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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.
Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children.
5.
DO NOT allow children to operate under any circumstance.
6.
Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
7.
Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
8.
Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
9.
Never immerse product in water or other liquids.
10.
This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury.
11.
Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See
Operating
Instructions.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so
all the liquid which creates the steam does not evaporate.
15.
Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
16.
Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all
internal pressure has been released. If the handles are difficult to push
apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized
–
do not force it
open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See Operating
Instructions.
17.
Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
18.
DO NOT place the product near flammable materials or use in a humid
environment.
19.
DO NOT damage the Seal Belt and DO NOT replace it with anything
other than the replacement belt designated for this unit.
20.
DO NOT tamper with the Steel Ring in the Lid (2) with any tools or
external forces. If the Steel Ring is damaged, please stop using
immediately and replace the Lid.
21.
Clean the Filter (17) regularly to keep the cooker clean.
22.
NEVER use additional weight on the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) or
replace the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) with anything not intended for
use with this unit.
