TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have added sufficient liquid and notice floating Valve has NOT
risen but Timer is counting down, perform following steps:
1. STOP Pressure Cooker by pressing Start/Stop control.
2. TURN Pressure/Steam Regulator Valve to STEAM position, using short bursts until ALL
pressure is fully released.
3. CAREfULLy REMOVE Lid and add 1 Cup of water/stock/liquid. Stir food to mix in liquid.
4. Replace Lid and LOCK in position.
5. ADJUST Pressure Setting. Display will show preset 15 PSI. PRESS
▼
or
▲
control keys to set
desired pressure. PRESS Pressure Setting control, display will show preset cooking time of 10
minutes. PRESS
▼
or
▲
control keys to set desired cooking time.
6. PRESS Start/Stop control to begin cooking time.
If steam is leaking from under the Lid:
A) Lid is not properly closed.
B) Silicone Gasket is not positioned properly or is damaged.
C) Pressure Cooker is over filled.
Follow these steps:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
2. Release any pressure using Quick Release method.
3. CAREfULLy open Lid and inspect Silicone Gasket for any damage, cracks or tear. If so,
immediately discontinue use of your Pressure Cooker and contact nearest authorized Service
Center for factory approved replacement part only.
4. If Silicone Gasket is not damaged, check to make sure it is positioned properly and well
inserted in inner rim of Lid.
5. If Removable Cooking Pot is more than ½ full with food or 2/3 full with liquid, remove excess
food or liquid accordingly before re-starting unit.
If you can’t open or remove Lid:
1. Make sure all pressure inside unit has been released (Quick Release Method).
2. If Lid will still not open, bring the contents of the Pressure Cooker up to maximum pressure
again as indicated in Pressure Cooking section. Once up to pressure, release pressure
completely using Quick Release Method.
3. If Lid still won’t come off, contact authorized Service Center for repair.
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33. DO NOT use in Pressure Cooker mode more than 6 hours continuously.
34. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make
certain unit is properly closed before operating. See “PRESSURE COOKING” section to ensure
proper and safe use.
35. When Pressure Cooker has reached normal operating pressure, turn heat down in order to
avoid liquid inside Pressure Cooker which creates necessary steam, to evaporate.
36. CAUTION: 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 and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not
be cooked in a pressure cooker.
37. WARNING: NEVER DEEp fRy OR pRESSURE fRy IN OIL IN pRESSURE COOkER AS
THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS, INJURIES, fIRE & pROpERTy
DAMAGE.
38. CAUTION: When using Time Delay function, DO NOT leave perishable food (meat, poultry,
fish, dairy products, cheese) in Pressure Cooker more than 2 hours maximum.
39. DO NOT open Pressure Cooker until the unit has fully cooled down and ALL internal
pressure has been released. If the handle is difficult to open, this indicates that Pressure
Cooker is still pressurized. DO NOT fORCE TO OpEN. Let unit rest and make sure there is no
pressure left in Pressure Cooker before attempting to open.
40. Inspect Silicone Gasket before every use to make sure it is not damaged or cracked. If so, DO
NOT use Pressure Cooker and replace with company certified parts ONLy.
41. If Pressure Cooker malfunctions during use, shut down unit IMMEDIATELy, discontinue use
and return to authorized Service Center ONLy.
42. DO NOT disassemble Pressure Cooker or replace with any unauthorized parts not intended
for this unit. All parts and accessories for this appliance must be used according to
Instruction Manual. ONLy use manufacturer approved parts from authorized Service Center.
Any other parts or accessories not intended for use with this appliance is strictly prohibited
and will void warranty.
43. DO NOT tamper with the Steel Ring in the Lid with any tools or force in any way. If
Steel Ring is damaged, IMMEDIATELy stop using Pressure Cooker and return unit to
authorized Service Center for repair.
44. Be sure to keep appliance clean and free of any food build-up between various sections of
the Pressure Cooker, specially between Removable Cooking Pot and Base.
kEEp OUT Of REACH Of CHILDREN. DO NOT LEAVE AppLIANCE UNATTENDED
WHEN IN USE, WHEN AppLIANCE IS COOkING, WHEN AppLIANCE CONTAINS
HOT fOOD OR WHEN AppLIANCE IS STILL HOT. ALWAyS SUpERVISE CHILDREN
WHEN THEy ARE NEAR AppLIANCE. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OpERATE
OR BE NEAR THE AppLIANCE WHEN IN USE. CAUTION: AppLIANCE, CASING &
LID BECOME HOT DURING OpERATION.
CAUTION: INJURy, BURNS/SCALDING, EXpLOSION AND fIRE MAy RESULT
fROM NON-COMpLIANCE WITH ALL OpERATING pROCEDURES DESCRIBED
IN INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS fOR fUTURE REfERENCE
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