Important Safeguards - Power Cooker PC-WAL1 Owner's Manual

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• Always be sure the float valve is on correctly before use. Incorrect
assembly may prevent the cooker from building pressure or
allow steam to come out from the sides of the lid (See page 10
for assembly).
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse or rinse cords
or plugs in water or other liquid.
• This appliance should never be operated by children and special
care should be taken when the unit is in use in their presence.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• 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 adjustment.
• Do not use any attachments or utensils that were not
recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. The use of
attachments not recommended for use by the manufacturer may
cause serious hazardous situations including personal injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, set any control to "Off", then remove plug
from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result
in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See Instructions For Use.
• Never fill the unit above the MAX LINE in the Inner Pot (Illustration
#2, page 6). When using foods that expand during cooking such
as rice or dried beans, follow the recipe for "pressure cooking"
those products, and as a rule of thumb, do not fill the unit above
the "halfway" point. Overfilling may cause clogging, allowing
excess pressure to develop. See Instructions For Use.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles,
macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti, can foam, froth, sputter, and
clog the pressure release device (steam vent). Recipes using
these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.
• Always check the pressure release devices for clogs before use.

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• Do not open the Power Cooker until the unit has cooled and
all internal pressure has been released. If the unit is difficult to
open, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not
force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See
Instructions For Use.
• Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong,
grounded, 120V electrical outlet only. Do not use any other
electrical outlet.
• The Power Cooker generates extreme heat and steam in its
operation. All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid fire,
burns and other personal injury during its operation.
• When in operation the Power Cooker requires sufficient air
space on all sides including top and bottom. Never operate the
unit near any flammable materials such as dish towels, paper
towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• Always plug the electrical cord directly into the wall outlet. Never
use this unit with an extension cord of any kind.
• 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.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
• NEVER FORCE OPEN THE POWER COOKER. If you need to
open the Power Cooker, press the "KEEP WARM/CANCEL"
button and carefully slide the Rapid Release Button (fig. 4, page
6) to the Release position to fully release the building pressure
inside the cooker. Make sure that all the steam has dissipated
from the cooker and the Pressure Valve (fig. 4, Page 6) is fully
settled back into the lid shell. Carefully turn the handle counter
clockwise. Always open the lid away from you to avoid skin
contact with any remaining heat or steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK
ONLY IN THE REMOVABLE CONTAINER. Do not immerse the
housing or base in water. Before use, clean the bottom of the
Inner Pot and the surface of the heater plate... insert the Inner
Pot, turning it slightly clockwise and counterclockwise until you
are sure it is sitting correctly on the heater plate. Failure to do so
will prevent proper operation and may cause damage to the unit.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of personal injury, fires, and damage to property.
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