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SmartPot Pressure Cooker from Gourmia! Here at Gourmia, we’re all about helping cooks make easy, healthy, and delicious meals an everyday possibility. We know how fast-paced life is and that sometimes a home cooked meal doesn’t make the top of the priority list, no matter how bad you want it.
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Do not plug in the appliance or appliance. operate the control panel with wet 16. After using the appliance, the FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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the inside of the metal lid is very smoke emission to stop, before hot. Unplug from outlet when you remove the pan from the not in use and before cleaning. appliance. Allow to cool before putting on 18. Do not alter or tamper with any or taking off parts, and before component or accessory included cleaning the applinace.
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YOUR PRESSURE COOKER Float Valve Handle Nonstick Inner Pot Condensation Measuring Spoon Stainless Steel Steaming Rack FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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YOUR PRESSURE COOKER DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL Time Adjustment Arrows Start Cancel button button Power button Preset buttons...
4 hours. • Steam emitting from the circumference of the lid symbolizes a malfunction in the unit. Disconnect from its power supply and contact a local authorized repairman. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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USING PRESSURE COOKER BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Warning: Be careful not to put anything near the steam release valve at any time. Clean all surfaces of the appliance base using a damp cloth and wipe dry. Properly wash the removable inner pot and lid with warm soapy water.
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A minimum of ½ cup of water must be used during any cooking process with this pressure cooker. 4. Place the inner pot into the base. 5. Plug the pressure cooker into a wall outlet. Steam Release Valve Arrow Indicator CLOSED Airtight FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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USING PRESSURE COOKER 6. Place the Steam Release Valve into the space on the lid by pressing down until it clicks into place. Rotate the Steam Release Valve to the “Airtight” position by aligning the arrow on the Valve to “Airtight” Do not rotate past "Airtight"). Secure the lid by aligning the Arrow Indicator on the lid with OPEN on the base.
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Steam Release Valve should not be rotated to “Exhaust." The steam must be released naturally. TURNING THE STEAM RELEASE VALVE TO “EXHAUST” MAY CAUSE HOT LIQUID TO SPRAY FROM THE STEAM RELEASE VALVE. Airtight Exhaust FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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USING PRESSURE COOKER USING THE STEAM RELEASE VALVE This Pressure Cooker is equipped with two forms of pressure release: 1. Natural Release It allows the cooker to rest after cooking until the pressure naturally subsides so the Lid can be opened. When foods have high liquid contents, such as soups, stews and beans, they will respond best to using the natural release method.
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CAUTION: When using this function, ensure that the foods being cooked are not sensitive to warm temperatures and will not spoil from remaining at room temperature for an extended period of time. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
PRESET CHART FUNCTIONS DEFAULT COOK TIME COOK TIME RANGE Meat 15 Min 1 - 120 Min Soup 25 Min 1 - 120 Min Beans 40 Min 1 - 120 Min Poultry 13 Min 1 - 120 Min Dessert 18 Min 1 - 120 Min Vegetable 10 Min...
Float Valve will not rise (lock) so pressure can Silicone stopper on Float Clean Float Valve and not build Valve is dirty or worn silicone stopper/replace silicone stopper FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The control board component cycles with This is normal the thermostat during Occasional popping noise coming from Make sure the Inner Pot pressure cooker and the inside of the The Inner Pot is wet pressure cooker are completely dry before Excessive steam coming Remove the Steam...
By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. GUARANTEE AND SERVICE If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit our website or contact your distributor. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VISIT WWW.GOURMIA.COM OR CALL 888.552.0033...
WARRANTY & SERVICE This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion.
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