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• Always check pressure release
valve and safety locking pin
for clogging before use and
clean if necessary. Check to
make sure the safety locking
pin moves freely from under
the lid.
• Extreme caution must be used
when appliance contains hot
food and liquids and/or is
under pressure. Improper use
may result in injury.
• Do not use the lid handle to
carry appliance when in use or
after use.
• Do not attempt to open the
appliance lid after pressure
cooking until all internal
pressure has been released
and is slightly cooled. If the
lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates that appliance is
still under pressure – do not
force lid open. Any pressure
remaining can be hazardous.
See operating instructions for
“steam release” directions in
this instruction book
(see steps 10–12 page 19).
• Always ensure that removable
cooking bowl has cooled
sufficiently before handling
and use oven mitts as a
precaution.
• Do not place anything, other
than lid, on top of the appliance
when assembled, when in use
and when stored.
• Do not use this appliance
cooker for deep frying.
• Do not sauté or shallow fry
under pressure.
• Always ensure there is enough
liquid in removable cooking
bowl. At least 4 cups (1 quart)
of combined food and liquid is
required when cooking under
pressure. When steaming, a
minimum of 4 cups (1 quart) of
liquid should be used.
• If the appliance is to be: not in
use, cleaned, moved, assembled
or stored, always ensure
START/CANCEL has been
pressed to CANCEL and stop
any function, then unplug the
cord from the power outlet.
• Keep the appliance clean.
Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this
book (see page 26).
