Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety
warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNINGS:
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THE METAL PARTS ON THE TOP OF THE PRESSURE COOKER GET VERY HOT
DURING THE COOKING PROCESS AND CAN CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH THE
METAL PARTS ON THE TOP OF THE PRESSURE COOKER DURING THE COOKING
PROCESS, OR FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AFTER COOKING THE PRESSURE
COOKER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.
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Intended for countertop use only.
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Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never
drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an
extension cord.
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Do not immerse the cooker in water for cleaning. If the cooker falls into water during use, do
not reach in the water to retrieve it. Immediately unplug it from its power source.
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Do not touch the cooker or power cord with wet hands.
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Prior to operation, check the cooker and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if
physical damage has occurred.
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Do not expose this cooker to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on, or near
heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
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Use only in a well-ventilated area where steam and heat can escape and dissipate.
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Do not expose your skin to the steam that escapes during cooking. The steam is very hot
and can cause burns.
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Before plugging the cooker into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the same type
and level of power required by the device.
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Unplug this cooker from the power source when not in use and prior to cleaning.
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Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped, pinched,
walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power cord does not present
a tripping hazard.
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Never unplug the cooker by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector head.
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Inspect and clean the pressure limit valve and release valve needle before use.
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Do not open the lid while the float valve is up. This indicates that pressure still exists inside
the cooker.
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Do not touch the lid, pressure limit valve, or float valve during use. Wait until the cooker fully
cools before touching these parts.
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Do not move the cooker by holding the lid handle. Use the handles on the body side instead.
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Take extreme care when moving the cooker while it contains hot liquids.
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Ensure that there is a minimum of 1 cup of liquid in the cooker to maintain pressure.
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Ensure that the lid is fully installed and properly sealed prior to use.
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Do not use the cooker without the lid securely installed, except when using the Sauté
