Before using your Carico Ultra Cooker for the first time, be sure to read and carefully fol-
low all of the instructions shown in this Owner's Manual. Carefully unpack your electric
cooker and remove all packing material. Wash the interior pot thoroughly before using for
the first time and wipe the exterior base with a dry, soft cloth. We recommend cleaning
the inner pot with 1/4 cup of vinegar to 2 cups of water to remove any possible manufac-
turing oils or dirt. Always dry outside of cooker completely before connecting plug.
It is important that each time you use the Ultra Cooker, that basic safety precautions be
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observed:
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sure. Steam pressure is very powerful. Improper use may result in scalding injury.
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sure the cooker is properly closed before operating.
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and
NEVER
cabinets while cooking.
sary when your cooker is in use, especially, if children are within reach or in the vicinity.
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of
NEVER
ter-
the arrows must be pointing "up" and snugly pressed into the lid grooves. The rubber gas-
ket seal and the steam vent tube are the critical parts of this appliance. Make sure that the
gasket is clean, and do not use the cooker if the gasket is ripped, torn, sticky, brittle or
cre-
shows any signs of wear, cracking or tears. Be sure that the steam vent tube is clean and
en.
clear, not clogged with food. Be sure to check these valves for clogging before each use.
per-
for
NEVER
uid and food.
dried beans do not fill the cooker over one-half (1/2) full. To reduce foaming add one table-
es,
spoon of oil (olive, vegetable, etc.) The interior pot has been conveniently marked with
of
cup/metric measurements.
NEVER
where the liquids boil dry
The digital function recommends the length of time required. This time can be changed,
however, be careful not to overcook the contents. You may override the cooking time by
pressing "cancel" then press the timer button and "+" or "–" for the desired cooking time,
then press start.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
THE ULTRA COOKER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
all instructions carefully before using the cooker. This appliance cooks under pres-
leave the Ultra Cooker unattended or place it near water, fire, or underneath kitchen
EXTREME CAUTION
use the Ultra Cooker if the gasket is not installed properly.
fill the stainless steel removable cooking pot over two-thirds (2/3) full including liq-
When cooking foods that foam or expand during cooking, such as rice or
operate cooker under pressure without any liquid inside or allow cooker to a point
. Manufacturer recommends at least 1 cup of liquid.
and close supervision is absolutely neces-
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To re-install the gasket,