Important Safeguards - Power Pressure Cooker XL PPC771 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES! - CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
1. Always attach cord plug to appliance first before
plugging into wall outlet.
2. CAUTION HOT SURFACES:
generates extreme heat and steam during use.
To avoid injury, do not touch hot stainless steel
surfaces, or steam release valves on Lid during
operation. Proper instructions must be be taken
to prevent the risk of personal injury, fires,
and damage to property.
3.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are under
the supervision of a responsible person
or have been given proper instruction
in using the appliance.
4. This appliance is not intended for use
by children, and special care should be taken
when the unit is in use in their presence.
5. Do not use appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
6.
Before use, make certain Lid is properly secured
and Pressure Release Valve is free from debris.
See ATTACHING LID
p. 12.
7. NEVER USE LID HANDLE
cooker. Use only black handles located on side
of base when lifting and/or moving unit.
DO NOT MOVE COOKER
or when contents are hot. Hot spilled foods can
cause serious burns! To remove contents
in cooker, use ladle provided.
8. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID WHILE UNIT
IS OPERATING.
Do not open pressure cooker
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6-10-Quart Power Pressure Cooker XL™ | Models: PPC771-PPC773
This appliance
in PREPARING FOR USE,
to lift or move
when under pressure
until unit has cooled and all internal pressure
has been released. If Lid is difficult to rotate,
DO NOT FORCE IT OPEN
that cooker is still under pressure. See
RELEASE PRESSURE, in
USE, p. 12.
9.
Once pressure is released, follow instructions
to open Lid. See OPEN LID
FOR USE, p. 13. ALWAYS OPEN LID AWAY
FROM FACE AND BODY
10. Some foods, such as rice or beans, expand
and create foam when cooking and need special
cooking instruction. Pay particular attention
to liquid quantities. Do not fill Inner Pot more
HALFWAY
than when cooking these foods.
NEVER FILL ABOVE MAX FILL LINE
Pot. Overfilling may cause clogging of Pressure
Release Valve, allowing excess pressure
to develop.
11. CERTAIN FOODS CANNOT BE COOKED
in this appliance because they clog the Pressure
Release device (steam vent). These include
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, and spaghetti.
12. Never deep fry or fill with oil. Improper use
of pressure cooker can cause fire or burns.
13. CAUTION:
Do not operate unit in an appliance
garage or under hanging cabinets. Proper space
and ventilation is needed to prevent property
damage that may occur by steam released
during operation. Never operate the unit near
any flammable materials, such as dish towels,
paper towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
14. Use on countertop only. Do not operate
on unstable surface.
15.
Do not place the pressure cooker on or near
a stovetop or in an oven.
16. Do not use outdoors.
17. Do not operate if cord or plug are damaged.
If appliance begins to malfunction during use,
- this indicates
SAFELY
PREPARING FOR
in PREPARING
to avoid steam burns.
in Inner