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TROUBLE SHOOTING OF PRESSURE COOKER

The issues in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker.

Please examine the cooker carefully before contacting the support.

THE ISSUE

The lid won’t close

The lid won’t open

Steam is leaking from

the side of the lid

Steam leaks from the

float for more than

2 minutes

Steam rises non-stop

from the steam vent

The silicone gasket is out

of place.

The float is stuck in the

raised position.

There is pressure inside the

Multi-Use Pressure Cooker.

The float is stuck in the

raised position. 

The silicone gasket is not in 

place.
The silicone gasket is 

damaged.
Food or debris is on the

silicone gasket. 

The lid is not locked in place.

There is food debris on the

float silicone seal on the

inside of the lid.

The float silicone seal on the

inside of the lid is damaged

or worn-out.

Steam vent handle is not in

Sealing position.
Pressure control is failing.

Press gasket firmly into place.

Gently press the float down.

Wait for the pressure to

release naturally or turn the

steam vent handle to Venting.

When pressure is fully released 

the lid will unlock.

Gently press the float down.

Press gasket firmly into place.

Clean the silicone gasket.

Food or debris is on the

silicone gasket. 

Re-position lid to lock properly

in place.

Clean the float silicone seal on

the inside of the lid.

Replace the float silicone seal.

Contact customer support.

Turn the steam vent handle

to Sealing.
Contact customer support.

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

HOW DO I RESOLVE THE

ISSUE?

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Summary of Contents for CSSAP-02 Series

Page 1: ...age instructions contained in this manual before first using the appliance The pictures inside are for illustration only The actual product shall prevail This Pressure Cooker Air Fryer is a programmable 19 in 1 multi cooking device that combines the functions of a Pressure Cook Poultry Meat Stew Bean Chili Soup Broth Rice Multi Grain Pressure cook Slow Cook Saute Steam Egg Cake Chips Fish Shrimp S...

Page 2: ... Release Methods 15 Adjustable Settings 16 Pressure Cookware Delay Start 17 Pressure Cooker Mode Parameters 18 19 Non Pressure Cooking Program Settings 20 Program memory Airfryer Control and features 21 22 Airfryer Instructions 23 Airfryer Cooking Program Settings 24 Care Cleaning 25 26 Troubleshooting of Pressure Cooker 27 29 Troubleshooting of Airfrying Cooker 30 Limited Warranty 31 Warranty Ser...

Page 3: ...In case of any electric emergency such as a fire call local equivalent While the general exterior surface of the Base is designed to stay cool parts of the Pot such as the Lid and Steam Valves may become hot when in use Hot steam may vent or escape from the steam release valve and floater valve or when opening the lid Always use caution when touching the pot and avoid direct exposure to fluids and...

Page 4: ...it with third party gaskets Do not use a tension belt to make it seal Do not use 3rd party or other Lids with this pot Follow general cleaning and maintenance guidelines when caring for the unit Do not immerse the cooker base in water To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord power plug or cooker in any liquid To disconnect turn settings to Off then remove plug from wall outlet U...

Page 5: ...rns 3 Excess Pressure Protection Stop pressurize while there is excess pressure to maintain safe pressure level 4 Pressure Regulator Protection Regulates pressure based on type of program being selected 5 Automatic Pressure Control Maintains safe range of pressure levels 6 Anti Block Shield Design prevents food debris from blocking the vent 7 Lid Close Detection Uses a magnetic sensor to monitor w...

Page 6: ...OVERVIEW OF PRESSURE COOKER 6 ...

Page 7: ...ws for easy handling and opening of the Lid 5 Sealing Ring Creates an airtight seal for the cooker to build up pressure Check the Sealing Ring for any cracks or damage before use 6 Self Locking Pin Lid will lock automatically when it is properly aligned and closed 7 Anti Block Shield Prevents the Steam Release Pipe and Steam Release Valve from being blocked See picture in Page 4 8 Removable Inner ...

Page 8: ...nual Sterlize Delay Start Keep Warm Cancel Press the function button can choose the different function Press Manual button can adjust time pressure Less Normal More Press saute function and then Temp Timer can adjust temperature 260 365 and time 1 30min after selected and press start will begin cooking If the display shows an unfamiliar status or icon please refer to the Troubleshooting section fo...

Page 9: ...se the instructions to Lock 4 Remove Inner Pot and check for all parts before disposing of the packing materials You may wish to store the box and packing materials for later use 5 Wash the inside of the Lid the Removable Inner Pot frying basket and rack with warm soapy water Rinse and thoroughly dry Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth Never immerse the pressure cooker housing in water ...

Page 10: ...ress the Start button and adjust steaming time to 2 minutes The program will be start 6 Steam will release until the Float Valve is up Once program is done turn Steam Release Handle to Venting to quick release pressure PRESS STEAM TO START TEST SET TIME TO 2 MINUTES 10 TURN TO QUICK RELEASE STEAM CARE OF THE HOT STEAM FILL WITH 3 CUPS OF WATER CLOSE LID AND LOCK IN PLACE TURN STEAM RELEASE HANDLE ...

Page 11: ...as cooking sauce wine beer stock or fruit and vegetable juices can be used Oils and oil based sauces do not have enough water content and do not count toward the minimum required liquid volume When using the Steam function do not put ingredients directly on the bottom of the Removable Inner Pot Always use the Steam Rack by placing it into the Pot then place a heatproof bowl on top of the Steam Rac...

Page 12: ...t more than 1 2 full 2 Place the Removable Inner Pot into the Cooker Base Check that there is no other foreign materials inside the Cooker Base and that it is totally dry Note Make sure the pressure cooker is off before placing the Removable Inner Pot back into the Cooker Base Be sure to wipe dry the outside bottom of the Removable Inner Pot and the surface of the Heating Plate 3 Place the Lid ont...

Page 13: ...pressing the program or manual button the time showed on LED will flash if no further operation it will return to after 10 flashings 8 Depending on the amount of food and its temperature the preheating cycle can last from a few minutes to 40 minutes or more Note It s normal for some steam to release from the Steam Release Valve along with occasional sputtering during the preheating process As the ...

Page 14: ...eave unattended SLOW COOK This function allows you to cook various recipes slowly range 30 minutes to 20 hours at temperatures ranging from 198 208 F 1 Add ingredients to the Inner Pot and place the Inner Pot into the Cooker Base Lock the Lid in place and make sure the Steam Release Handle is in Venting position 2 Plug in the pressure cooker The LED displays indicating that the cooker is in standb...

Page 15: ...eleased or you can turn it off or unplug it so the contents will cool faster Once the Float Valve drops down you can now carefully open the Lid away from you As a precaution you can turn the Steam Release Handle to Venting to make sure all pressure has been completely released Typically using the quick release method after 10 15 minutes of natural release will have allowed enough time to pass so a...

Page 16: ... Delay button to switch Hours Minutes Set desired amount of time for the delay and Press Start button to start working Starts automatically after cooking program ends Simply press Cancel to stop the programm Press button to adjust cooking time by 10 minute 1 hour increments for the Keep Warm Delay Start programs Adjusts times by 1 minute increments for other programs Select a program and Less Norm...

Page 17: ...tion for foamy or thick foods such as porridge or oatmeal 1 Add ingredients to the Inner Pot and place the Inner Pot into the Cooker Base 2 Lock the Lid in place turn the Steam Release Handle to Sealing or Venting position according to the program you will select 3 Plug in the pressure cooker The LED displays indicating that the cooker is currently in standby mode 4 Select your program Choose Less...

Page 18: ...up Broth Rice Multi Grain Porridge Pressure Cook 00 00 04 00 00 00 04 00 00 00 04 00 00 00 04 00 Auto 00 00 04 00 00 00 04 00 00 00 04 00 10 mins 15 mins 25 mins 20 mins 35 mins 45 mins 25 mins 30 mins 40 mins 20 mins 30 mins 50 mins 8 mins 12 mins 15 mins 5 mins 20 mins 30 mins 20 mins 35 mins 45 mins 20 mins 40 mins 1 hr Soft texture Very soft texture Fall off the bone meat texture Soft texture ...

Page 19: ...Fish and Seafood Meat Lighter moist cakes Denser moist cakes New York style cheesecakes Soft boiled eggs Medium boiled eggs Hard boiled eggs 00 00 04 00 Egg 00 00 00 30 Cake 00 00 04 00 PRESSURE COOKER MODE PARAMETERS NOTE Cooking times listed here do not include the amount of time that our pressure cooker needs to reach the desired pressure and temperature or the time it takes to depressurize aft...

Page 20: ...ting N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A Venting Sealing or Venting Venting Sealing or Venting Sealing or Venting Sealing or Venting Sealing or Venting Lower temperature setting controlled by slow cooking Pan searing Medium temperature setting controlled by slow cooking Turns on automatically after the completion of setting time Higher temperature setting controlled by slow cooking Keeps food ...

Page 21: ... MEMORY 21 All functions will remember the last setting if you want to change it as the factory reset you could long press the relate function for 5 seconds AIR FRYER CONTROL FEATURES OVERVIEW OF AIR FRYER LID ...

Page 22: ...en style vortex fan Rapid air circulation for even cooking all around the food Selectable preset air fryer cooking modes total 7 besides DIY Adjustable Time Temperature settings Digital LED Display button control panel More healthier foods than traditional frying Safety tested and certified TECHNICAL SPECS OF AIR FRYER LID Heating element 1300W fryer Adjustable Time setting 1 30 mins Inner food po...

Page 23: ... the button air fryer will resume cooking and continue the countdown If press the button twice cooking mode be stopped and return to standby mode 10 After selecting the function and set the time and temperature pressing the delay button can set the time for cooking delay By pressing the to adjust the preset time After setting press the button to start the count town When countdown ends the air fry...

Page 24: ...500 350 500 400 N A 500 20 20 5 18 7 10 20 15 1 30 1 30 1 30 1 30 1 30 1 30 1 30 1 30 Y Y N N N N N A Y 195 380 ºF 200 400 ºF 200 400 ºF 160 330 ºF 200 400 ºF 180 360 ºF 200 400 ºF 150 300 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF 80 200 180 ºF 400 ºF Adjustable temperature range Adjustable ...

Page 25: ...R OR ANY OTHER LIQUIDS Wipe the inside of exterior base rim and slot dry with cloth to prevent rusting If there is a foreign object in the cavity around central thermal sensor carefully remove it using tweezers trying to avoid pressing on the casing of the sensor 6 Condensation Cup Measuring Cup Ladle Rice Paddle Wash with warm soapy water rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth 7 Ai...

Page 26: ...osely instead of being locked tightly Remove and install the Anti Block Shield Removal Grip on either side and pull up Installation Press it firmly back into place Remove and Install the Sealing Ring Removal While holding the Lid in place gently pull out the Sealing Ring Installation 1 Line up the Sealing Ring on top of Ring Rack 2 Gently push down on the Sealing Ring ensuring that the metal Ring ...

Page 27: ...sket The lid is not locked in place There is food debris on the float silicone seal on the inside of the lid The float silicone seal on the inside of the lid is damaged or worn out Steam vent handle is not in Sealing position Pressure control is failing Press gasket firmly into place Gently press the float down Wait for the pressure to release naturally or turn the steam vent handle to Venting Whe...

Page 28: ...is not coming to pressure during preheating Check for steam leaks and lid leaks as indicated in previously listed troubleshooting issues If you are cooking frozen food in the pressure cooker restart your selected program The inner pot overheated Press Cancel Check pot to make sure it is not damaged or burned Let pot cool to room temperature before running the program again The Multi Use Pressure C...

Page 29: ...otection The temperature is too high inner pot is not properly positioned or not in the base The temperature is too hot inner pot contains no liquid The Pressure Cooker may have a faulty HIGH pressure switch The Pressure Cooker may have a faulty LOW pressure switch Contact customer support Contact customer support Place the inner pot properly in the base Remove the inner pot from the base and let ...

Page 30: ...dle process 1 Too much ingredients 2 Some ingredients need to be burned over during cooking Temperature sensor open circuit Temperature sensor failure protection Standby mode over temperature protection Temperature sensor open circuit Working condition over temperature protection Please contact customer service Please contact customer service Please contact customer service Please contact customer...

Page 31: ...a Further the warranty does not cover damage resulting from Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes Carl Schmidt Sohn is not responsible for shipping cost for warranty service Limitation and Exclusions To the extent permitted by applicable law the liability of Carl Schmidt Sohn if any for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall be limited to repair or replacement of the app...

Page 32: ...ent have been checked carefully Carl Schmidt Sohn Company reserves the right to interpret any printing mistake or mis under standing of content For any technical improvement or change in appearance or name plate changes shall be placed in the revised manual without further notice In case of changes in appearance and color please refer to the actual product for detailed information CS Group Holding...

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