Safety Features of Your Pressure Cooker
Operating Instructions
To ensure user safety, this appliance has several safety features
Safe Lid Closing System
This pressure cooker is equipped with a feature that prevents any increase in pressure if the cover is not properly closed. If the cover is not positioned correctly, pressure cannot
Depressurizing Control
If for any reason the auto pressure relief valve does not function and pressure builds, the cooker will automatically vent excess pressure from around the lid.
Preparing Your Pressure Cooker
Before using the electronic pressure cooker for the first time:
1. | Remove the cooking pot from the |
| unit. |
2. | Wash the removable cooking pot |
| with warm, soapy water. The |
| removable cooking pot may also be |
| washed in a dishwasher. |
3. | Remove the sealing gasket from the |
Using Your Pressure Cooker
Note: For best results, always check that the pressure release valve, the diffuser and the sealing gasket are in good working condition. Visually inspect the sealing gasket for any defects such as cracks, punctures or tears. Also check that there are no particles blocking the pressure release valve or the diffuser openings on the underside of the cover.
Safe Lid Opening System
This appliance is equipped with a safety feature that prevents the pressure cooker cover from opening if the pressure in the cooker is too high. The safety float valve will prevent the cover from opening until the pressure has been released from the cooker and the valve has dropped.
Safety Float
Valve
Thermostat Control
When the internal temperature of the pressure cooker increases beyond the preset temperatures, the power to the pressure cooker will be cut off.
Ultra Thermostat Control
There is a fail safe sensor that is set to trip if the temperature and pressure in the pressure cooker are beyond safety limits. This safety system de- pressurizes the pressure cooker and terminates the power to the unit.
Note: If this occurs, call customer service at 1 (800)
cover and wash it with warm, soapy |
water. (Fig. 1) |
Important Note: Do not wash in a dishwasher. Allow the sealing gasket to air dry or dry with a paper towel before inserting back into the cover.
Fig. 1
4.The cover of the pressure cooker may be washed with warm, soapy water or can also be placed into the dishwasher after the sealing gasket has been removed.
5.Replace the sealing gasket into the cover by placing it under the gasket holding ring ensuring that the crease in the sealing gasket meets with the gasket holding ring.
If you find any defects in the sealing gasket, do not use the pressure cooker. For a replacement sealing gasket, call customer service at 1 (800)
Once all parts are washed and dried according the “Maintenance & Cleaning” section, your pressure cooker is ready for use.
Note: The pressure cooker cover has a locked position and an open position.
1.Remove the cover. To do so, turn cover clockwise until the cover locking pin lines up with the vapor collector. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
Automatic Pressure Control
If the pressure cooker has built up excess pressure, the pressure release valve will automatically discharge steam to regulate safe pressure limits in the cooker.
Important: The removable cooking pot and pressure cooker cover are dishwasher safe, however, you must remove the gasket before placing the cover in dishwasher.
2.Place food inside the removable cooking pot.
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