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Operating Instructions
Malfunctions
Cause
Remedy
Steam is constantly
escaping from
the safety valve /
automatic cooking
system (does not
apply to the pre-
cook phase)
Safety valve ball is not
positioned properly in the
valve
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Remove lid handle
B
as described in
Chapter 5.1
.
3. Check safety valve
7
and/or position of the metal
ball in the lid.
4. Close the pot again as described in
Chapter 5.3
.
The turn knob
cannot be pulled
back and the
pressure cooker
cannot be opened
this way.
Safety opening system
blocked.
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Push knob
C
forwards and back several times.
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Malfunctions
Cause
Remedy
Cooking time is too
long or the cooking
signal does not rise
Diameter of the hob is not
suitable
Select a hob that fits the diameter of the pot
Energy level unsuitable
Set at highest energy level
a) The lid is not sitting on
the pot properly.
b) The double seal is missing.
c) The lid is not assembled
correctly.
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Check seal ring
L
/double seal
I
(see Image J)
to
ensure they are correctly in place.
3. Check lid
6
for correct fit / assembly.
4. Close the pot as described in
Chapter 5.3
.
The ball in the safety valve /
automatic cooking system is
not in the right place
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Remove lid handle
B
as described in
Chapter 5.1
.
3. Check the position of the metal ball in the safety
valve
7
and clean if necessary.
4. Close the pot as described in
Chapter 5.3
.
Not enough liquid
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Refill liquid (at least 1/4 l).
3. Close the pot as described in
Chapter 5.3
.
Steam is escaping
from the lid
Seal ring and/or pot rim is
not clean
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as
described in
Chapter 6.6
and open it.
2. Clean seal ring
L
and pot rim.
3. Close the pot again as described in
Chapter 5.3
.
Knob is not at Cooking Level
1 or 2.
Set knob
C
to Cooking Level 1 or 2.
Seal ring damaged or hard
(due to wear)
Replace the seal ring
L
with an original WMF seal
ring.
Double seal does not fit
properly or is damaged.
Correct the position of the double seal
I
or replace
with original WMF replacement part.
