Getting Started - Black & Decker PR100 Use And Care Manual

CON T R OL PAN E L
M o d el # P R10 0S D
G E TT IN G STAR T E D
This appliance is intended for household
use only .
• Remove all packing material, any
stickers, and the plastic band around the
power plug .
• Remove all accessories and components .
• Go to www .prodprotect .com/
blackanddecker to register your product .
• Wash all removable parts as instructed
in CARE AND CLEANING . Place the clean,
dry cooking bowl in the cooking base .
• Select a location where this unit is to be
used . This unit should be placed on a
stable, heat resistant surface, free from
cloth, liquids and any other flammable
materials . Allow enough space from the
back, front and sides of the unit and
the wall to allow heat to flow without
damage to cabinets and walls .
• To avoid steam or heat damage, do not
place the pressure cooker directly under
cupboards while in use .
• Do not place the cooking bowl in an
oven or directly on a stovetop . The
cooking bowl is only intended to be
used with this pressure cooker .
• Always unplug the pressure cooker from
the wall outlet when not in use .
M o de l # P R1 00
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR ELECTRIC
PRESSURE COOKER
• The cooking bowl gets hot . When in use,
always use oven mitts or potholders
when touching any outer or inner
surface of the appliance .
• During the first few minutes of use you
may notice smoke and a slight odor . This
is caused by oil that may have been used
during manufacturing of the unit and
will not impact the performance .
• To switch to different functions on the
pressure cooker, you must be in the stop
mode . The display screen will flash
---- . The unit is then in stop mode and
you will be able to switch to another
function .
• As most meals cook, steam will escape
through the red float valve or the
pressure release valve . Do not place
hand over valves while meal is cooking .
The hot steam may burn .
• Use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir
and remove food . Do not use metal
utensils that can scratch the nonstick
cooking bowl .
• Do not fill cooking bowl higher than the
MAX fill line . Overfilling may clog the
pressure release valve, which can cause
excess pressure to build .
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