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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
When using a pressure cooker, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS prior to use and refer
back to this user’s guide when needed.
2.
Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use Cool Grip™ handles only. Use potholders
or oven mitts if necessary.
3.
This pressure cooker should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
4.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID WHILE THE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If lid is difficult to rotate, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized. Do not force it to open. Any
pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
5.
Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. FOR USE ONLY ON STOVETOP.
6.
Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids or foods.
7.
Do not use the pressure cooker for other than it's intended use.
8.
This vessel cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is
properly closed before operating. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
9.
Do not fill unit over ²⁄³ full (MAXIMUM FILL LEVEL). When cooking foods that expand during cooking,
such as dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over ½ full. Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the
pressure release valve and developing excess pressure. See Operating Instructions, page 5.
10. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal and other cereals,
split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth and sputter, and clog the pressure
release devices. These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
11.
Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use (Pressure Release Valve, Red
Safety Valve and Silicone Sealing Gasket in lid).
12.
Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
13. When the desired pressure is reached, steam from the Pressure Release Valve will be visible.
Adjust the heat down to maintain a slow, steady release of steam. This ensures pressure is maintained,
but excess liquid does not evaporate. A slow stream of steam should always
be visible.
14.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE
. Hot steam released from
Pressure Release Valve may result in injury.
DO NOT LOOK OVER
the Pressure Release Valve.
15.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH LID
. Do not tamper with lid or lid hardware. They are installed for your safety.
