Troubleshooting
24
Fault
Possible cause/solution
Steam is emitted around
the edge of the lid.
Check the following:
• Is the lid closed?
− If necessary, close the lid again.
• Has the sealing ring been properly inserted
in the lid?
− Stop cooking and if necessary, insert the seal-
ing ring properly.
• Is the sealing ring functioning properly or
does it have to be replaced?
− Stop cooking and, if necessary, replace the
sealing ring.
• Are the lid, pressure control valve and safety
valve clean?
− Stop cooking and, if necessary, clean the pres-
sure control valve and the safety valve.
• Is the edge of the pot in proper condition?
− Stop cooking and if necessary, stop using the
pressure cooker.
The lid won’t open.
The safety valve has not lowered all the way
down.
− Release the pressure in the pressure cooker.
− If necessary, cool the pressure cooker under
colder water.
The food has burned onto
the pot while cooking or is
not done.
Check the following:
• Was the cooking time too long or too short?
• Is the output of the heat source correct?
• Has the pressure control valve been set to
the correct cooking level?
• Was enough liquid added?
The food is burned onto
the pot after cooking.
Let the pressure cooker soak in water for a while
before you clean it.
One of the safety systems
(safety valve, sealing ring
in the safety window)
triggers.
1. Turn off the heat supply.
2. Let the pressure cooker cool off.
3. Open the pressure cooker.
4. Check and clean the pressure control valve,
the safety valve and the sealing ring.
