Cook only in the provided inner cooking pot. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. When using electrical appliances, basic

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Thank you for purchasing the˜ multifunction electric pressure cooker. This pressure cooker will help you to cook wonderful meals, with unbelievable speed and fabulous ˚avor! Due to the high pressure that builds up inside the machine, foods will cook faster than traditional cooking methods Œ saving you time! Since pressure cooking shortens the cooking time, nutrients are preserved better than other cooking methods Œ making nutritious meals! Your ˜ multifunction electric pressure cooker will save you meal preparation time and you can enjoy nutritious meals with your family for years to come!

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23::Use the product in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT operate the appliance directly under kitchen˛cabinets. ::Do not let the cord hang over edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces, as user may trip and fall or cause the hot contents of the appliance to spill and possibly cause burns or injuries. ::Do not place the product on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven as it may cause the appliance to melt. ::Do not attempt to move the appliance when it is operating under pressure or containing hot˛liquids. ::Always place the product on a ˚at, stable surface. It is not recommended to use the appliance on temperature sensitive surfaces. ::Unplug from electrical outlet before cleaning or when not in use. Allow the unit to cool down completely before assembling, disassembling, relocating. ::Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. ::Do not plug or unplug the product into/from the electrical outlet with a wet hand. ::Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer as they may cause injuries. ::This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial use. Do not use outdoors or for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for countertop use only. ::Always attach plug to appliance ˝rst, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, press the CANCEL button, then remove the plug from wall outlet. Connect the power plug to an˛easily accessible outlet so the appliance can be unplugged immediately in the event of an˛emergency. ::Do not use the appliance with a programmer or timing device that switches it on automatically. The use of such devices is dangerous and can cause a ˝re risk. ::To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power cord, plug or pressure cooker base in water or any other liquid. CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in the base unit. Cook only in the provided inner cooking pot. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to prevent ˝re, electric shock, serious personal injury and/or property damage, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. ::This appliance should not be used by children. Keep appliance and its cord out of the reach of children and pets. Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. ::Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Do not attempt to repair this product yourself, there are no user serviceable parts inside. If there is a problem, please call 1-833-751-4101. ::Before operating, ensure the sealing ring and pressure release valve are properly installed. Also ensure the lid is tightly closed. ::Always ensure the pressure release valve is in sealing position when using pressure cooking functions. ::Always check the pressure release valve, anti-blocking nut and ˜oat valve for clogging before use. ::Always make sure the outside of the cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the pot is returned to the appliance when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction. ::This appliance cooks under pressure. Ensure the minimum quantity of food and liquid is at least 1/5 full. Do not ˚ll the appliance over 4/5 full. Refer to markings inside the cooking pot. Do not over˚ll the appliance as it may clog the pressure release valve and develop excess pressure. These ˚ll level warnings do not apply to non-pressure cooking programs. ::ATTENTION Burn hazard! This appliance becomes hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use protective oven mitts to avoid burns or serious personal injury. Always use lid handle or side handles. ::Do not touch, cover or obstruct the pressure release valve as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding. ::Allow the appliance to completely cool down and make sure internal pressure is released before opening the lid. If the ˜oat valve is still up or the lid is di˛cult to turn, it is an indication that the appliance is still pressurized. DO NOT force it open as it may cause serious injuries. ::Use extreme caution when opening the lid and releasing steam manually as hot steam will escape and may cause scalding. Use protective oven mitts to avoid burns or serious personal injury. Always use utensils to handle hot food. ::Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding and to allow hot condensation to drip back into the condensation collector. ::It is important to empty the condensation collector after each use. ::DO NOT use the appliance to pressure fry with oil. This may cause serious injuries.

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45NOTES ON THE PLUG As a safety feature, the appliance is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only ˝t into a three-prong outlet. Do not alter the plug. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Improper connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. Contact a quali˝ed electrician if there is doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS USED: ::The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. ::If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord. ::The longer 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. ELECTRIC POWER If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly. It should be plugged into a separate electrical circuit. TECHNICAL DATA Main voltage: 120V / Frequency: 60Hz / Power consumption: 1000 watts ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION, HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Please ensure that proper precautions are taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property. ::While in use, provide adequate space above and around the appliance for air circulation. Do˛not operate this appliance while it is near or touching curtains, wall coverings, dish towels, clothing or other ˚ammable materials. ::If this appliance begins to malfunction during operation, immediately unplug the cord from the˛outlet. Do not attempt to repair or use a malfunctioning appliance. ::If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water! It will cause an electric shock. ::The cord for this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR THE COOKING POT Always use trivets or oven mitts when handling the pot. Direct contact may cause burns to hands or limbs. ::DO NOT place the hot pot on countertop, as it will stain or burn the countertop. Use a protective trivet. ::The cooking pot is designed for use with this appliance only. DO NOT place the pot on a stovetop, any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element or in a heated˛oven. ::DO NOT strike utensils against rim of pot to dislodge food, as it will scratch it. ::Never cut or use sharp edged tools in the cooking pot as to avoid damages to the non-stick˛surface. ::DO NOT use metal utensils with this appliance. Use wooden, silicone or nylon utensils to˛prevent chipping of the cooking pot. ::DO NOT use the pot to caramelize sugar, pop corn, or make candy. ::DO NOT use the pot to reheat food or for general food storage. ::Never put cold water into hot cooking pot. Sudden changes of temperature may cause metal to warp, resulting in an uneven bottom. Let the pot cool down on its own before cleaning. ::DO NOT use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or any object that will scratch the cookware or˛accessories. ::DO NOT use or repair any pot that is cracked, chipped or broken.

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67CONTROL PANEL 1. cooking stage chart 2. +/- : cooking time adjustment buttons 3. time display 4. delay start: to set the delay time before a cooking function starts 5. cancel : to stop a cooking function at any time 6. preset cooking function buttons 126435PARTS IDENTIFICATION Products may vary slightly from diagram. 1. lid 2. lid handle 3. ˚oat valve 4. pressure release valve (steam vent) 5. lid locking indicator 6. sealing ring 7. anti-blocking nut 8. ˚oat valve silicone gasket 9. steaming tray 10. non-stick inner cooking pot 11. LED digital control panel 12. cooker base 13. heating element 14. serving spoon 15. condensation collector 16. detachable power cord 17. lid holder 2145376UNDER THE LID 810111291316141517

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89BUILT-IN SAFETY MECHANISMS 21345671. Special safety lid mechanism The appliance is equipped with a locking lid mechanism that prevents the appliance from operating if lid is not properly locked. Locking mechanism also prevents the lid from opening when appliance is pressurized. 2. Automatic temperature control The appliance will automatically stop heating if the cooking pot is missing, empty or operating without enough liquids.3. Overheat safety device The appliance will automatically disconnect if excessive temperature is build up inside the cooking pot. 4. Extreme pressure control The appliance will automatically disconnect if it reaches extreme pressure level. 5. Automatic pressure control If the internal pressure exceeds maximum pressure value, the appliance will automatically start releasing pressure through the pressure release valve. 6. Anti-blocking steam vent device A specially designed cover avoids food particles from blocking the pressure release valve (under the lid) while in operation and ensure steam exhausts smoothly during the cooking process. 7. Extreme pressure protection If the automatic temperature and pressure control safety devices become invalid and the pressure inside the pot reaches maximum value, the appliance will automatically start releasing pressure from the lid. BEFORE FIRST USE ::Read all instructions and important safeguards. ::Remove all packaging materials and ensure that all items have been received in good condition. ::Remove the protective ˝lm on the control panel and ensure no packaging materials remain on the inner cooking pot or the heating plate. ::Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. ::Disassemble the pressure cooker to clean it thoroughly before using for the ˝rst time. 1- HOW TO OPEN THE LID Rotate the lid clockwise and lift upward. 2- HOW TO REMOVE / REPLACE THE COOKING POT INSIDE THE BASE Lift the inner cooking pot from the cooker base to wash or ˝ll with food. Insert the cooking pot back inside the appliance and slightly rotate left and right to make sure it is in contact with the heating plate. Always ensure the outside of the cooking pot is dry and clean before replacing inside the appliance.

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1213WARMING Once the pressure inside the appliance is completely released, ˚oat valve will drop down and appliance will automatically switch to warm mode. Warming stage will light up, timer will display 00:00 and will start counting up by increment of 1 minute for up to 24 hours. Once maximum time is reached, appliance will beep and automatically turn o˙. Use extreme caution when opening the lid to avoid scalding. COOKING TIME CHART COOKING FUNCTIONSPRESET COOKING TIME (minutes) ADJUSTABLE COOKING TIME RANGE PRESSURE / TEMPERATURE WARM Meat 251 to 60 min 60 Kpa24 hours Poultry 151 to 60 min 60 KpaBean301 to 60 min 60 KpaRoot vegetable 171 to 60 min 60 KpaSoup201 to 60 min 60 KpaSauté 201 to 60 min 170 – 175 ˆC Steam 81 to 60 min 97 – 100 ˆC Yogurt 4804 to 20 h 35 – 40 ˆC Programmable 201 to 60 min High: 65 Kpa Low: 50 Kpa Warm Timer counts up to 24 hours -65 – 75 ˆC DIGITAL COOKING PROGRESS DISPLAY The˜ electric pressure cooker is designed with a unique feature that allows to cook any meal with peace of mind. The digital cooking progress display allows to follow the cooking stage every step of the way! HEATING Heating will start immediately after a cooking function is selected. Heating stage will light up and display will show rolling bars indicating that the heating stage has started. During the heating stage, the appliance will gradually reach maximum temperature. Heating time may vary depending on food and quantity as well as external factors such as ambient temperature. PRESSURIZING Once heating stage is completed, pressurizing stage will light up and pressure will start to build inside the appliance. Display will continue showing rolling bars ˇ. Pressurizing time may vary depending on food and quantity as well as external factors such as ambient temperature (between 7-10 minutes). The ˚oat valve (red button on the lid) will rise indicating the appliance is pressurized. COOKING The appliance will switch to cooking stage once the set pressure or temperature is reached. Display will show the pre-set cooking time for the selected function and will start counting down. Cooking time displayed represents the time required for the cooking stage only, not total time. Float valve will remain up indicating the appliance is pressurized. Do not open the lid while the appliance is in use. When in operation, hot steam can escape from the steam vent, do not place unprotected skin over the steam release valve. DEPRESSURIZING The appliance will beep 5 times when cooking time is over and will automatically switch to depressurizing mode. Depressurizing stage will light up and the display will show rolling bars˛ ˘indicating that the appliance has started releasing internal pressure. This may take between 15-30 minutes depending on food and quantity. Do not try to force the lid open, allow the appliance to cool down completely. Do not place unprotected skin over the steam release valve when depressurizing. For a quick manual release, using protective oven mitts, carefully turn the pressure release valve to the fireleasefl position . Always ensure the ˜oat valve is down before opening the lid.

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1415USING THE ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER During ˝rst use of the appliance, smoke or light vapors may occur from the appliance because of the initial warming process of the materials. This is normal and will quickly disappear. 1- Place appliance on a ˚at, level, stable and heat-resistant surface. 2- Open the lid, take out the cooking pot and add all ingredients to the inner cooking pot. NOTE: Always add at least 375 ml of water or other liquids so enough steam can be generated when cooking under pressure. These include cooking sauces, wine, beer, stocks, juices of fruits and vegetables. Oil-based sauces and thick cooking sauces do not have enough water content and do not account for the required liquid volume. NOTE: Ensure the minimum quantity of food and liquid is at least 1/5 full. Do not ˚ll the appliance over 4/5 full. Refer to markings inside the cooking pot. Do not ˝ll the appliance over 3/5 full when cooking food that expands such as grains and dried vegetables. MINIMUM MAXIMUM 4/51/5 3- Place the cooking pot inside the appliance. NOTE: Always wipe dry exterior of cooking pot. If the pot is returned to the appliance when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction. Make sure there is no food debris on the bottom side of the inner pot nor on the cooking element. 4- Ensure the sealing ring is properly installed and close the lid securely until a ficlickfl is heard. 5- Position the pressure release valve to the fisealingfl position ˇ.6- Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. Appliance will beep and display will show 00:00. 7- Select the desired cooking function. A red indicator light will appear above the selected function and blink for 10 seconds indicating that the appliance is on standby mode. The display will show the pre-set cooking time. During standby mode, the pre-set cooking time can be adjusted using or buttons. Each press will adjust the cooking timer by increment of 1˛minute and can go from 1 to 60 minutes. Holding down on the button will increase the timer faster. After the 10 second period elapsed, the red indicator light above the function button will stop ˚ashing and stay lit. Rolling bars will appear indicating that the heating stage has˛started. 8- Refer to the fiDigital cooking progress displayfl section for more details about every cooking˛stages. 9- Once cooking time is over, appliance will beep 5 times and automatically switch to depressurizing mode. Let the appliance depressurize completely before opening the lid. This may take between 15-30 minutes depending on food and quantity. Do not try to force the lid open, allow the appliance to cool down completely. The ˚oat valve will drop down when the pressure will be completely released. For a quick manual release, using protective oven mitts, carefully turn the pressure release valve to the fireleasefl position ˇ. Always ensure the ˜oat valve is down before opening the lid. 10- Once the pressure inside the appliance is completely released, appliance will automatically switch to warm mode up to 24 hours. Once maximum time is reached, appliance will beep and automatically turn o˙. 11- Turn o˙ the appliance by pressing the CANCEL button and unplug from electrical outlet. NOTE ::After a cooking function is being selected, the other function buttons will be locked and cannot be selected. If the selected function is incorrect, press CANCEL, another function can then be selected. ::At any moment while the appliance is in use, press on CANCEL button to stop operation. Display will show fi00:00fl indicating cooking time is canceled. ::Do not operate the appliance directly under kitchen cabinets. Provide adequate space above and around the appliance for air circulation. ::Always use nylon, silicone or wooden utensils inside the cooking pot to avoid scratching the˛cookware. ::Always unplug the product when not in use or when it will be left unattended. WARNING: Use extreme caution when opening the lid and releasing steam manually as hot steam will escape and may cause scalding. Use protective oven mitts to avoid burns or serious personal injury. Always use utensils to handle hot food. PRE-SET COOKING FUNCTIONS PRESSURE COOKING PROGRAMS The following cooking functions use pressure. Always position the pressure release valve to the fisealingfl position when operating. MEAT / POULTRY / BEAN / ROOT VEGETABLE Add all ingredients and liquid inside the cooking pot. Ensure there is enough thin liquid. (minimum liquid requirement is 375 ml). Close the lid securely until a ficlickfl is heard. Position the pressure release valve to the fisealingfl position ˇ. Plug the appliance and select the desired cooking function. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode) and display will show pre-set pressure cooking time (refer to Cooking time chart). Use or buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. WARNING: If not enough thin liquid is used, the bottom of the pot may become too hot and cause the bottom layer to burn.

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1617::DO NOT mix thick, saucy ingredients such as tomato paste or tomato sauce with other ingredients. Simply layer the thick sauce on top of the other ingredients before closing the lid and starting pressure cooking. ::DO NOT mix a large quantity of thickeners such as cornstarch, ˚our, arrowroot or potato starch with the other ingredients before cooking. If needed add thickener after the pressure cooking stage. SOUP This function is programmed to cook a wide variety of soup and broth. Add all ingredients and liquid inside the cooking pot. Close the lid securely until a ficlickfl is heard. Position the pressure release valve to the fisealingfl position . Plug the appliance and press SOUP. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode) and display will show pre-set pressure cooking time 0:20. Use or buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. DO NOT use the quick manual pressure release method as liquid will splatter through the steam vent. Allow the appliance to depressurize naturally on its own until the ˚oat valve drops down. PROGRAMMABLE This function allows to adjust the pressure level (high or low) and cooking time according to favourite recipes or cooking habits. Add all ingredients and liquid inside the cooking pot. Ensure there is enough thin liquid (minimum liquid requirement is 375 ml). Close the lid securely until a ficlickfl is heard. Position the pressure release valve to the fisealingfl position˛ . Plug the appliance and press on PROGRAMMABLE button. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode) and display will show LO. Press again on PROGRAMMABLE button to repeatedly switch the pressure level indicated on the display between HI and LO (high or low). Once desired pressure level appears on the display, wait 5 seconds and display will show pre-set pressure cooking time 00:20. Use or buttons to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. NON-PRESSURE COOKING FUNCTIONS The following cooking functions DO NOT use pressure. Therefore, the cooking stages on the digital cooking chart will consecutively light up from HEATING, COOKING and WARMING. The˛pressurizing and depressurizing stages will not light up since no pressure is used. SAUTÉ This function is programmed to sauté vegetables or brown meat. Do not use the lid while sautéing. Plug the appliance and press SAUTÉ. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10˛seconds (standby mode) and display will show pre-set cooking time 0:20. Use or buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. Once the cooking stage light up, add butter or oil, chopped vegetables or meat inside the cooking pot. Cook to your personal preference. Press CANCEL at any moment to stop operation. Once cooking time is over, appliance will beep 5 times and automatically switch to warm mode. WARNING: The inner cooking pot becomes hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use˛protective oven mitts to avoid burns or serious personal injury. WARNING: DO NOT mix thick, saucy ingredients such as tomato paste or tomato sauce with other ingredients while sautéing. DO NOT mix a large quantity of thickeners such as cornstarch, ˚our, arrowroot or potato starch with the other ingredients before cooking. If needed add thickener after the pressure cooking stage. STEAM (VEGETABLES AND FISH) This function is programmed to steam vegetables and ˝sh. Fill cooking pot until line 1/5 marking inside the pot is reached. Insert the provided steaming tray inside the appliance and place the food to be steamed on the tray. Close the lid until a ficlick is heard. Turn pressure release valve to thefireleasefl position ˇ. Plug the appliance and press STEAM. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode) and display will show pre-set cooking time 0:08. Use or buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. Once the water has come to a boil, the timer will begin to countdown. Once cooking time is over, appliance will beep 5 times and automatically switch to warm mode. Press CANCEL at any moment to stop operation. STEAMING CHART VEGETABLES STEAMING TIME Broccoli / Cauliflower 8 to 10 minutes Green beans 6 to 8 minutes Baby potatoes 15 minutes NOTE: This steaming chart is for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary. YOGURT This function is programmed to prepare yogurt. Pour the milk inside the cooking pot and close the lid until a ficlickfl is heard. Ensure the pressure release valve is to fisealingfl position . Plug the appliance and press YOGURT. Appliance will beep, light indicator will blink for 10 seconds (standby mode) and display will show pre-set cooking time 8:00. Use or buttons during the standby mode to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, rolling bars will appear indicating the appliance is heating. One hour later, the appliance will beep indicating the starter culture must be added into the cooking pot. Open the lid, incorporate the powdered starter culture inside the cooking pot to the warm milk and stir. Close the lid until a ficlickfl is heard. Once cooking time is over, appliance will beep 5 times and automatically switch to warm mode. Press CANCEL at any moment to stop operation.

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User manual User manual 1819WARM This function can be used as a bu˙et to keep food warm up to 24 hours. Press WARM button, display will show 00:00 and timer will start counting up by increment of 1 minute for up to 24˛hours. Once maximum time is reached, appliance will beep and automatically turn o˙. DELAY START This function allows to program auto power on up to 24 hours in advance. Press on DELAY START, display will show pre-set delay time 02:00. During the 10 second standby period, use or buttons to adjust delay time by increment of 30 minutes from 30 minutes to 24 hours. After delay time is set, press on the desired cooking function. Appliance will beep, a red indicator light will appear above the selected function and blink for 10 seconds indicating that the appliance is on standby mode. The display will show the pre-set cooking time. If needed, use or buttons to adjust cooking time. After standby mode, display will show the delay time and will start counting down. Once the delay time is over, the appliance will automatically start heating. Rolling bars will appear indicating that the heating stage has started. NOTE ::The delay start is not recommended with thick liquids. ::The delay start is not recommended for meat and dairy products beyond 2 hours to avoid contamination. STORAGE Ensure all pieces are clean and dry before storing. Place the inner cooking pot inside the pressure cooker. Ensure the pressure release valve, the sealing ring and the anti-blocking nut are properly reinstalled before storing the appliance. Store appliance in a dry, clean place. 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. Keep it loosely coiled. 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ( Applies only in Canada ) This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of the original purchase. Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. Any complaints must be registered within the warranty period. The product will be repaired, replaced (parts or entire appliance) or refunded at our sole discretion. Shipping charges may apply. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product including failure to clean the product regularly, use for commercial purposes, accident, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than a˜ authorized service agent. Please do not return this product to the store. For assistance, please contact 1-833-751-4101. If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact our customer service: ::by e-mail: customerservice@ricardocuisine.com ::by phone: 1-833-751-4101

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