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TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue
Reason
Solution
Unable to
close lid
Sealing ring is not installed
properly.
Gently press the ring into the inner lip of the lid,
making sure it’s fully wrapped around the inner
metal ring of the lid.
Steam
leaking from
lid
Sealing ring not installed
properly.
Turn off the pressure cooker and wait for it to
cool. Then, remove the lid from the pressure
cooker to gently press the ring into the inner lip of
the lid, making sure it’s fully wrapped around the
inner metal ring of the lid.
Sealing ring not clean.
Turn off the pressure cooker and wait for it to
cool. Then, remove the sealing ring and wash with
warm water and gentle detergent, then re-install
the sealing ring into the lid.
Sealing ring damaged.
Do not operate the pressure cooker with a
damaged sealing ring.
Lid is not sealed properly.
Turn off the pressure cooker and wait for it to
cool. Then, carefully remove the lid. Place the lid
on the pressure cooker, aligning the with the
on the lid. Turn the lid clockwise to align the
with the to lock the lid in place.
Float valve
not raising
from pressure
Not enough food content
in the pressure cooker
container.
Add water and food to the inner pot according to
the recipe.
Steam leaks from the lid or
exhaust valve.
Make sure the exhaust valve is in the steam seal
setting and that the lid is properly sealed.
Steam
escaping
from exhaust
valve
The exhaust valve is in
steam exhaust position.
Use a utensil to carefully move the exhaust valve
to the steam seal setting.
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