SAFETY:
•Always keep your hands and face away from the pressure release valve, when releasing the pressure.
•Use extreme caution when removing the lid after cooking. Always tilt the lid away from you, so that any remaining steam is blocked from your face.
•Never attempt to open the lid while cooking, or before the pressure has dropped. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature by forcing the lid to open.
•Do not cover or block the valves.
•Do not touch the pot or lid except for the handle immediately after use. Whilst the product is in use only touch the handle, do not touch the pot or lid.
•To avoid burns, allow the food to cool before tasting. The temperature of the food gets considerably hotter than with conventional cooking.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when opening the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape.
•WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or any other liquid.
•WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance when it contains hot food, water, or any other hot liquids.
•Do not move the appliance while in use.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use, before changing attachments or before cleaning.
•Allow the appliance to cool down completely before undertaking any cleaning task.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return the appliance to your nearest authorised service centre for repair.
•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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Do not touch the power cord, plug or any part of the appliance with wet hands.
LOCATION:
•This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is not designed for professional or industrial use.
•Do not use this appliance outdoors or near water.
•Ensure that this appliance is kept out of reach of children.
•Do not place this appliance directly under kitchen wall cupboards when in use, as it produces steam. Avoid reaching over the appliance when it is in use.
•Do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials,e.g: curtains.
•This appliance must be used on a flat, even, stable surface with a minimum of 10 cm distance away from surrounding objects.
POWER SUPPLY CORD:
•The power supply cord should be able to reach the wall socket without straining or stretching.
•Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of the table or counter and keep the power supply cord away from any hot, rough or sharp surfaces.
•Do not let the power supply cord run across an open space e.g. between a low wall socket and table.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. Any attempt to repair the cord will render the warranty and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
