Operation Manual
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Do not close or clog the safety valves under any circumstance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug
or body of the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when pressure cooker used near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. Do not ll the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ll the unit
over 1/2 full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the Pressure
Release Valve and developing excess pressure. See “Using Your
Pressure Cooker” section of this manual on page 9.
9. 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 Valve. These foods should not be cooked in a
pressure cooker.
10. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause re, electric shock, or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burners, or
in a heated oven.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot contents or liquids.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
15. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in
scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating.
See “Using Your Pressure Cooker” section of this manual on page 9.
16. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
17. To reduce the risk or electric shock, cook only in removable container.
18. Always attach power cord to appliance rst, and then plug cord into
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn unit off, then remove from wall outlet.
Grasp plug, never yank on cord.
19. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
20. Do not open the pressure cooker until unit has cooled and internal
pressure has been released. If the lid is difcult to open, this indicates
that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open. Any pressure
in the cooker can be hazardous. See “Using Your Pressure Cooker”
section of this manual on page 9.
21. Do not use pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord having
a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly
installed and grounded.
Warning: Improper use of the grounded cord can result in the risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualied electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature by modifying plug in any way.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the
counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
and:
1. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
2. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the
bottom of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY