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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving.
3.
CAUTION
Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot
gas or electric burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will
damage the appliance.
4.
CAUTION
Do not use near water or ame. Please keep out of
direct sunlight.
5.
CAUTION
Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance
containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
6. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
7. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
8. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain the appliance is properly closed before operating.
Refer to the “Getting Started Guide”.
9. Do not ll the appliance over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not ll the appliance
over 1/2 full. Overlling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release
pipe and developing excess pressure. Refer to the “Getting Started
Guide”.
10. Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam release
pipe, anti-block shield and oat valve for clogging. Refer to the “Getting
Started Guide”.
11. Do not open the appliance until the appliance has depressurized and all
internal pressure has been released. If the oat valve is still up and/or the
lid is difcult to open, this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized
– do not force it open. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous.
Refer to “Venting Methods” in the “Getting Started Guide” for information
on releasing pressure.
12. Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: