WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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• Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release
valve and/or oat valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes.
• If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and
make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure
control features: sealing ring.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
Refer to Releasing pressure.
10 When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can
swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
11 When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Follow recipe
instructions for pressure release method. Refer to Releasing pressure.
12 Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the
inner pot as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.
13 Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:
• Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield
and oat valve for clogging.
• Before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base, make sure
both parts are dry and free of food debris.
• Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or
storage.
14 DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
15 If the power cord is detachable, always attach the plug to the appliance
rst, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To turn off, press Cancel,
then remove the plug from power source. Always unplug when not in
use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
16 Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate the
appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
contact Customer Care by email, chat, or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.
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