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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 Nova lid with the Instant Pot® Duo Nova
pressure cooker. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury
and/or damage.
3.
Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
4.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage.
5.
For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
CAUTION
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.
10.
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. Refer to the “Getting Started Guide."
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING