19. Do not use on plastic or synthetic tablecloths or any unstable place or near
flammable goods including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, as fire
may occur.
20. Never impact this unit or drop from high place.
21. Do not touch the lid during use. HOT SURFACE! Do not touch hot surfaces,
use handles or knobs.
22. To reduce the risk of electric shock, only cook in the supplied removable
cooking pot.
23. Do not use metal utensils on the cooking bowl surface, as they will scratch
the non-stick coating.
24. Do not fill the pressure cooker more than ½ full with food or 2/3 full with
liquids. When cooking foods that may expand when cooking, do not fill the
unit over ½ full. Over filling may risk clogging the steam release and
developing excess pressure. This may also cause leakage, personal injuries,
or damage to the cooker. These level warnings do not apply to non-
pressure-cooking programs.
25. When cooking food under pressure, at least 2 cups of water (16 Oz) must
be added.
26. Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, oatmeal or other cereals, peas,
noodles, pasta, or rhubarb should not be cooked under pressure, as these
foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter, which may block the floating valve.
27. WARNING! Keep hands and face away from the pressure regulator knob or
valve when releasing the pressure.
28. Do not open the cooker until the cooker has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up or the lid is difficult to
turn, it is an indication that the cooker is still pressured – do not force it
open.
29. Make sure the steam release knob is in the sealing position for all the
pressure-cooking programs.
30. Always check the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield for
clogging before use.
31. Never remove the lid while this unit is operating under pressure!
32. After cooking, use extreme caution when removing the lid. Serious burns
can result from the steam inside the unit.
33. CAUTION! When removing the lid, there could be a suction created
between the inner pot and the lid.
34. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.
35. CAUTION: Perishable foods, such as meat or poultry products, fish, cheese
or dairy products, cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2
hours (and no longer than 1 hour if the temperature in the room is above
90F). When cooking these foods, do not set the delay timer function for
more than 2 hours.
36. DANGER! Never deep fry or pressure fry in a pressure cooker. It is dangerous
and may cause fire, injuries, and serious damage.