This is a
Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are
recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions.
2. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using
this appliance (see pages 4 and 5). Cracked, broken or charred handles
should be replaced.
3. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look
through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.
4. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before
use.
5. Do not fill pressure cooker over
2
⁄
3
full. For soup, grains, and dry beans
and peas, which expand during cooking, do not fill cooker over
1
⁄
2
full.
Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing
excess pressure. See Important Safety Information.
6. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas,
dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas which are not listed in the
chart on page 53. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may
block the vent pipe, overpressure plug, and air vent/cover lock.
7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in
scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed before
operating; cover handle must be directly above the body handle. See
“How To Use Instructions.”
8. Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord into wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF then remove plug from wall
outlet.
9. When normal operating pressure is reached, the pressure regulator
will begin to rock. Allow pressure regulator to rock for 1 to 2 minutes
and then slowly turn the heat control down, stopping just at the point
where the pilot light goes out. If the pressure regulator is allowed to
continuously rock vigorously excess steam will escape, liquid will be
evaporated, and food may scorch.
10. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no
steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. If the handles are
difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized –
do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See
“How To Use Instructions.”
11. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse control, cord, or
plug in water or other liquid.
12. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
13. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the
event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Do not operate if the legs become cracked or damaged. Return the
appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department (see page 65) for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
14. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
16. Do not place the pressure cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
17. Do not use outdoors.
18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
19. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
20.
Caution:
To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance,
replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring
or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is
recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at
least every two years.
21. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker.
22. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
23. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Cord Information
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only. As a safety feature,
this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-
cian. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk result-
ing from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension
cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least 13A/125V/1625W. The extension cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over.
