Important Safeguards; Additional Important Safeguards - Bella 14595 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in
water or other liquid.
4. 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Bring it to
a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in the
base unit. Cook only in the cooking pot provided.
13. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet with dry hands.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION, HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires
or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance
must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning
this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides
for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near
curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Never use the cooking pot on a gas or electric cook top or on an open flame.
9. Always keep your hands and face away from the pressure release valve,
when releasing the pressure.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Do not cover or block the valves.
13. 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.
14. To avoid burns, allow the food to cool before tasting. The temperature of
the food gets considerably hotter than with conventional cooking.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when opening
the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape.
16. Do not move the appliance while in use.
17. Remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use
or before cleaning.
18. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before undertaking any cleaning task.
19. Do not touch the power cord, plug or any part of the appliance with wet hands.
20. 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.
21. Do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials,e.g: curtains.
22. To open, hold and rotate the lid clockwise to the "unlock" position but do not
lean over the appliance.
23. Never use sharp objects inside the cooking pot as this will damage the
non-stick coating.
24. Do not use the pressure cooker for deep frying
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