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Troubleshooting
Pressure indicator
doesn’t move up, or
pressure doesn’t build
in the unit.
Steam escapes from
under the lid.
Steam escapes from
around the pressure
control valve.
Pressure indicator
doesn’t move down
and unit is not properly
closed.
Cannot open and/or
close the pressure
cooker.
Violent steam sprays
out of the safety valve.
Sealing ring extrudes
the lid from safety
vent.
The temperature setting is too low.
There is not enough cooking liquid within
the pot.
The lid handle and pot handle are not
correctly fitted and pressure safety lock
is not in the correct position.
Sealing ring is not clean.
Sealing ring is not clean.
Sealing ring is warped and/or worn.
The temperature setting is too high.
The unit is filled past its maximum
capacity.
Pressure remains in the unit.
Safety pressure limit is exceeded.
Sealing ring is worn.
Sealing ring is not seated in the correct
position.
Sealing ring is worn.
Pressure level is too high.
Use higher temperature setting.
Increase cooking liquid.
Allow pressure cooker to cool,
then open and close the lid to
the correct position.
Wash the sealing ring.
Wash the sealing ring.
Replace sealing ring.
Use lower temperature setting.
Fill the unit as instructed on
page 5.
Set the pressure control device
to steam releasing position,
and wait until the pressure is
released from the unit.
Match them.
Replace the sealing ring.
Reduce pressure level on
the pressure control device.
Turn the heat off immediately and
set the pressure control device
to steam releasing position.
Once the pressure is completely
released, open unit and check the
venting pipe and safety valve for
obstructions. Necessary cleaning
for the venting pipe and safety
valve must be done as instructed.
Replace the sealing ring.
Turn the heat off immediately and
wait until the pressure in the unit
is completely released. Fit the
sealing ring around the groove in
safety valve.
Mark O on lid doesn’t match with
marked on the pot handle.
Problem
Solution
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