Important Safeguards - Cuisinart CPC-600 Series Instruction Booklet

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Always attach plug to appliance
first, before plugging into wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn control
to OFF, then remove plug from
outlet.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure
cooker. Use handles only.
4. This appliance should not be used
by or near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.
5. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID
WHILE THE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Do not open the pressure cooker until
the unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If lid is
difficult to rotate, this indicates that
the cooker is still pressurized. Do not
force it to open. Any pressure in the
cooker can be hazardous. See
Operating Instructions, page 5.
6. Do not place the pressure cooker in a
heated oven or on any stovetop.
7. Extreme caution must be used when
moving a pressure cooker containing
hot liquids or foods.
8. Do not use the pressure cooker for
other than intended use.
9. This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain unit is properly
closed before operating. See
Operating Instructions, page 5.
10. Do not fill unit over
cooking foods that expand during
cooking, such as dried vegetables,
legumes, beans, and grains, do not
fill the unit over ½ full. Overfilling may
cause a risk of clogging the pressure
limit valve and developing excess
pressure.
11. To protect against electrical shock,
do not immerse cord, plugs, or outer
vessel in water or other liquids.
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12. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or removing parts.
13. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
15. Use of accessories not specifically
recommended by Cuisinart may
cause damage to unit.
16. Do not use outdoors.
17. Do not use under hanging cabinets;
steam from pressure release may
cause damage.
18. Be aware that certain foods, such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal and other cereals, split peas,
noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti
can foam, froth and sputter, and clog the
pressure release devices. These foods
should not be cooked in a pressure
cooker unless following a Cuisinart
Electric Pressure Cooker recipe.
19. Always check the pressure release
devices for clogging before use.
20. Do not use this pressure cooker for
pressure frying oil.
21. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an
appliance garage always unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.
Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the
door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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