Important Safeguards - Instant Pot MAX Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the
appliance.
5.
CAUTION
containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
6. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain the appliance is properly closed before operating.
Please see the "Getting Started" section.
8. Do not fill the appliance over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the appliance
over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and
developing excess pressure. Please see the "Pressure Cooking" section.
9. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or
spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the anti-block shield, the
steam release valve/handle, float valve or the steam release pipe. These
foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker. When cooking these
types of foods, follow instructions in a trusted recipe.
10. Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam release pipe,
anti-block shield and float valve for clogging.
11. Do not open the appliance until the appliance has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up and/or the lid is
difficult to open, this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized – do not
force it open. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous. Please see
the "Getting Started" section for instructions to safely remove lid.
12. Do not use this appliance for pressure frying with oil.
13.
CAUTION
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
WARNING
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Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power
Read and save these safety guidelines.
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.