IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. Read all instructions before operation.
2. Do not operate while unattended.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
5. DO NOT allow children to operate under any circumstance.
6. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
7. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
8. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
9. Never immerse product in water or other liquids.
10. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury.
11. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See” Operating Instructions”.
12. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 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 increase the risk of clogging the vent pipe resulting in excessive pressure
in unit. Failure to follow this procedure can result in injury to person(s) and/or
damage to the unit.
13. 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, and
sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not be
cooked in a pressure cooker.
14. When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so all the liquid
which creates the steam does not evaporate.
15. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
16. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has
been released. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is
still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See
