Toastmaster TPC4000 User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
Model TPC4000
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•E
liminates the need for stovetop cooking
•Power indicator light
•Pop-up valve and safety pressure valves help
maintain proper pressure
•R
ecipes included
•Safety interlock secures lid tightly with the
touch of a button
4 Quart Electric
Pressure Cooker

1.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
◆Read all instructions before using appliance.
◆Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
◆To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons,
do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water
or other liquid.
◆Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. This appliance is not for use by children.
◆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.
◆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.
◆The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
◆Do not use outdoors.
◆Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
◆Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
◆To disconnect, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to
WARMING and remove the plug from the wall outlet.
◆Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
◆Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
◆A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation.
◆Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

1.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
◆Read all instructions before using appliance.
◆Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
◆To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons,
do not immerse Cord, Plug or Pressure Cooker Housing in water
or other liquid.
◆Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. This appliance is not for use by children.
◆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.
◆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.
◆The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
◆Do not use outdoors.
◆Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
◆Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
◆To disconnect, turn the Variable Temperature/Pressure Control to
WARMING and remove the plug from the wall outlet.
◆Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
◆Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
◆A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation.
◆Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

3.
Additional Important Safeguards
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERATES HEAT AND
ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES
OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER PAN
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
◆All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use
and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
◆Keep hands and face away from Pressure Regulator Valve.
◆Use extreme caution when removing the Lid after cooking.
Serious burns can result from steam inside.
◆Never remove the Lid while the unit is in operation.
◆Do not cover the Pressure Regulator Valve, Safety Valves, or
Pressure Lift Pin with anything as an explosion may occur.
◆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.
◆Clean all parts thoroughly after each use.
◆DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE
USING WATER.
◆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.
2.
◆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 Use and Care Guide.
◆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.
◆CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the
Pressure Cooker Pan.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

3.
Additional Important Safeguards
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERATES HEAT AND
ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES
OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PRESSURE COOKER PAN
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
◆All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use
and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
◆Keep hands and face away from Pressure Regulator Valve.
◆Use extreme caution when removing the Lid after cooking.
Serious burns can result from steam inside.
◆Never remove the Lid while the unit is in operation.
◆Do not cover the Pressure Regulator Valve, Safety Valves, or
Pressure Lift Pin with anything as an explosion may occur.
◆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.
◆Clean all parts thoroughly after each use.
◆DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COOL OR RELEASE PRESSURE
USING WATER.
◆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.
2.
◆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 Use and Care Guide.
◆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.
◆CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the
Pressure Cooker Pan.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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