manufacturing lubricant. Rinse the ring,lid and body in warm water and dry. When
replacing the sealing ring,be careful to fit it under the stop tabs located on the inside
rim on the lid.
The
SAFETY VALVE
⑩ works with the pressure regulator to
release any excess pressure.The VENT STRAINER CAP
Can prevent foods
from clogging the steam vent pipe. If SAFETY VALVE and VENT STRAINER fail,
the over pressure plug will pop out and release the excess pressure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Our pressure cooker is designed to prepare delicious,healthy meals in less time than
traditional cooking methods. Used properly, your pressure cooker is one of the
safest appliances in your kitchen. Ensuring safe operation is as easy as following
these simple rules:
1.
Do not over filling the pressure cooker.
2.
Always visually examine the steam vent pipe to make sure it is clear before
locking the lid in place.
3.
Always fully close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker.
4.
Never open the cooker when it contains pressure(when the safety lock is in
the up position, there is pessure in the cooker).
5.
Replace the overpressure plug when it becomes hard, deformed, cracked,
worn or pitted, or when replacing the sealing ring. Replace the sealing ring
when it becomes hard.
Understanding these instructions is important So that you understand why these
instructions must be followed every time you use the cooker, please read the
following:
1.
Never overfill the pressure cooker.
If the cooker is overfilled, this may cause the pressure relief services to stop
functioning properly.The pressure regulator is designed to maintain safe cooking
pressures. It relieves excess pressure through the vent pipe as it rocks back and
forth.The overpressure plug is a backup pressure relief valve designed to release
excess pressure if the pressure regulator fails to operate properly. Neither one can
perform their function if there are obstructions in the other. Obstructions can occur
if the pressure cooker is overfilled. For most foods, it is safe to fill the pressure
cooker up to 2/3 full.There are a few foods that expand to the point that the pressure
cooker should never be more than 1/2 full when cooking them.These are also foods
that,because of the foaming,and frothing that occur during cooking.Should never be
pressure-cooked.The pressure cooker is marked at the 1/2 and 2/3 full levels so that
you always know how much liquid is in the unit.
Be sure to not let any of the foods you are cooking extend above the maximum fill
level (Fig.C)
2.
Visually examine the steam vent pipe for obstructions before using the
cooker.
To examine the steam vent, unscrew the pressure regulator (Fig.A#1) on the top of
the lid. Next turn over the lid and gently remove the strainer cover from the base of
the vent(Fig.D1 and D2). Hold the lid up to a light to confirm that the vent is clear
of any obstruction. If the steam vent pipe is blocked , remove the obstruction before
using the cooker. Replace the strainer cover before using the unit. Failure to remove
an obstruction from the steam vent will result in pressure building to unsafe levels.
3.
Always fully lock the lid of the unit
.
The lid handles must be aligned directly over the body handles. The specially
designed lugs in the lid are designed to lock in place when the lid is properly closed.
However,if the lid is not properly seal, the lugs will not lock the lid onto the body. It
is possible that pressure may build inside the cooker and cause the cover to come
off, possibly resulting in bodily injury or property damage.
4.
Never open the cooker when it is pressurized.
Opening the pressure cooker while it is pressurized will cause the contents of the
cooker to erupt which could cause bodily injury or property damage.
5.
Replace the overpressure plug and the sealing ring.
Replace if they become hard, deformed, cracked, worn, pitted, or soft and sticky; or
every two years; whichever occurs first. Always replace the overpressure plug when
replacing the sealing ring.The overpressure plug is a backup pressure relief valve,
and is designed to relieve excess pressure from the cooker cover in the event that
the vent pipe should become blocked. The ovepressure plug is made of rubber. Over
time, depending the frequency and type of use, rubber becomes hard and inflexible,
loses its ability to act as a backup pressure relief valve, and should thus be replaced
immediately. Frequent contact with oily foods will cause the sealing ring to
deteriorate. Deterioration will result in the ring becoming either hard and inflexible
or soft and tacky. Should this occur, immediately replace the ring, as failure to do so
could result in pressure release, causing great bodily harm and / or property damage.
Do not apply cooking oil to the sealing ring.
