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Crockpot's Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
PRESSURE MULTICOOKER.
• Do not plug in or switch on the unit without
having the cooking pan inside the unit.
• Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface
• Use your unit well away from walls and
curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces.
• Check the pressure and steam release valve
before use, and if clogged clean as necessary.
• Do not operate the unit without food or
liquid in the cooking pan. Never exceed the
maximum markings on the inside of the
cooking pan, or maximum and minimum
quantities stated in the recipes provided.
Some foods expand during cooking, and it
may result in developing excess pressure.
• Place the unit so that the pressure and steam
release valve is positioned away from the
body.
• Ensure the lid is locked before use. Brown/
Sear and Sauté functions do not require the
lid to be used.
• Never use any lid except the lid provided with
your Express XL Pressure Multicooker.
• Never place any part of the body including
face, hands and arm over the Steam Release
Valve. Steam can result in serious burns.
• Do not move or cover the unit whilst in
operation
• Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit
while it is in use as they will be hot.
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After pressure cooking, do not open the
lid until the internal pressure has been
released. If the lid will not turn to unlock,
this is because there is pressure inside the
unit. Do not force the lid open.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
• Do not immerse the base of the unit in water
or any other liquid.
• To prevent damage to the unit do not use
alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a
soft cloth and a mild detergent.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
• The heating element surface is subject to
residual heating after use.
• Misuse may potentially cause injury or
physical damage to the user.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord
out of reach of children aged less than 8
years.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
Crockpot's Safety Precautions
Crockpot is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer
products, but it is essential that the product
user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are
precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service
person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• The appliance should be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30
mA.
• The supply cord should be regularly examined
for signs of damage and the appliance is not to
be used if the cord is damaged.
• Do not cook more than 4 cups of dried
beans/legumes with 8 cups of water. Cooking
with more beans or water may result in the
build up of excess pressure. Leave for ten
minutes after cooking before releasing the
pressure valve.
• Be careful when lifting and removing lid after
cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you as
steam is hot and can result in serious burns.
Never place face over the unit.
• The pressure cooker operates under pressure.
Incorrect use may result in injury.
• Use handles and oven mitts to move the unit,
the cooking pan and the lid when hot.
• Unplug the unit when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting
on or taking off parts to clean.
• Certain foods are not suited for pressure
cooking as they can foam, froth, splatter and
clog the pressure and steam release valve.
Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, cranberry,
apple sauce, rhubarb, split peas, pearl barley,
oatmeal and other cereals should not be
cooked with pressure cook mode.
• Do not use the cooking pan for food storage or
place in the freezer.
• Do not operate the unit when placed directly
onto a bench top. Place a heat proof mat or
chopping board underneath to protect the
surface.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
