Important Safeguards (cont...)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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• This appliance has been designed for
use with a 3 prong, grounded, 220-240V
electrical outlet only. Do not use any other
electrical outlet.
• The pressure cooker generates extreme
heat and steam in its operation. All
necessary precautions must be taken to
avoid fire, burns and other personal injury
during its operation.
• When in operation the pressure cooker
requires sufficient air space on all sides
including top and bottom. Never operate
the unit near any flammable materials such
as dish towels, paper towels, curtains, paper
plates, etc.
• Always plug the electrical cord directly into
the wall outlet. Never use this unit with an
extension cord of any kind.
• Anyone who has not fully read and
understood all operating and safety
instructions contained in this manual is not
qualified to operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes
immersed in water, unplug it from wall
outlet immediately. Do not reach into the
water!
• Do not operate this appliance on an
unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction
during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a
malfunctioning appliance!
• NEVER FORCE OPEN the pressure
cooker. If you need to open the pressure
cooker press the CANCEL button and
using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully
rotate the pressure valve to the OPEN
position to fully release the building
pressure inside the cooker. Leave until
the unit & contents have cooled down
fully. Make sure that all the steam has
dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn
the handle clockwise to open. Always
open the lid away from you to avoid skin
contact with any remaining heat or steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK COOK ONLY IN
THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not
immerse the housing or base in water.
Before use, clean the bottom of the Inner
Pot and the surface of the heater plate…
insert the Inner Pot, turning it slightly
clockwise and counter clockwise until you
are sure it is sitting correctly on the heater
plate. Failure to do so will prevent proper
operation and may cause damage to the
unit.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACE. This appliance
generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be
taken to prevent the risk of personal
injury, fires, and damage to property.
• When in operation, never leave the
appliance unattended.
• 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.
• If the silicon gasket or inner pot are
damaged in any way. DO NOT USE and call
customer services for a replacement.
• Make sure that the appliance is properly
closed before bringing up to pressure (see
Instructions for use).
• Do not use the appliance empty, without its
inner pot or without liquid inside the inner
pot. This could cause serious damage to
the appliance.
• After cooking meat which has an outer layer
of skin (such as Ox tongue, bacon joints,
chicken etc.), which could swell. Due to
the effects of pressure, do not pierce the
skin after cooking if it appears swollen: you
could get burnt. Pierce it BEFORE cooking.
• When cooking food with a thick texture
(chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.), shake
the appliance slightly before opening it to
