PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Steam is being released
around the rim of the lid
during the pressurizing
sequence. How do I fix
this?
See Notes & Tips #2.
The Rubber Seal Ring (18) did not make a proper seal. Cancel all the
functions. Exhaust any remaining pressure and steam. Open the lid and
remove it entirely. Check the Rubber Sealing Ring to make sure it is
positioned properly. Rub a wet cloth along it to make sure it is clean of
debris and it is smooth. Re-assemble the lid, lock it securely in place and
restart the cooking process.
Steam is being released
from the Pressure
Limiting Valve (3) during
the pressurizing
sequence. How do I fix
this?
See Notes & Tips #2.
The Valve (3) may not be positioned properly. Simply use tongs or similar
utensil or oven mitt and carefully adjust it so it is seated properly. If the
steam continues to release, you may need to Cancel all the functions.
Exhaust any remaining pressure and steam. Remove the Pressure
Limiting Valve and check the thin wire spring on the underside of it.
Make sure it is not bent or loose. If steam still continues to escape, the
Valve may be faulty and replacement or repair may be necessary. Please
contact the manufacturer.
Pressurized Steam is
being quietly released
from the Floating Valve
(4) area during the
pressurizing sequence.
How do I fix this?
This may happen during the initial start-up of the Pressurizing Sequence.
Simply use tongs or similar utensil or oven mitt and carefully adjust it so it
is seated properly. This will help settle the lid and all the valves properly.
The pressure will quickly push up on the Floating Valve and seal it
properly then finish the pressurizing sequence.
My food is finished
cooking and all the
pressure is released, but I
cannot unlock and open
my lid. What is stuck?
Make sure all the pressure and steam has been completely released.
Make sure the small Floating Valve (4) is no longer in the up position. It
may be stuck in the UP position, simply tap the lid slightly to make it go
back down. Then turn the lid clockwise to unlock the lid. If it is still stuck,
unplugging the unit may help.
What is the clear, round
plastic part that came
with my pressure cooker?
It is the Condensation Cup: Refer to part (12) under Parts Identification
within this manual to attach the condensation cup to the side of the
pressure cooker. This catches the water and steam that drips off the lid
when the lid is opened in the upright position.
I've programmed the
pressure cooker to cook
but it's just sitting there
and nothing appears to
be happening.
The unit is still building up pressure. Normally this takes between 5-20
minutes. However, if you are cooking a very full pot of food, the pressure
build up time can take up to 30 minutes.
The unit is DEAD or has
NO POWER.
The fuse in the unit has shorted out. This happens if the unit is cooked
without enough liquid in the inner pot or if there is too much electrical
current going to the cooker. Please contact customer service at (800)
365-6133 ext. 120/107/105 for a replacement fuse.
The LED display shows E4
error.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait approximately 15
minutes. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet. Press "CANCEL"
button on the pressure cooker. Select cooking process to begin cooking.
If problem persists, contact customer service at (800) 365-6133 ext.
120/107/105 for a replacement thermofuse.
My food is burned at the
bottom of the inner pot.
There is not enough liquid in the inner pot. Add more liquid to your inner
pot contents.
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