IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children.
4. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
5. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
6. Regularly check that the handles of the pressure cooker are tted
correctly. Tighten them if necessary.
7. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
8. is appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in
scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See “Operating Instructions.”
9. Do not ll the unit over ⅔ full. When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ll the unit
over ½ full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe
and developing excess pressure. See “Food Preparation Instructions.”
10. 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). ese foods should not be
cooked in a pressure cooker.
11. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
12. Never make a recipe with milk in your pressure cooker.
13. Do not use rock salt in your pressure cooker, but rather add table
salt when the cooking is nearly nished.
14. Alcohol vapors are ammable. Bring to a boil for about 2 minutes
before placing the lid on. Watch your appliance when preparing
alcohol-based recipes.
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