If you can’t close the cover:
If the Pressure Cooker has heated
without any liquid inside:
If the pressure indicator pin has not
risen and no steam is released from
the valve during cooking:
If the pressure indicator pin has risen
and no steam is released from the
valve during cooking:
If steam escapes from under the
cover, check that:
If one of the safety systems (safety
valve or gasket) is activated:
If you cannot open the cover:
If the food is under-cooked or burnt,
check:
If food has burnt in the Pressure
Cooker:
If one of the safety systems comes
into operation:
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Check the position of the lock undermeath the cover’s
handle. If it is not in the forward position, hold the cover and
push it forward.
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Have your Pressure Cooker checked by an Authorized
T-Fal After-Sales Service Center.
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This is normal for the first few minutes.
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If this persists check that:
The heat setting is high enough. If not turn it up.
There is enough liquid in the pot (see page 5).
The pressure regulator valve is set to 1 or 2.
The Pressure Cooker is properly closed.
The gasket and the rim of the pot are not damaged.
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Put your Pressure Cooker under cold water to decompress.
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Clean the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet.
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The cover is properly closed.
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The gasket is properly in place.
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The gasket is in good condition. If not, replace it.
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The rim of the pot is in good condition.
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The cover, safety valve, pressure regulator valve and
gasket are clean.
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Turn off the heat.
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Allow the Pressure Cooker to cool down.
■
Check the pressure regulator valve and the steam outlet.
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Check that the pressure indicator pin is in low position.
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If not, cool the Pressure Cooker under cold running water
to release the pressure.
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The cooking time.
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The heat setting used.
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The positioning of the pressure regulator valve.
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The quantity of liquid used.
■
Allow the pot to soak in warm soapy water for a while
before washing.
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Never use bleach or chlorine products.
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Turn the heat off.
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Let the Pressure Cooker cool down.
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Open.
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Check and clean the pressure regulator valve, steam outlet,
safety valve and gasket.
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If the third safety device comes into operation, have your
Pressure Cooker checked by an Authorized T-Fal After-Sales
Service Center.
T-Fal
answers your questions
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