TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Possible Reason
Recommended Adjustment
Difficultly in closing the
cover
Gasket not positioned properly.
Float valve is not flush with the cover.
Ensure the silicone gasket ring of the
float valve is properly positioned.
Lightly push the float valve down.
Difficult to open the cover
Float valve did not fall after
depressurization.
The cooker is still pressurized.
Lightly push the float valve down.
Depressurize the cooker by turning the
exhaust valve to the left or right.
Leakage from cover
Gasket is not in place.
Food residue remains on the gasket.
Gasket is worn and needs to be
replaced.
Cover is not firmly closed.
Ensure the gasket is properly positioned.
Thoroughly clean the gasket ring with
soapy water.
Purchase a replacement gasket.
Firmly close the cover.
Leakage from float valve
Food residue remains on the silicone
cap of the float valve.
Silicone cap is worn and needs to be
replaced.
Thoroughly clean the silicone cap with
soapy water.
Purchase a replacement silicone cap.
Float valve unable to rise
Not enough food or liquid has been
placed within the inner pot.
Not enough steam from exhaust valve.
Add additional food and liquid.
Return the cooker to Tramontina for
performance review and evaluation.
Steam continuously emits
from exhaust valve
Exhaust valve is not in the sealing
position for pressurization.
Exhaust valve failure.
Turn the exhaust valve to the sealing
position.
Return the cooker to Tramontina for
performance review and evaluation.
Display is dim or not
readable
Cooker is not receiving adequate power.
Ensure cooker is properly plugged into a
wall outlet.
Display is flashing
C1
Sensor failure.
Return the cooker to Tramontina for
performance review and evaluation.
C2
C5
Temperature is too high because there is
no liquid within the inner pot.
Add liquid as required.
Temperature is too high because inner
pot is not correctly positioned in the
housing.
Correctly place the inner pot into the
housing.
C6
Pressure switch fails.
Return the cooker to Tramontina for
performance review and evaluation.
Brown rice not completely
cooked
Not enough liquid has been added to
allow adequate pressurization.
Cover open too soon.
Add more liquid and cook for an
additional time period.
At the end of cooking cycle, wait five
minutes to release steam and open the
cover.
Brown rice overcooked
Too much liquid has been added.
Reduce amount of liquid.
