Additional Safeguards - Toastmaster TM-670PC Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

• When pressure is building or being released and when removing the lid, hot steam
will be released. Keep hands and face clear. Use extreme caution when releasing
steam or removing the lid.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of personal injury,
fires, and damage to property.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
• Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in
this appliance when not in use.
• Do not place any of the following materials in the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic.
• Ensure a minimum distance around the appliance of at least 4 inches to other
objects, cupboards and walls when in operation. Do not place any item on top of the
appliance when in operation.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touches flammable material, including
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like.
• When in operation the Pressure Cooker requires sufficient air space on all sides
including top and bottom. Never operate the appliance near any flammable materials
such as dish towels, paper towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded, 120V electrical
outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• Anyone who has not fully read and understood all operating and safety instructions
contained in this manual is not qualified to operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall
outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water.
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do
not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance.
• NEVER FORCE THE PRESSURE COOKER OPEN. To open the pressure cooker,
press the "KEEP WARM/CANCEL" button until the program is cancelled. Slide
the steam release switch to the open position to fully release pressure. When all
steam is safely released the safety valve will drop into the plastic housing of the lid.
Carefully turn the lid handle to the open position. Tilt the lid away from you when
removing to avoid skin contact with excess steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN THE
REMOVABLE INNER POT.
• NEVER pour cold water into a hot pressure cooker.
• The DELAY TIMER feature is not suitable for all foods. NEVER leave raw meats,
raw poultry, raw fish or any dairy based recipes (milk, etc) in the pressure cooker to
cook with the DELAY TIMER setting.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance has a grounded plug and must be grounded while in use. Do not ignore the grounding
pin while using. Do not remove the grounding pin or attempt to modify the plug in any way.
WARNING: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded outlets only.
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