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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
12.
WARNING
This appliance cooks under pressure. Inappropriate use may
result in burns, injury and/or property damage. Make certain the appliance is
properly closed before operating. Refer to
13. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell
when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could result in
scalding injury.
14.
CAUTION
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
.
15.
CAUTION
Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam
release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for clogging. Failure to do so
may result in injury or property damage.
16.
DANGER
Do not open the appliance until it has depressurized and all
internal pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up and/or the lid is
difficult to open, this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized — do not
force it open. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous. Refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
for information on releasing
pressure. Opening appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden
release of hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
17. Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
18. Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve/
handle 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; this could result in injury.
19.
Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve/handle and/or float valve
with cloth or other objects. Obstructing the steam release valve/handle and/or
float valve can create a safety issue and may cause injury.
20. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve/handle
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 depressurize
naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. For more information
on how to release pressure, refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting
.
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
