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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed:
1. READ THE USER MANUAL IN FULL, AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS
AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Use only the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or
damage.
3. Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children should
not play with the appliance.
4. Do not put the appliance into a heated oven or on any heated surface.
5. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will damage the
appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property
damage.
6. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms as this may result in injury or
property damage.
7. Do not move the appliance while it is under pressure.
8. Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for which it
is intended.
9.
This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from inappropriate use
of the pressure cooker. Make sure the cooker is properly closed before applying
heat. Refer to the
Overview of Pressure Cooking Features
on page 24.
10. Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making sure
that its internal pressure has completely dropped. Refer to the
Depressurising
the Cooker
on page 29.
11. Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would seriously
damage it.
12. Do not fill the inner pot beyond
Max PC Fill
as indicated on the inner pot.
When cooking foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or
dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker to beyond
Half Fill
as indicated
on the inner pot.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
