• Do not use a cloth or anything else between the lid and
the housing to leave the lid ajar. This can permanently
damage the sealing gasket.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of table
or counter; or touch hot surfaces.
4. How to use safely – before cooking?
• Before using your appliance, check that the float valve
and the pressure limit valve are clean.
• Before using your appliance, check that the sealing
gasket has been correctly installed on the lid.
• Make sure that the bottom of the cooking pot and the
heating plate are always clean. Make sure that the
central part of the heating plate is mobile.
• Do not fill your appliance more than the MAX mark on
the cooking pot.
• Please follow the recommendations on the volume of
food and water to avoid the risk of boiling over which
can damage your appliance and cause injury.
• Make sure that the appliance is properly closed before
bringing it up to pressure.
5. How to use safely – during cooking?
• Do not try to open the lid until the pressure has
decreased sufficiently. Do not try to open the lid until
the float valve is down.
• Never force the appliance open.
• During cooking and steam release at the end of cooking,
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the appliance releases heat and steam. Keep your face
and hands away from the appliance to avoid burns. Do
not touch the lid during cooking.
• Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
Use the handles when moving it and wear oven mitts, if
necessary. Do not use the lid knob to lift the appliance.
• Do not remove the cooking pot while the appliance is
working.
• In browning mode, be careful of risks of burns caused
by spattering when you add food or ingredients into
the hot cooking pot.
6. How to use safely – after cooking?
• When you open the lid, always hold it by the lid knob.
Position your arm parallel to the side handles. Boiling
water could remain trapped between the sealing gasket
and the lid and could cause burns.
• Be careful also about the risk of burns from the steam
coming out of the appliance when you open the lid.
First open the lid very slightly to allow the steam to
escape gently.
• Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. After use,
heating plate surface can remain hot for up to 2 hours.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. How to use safely – cleaning?
• Wipe clean the bottom of the cooking pot and the
heating plate after every use.
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