IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1.Read all instructions before using appliance.

2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3.To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water or other liquid.

4.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not for use by children.

5.Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appli- ance.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

8.Do not use outdoors.

9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11.To disconnect, press the START/STOP Button until the Red STOP Light illuminates and the Pressure Cooker beeps. Then remove plug from wall outlet

12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13.Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

14.A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable materi- al, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.

15.Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

16.Do not fill the unit above the MAX Fill Line. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. See Cooking with Your Pressure Cooker Section in this manual.

17.Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block the Steam Release Valve.

18.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the Removable Cooking Pot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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