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Important Safeguards

When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed. If you have a question on the proper operation of your pressure cooker please call our Consumer Center at 1-800-527-7727.

1. Read all instructions before using your pressure cooker.
2. Before each use make sure the vent tube is clear. Remove the pressure control and place the lid against the light to make sure that the tube is clear. If plugged clean all holes with a piece of wire. See Vent Tube Check.
3. Never cook APPLESAUCE, CRANBERRIES, PEARL BARLEY, SPLIT PEASE, RHUBARB, NOODLES, MACARONI, SPAGHETTI or OTHER PASTA, OATMEAL or OTHER CEREALS in a pressure cooker. These foods tend to foam, froth and splutter, and can plug the vent tube.
   WARNING: If the vent tube is plugged, the overpressure devices can open and spray scalding hot steam and food. Keep head and face away from cooker. See How to Use Your Pressure Cooker.
4. Never fill your pressure cooker more than 2/3 full. When cooking foods that puff up during cooking, such as rice and dried vegetables, do not fill more than 1/2 full.
   WARNING: Overfilling the cooker can plug the vent tube causing a release of scalding steam from the overpressure devices. See How to Use Your Pressure Cooker.
5. This appliance cooks under pressure. make absolutely sure your pressure cooker is properly closed before placing on heat. The cooker is closed when the lid handle is directly over the handle of the pan.
   WARNING: Improper closure of the lid can cause the lid to be thrown from the pan. See How to Open and Close.
6. If the overpressure devices release, protect yourself from the steam and turn off heat and allow the cooker to cool. The reusable overpressure plug may be reset. If the gasket has blown out of the overpressure window replace with a new gasket. Do not reuse.
7. Never try to open your pressure cooker until the cooker is thoroughly cool and the internal pressure is down. When the pressure is down the lid should turn easily. Never try to force open the lid if it seems locked tight. See Food Removal.
8. Never remove the Pressure Control during cooking or when the cooker is still hot. Steam will release through the vent tube that can cause burns.
9. Supervise children closely when using your pressure cooker near children. Keep handles turned toward the inside of the stove.
10. Always remove the gasket before using the cooker as a conventional (non Pressurized) covered pan without the pressure control. If you leave the gasket in, some pressure can develop in the cooker. Without the gasket, no pressure will develop.
11. Never use your Pressure Cooker for other than its intended use: cooking appropriate foods under pressure on residential ranges. Never place the cooker inside a heated oven. Do not use the cooker outdoors.
12. Never use your pressure Cooker for pressure frying with oil and never "broast" (pressure cook with oil or shortening instead of water) in your cooker.
13. Do not touch hot metal surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Be extremely careful when moving a pressure cooker full of hot liquids.

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