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if necessary. Do not use the lid handle to lift the appliance.
• Do not use appliance for other than the intended purpose.
• This appliance is not a steriliser. Do not use it to sterilise jars. Environment protection first!
• The appliance cooks food under pressure. Incorrect use may cause risks of burns due to steam. Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
• Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure (see Instructions for Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
use).
• Do not use the appliance empty, without its pot or without liquid inside the pot. This could cause serious
damage to the appliance.
• 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.

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1 DESCRIPTION
A Sealing gasket I Safety valve
B Steam basket J Pressure limit valve
C Trivet K Lid handle
D Cooking pot (removable) L Lid EN
E Heating element M Condensation collector
F Carrying handle N Measuring cup
G Control panel O Rice ladle FR
H Base P Power cord

CONTROL PANEL ES
27 28 29
Keep warm
Start / Stop fun ction key
Can cel fun ction key
Rice fun ction key Stew / Soup fun ction key

Oatmeal (Porrid ge) Steam fun ction key

fun ction key
Baby food fun ction key Brown in g fun ction key

Pressure cook fun ction key Simmer fun ction key

30 31 32 Bake fun ction key Slow cook fun ction key

DIY fun ction key Reheat fun ction key

Digital d isp lay

Timer key
Delayed start key Men u key
Typ e of food in d icators
33 34 35
In crease key

Red uce key Pressure level in d icators

Temp erature key

1. The 20 features are respectively: «Keep Warm/Cancel», «Rice», «Oatmeal», «Baby food»,
2 «Pressure cook», «Bake», «DIY», «Reheat», «Slow Cook», «Simmer», «Brown», «Steam»,
«Stew/Soup», , «Delayed Start», «Timer», «Menu», , , «Temperature».
2. 25 types of cooking are proposed, please see Table 1 for more information.
36 1 37 38 3. For «Steam», «Stew/Soup» and «Simmer», you can choose the type of food: «vegetables»,
«fish», «meat/bean».
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 BEFORE FIRST USE Fit the pressure limit valve
• Position the pressure limit valve and ensure that it is on. Please note that the valve does
Remove packaging not click into place and that it will remain somewhat loose. Check that the pressure limit
valve is down before you start pressure cooking (please see appliance description).
• Take your appliance out of its packaging. Please keep your warranty card and remember to
read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time. EN
• Place your appliance on a flat surface. Remove all packaging materials from the inside of
the appliance: plastic bags, accessories (trivet, rice ladle, measuring cup & condensation
FUNCTIONS ILLUSTRATION
collector) as well as the plug - fig. 4. FR
• Remove the promotional sticker on the appliance before using your appliance for the first 1. Switching on the appliance (standby mode)
time. Connect to the power supply, the system starts to self check, a buzzer makes a «BEEP»
sound. The digital screen and all the indicator lights come on. After 1 second, the screen ES
Opening the lid displays «----», the appliance is in the standby mode.

• To open the lid, take hold of the handle, turn anti-clockwise, lift and pull the lid to the
right - fig. 1-2-3. 2. Working mode
1. Each function has a default time and temperature and requires a specific lid position as
Cleaning shown below:

• Be aware: only the accessories are dishwasher safe. TIME SET

• Rinse the cooking pot, the condensation collector, the trivet, the sealing gasket. TEMPERATURE (°C) LID POSITION
(min)

cooking with
pressure
Lid closed +

Lid closed +
not locked

Lid raised
Using your appliance for the first time PROGRAMS MENU

Default

Default
Range

Range

locked
• Fully unwind the power cord; connect it to the appliance and then plug it into the mains - fig. 8.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Rice 9 1-50 108 not applicable • •

Oatmeal
Put the condensation collector into place. - fig. 7.
(Porridge)
3 1-20 90 not applicable •
Take the cooking pot out and add the ingredients
• Remove the cooking pot.
veg 10 1-70 108 not applicable •
• Put ingredients in the cooking pot. Stew / Soup fish 20 1-70 104 not applicable • •
• Please note that the level of foods and liquids should never exceed the max level marking meat/
on the cooking pot - fig. 9. bean
40 1-70 112 not applicable •
veg 3 1-40 108 not applicable •
Place the cooking pot in the appliance
• Ensure the bottom of the cooking pot is clean and dry, and remove any food residue from
Steam fish 3 1-15 104 not applicable • •
the heating plate. Then place the cooking pot into the appliance - fig. 10-11. meat/
• Do not use your appliance without the cooking pot. bean
10 5-40 112 not applicable •

Close and lock the lid

• Check that the sealing gasket is securely placed on the sealing gasket supporting cover.
• Close the lid on the appliance and turn it fully clockwise - fig. 12-13-14.

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 TIME SET
TEMPERATURE (°C) LID POSITION COOKING PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS
(min)

cooking with
pressure
Rice, Oatmeal (Porridge), Baby Food, Baking, Slow cooking,

Lid closed +

Lid closed +
not locked

Lid raised
PROGRAMS MENU

Default

Default
Range

Range

locked
Reheat functions EN
• Press the corresponding key of the desired function, the screen displays the default cooking time.
• Then press and set the desired time by pressing or keys.
Browning 10 1-60 160 100-160 • • Then press . The appliance enters into cooking preheat and the screen displays a
rotating red circle «  ».
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Reheat 4 1-60 104 not applicable • • • When the temperature for cooking is reached, the appliance switches automatically to
counting down signifying the cooking phase has started.
veg 15 1-35 108 not applicable • • At the end of the count down the appliance will beep to announce the end of cooking. ES
Simmer fish 15 1-35 104 not applicable • • Note : Refer to the table on pages 13 and 14 for the lid position for each function.
meat/
bean
15 5-35 112 not applicable •
Stew/Soup, Steam, Simmer functions
high 30 5-40 112 not applicable • • Press the corresponding key of the desired function, the screen displays the default cooking
Pressure
cooking
medium 30 5-40 108 not applicable • • time, the indicator for the type of food lights up
ponding pressure level indicator lights comes on too.
as the default and the corres-

low 30 5-40 104 not applicable • • If needed you can change the time and type of food.
• To change cooking time, press and set the desired time by pressing or keys.
Baby food 30 5-70 112 not applicable • • • To change the type of food, press Menu key several times until the indicator of the desired
Baking 40 5-60 150 not applicable • type of food lights up. The specified food will have a red light indicator light underneath.
• Then press . The appliance enters into cooking preheat and the screen displays «  ».
2h-
Slow cooking 2h
9h
85 not applicable • • When the temperature for cooking is reached, the appliance switches automatically to
cooking phase, and the time previously set starts counting down.
• At the end of the count down the appliance will beep to announce the end of cooking.
TIME SET (min) LID POSITION • The appliance enters into keep warm mode (see Keep Warm chapter).
Note : refer to the table on pages 13 and 14 for the lid position for each function.
Default

Range

PROGRAMS MENU
closed + locked not locked / raised
Browning function
• You can add oil first and then the ingredients, or add oil and ingredients at the same time.
1 70°C 70°C • Press the Browning key, the screen displays the default temperature.
• If needed you can change the temperature by pressing or keys.
2 80°C 80°C • Then if you want to change the browning time press and set the desired time by
pressing or keys.
3 90°C 90°C
DIY Chef 10 1-60 • You are able to change the temperature by pressing the temperature key ( ) and
4 LOW*(104°C) 100°C or key.
• Then press . The appliance enters into cooking preheat and the screen displays «  ».
5 MEDIUM*(108°C) 110°C • When the temperature for cooking is reached, the appliance switches automatically to
6 HIGH*(112°C) 120°C cooking phase, and the time previously set starts counting down.
• At the end of the count down the appliance will beep to announce the end of cooking.
*Cooking with pressure Note :
* The lid must remain open during browning.
* To avoid the oil overheating do not use the browning function for more than 30 minutes.
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 Pressure cooking function Delayed start setting
• Press the Pressure cook key, the pressure level is indicated by a light on the control panel • When choosing a function, before the appliance has started cooking, you can press to
(High, Medium or Low) and on the display by «HI-P», «P», or «LO-P». set a delayed time. By pressing and keys, you can adjust the time, in intervals of
• You can change the pressure level by pressing or keys. 10 minutes.
• If needed you can also change the cooking time, by pressing and set the desired time • The delayed time setting range (2-24 hours) contains the cooking time; when you press EN
by pressing or keys. the Delayed start/timer function key, it indicates «02:00», press the key to increase
• Then press . The appliance enters into cooking preheat and the screen displays «  ». and the key to decrease.
• The appliance switches automatically to cooking phase (indicated by a single beep • After setting the delayed start the corresponding function indicator will light up.
sound), and the time previously set starts counting down. Another beep sound during
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Note : «Delayed start» is not available for the «Browning» and «DIY» functions.
cooking (double beep sound) informs that the operational pressure is achieved.
• At the end of the count down the appliance will beep to announce the end of cooking.
• The electric pressure cooker enters into keep warm mode (see Keep Warm chapter). Cancel/Stop setting ES
Note : The lid must remain closed and locked during pressure cooking. In the following setting: preset, cooking, pressure cooking, keeping warm, only «keep
warm/cancel» key is available. Press the «keep warm/cancel» key for one second to cancel
and return to the standby mode.
DIY Chef function You have the possibility to switch off the product by pressing the key more than 2 seconds.
Thanks to this function, you are free to choose the cooking time and temperature/pressure.
• Set your DIY cooking level from 1 to 6 depending on the cooking you want to do (see the
Opening the lid after pressure cooking
table page 14), by pressing or keys. If you want to cook with pressure in DIY mode : the After cooking under pressure is completed, steam will be released by pressing on the
lid must be locked, there must be enough liquid in thecooking pot, and you have to choose button on the handle “one-touch steam release”- fig. 21, it will take only a few seconds to
between the three levels : 4 (LOW pressure 20kPa), 5 (MEDIUM pressure 38kPa) or 6 (HIGH 10 minutes depending on the of liquid inside.
pressure 60kPa). • To open the lid, take hold of the handle, turn it clockwise, lift and pull the lid to the right
• If needed you can also change the cooking time, by pressing and set the desired time - fig. 22-23-24.
by pressing or keys. • Unplug the power cord - fig. 25.
• Then press . The appliance enters into cooking preheat and the screen displays «  ». Note : Be careful of the hot steam coming out from the bowl. Keep your face and hands
• When the temperature for cooking is reached, the appliance switches automatically to away from the steam flow.
cooking phase, and the time previously set starts counting down.
• At the end of the count down the appliance will beep to announce the end of cooking.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COOKING UNDER PRESSURE
Keep Warm • Once pressure has built up in the appliance:
• In keep warm mode, when the cooking countdown reaches 0, the appliance “will beep”, − The pressure limit valve will rise. The safety lock in the lid is then activated and the lid
then it automatically goes into the keep warm setting, (except for DIY functions), the will not be able to be opened during cooking. Never attempt to open the lid during
digital screen indicates «00:00». pressure cooking.
• If pressing during standby mode, it goes to keeping warm function, the digital screen − The led Low, Medium, or High will light on to indicate that there is pressure in the
indicates «00:00» and counts up. appliance.
• After 24 consecutive hours, this function will be cancelled automatically and it returns to
the standby state. • When using the pressure cooker for the first few times, you may notice slight leaking from
• During Keep Warm, take care that the lid is closed. the pressure limit valve and the sealing gasket. This is normal and will occur when pressure
builds up.
• Your favourite traditional recipes can be easily adapted to PRESSURE COOK setting.
− Low (Low Pressure): to cook delicate food such as fish, shellfish and some vegetables
− Medium (Moderate Pressure): to cook vegetables
− High (High Pressure): to cook meat and frozen food
• It is normal for a small amount of steam to escape during cooking (as the valve is a safety

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 valve). • Remove the condensation collector and clean it thoroughly under water. Place it back in
• Don’t use the pressure cooking without a minimum amount of water of 10cl. its original position - fig. 35.
• For cooking with pressure, the starting of the cooking is indicated by a single beep sound. • Rinse the sealing gasket. Dry it off thoroughly before placing it back.
The operational pressure is achieved after a double beep sound. • To clean the float valve, remove the lid - fig. 36 then remove the valve gently from the lid
- fig. 37 and rinse it under water. Dry it off thoroughly. Take care that the duct is properly
Safety features cleaned before placing the float valve back in its original position.
Your pressure cooker contains several safety features: • Press on the internal part of the safety valve spring to check that it is not clogged -
fig. 37,38.
• Clean the cooking pot and the accessories. Only the accessories are dishwasher safe -
Safety When Opening: fig. 29. Do not use a scourer or abrasive cleaners to clean the pot as this can damage the
− If your pressure cooker is under pressure, the manometric rod is in the upper locking non stick coating in the pot.
position, which prevents the cover from opening. Never try to force open your pressure • Remove the pressure limit valve from the pipe and clean both valve and pipe with water.
cooker. Once dry, take care that duct of the pipe is properly cleaned before to plug the valve back
− It is especially important not to apply pressure to the manometric rod. on it - fig. 31.
− Ensure that the internal pressure has fallen (additional steam escaping from the safety • Do not immerse the appliance. Always use the cooking pot provided. Do not pour water or
valve) prior to trying to open the cover. food directly into the appliance - fig. 27.
• If you inadvertently immerse your appliance in water or spill water directly on the heating
Two Overpressure Safety Features: element (when the pot is not in place), do not use the appliance and take it to your service
− First device: the safety valve releases the pressure – see chapter on Cleaning and Main- centre for repair.
tenance, page 18. • Clean your appliance after each use.
− Second device : the joint let off steam on the back of the cover. • Change the sealing gasket every 2 years. Use only the gasket reference 22CM CYSB50YC8.

If one of the overpressure safety features is triggered:

• Turn off your appliance.
• Allow your appliance to completely cool down.
• Open it.
• Check and clean the safety valve, decompression ball and gasket. See chapter on Clea-
ning and Maintenance.
• If your appliance leaks or is no longer operational after having performed these checks
and cleaning, take it to an Authorised Service Centre.
Regulating your appliance:
The pressure can be regulated by switching the heating element on or off.

SERIE EPC06
Low pressure 20kPa (104,5°C) / Medium Pressure 38kPa (108,5°C) / High pressure 60kPa
(112,5°C) / PS: 130 kPa
Product capacity: 5.8L / Useful capacity: =3.8L
Built-in heating (overmolded heating resistance)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Once your food is cooked, unplug the appliance and let it cool for at least 2 hours before
cleaning - fig. 25-26. Clean your appliance after each use.
• Clean the housing and the inside of the lid with a damp cloth - fig. 32-33. Do not immerse
the appliance in water or pour water into it without the inner bowl - fig. 27.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible reasons Solutions
Unable to open because a.Wait for the pressure in the pot to release
of pressure in the inner completely.
pot. b. Press and hold the pressure release button.
a. Be sure the pressure is totally released by
Pressure in the pot is leaving to completely cool down for 2 hours
Unable to open lid. fully released but the minimum (not under water).
b. Please use a skewer to poke the float
float valve is stuck
valve, to make it fall down. Be careful, keep
because it is too dirty, your face away from the lid and the handle
and therefore unable to as hot steam/food may be released.
move down. c. Before next use, please clean and wipe
the float valve.
Sealing gasket is not
Install the sealing gasket properly.
properly installed.
a. Please use a skewer to poke the float
The float valve is stuck
valve, to make it fall down.
because it is too dirty,
Unable to close lid. b. Before next use, please clean and wipe
and therefore unable to
the float valve (see page 18, cleaning steps
move down.
of the float valve).
Direction which lid was Close the lid in the correct direction
closed is incorrect. according to the instruction manual.
Faulty pressure control
Intense release Send to repair and maintenance
resulted in release of
of pressure from pressure. department.
pressure limit Pressure limit valve is in Gentling press the pressure limit valve to
valve. an incorrect in position. make it fall into place.
Use the required rice/water ratio
Rice/water ratio is
Be sure the releasing valve is not dirty and
incorrect.
Food is uncooked creating leakage during cooking.
No electricity from the
Check the home electric circuit.
power supply.
E0 displayed on Lid temperature sensor Send to repair and maintenance
digital screen. is faulty. department.
E1 displayed on The bottom sensor open Send to repair and maintenance
digital screen. circuit or short circuit. department
Check if the program selected requires the
lid totally closed .
E2 displayed on
lid is not locked If yes, completely lock the lid.
digital screen.
If no, send to repair and maintenance
department.
Check that gasket is properly installed and
E5 displayed on cleaned.Check that pressure limit valve falls
Abnormal low pressure.
digital screen. down into place and is cleaned.Check that
lid fixing nut is well tightened.
Remove the gasket, clean it and reinstall the
Steam leaking The sealing gasket was
sealing gasket properly, in correct position (see
from lid. not properly installed.
page 18, cleaning steps of the lid gasket).
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