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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Your Instant Pot cooks with pressure. When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
2. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
3. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
4. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
5. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
6. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make
certain unit is properly closed before operating. Please see “Cooking Preparation”.
7. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as
rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of
clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. Please see “Food Preparation
Instructions”.
8. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and
sputter, and clog the pressure release device (the steam release handle). These foods should
not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
9. Always check the pressure release devices (the steam release handle) for clogging before
use.
10. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has
been released. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still
pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. Please see
“Cooking Preparation”.
11. Never deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil. It is dangerous and may cause a fire or
serious damage.
12. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or
other liquid.
13. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
14. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the service center for
examination repair or adjustment. See Warranty section.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
16. This product is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
18. Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
19. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the provided removable
container (cooking pot).
20. Do not use incompatible removable container (cooking pot) or sealing ring (gasket) to
avoid pressure leakage.
