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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed
:
1. Read all instructions before operation.
2. Do not operate while unattended.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4.
DO NOT
allow children to operate under any circumstance.
5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven or on a stove top.
6. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
7. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
8. Never immerse product in water or other liquids.
9. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating.
10. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and
developing excess pressure. Failure to follow this procedure can result in injury to person(s) and/or
damage to the unit.
11. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other
cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, sputter, and clog the
pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
12. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
13. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been
released. If it is difficult to turn, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open.
14. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
15. DO NOT place the product near flammable materials or use in a humid environment.
16. DO NOT damage the Rubber Seal Ring and DO NOT replace it with anything other than the
replacement Ring designated for this unit.
17. DO NOT tamper with the Steel Ring in the Lid using any tools or external forces. If
the Steel Ring is damaged, please stop using immediately and replace the Lid.
18. Clean the Filter regularly to keep the cooker clean.
19. NEVER use additional weight on the Pressure Limiting Valve or replace the
Pressure Limiting Valve with anything not intended for use with this unit.
20. The surface of contact between the Inner Pot and the Electronic Heater should always be clean. DO
NOT use the Inner Pot with other heating sources. DO NOT replace the Inner Pot with a container other
than what is recommended by the manufacturer.
21. The Inner Pot consists of a non-stick surface. To avoid scratching the non-stick surface, please use
wooden or plastic utensils.
22. Food should not be kept warm for more than 8-10 hours in order to maintain food freshness.
23. The pressure cooker should not be used for pressure cooking for more than 6 hours
continuously.
24. Serious injury and/or damage may occur if any safeguards are ignored.
25. If steam escapes around the Lid during the cooking process, unplug from the power supply
immediately, let cool, remove contents and return the product to the manufacturer for exchange or
repair. The Pressure Discharging Device has activated. This is a safeguard to alert the user that the
Pressure Release Valve is malfunctioning.
26. If there is any malfunction of the cooker during the cooking process, please stop
using the device and return to the manufacturer for repair or exchange.
27. DO NOT disassemble the product, or replace parts with parts not intended for this unit.
28. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control
to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
29. Do not use outdoors.
30. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
31. Do not use accessory attachments as they may cause injuries.