Krups COOK4ME EPC09 Series Manual page 104

„ Use only the appropriate spare parts for your model. This is particularly important for the
sealing gasket, the cooking pot and the metal lid.
„ Do not damage the sealing gasket. If it is damaged, have it replaced in an Approved
Service Centre.
„ The heat source necessary for cooking is included in the appliance.
„ Do not place the appliance in a heated oven or on a hot hob. Do not place the appliance
close to an open flame or a flammable object.
„ Do not heat the cooking pot with any other heat source than the heating plate of the
appliance and do not use any other pot. Do not use the cooking pot with other appliances.
„ Move the appliance with great care when it is under pressure. Do not touch the hot
surfaces. Use the carrying handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if necessary. Do
not use the lid handle to lift the appliance.
„ Do not use appliance for other than the intended purpose.
„ This appliance is not a steriliser. Do not use it to sterilise jars.
„ The appliance cooks food under pressure. Incorrect use may cause risks of burns due
to steam.
„ Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before bringing it up to pressure (see
Instructions for use).
„ Do not use the appliance empty, without its pot or without liquid inside the pot. This could
cause serious damage to the appliance.
„ After cooking meat which has an outer layer of skin (such as ox tongue), which could
swell due to the effects of pressure, do not pierce the skin after cooking if it appears
swollen: you could get burnt. Pierce it before cooking.
„ When cooking food with a thick texture (chick peas, rhubarb, compotes, etc.), shake the
appliance slightly before opening it to ensure that the food or cooking juices do not spurt
out.
„ Do not use the appliance to fry food in oil. Only browning is allowed.
„ In browning mode, be careful of risks of burns caused by spattering when you add food
or ingredients into the hot pot.
„ During cooking and automatic steam release at the end of cooking, the appliance releases
heat and steam. Keep your face and hands away from the appliance to avoid scalding. Do
not touch the lid during cooking.
„ Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and the housing to leave the lid ajar.
This can permanently damage the gasket.
„ Do not touch the safety devices, except while cleaning and maintaining the appliance in
accordance with the instructions given.
„ Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating element are always clean.
Make sure that the central part of the heating plate is mobile.
„ Do not fill up your appliance without its cooking pot.
„ Use a plastic or wooden spoon to prevent any damage to the non-stick coating of the pot.
Do not cut food directly in the cooking pot.
„ If a great deal of steam is released from the rim of the lid, unplug the power cord at
once and check whether the appliance is clean. If necessary, send the appliance to an
Approved Service Centre for repair.
„ Do not carry the appliance by holding it by the handles of the removable pot. Always use
the two side handles on the housing of the appliance. Wear oven mitts if the appliance is
hot. For more safety, make sure that the lid is locked before transporting the appliance.
„ If pressure is released continuously through the valve of the appliance (for more than 1
minute) while pressure cooking, send the appliance to a service centre for repair.
„ Do not use a damaged appliance. Take it to your approved service centre.
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