WARNING
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
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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• Always use hand proetection when removing accessories, and to
handle the inner pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking
plate.
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The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of
ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from
the multicooker base to avoid burn injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food,
hot oil or other hot liquids.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme
caution when disposing of hot grease.
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Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release
pipe and developing pressure, which may result in burns, injury, and/or
property damage.
• DO NOT fill over
PC MAX — 2/3
as indicated on the inner pot.
• DO NOT fill the inner pot over
—
1/2
line when cooking foods that
expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables.
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This appliance cooks under pressure. Any pressure in the
appliance can be hazardous. Allow the appliance to depressurize naturally
or release all excess pressure before opening. Inappropriate use may
result in burns, injury and/or property damage.
• Make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating.
Pressure control features: pressure cooking lid
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• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or float valve
with cloth or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurized,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of
hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
• DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the steam
release valve or float valve when the appliance is in operation or has
residual pressure, and do not lean over the appliance when removing
the lid.
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands
™
your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot
®
Duo Viva
was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check
out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms to see what we mean.
As always, be careful when using electrical appliances and follow basic
safety precautions.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS
BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Use only the Instant Pot Duo Viva lid with the Instant Pot Duo Viva
multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause
injury and/or damage.
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For household use only. Not for commercial use. DO NOT use the
appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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For countertop use only. Always operate the appliance on a stable,
non-combustible, level surface.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom
of the appliance.
• DO NOT place on a hot stove.
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Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
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DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Only use the side handles
for carrying or moving.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in
operation; this could result in injury.
