UL 136

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Pressure Cookers

UL 136

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover household-type cooking utensils known as pressure cookers or pressure sauce pans which operate at a nominal pressure of 15 psig (103 kPa) or less. They are intended for use over gas- or electric-top burners of residential-type cooking ranges.

1.2 These requirements do not cover pressure cookers intended for pressure frying with oil.

1.3 These requirements do not evaluate the toxicity of coatings or the physiological effects of consuming food prepared by use of these appliances.

1.4 These requirements do not evaluate the operation or use of removable or replaceable parts.