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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Please read the instructions carefully before using any appliance.
2. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your
home.
3. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the
user.
4. The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the warranty
and the supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the
appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
5. Avoid any contact with moving parts.
6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
7. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not
allow children to operate the appliance under any circumstances.
8. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is
damaged, the manufacturer or a qualified person must replace it in order to avoid an
electrical hazard.
9. Do not touch hot surfaces
– use handles.
10. Use oven gloves when removing the inner pot.
11. Always lift the lid away from your face as escaping steam may cause injury or scalding.
12. Keep hands, arms, face etc clear from the escaping steam when opening the lid or moving
the dish.
13. Do not cover the pressure cooker when in use.
14. Make certain that the unit is properly sealed and
closed before operating. See “Operating
Instructions”.
15. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as
rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over-filling may cause a risk of
clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. Failure to follow this procedure
can result in injury to person(s) and/or damage to the unit.
16. Be aware that certain foods, such as apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and
