Toastmaster TM-670PC Instruction Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use any handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
5. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or storing. Allow to cool
before cleaning and putting on or removing parts.
7. Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may result in re, electrical shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven
or microwave.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
13. Always attach plug to appliance rst then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control o then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
15. CAUTION-Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable container.
16. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding or other
injury. Make certain product is properly closed before operating. See “Operating
Instructions” and “Using the Pressure Cooker”.
17. Do not ll above the MAX line of the inner pot. See image B under “Operating
Instructions”. When cooking foods that expand when cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not ll over ½ full. Over lling may cause a risk of clogging the vent
pipe and developing excess pressure.
18. Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth
and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should
not be cooked in a pressure cooker
19. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
20. Do not open the pressure cooker until the product has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If the lid is dicult to rotate, this indicates that the
cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be
hazardous. See “Operating Instructions” and “Using the Pressure Cooker”.
21. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil.
22. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
• When pressure is building or being released and when removing the lid, hot steam
will be released. Keep hands and face clear. Use extreme caution when releasing
steam or removing the lid.
• CAUTION HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of personal injury,
res, and damage to property.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break o the pad and touch
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
• Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in
this appliance when not in use.
• Do not place any of the following materials in the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic.
• Ensure a minimum distance around the appliance of at least 4 inches to other
objects, cupboards and walls when in operation. Do not place any item on top of the
appliance when in operation.
• A re may occur if the appliance is covered or touches ammable material, including
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like.
• When in operation the Pressure Cooker requires sucient air space on all sides
including top and bottom. Never operate the appliance near any ammable materials
such as dish towels, paper towels, curtains, paper plates, etc.
• This appliance has been designed for use with a 3 prong, grounded, 120V electrical
outlet only. Do not use any other electrical outlet.
• Anyone who has not fully read and understood all operating and safety instructions
contained in this manual is not qualied to operate or clean this appliance.
• If this unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall
outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water.
• Do not operate this appliance on an unstable surface.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do
not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance.
• NEVER FORCE THE PRESSURE COOKER OPEN. To open the pressure cooker,
press the “KEEP WARM/CANCEL” button until the program is cancelled. Slide
the steam release switch to the open position to fully release pressure. When all
steam is safely released the safety valve will drop into the plastic housing of the lid.
Carefully turn the lid handle to the open position. Tilt the lid away from you when
removing to avoid skin contact with excess steam.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN THE
REMOVABLE INNER POT.
• NEVER pour cold water into a hot pressure cooker.
• The DELAY TIMER feature is not suitable for all foods. NEVER leave raw meats,
raw poultry, raw sh or any dairy based recipes (milk, etc) in the pressure cooker to
cook with the DELAY TIMER setting.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance has a grounded plug and must be grounded while in use. Do not ignore the grounding
pin while using. Do not remove the grounding pin or attempt to modify the plug in any way.
WARNING: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to
properly grounded outlets only.
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement
or tripping over a longer cord. Never use with an extension cord.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it rmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are
found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress
on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
IMPORTANT
During the rst few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor.
This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been
used a few more times.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
A. B. C.
Pressure
Release
Valve
Lock Pin
Safety Valve
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