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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and
retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety
instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and
retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety
instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for
carrying or moving. Extreme caution must be used when moving the
appliance containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is
under pressure.
The cooker base and air fryer lid contain electrical
components. To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into
cooker base or air fryer lid, and do not immerse power cord, plug, or the
appliance in water or other liquid. Do not rinse the appliance under tap.
Do not fill over
PC MAX — 2/3
as indicated on the inner
pot. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not fill the inner pot over
— 1/2
line. Overfilling may cause
a risk of clogging the steam release pipe and developing excess pressure.
Refer to
Cooking: Pressure Cook and Steam
.
This appliance cooks under pressure. Make certain the
appliance is properly closed before operating. Failure to do so may
result in burns, injury and/or property damage. Refer to
Pressure
Control Features: Pressure Cooking Lid – Closing the lid
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When cooking meat with skin (e.g., sausage with casing), the skin can
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swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick
texture, or a high fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening
the lid. Please follow recipe instructions for pressure release method.
Refer to
Releasing pressure: Venting methods
.
Before using the pressure cooking lid, check the steam
release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for
clogging. Failure to do so may result in injury or property damage.
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Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
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Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release
valve or float valve when the appliance is in operation or has residual
pressure. Do not touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is
in operation as this could result in injury.
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Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or the float valve
with cloth or any other objects. Covering or obstructing the steam
release valve and/or float valve can create a safety issue and may
cause injury.
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Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve
and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. There
may be residual pressure in the appliance. Allow the appliance to
depressurise naturally or release all excess pressure before opening.
Refer to
Releasing pressure: Venting methods
for information on
safe depressurisation.
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Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and
ensure sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to
Care, cleaning and
storage: Removing and installing parts
for information on checking
the sealing ring.
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To disconnect, press
Cancel
, then remove plug from power source.
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Unplug from the outlet when not in use, as well as before adding or
removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp
the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate the
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appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
contact Customer Care at
or
+44 (0) 3331 230051
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Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-
supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing,
entanglement and tripping.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
• Never drape the power cord over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an
extension cord.
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Do not let the power cord hang over edges of tables or
counters, or touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
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Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable,
heat-resistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the
vents on the bottom of the cooker base or on the air fryer lid. Leave at
least 13 cm of space around the air fryer lid when in use. Do not place
the appliance on a hot stove. Do not operate the appliance on or near
combustible materials such as tablecloths and curtains.
