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.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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 fi 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
fl 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. To disconnect, touch Cancel, then remove 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 at support@instantpot.com.au or by phone at 1800 251 643 or (02)
9317 1000.
17. Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.