TEFAL EPC03 Series - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions for use carefully before using
your appliance for the fi rst time. Any use which does
not conform to these instructions will absolve the
manufacturer from any liability and invalidate the
guarantee.
• Indoor use only.
• For cleaning your appliance, please refer to instructions
for use. You can wash the cooking bowl and steam
basket in soapy hot water or in the dishwasher.
Clean the body of the appliance using a damp cloth.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Improper use of the appliance and its accessories
may damage the appliance and cause injury.
• Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use,
the heating element surface is subject to residual
heat after use.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all
applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage
Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food
Compliant Materials, Environment, ...).
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard. Do not
replace the power cord supplied with other cords.
• This appliance is intended for domestic household
use only. It is not intended to be used in the following
applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep
the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a fl at stable, heatproof work
surface, away from any water splashes or any sources
of heat.
• Never place or use the appliance close to a wall or
below a wall cupboard as the steam produced by the
appliance can cause damage.
• Do not place your appliance near a heat source in
operation (hob, household appliance, etc.).
• Do not fi ll your appliance to more than the MAX
mark on the bowl. Do not fi ll it more than half full for
food that expands during cooking, such as rice, dried
vegetables. Reduce the volume of water to avoid the
risk of boiling over.
• When in operation, never leave the appliance
unattended.
• Please follow the recommendations on the volume of
food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which
can damage your appliance and cause injury.
• Before using your appliance, check that the
manometric rod and the safety valve are clean
(see section Cleaning and maintenance).
• Do not place any foreign objects in the pressure
release system. Do not replace any of the safety
device yourself.
• When you open the lid, fi rst unlock it by holding the
lid open/close handle. Then position your arms in
alignment with the side carrying handles, hold each
side lid handle with your hands and raise the lid.
• Be careful also about the risk of scalding from the
steam coming out of the appliance when you open
the lid. First open the lid very slightly to allow the
steam to escape gently.
• Never force the appliance open. Make sure that the
inside pressure has returned to normal. Do not open
the lid when the appliance is under pressure. To do so,
see page 46 «Problem & Solutions» section «The lid
does not open once the steam is released».
• Use only the appropriate spare parts for your model.
This is particularly important for the sealing gasket,
the cooking bowl and its safety devices.
• Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged,
have it replaced in an Approved Service Centre.
Take the time to read
all the following instructions carefully
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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