Calphalon 1859693 - Safety Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible
situations that may occur. Caution must be exercised when installing, maintaining or
operating this product. Contact Calphalon Customer Service with any issues you do
not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words & Labels
Always read and obey the safety messages included in this guide. Look for the
following safety symbols, which will alert you to potential hazards:
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your pressure cooker, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this guide before attempting to operate
the pressure cooker.
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. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
7. This product cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See
Loading the Pressure Cooker on page 5.
8. 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 ½ full.
Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing
excess pressure. See Loading the Pressure Cooker on page 5.
WARNING
CAUTION
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