5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
1. READ THE
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Use only the Instant Pot Duo SV lid with the Instant Pot Duo SV pressure cooker
base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
3. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized stainless
steel Instant Pot inner pot. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable
inner pot installed.
4. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
5. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage.
6. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
7.
CAUTION
Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot
gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will
damage the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury
or property damage.
8.
CAUTION
Do not use the appliance near water or flame. Keep out of
direct sunlight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or
property damage.
9.
CAUTION
Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying
or moving. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance
containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
10. The cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid electrical shock, do
not put liquid of any kind into cooker base , and do not immerse power cord,
plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid. Do not rinse the appliance
under tap.
11.
CAUTION
Do not fill over
PC MAX — 2/3
as indicated on the inner pot.
When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not fill the inner pot over
—1/2
line. Overfilling may cause a risk
of clogging the steam release pipe and developing excess pressure.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
WARNING