Salton RHNPC400 Electric Pressure Cooker User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using appliance.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons,
do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water
or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. This appliance is not for use by children.
5. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Contact Consumer Service.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to
p e r s o n s .
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. To disconnect, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to
WARMING and remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation.
15. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.
16. Do not fill the unit above the MAX Fill Line. When cooking foods that
expand during cooking, such as rice or dried vegetables, do not
fill the unit over 1/2 full. See Important Safety Information Section
in this manual.
17. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or
spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may
block the Steam Vent Tube.
18. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the
Pressure Cooker Pan.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ADDITIONAL IMPORTA N T
S A F E G U A R D S
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during
use. Use proper precautions to prevent risk of burns, fire s ,
or other injury to persons or damage property.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER PAN IN WATER
OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
1. Keep hands and face away from Pressure Regulator Valve.
2. Use extreme caution when removing the Lid after cooking.
Serious burns can result from steam inside.
3. Never remove the Lid while the unit is in operation.
4. Do not cover the Pressure Regulator Valve, Safety Valves, or
Pressure Lift Pin with anything as an explosion may occur.
5. Do not touch the Pressure Cooker Pan, any removable
parts, or heating parts during or immediately after using. Use
Cool Touch Handles. Let the unit cool completely first.
6. Clean all parts thoroughly after each use.
7. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE USING WATER.
8. CAUTION: When the Pressure Lift Pin is in the UP position, turn the
Pressure Regulator Valve to the STEAM RELEASE position to
release steam in a short bursts. Do not turn to any other position.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause hot liquid to be
ejected.
3-PRONG GROUNDED TYPE PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3-wire cord (3-
prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a
3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the
outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the Grounding Pin part of
the 3-prong plug.
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