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• Never operate the pressure cooker without
food and liquid in the removable cooking
bowl. Ensure that the level of food and
liquid inside the removable cooking bowl
is not below ‘2’ level mark before cooking
commences. Always follow the maximum
and minimum quantities of liquid stated in
instructions and recipes.
• Always operate the pressure cooker on
a stable and heat resistant surface.
• Do not use chemicals, steel wool, metal
scouring pad or abrasive cleaners to clean
the outside of the pressure cooker housing
or cooking bowl as these can damaged the
housing or the coating of the cooking bowl.
• Do not place anything, other than lid, on top
of pressure cooker when assembled, when in
use and when stored.
• Do not allow water from the lid to drip into
the pressure cooker housing, only into the
removable cooking bowl.
• Always have the lid placed correctly into
position on the pressure cooker throughout
operation of the pressure cooker unless states
in the recipe to have it removed.
• Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended
when in use.
• Do not place anything on top of the lid when
assembled, when in use and when stored.
• Extreme caution must be used when pressure
cooker contains hot food and liquids and/or is
under pressure. Improper use may result in injury.
When using this appliance, make sure the lid is
properly locked and aligned before operating.
• Ensure the removable cooking bowl is
correctly positioned in the pressure cooker
base before you commence cooking.
• Before placing removable cooking bowl into
stainless steel base ensure base of bowl and
base of pressure cooker is dry by wiping with
a dry soft cloth.
• Do not use the pressure cooker for anything
other than its intended use. Do not attempt to
operate pressure cooker by any method other
than those described in this instruction book.
• Some foods to avoid when pressure cooking are;
apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
and other cereals, potatoes, noodles and pasta,
and rhubarb; these foods can foam, froth and
splatter and clog the pressure regulator/release
valve and pressure indicator valve.
• Removable cooking bowl can be extremely
heavy when full of ingredients, care should be
taken when lifting from pressure cooker base.
• Do not use the lid handle to carry appliance
when in use and after use.
• Always ensure that the removable cooking
bowl has cooled sufficiently before handling
and use oven mitts when removing the
removable cooking bowl from the stainless
steel housing.
• Do not adjust the “pressure regulator/release
valve” whilst in use.
• Use only recommended “Steam Release” to
depressurise cooker after use.
• Do not exceed maximum fill level. Some foods
expand during pressure cooking such as rice and
legumes, do not fill removable cooking pan over
½ full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging
the pressure regulator/release valve/release
valve and pressure indicator valve. It may also
lead to the development of excess pressure.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or
metal scouring pads as these can damage
the non-stick surface.
• The temperature if accessible surfaces will be
high when the pressure cooker is operating
and for some time after use.
• Do not place the removable cooking bowl
when hot on any surface that may be
affected by heat.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Do not place frozen or very cold foods into
the removable cooking bowl when it is hot.
Do not place hot removable cooking bowl
into cold water.
• Do not use the removable cooking bowl for
food storage. The removable cooking bowl is
not designed for storing food in the freezer.
• Ensure pressure cooker is fully cooled before
storing power cord inside the removable
cooking bowl.
• To prevent scratching the non-stick surface
of the removable cooking bowl, always use
wooded or plastic utensils.
• Always position steam vent on lid away from
yourself to avoid scalding from escaping steam.
• Suggested cooking times in this instruction
book are approximate. Cooking times can
vary depending on ingredients and quantities
in recipes.
• Do not attempt to open the pressure cooker
lid after pressure cooking until all internal
pressure has been released and is slightly
cooled. If the lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates that appliance is still under pressure
– do not force the lid open. Any pressure
remaining can be hazardous. See operating
instructions for “steam release” directions in
this instruction book.
• Always check pressure regulator/release valve
and pressure indicator valve for clogging
before use and clean if necessary. Check to
make sure the pressure indicator rod moves
freely from under the lid.
• The appliance connector must be removed
before the pressure cooker is cleaned and
that the appliance inlet must be dried before
the pressure cooker is used again.
• Do not immerse pressure cooker housing/base,
power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.