Instant Pot DUO PLUS Safety, Maintenance And Warranty page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting
Started Guide.
11. After cooking meat with a skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell
under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is
swollen as you may be scalded.
12. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use;
do not touch.
13. When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before
opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
14. Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to
the Getting Started Guide.
15. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or
shallow frying of food.
16. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the
maintenanceinstructionsspecifiedintheinstructionsforuse.
17. Only use Instant Pot spare parts and accessories in accordance with
the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same
manufacturer indicated as being compatible.
18. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. If the
power supply lead is damaged, users should contact Customer
Care for further assistance.
19. For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.
20. Be aware that certain foods such as stewed apples, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb or spaghetti can foam, froth and clog the steam release.
These foods should not be cooked under pressure cooking settings
unless as directed in Instant Pot cooker recipes.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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