Instructions / Assembly

This is a Listed appliance. The following Important Safeguards are
recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using
this appliance (see pages 4 and 5). Cracked, broken or charred handles
should be replaced.
3. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold cover up to light and look
through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.
4. Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before
use.
5. Do not fill pressure cooker over
2
⁄
3
full. For soup, grains, and dry beans
and peas which expand during cooking, do not fill cooker over
1
⁄
2
full.
Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing
excess pressure. See food preparation instructions.
6. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pastas,
dried soup mixes, or any dry beans and peas which are not listed on the
chart on page 54. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may
block the vent pipe, overpressure plug, and air vent/cover lock.
7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in
scalding injury. Make certain pressure cooker is properly closed before
operating; cover handle must be directly above the body handle. See
“How To Use Instructions.”
8. Do not place the pressure cooker or attempt to pressure cook in a heated
oven.
9. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
10. Do not open pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released, air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no
steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. 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
“How To Use Instructions.”
11. Caution: To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance,
replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring
or sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is
recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at
least every two years.
12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children. It is not recommended that children use the pressure cooker.
13. When normal operating pressure is reached, the pressure regulator
will begin to rock. Gradually lower the heat to maintain a slow, steady
rocking motion. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock vigorously
excess steam will escape, liquid will be evaporated, and food may
scorch.
14. Caution: Do not use pressure cooker on an outdoor LP gas burner or gas
range over 12,000 BTU’s.
15. Do not use this pressure cooker for other than intended use.
16. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.