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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.
23. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable, heat-
resistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents on
the bottom of the appliance. Do not place on hot stove.
24.
WARNING
Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and
cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never
use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
25. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell
when heated. Do not pierce the skin as long as it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
26. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Please follow
recipe instructions for pressure release method. Once steam is fully
released, gently shake the appliance with extreme caution and then, if
necessary, release the steam again before attempting to open the lid.
Refer to the “Venting Methods” in the “Getting Started Guide”.
27.
CAUTION
Before inserting the inner pot into the appliance, wipe the
outer surface of the inner pot and heating element to ensure they are dry
and free of food debris. Refer to “Care & Cleaning”.
28. Do not attempt to repair, replace, or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void the
warranty.
29. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
30. Do not use appliance in electrical systems other than 120V/60Hz for North
America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
31. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary
when the appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children
should not play with this appliance.
32. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized Instant
Pot® inner pot.
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