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| 1. Read all instructions. |
| 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. |
| 3. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children. |
| 4. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the instructions for use. |
| 5. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. Do not wash any hard anodised parts in a dishwasher. |
| 6. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids. |
| 7. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use. |
| 8. This appliance cooks under pressure of 103 kPa (15 lbs/in²). Improper use may result in scalding injury. Do not use the unit unless it is properly closed. See Operating Instructions on How to Close the Hawkins. |
| 9. Always check that the steam vent / vent tube is clear immediately before closing the lid for pressure cooking. |
| 10. The pressure regulator / vent weight is an accurately weighted device to regulate operating pressure. Never place anything over the pressure regulator / vent weight while cooking. |
| 11. When starting to pressure cook, close the lid WITHOUT the pressure regulator / vent weight in position on the steam vent (except in the Ventura model where the lid can be closed with the pressure regulator placed on the steam vent). Place the pressure regulator/ vent weight on the steam vent ONLY AFTER steam starts to come out of the steam vent steadily. See Trial Run. |
| 12. Always place water as indicated in each recipe or chart in the pressure cooker body before pressure cooking. As a general rule, place a minimum of one cup water for the first 10 minutes of pressure cooking time and one-half cup for every subsequent 10 minutes or part thereof. Total contents including water should not exceed as laid down in the next point. |
| 13. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. When cooking dal/pulses which sprout, never fill the cooker more than 1/3 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the steam vent and developing excess pressure. See Food Preparation Instructions, i.e. Easy Tips for Better Cooking. |
| 14. 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. |
| 15. After cooking meat with a skin which may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is swollen; you might be scalded. |
| 16. When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the heat down so all the liquid, which creates the steam, does not evaporate. |
| 17. Never lift pressure regulator / vent weight (or in case of Futura pressure cooker, never use the finger-tip control of pressure regulator) for reducing pressure in the case of liquid or frothing foods. |
| 18. Never attempt to force open the pressure cooker. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and internal pressure has been released. If the handles are difficult to move apart, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See Releasing Pressure under Easy Tips for Better Cooking. |
| 19. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil. |
| 20. Never use the cooker body made of aluminium for deep frying or light frying for more than 20 minutes at a time or as an oven for dry heating or baking, since the strength of the metal may decrease to a dangerous level. |
| 21. When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before opening the lid to avoid food ejection. |
| 22. Pressure cooker bodies should not be used as an oven for dry heating or baking as this can affect the safety of the cooker. |
| 23. The safety valve is fusible type and operates automatically in the event of excess pressure. If activated, please put off the heat source. When cool, replace the safety valve with a genuine Hawkins / Futura safety valve. See Parts & Service . |
| 24. Do not attempt to make any changes to the pressure regulator / vent weight and safety valve. Repairs other than the replacement of sealing ring / gasket, plastic handles, safety valve and the pressure regulator must be done only by an authorised service centre/representative. All replacement parts must be genuine Hawkins / Futura parts. |
| 25. In case of Hawkins pressure cookers suitable for use on an electric hot plate, use a plate of diameter equal to or less than that of the base of the pressure cooker. |
