Use and Care Manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions
should always be taken, 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 place the pressure cooker in a
heated oven or on any stovetop.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker.
Use handles only.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
6. 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.
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
its intended use.
9. This appliance cooks under pressure.
Improper use may result in scalding injury.
Make certain unit is properly closed before
operating. See Instructions For Use, page 4.
10. Do not fill unit over two-thirds full. When
cooking foods that expand during cooking,
such as dried vegetables.
NOTE: This includes legumes, beans, and
grains. Do not fill the unit over half full.
Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the
pressure limit valve and developing excess
pressure.
11. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or outer vessel in water
or other liquids.
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.
NOTE: Your instruction booklet may contain
recipes which use above ingredients. You must
follow recipe exactly as written.
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.
22. To prevent risk of explosion and injury,
replace only dynamic seal ring as
recommended by the manufacturer. See
Operating Instructions.
23. Intended for countertop use only.
WARNING:
Spilled food can cause serious burns.
Keep appliance and cord away from children.
Never drape cord over edge of counter, never
use outlet below counter, and never use with
an extension cord.