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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
13. After cooking meat with a skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell under the
effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is swollen as you may
be scalded.
14. The heating element surface inside the Instant Pot base is subject to residual
heat after use; do not touch it.
15. Before each use, check that the valves, the steam release pipe, and the anti-
block shield are not obstructed. Refer to the
Products, Parts and Accessories
on pages 11 and 12.
16. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or shallow
frying of food.
17. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance
instructions specified in the instructions for use.
18. Only use Instant Pot spare parts and accessories in accordance with the
relevant model.
19. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Servicing should
only be performed by an authorised representative. If the power supply
lead is damaged, users should contact Customer Care for further assistance.
20. When cooking doughy food, use caution when removing the lid to avoid
food ejection.
21. For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.
22. Be aware that certain foods such as stewed apples, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti
can foam, froth and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked
under pressure cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot cooker
recipes.
23. Do not let children near the pressure cooker while in use.
24. Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply lead is provided
to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
• Keep the appliance and lead away from children.
• Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power sockets, and never use with an
extension lead.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
