Important Safeguards - Emeril Lagasse 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. Read all instructions carefully to prevent injuries.
2. 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. Do not leave unattended with children
or pets. Keep appliance and cord away from children.
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.
3. ALWAYS PLACE UNIT ON A FLAT, HEAT
RESISTANT SURFACE. Intended for countertop
use only. DO NOT operate on unstable surface.
DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven. DO NOT operate the Unit in
an enclosed space or under hanging cabinets.
Proper space and ventilation is needed to prevent
property damage that may be caused by steam
released during operation. Never operate the Unit
near any flammable materials, such as dish towels,
paper towels, curtains, or paper plates.
4. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table
or counter or touch hot surfaces.
5. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk
resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming
entangled in the cord, or tripping over a longer cord.
6. NEVER FORCE THE LID OPEN. Never attempt
to open Lid during operation as a pressure cooker.
Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous.
Do not open the pressure cooker until Unit has
cooled and all internal pressure has been released.
If the lid is difficult to open, this indicates that the
Unit is still under pressure – do not force it open.
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Once pressure is released, follow instructions to
open Lid. Always open Lid away from face and body
to avoid steam burns (see INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRESSURE COOKING, p. 18).
7. Lid should rotate freely and any resistance
indicates that the Lid is improperly placed
or under pressure.
8. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control
to "off," then remove plug from wall outlet.
9. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper
use may result in scalding injury. Make certain the
Unit is properly closed before operating and the
Pressure Release Valve is free from debris (see
PREPARING FOR PRESSURE COOKING, p. 16).
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
RECOMMENDED: DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE THE
UNIT when under pressure or when contents are hot.
To remove contents in cooker, use ladle provided.
11. Always check the pressure release devices
for clogging before use.
12. CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance
generates extreme heat and steam during use.
Do not touch hot surface. Use handles or knobs.
To avoid injury, do not touch the hot surfaces or the
Pressure Release Valve on the Lid during operation.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of personal injury, fires, and damage to property.
13. DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
14. NEVER use the Lid Handle to lift or move cooker.
Use only the black handles located on the side
of the Unit's base when lifting or moving the Unit (see
PREPARING FOR PRESSURE COOKING, p. 16).
15. NEVER fill above the Inner Pot's Max FIll Line.
Overfilling can clog the Pressure Release Valve,
which can cause excess pressure to develop.
16. WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, cook
only in the removable container (Inner Pot) provided.
17. Some foods, such as rice, beans, applesauce,
cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other
cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb,
and spaghetti, expand and create foam when
cooking and need special cooking instructions.
Pay particular attention to liquid quantities.
DO NOT fill the Inner Pot more than halfway when
cooking with these foods.
18. DO NOT fill the Unit over maximum fill line at 2/ 3 full.
When cooking foods that expand during cooking,
such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the Unit
beyond the recommended level at 1/2 full. Overfilling
may cause a risk of clogging the Pressure Release
Valve and developing excess pressure (please refer
to the recipe).
19. CAUTION: NEVER deep fry or fill with oil. Do not use
this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
20. The use of accessory attachments NOT
RECOMMENDED by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
21. NEVER use outlet below counter.
22. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns.
Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
Never drape the cord over the edge of the counter,
never use an outlet below the counter, and never use
with an extension cord.
23. DO NOT use Unit outdoors.
24. DO NOT operate if the cord, plug, or appliance
are damaged. If the appliance begins to malfunction
during use, immediately unplug the cord from the
power source. Do not use or attempt to repair a
malfunctioning appliance. Contact Customer Service
for assistance (see the back of the manual for
contact information).
25. TO PREVENT risk of explosion and injury,
replace only the Rubber Gaskets (dynamic seal ring)
as recommended by the manufacturer (see
PREPARING FOR USE, p 14).
26. UNPLUG the Unit from the outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Let the appliance cool down
for approximately 30 minutes before handling,
cleaning, or storing.
27. Before using your new Emeril Lagasse Pressure
Cooker Plus on any countertop surface, CHECK
with your countertop manufacturer or installer for
recommendations about using appliances on your
surfaces. Some manufacturers and installers may
recommend protecting your surface by placing a
hot pad or trivet under the Emeril Lagasse Pressure
Cooker Plus for heat protection. Your manufacturer
or installer may recommend that hot pans, pots, or
electrical appliances should not be used directly
on top of the countertop. If you are unsure, place a
trivet or hot pad under the Emeril Lagasse Pressure
Cooker Plus before using it.
28. DO NOT place your Emeril Lagasse Pressure Cooker
Plus on a hot cooktop because it could cause a fire
or damage the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Cooker Plus,
your cooktop, and your home.
29. To avoid electrical shock, DO NOT put liquid of any
kind into the Unit Base containing the electrical
components.
30. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt
to modify the plug in any way.
31. If the power cord is damaged, YOU MUST have it
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
32. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
DO NOT PLUG in the power cord or operate the Unit
controls with wet hands.
33. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer
switch or separate remote-control system.
34. NEVER pour oil into the Mesh Basket. Fire and
personal injury could result.
35. While cooking, the internal temperature of the Unit
reaches several hundred degrees Fahrenheit.
To AVOID personal injury, never place hands inside
the Unit unless it is thoroughly cooled.
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