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1. Safety Guide
1.1 For Your Safety
Safety is an essential part of every Pressure Cooker. However, the product safety of
the Pressure Cooker can only be ensured if this chapter and the warning notices in the
following chapters are followed.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance without reading and understanding the user
manual instructions to ensure all safety measures and features are in place and operating
correctly. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in personal injury
and / or property damage.
1.2 Signal Words
Be aware of the signal words
WARNING
and
NOTE
as they relate to safety notes. These
are the signal words for the respective safety notes:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTE
Used to address best practices to avoid damage to your appliance, its accessories and
potential injury.
1.3 Hazards and safety instructions
• This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for
commercial purposes. Do not use the appliance outdoors or for anything other
than its intended use. Failure to do so may result in injury, property damage and
invalidate the warranty.
• This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or lack of experience or knowledge. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near children or these individuals. Children
should not play with the appliance. Cleaning, maintenance or connecting the
appliance to the power supply should not be made by children.
•
WARNING
Keep the appliance and the cord out of the reach of children and
pets.
• Always place the appliance on a dry, stable, non-combustible, level surface. Do not
place the appliance on a wooden table. To prevent potential damage to the surface,
place an appropriate protective hot pad underneath the appliance.
•
WARNING
Do not use or place the appliance on or near:
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towels, paper, or other flammable materials.
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heat sources such as stoves, gas or electric burners, or ovens.
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naked flames such as a candle.
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water sources such as taps or sinks, or an area where water splashes.
• Do not place any combustible materials in the cooker base or inner pot such as
paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
