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 1 ADDITIONAL IMPORTA N T S A F E G U A R D S ADDITIONAL IMPORTA N T S A F E G U A R D S 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 (3prong 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. 2 SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. ELECTRIC POWER If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit. PLASTICIZER WARNING CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NONPLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Russell Hobbs® Electric Pressure Cooker featuring Cool Touch Handles and non-stick interior finish. The special coating on the Pressure Cooker Pan has been designed to add durability and ease of use and cleaning. It has been specially...