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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
Read all instructions before operation.
1)
Do not operate while unattended.
2)
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3)
Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children.
4)
DO NOT allow children to operate under any circumstance.
5)
Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven or on a stove top.
6)
Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
7)
Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
8)
Never immerse product in water or other liquids.
9)
This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in serious
injury.
10)
Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See Operating
Instructions.
11)
Do not fill the unit over 3/4 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. Failure to follow this procedure can result
in injury to person(s) and/or damage to the unit.
12)
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, sputter, and clog the pressure release
device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a pressure
cooker.
13)
Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
14)
Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all
internal pressure has been released. If it is difficult to turn, this indicates
that the cooker is still pressurized
–
do not force it open. Any pressure
in the cooker can result in serious injury. See Operating Instructions.
15)
Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
16)
DO NOT place the product near flammable materials or use in a humid
environment.
17)
DO NOT damage the Rubber Seal Ring and DO NOT replace it with
anything other than the replacement Ring designated for this unit.
18)
DO NOT tamper with the Steel Ring in the Lid with any tools or external
forces. If the Steel Ring is damaged , please stop using immediately and
replace the Lid.
19)
Clean the Filter regularly to keep the cooker clean.
20)
NEVER use additional weight on the Pressure Release Valve or replace
the Pressure Release Valve with anything not intended for use with this
unit.
21)
The surface of contact between the Inner Pot and the Electronic Heater
should always be clean. DO NOT use the Inner Pot with other heating
