Important Safeguards
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of a
responsible person or have been given proper instruction in using
the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
• Always be sure the float valve is on correctly before use. Incorrect
assembly may prevent the cooker from building pressure or
allow steam to come out from the sides of the lid (See page 7
for assembly).
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse or rinse cords or
plugs in water or other liquid.
• This appliance should never be operated by children and special
care should be taken when the unit is in use in their presence.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• 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 nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use any attachments or utensils that were not recommended
or supplied by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not
recommended for use by the manufacturer may cause serious
hazardous situations including personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, set any control to ”Off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result
in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See Instructions For Use.
• Never fill the unit above the MAX LINE in the Inner Pot (Illustration
#2, page 4). When using foods that expand during cooking such
as rice or dried beans, follow the recipe for “pressure cooking”
those products, and as a rule of thumb, do not fill the unit above
the “halfway” point. Overfilling may cause clogging, allowing
excess pressure to develop. See Instructions For Use.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles,
macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti, can foam, froth, sputter, and
clog the pressure release device (steam vent). Recipes using
these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.
• Always check the pressure release devices for clogs before use.
• Do not open the Power Cooker PLUS until the unit has cooled
and all internal pressure has been released. If the unit is difficult
to open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not
force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See
Instructions For Use.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded,
120V electrical outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• The Power Cooker PLUS generates extreme heat and steam in its
operation. All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid fire,
burns and other personal injury during its operation.
• When in operation the Power Cooker PLUS requires sufficient
air space on all sides including top and bottom. Never operate
the unit near any flammable materials such as dish towels, paper
towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• Always plug the electrical cord directly into the wall outlet. Never
use this unit with an extension cord of any kind.
• Anyone who has not fully read and understood all operating and
safety instructions contained in this manual is not qualified to
operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
• NEVER FORCE OPEN the Power Cooker PLUS. If you need
to open the Power Cooker PLUS, press the ”KEEP WARM/
CANCEL” button and using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully rotate
the Pressure Valve to the OPEN position (fig. 4, page 4) to fully
release the building pressure inside the cooker. Make sure that
all the steam has dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn the
handle clockwise to open. Always open the lid away from you to
avoid skin contact with any remaining heat or steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK
ONLY IN THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not immerse the
housing or base in water. Before use, clean the bottom of the
Inner Pot and the surface of the heater plate… insert the Inner
Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and counterclockwise until you
are sure it is sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to do so
will prevent proper operation and may cause damage to the unit.
• CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of personal injury, fires, and damage to property.
• When moving the pressure cooker, use the carry handles and not
the lid handle.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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