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T-fal and Your Frequently Asked Questions
Problems
Recommendations
If the pressure cooker has
heated up under pressure
with no liquid inside:
• Have your pressure cooker inspected by a T-fal
Approved Service Center.
If the pressure indicator
did not rise and nothing
escapes from the valve
during cooking:
• This is normal for the first few minutes.
• If the problem persists, check that:
- There is enough heat, if not, turn up the heat.
- The amount of liquid in the pressure cooker is ade-
quate.
- The operating valve is set to
or
.
- The pressure cooker is properly closed and the ope-
ning button is in the
position.
- The lid gasket has not perished.
If the pressure indicator
has risen but still nothing
escapes from the valve
during cooking:
• This is normal for the first few minutes.
• If the problem persists, place your appliance under cold
water. Then open it.
• Clean the operating valve and valve seat
- Fig 8
and
check that the safety valve can be pushed in without
difficulty
- Fig 12
.
If steam escapes from
around the lid, check:
• That the lid is properly closed and the opening button
is in the
position.
• The gasket is correctly fitted into the lid.
• That the gasket is in good condition, and if necessary,
replace it.
• That the lid, the gasket, its seat in the lid, the safety
valve and the operating valve are clean.
• That the rim of the pressure cooker body is in good
condition and not damaged.
If food has burnt on the
bottom of the pressure
cooker:
• Leave the pressure cooker to soak for a while before
washing.
• Never use bleach or chlorine products.
If you cannot open the lid: • Check that the pressure indicator is down.
• If not: release pressure and if necessary cool the pres-
sure cooker under a stream of cold water.
If food is not cooked or
has burnt, check:
• The cooking time.
• The heat level.
• Whether the operating valve was in the right position.
• The amount of liquid.
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