Dear Customer!
You have made an excellent decision. Vitesse® “Nouveau” home
range offers you an exclusive, high quality range of appliances for your
ultimate home luxury and healthy living.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
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Read all of the instructions before use.
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Close adult supervision must be provided when this appliance is used by
or near children.
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Keep pressure cooker out of the reach of children.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause hazards.
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Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped or damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, do not use it and return it to the manufacturer for proper service,
repair, or replacement.
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Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
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Make sure appliance is off before unplugging from the electrical outlet.
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Always unplug before cleaning and removing parts.
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For indoor use only.
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Do not place near hot gas or electric burner.
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Do not cover the appliance or have it near flammable material including
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like when in operation.
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Always use in a well ventilated area.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse plug, cord or housing in
water or any other liquid.
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Keep hands and face away from pressure regulator knob when releasing
pressure.
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After cooking, use extreme caution when removing the lid. Serious burns
can result from steam inside the unit.
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While the unit is in operation, never remove the lid.
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Do not use without the removable cooking pot in place.
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Do not cover the pressure valves with anything. An explosion may occur.
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Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.
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Do not fill the pressure cooker more than 1/2 full with food or 2/3 full with
liquid. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, do not fill the unit
over 1/2 full.
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When cooking foods under pressure, at least 1 cup (8 oz) of liquid should
be used.
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Foods such as apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other
cereals, split peas, noodles and pasta should not be cooked under
pressure in the pressure cooker. These foods tend to foam, froth and
sputter, and may block the floating valve.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable cooking
pot.
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Do not use an extension cord with this pressure cooker. However, if one is
used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the rating of this
appliance.
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The pressure cooker is for household use only.
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The pressure cooker should not be used for other than the intended use.
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Extreme caution should be used when moving any appliance containing
hot food or liquid.
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Servicing or repair should only be completed by a qualified technician.
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The pressure cooker has a polarized AC (Alternating Current) plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way, as a safety feature. Reverse the plug if the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet. Contact a qualified electrician if it still does not fit. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
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WARNING: Never deep fry or pressure fry in the pressure cooker. It is
dangerous and may cause a fire and serious damage.
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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.
CAUTION:
Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish, cheese
and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
(No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above 90°F) When
cooking these foods, do not set the delay time function for more than 1-2
hours.
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