WARNING
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
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters,
or touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an
extension cord.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
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DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorized by
Instant Brands Inc. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, fire or
electric shock.
• 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.
• To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace
the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring.
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DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void
the warranty.
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DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result
in injury or property damage.
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The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid
electrical shock:
• DO NOT put liquid of any kind into multicooker base.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
• DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.
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DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V~
60 Hz for North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
• Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release
valve and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes.
• If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and
make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to
control features: sealing ring
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
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When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can
swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
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When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Follow recipe
instructions for pressure release method. Refer to
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Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the
inner pot as they may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury.
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Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:
• Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield
and float valve for clogging.
• Before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base, make sure
both parts are dry and free of food debris.
• Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or
storage.
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DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
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If the power cord is detachable, always attach the plug to the appliance
first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To turn off, press Cancel,
then remove the plug from power source. Always unplug when not in
use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
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Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate the
appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
contact Customer Care by
, or by phone at
1-800-828-7280
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