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Problem
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Occasional clicking
or light cracking
sound.
The sound of power switching and
an expanding pressure board when
changing temperatures.
This is normal; no action needed.
Bottom of the inner pot is wet.
Wipe exterior surfaces of the inner pot. Make
sure the heating element is dry before inserting
the inner pot back into the multicooker base.
Difficulty closing
the lid.
Sealing ring is not properly installed.
Reposition the sealing ring. Make sure it is snug
behind the sealing ring rack.
Float valve is in the popped-up position.
Gently press the float valve downward with
a long utensil.
Contents in multicooker are still hot.
Hold the quick release switch in the
Vent
position as you lower the lid onto the
multicooker base slowly, allowing heat
to dissipate.
Difficulty opening
the lid.
Contents may be under pressure. To avoid scalding injury,
DO NOT attempt to force the lid open.
Pressure inside the multicooker.
Release pressure according to recipe.
Only open the lid after the float valve
has dropped down.
Float valve stuck in the popped-up
position due to food debris
or residue.
Release pressure completely, then tap the float
valve gently with a long utensil.
Open the lid cautiously, then thoroughly clean
the float valve, surrounding area and
lid before next use.
The inner pot
is stuck to the
lid when the
multicooker is
opened.
Cooling of the inner pot may create
suction, causing the inner pot to adhere
to the lid.
To release the vacuum, move the quick release
switch to the
Vent
position.
