• This appliance has been designed for use
with a 2 prong, grounded, 220-240V
electrical outlet only. Do not use any other
electrical outlet.
• The pressure 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 pressure 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 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 pressure
cooker. If you need to open the pressure
cooker press the CANCEL button and
using tongs or a kitchen tool carefully
rotate the pressure valve to the OPEN
position to fully release the building
pressure inside the cooker. Leave until
the unit & contents have cooled down
fully. Make sure that all the steam has
dissipated from the cooker. Carefully turn
the handle clockwise to open. 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
counter clockwise 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 SURFACE. 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.
When in operation, never leave the
appliance unattended.
Be careful also about the risk of scalding
from the steam coming out of the appliance
when you open the lid. First open the lid very
slightly to allow the steam to escape gently.
If the silicon gasket or inner pot are damaged
in any way. DO NOT USE
Make sure that the appliance is properly
closed before bringing up to pressure (see
Instructions for use).
Do not use the appliance empty, without its
inner pot or without liquid inside the inner
pot. This could cause serious damage to the
appliance.
After cooking meat which has an outer layer
of skin (such as Ox tongue, bacon joints,
chicken etc.), 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.
