Power Pressure Cooker XL PPC780P, User Manual

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  Pressure  Cooker  XL  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 Pressure Cooker XL 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 Pressure Cooker XL 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  Pressure  Cooker  XL.  If  you 

need to open the Power Pressure Cooker XL, 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 using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.