Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near
children.
4. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
5. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing
hot liquids.
6. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
7. Do not leave pressure cooker unattended when in use. This appliance cooks
under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain
unit is properly closed before operating. See "Operating Instructions."
8. Never fill the utensil more than ½ full if adding foods that expand during
cooking, such as beans, rice or dried vegetables. Do not fill the unit more than
2/3 full when cooking fresh meats and vegetables. Overfilling is known to
clog the valves, resulting in excess pressure. See "Getting Started"
on pages 9-10.
9. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or
spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device
(steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker.
10. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
11. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If the handles cannot be pushed apart, this
indicates that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open. Any
pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See "Operating Instructions."
12. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
13. When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so all
the liquid, which creates the steam, does not evaporate.
14. Your Rena Ware Nutrex Cooker™ is for household use only. It is not
designed for commercial purposes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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