Important Safeguards - Emeril Lagasse Pressure AirFryer Plus 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 (or detachable power-
supply cord) is provided 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
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6- & 8-Quart Emeril Lagasse Pressure AirFryer™ Plus
is still under pressure – do not force it open. 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. 20).
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 Unit
is properly closed before operating and the Pressure
Release Valve is free from debris (see ATTACHING
LID in PREPARING FOR PRESSURE COOKING,
p. 18).
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. 18).
15. NEVER fill above the Inner Pot's max fill line (FULL
CUP). Overfilling can clog the Pressure Release
Valve, which can cause excess pressure to develop.