Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1Read all instructions carefully.

2Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and a potholder.

3Do not close or clog the safety valves under any circumstance.

4To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put power cord or plug of the appliance in water or other liquid.

5Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

6Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn unit off, grasp plug, and pull from the wall. Never yank on cord.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9Not for Outdoor Use.

10Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

11Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.

12Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot contents or liquids.

13This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain lid is properly secured before use.

14Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

15Do not fill the unit over the max line (2/3 full) marking inside your pressure cooker (after food has been added). When cooking foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full.

16Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, or rhubarb in the appliance. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block the pressure release valve.

17Do not attempt to open lid before pressure is released.

18Always attach power cord to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet.

19Do not use the pressure cooker without liquid; this could damage the pressure cooker severely.

20Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes.

21 Do not use pressure cooker for storage purposes nor insert any utensils.

22Do not use pressure cooking for pressure frying.

23Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.

24Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See "Operating Instructions." When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down to the specified temperature so all the liquid, which creates the steam, does not evaporate.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used with care; however, be sure the marked electrical rating is at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The extension cord should be posi- tioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. The electrical rating of this appliance is listed on the bottom panel of the unit.

Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack the pressure cooker and parts, and remove all packaging materials. Wash the pan, lid and gasket in warm, soapy water to remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging. Wipe cord and temperature control with a dry cloth. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water or other liquid.