Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, appliance in water or any other liquid. If the
unit accidentally falls or gets immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
5. This multi pot is not intended for use by children.
6. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking
off parts. If the multi pot begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or att-
empt to repair it.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions or after it has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Always operate this appliance on a stable surface.
10. Do not use outdoors. Household use only.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or any other hot liquid.
14. Never immerse the housing or base in water.
15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off,
then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
16. Do not use the appliance for other purpose than its intended use.
17. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in the removable container.
18. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make sure that unit is proper-
ly closed before operating. See "General Operating Instructions."
19. Do not fill the unit over "Max line" marked in the removable cooking pot. When cooking foods that expand du-
ring cooking such as rice, beans or dried vegetables, do not fill unit over 1/2 (half) full. See"General Operating
Instructions". Overfilling the pressure cooker may cause clogging, which builds up excess pressure inside and
may be dangerous.
20. It is not recommended to cook foods with a closed lid such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth and
sputter and may block the pressure release device (exhaust vent). Recipes that use any of these ingredients
must be carefully followed to avoid problems.
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