Important Safeguards - Fagor uCOOK PRESSURE COOKER SET User Manual

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This is a U.L.-listed appliance. The following safeguards are recommended by most
portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using pressure cookers, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed:
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surface. Use
handles or knobs.
3. Do not leave children unattended
while cooking.
4. Do not place the pressure cooker
inside of a heated oven.
5. Extreme caution must be used
when moving a pressure cooker
containing hot liquids.
6. Do not use pressure cooker for
other than intended household
use.
7. This appliance cooks under
pressure. Improper use may result
in scalding injury. Make certain unit
is properly
operating.
Instructions.
8. Do not fill the unit over two thirds
full. When cooking foods that
expand during cooking such as
rice or dried vegetables, do not fill
the unit over one half full. Over
filling may cause a risk of clogging
the vent pipe and developing
excess
Preparation Instructions.
9. Be aware that certain foods, such
as cranberries,
oatmeal or other cereals, noodles,
macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti
can foam, froth, and sputter, and
clog the pressures release device
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pearl barley,
(steam vent). These foods should
not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
10. Always check the pressure release
devices for clogging before use.
11. Do not open the pressure cooker
until the unit has cooled and all
internal pressure
released. If the handles are difficult
to push apart, this indicates that
the cooker is still pressurized - do
not force it open. Remove the
pressure regulator an run cold
water over the cooker to cool it to
reduce the internal pressure. Any
pressure in the cooker can be
hazardous. See
Instructions. Do 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.
Remove the pressure regulator an
run cold water over the cooker to
cool it to reduce the internal
pressure. Any pressure in the
cooker can be hazardous. See
Operating Instructions.
12. Do not use this pressure cooker for
pressure frying with oil.
13. When the normal
pressure is reached, turn the heat
down so all the liquid, which creates
the steam, does not evaporate.
SAVE THESE
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INSTRUCTIONS.
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