2) Always check the exhaust pipe before use. Hold over up to light and look through exhaust pipe to be certain it is clear. 3) Do not fill pressure cooker over 2/3 full. For soup, rice, and dried vegetables which expand during cooking, do not fill cooker over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See “Food Preparation Instructions.” 4) Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereal, split pe