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Steam Leakage
STEAM ESCAPE THROUGH THE VENT TUBE
The movement (jiggling) of
the pressure control and release of small amounts of steam from the Vent
Tube during cooking is normal. The purpose of releasing steam is to
maintain a constant internal pressure. The formation of water droplets
around the Vent Tube at the start of cooking is normal. This is caused by
condensation of the steam leaving the cooker and coming in contact with
the cooler metal. After he lid heats up, the water will disappear.
STEAM ESCAPE AROUND RIM OF LID
Water trapped inside the handle or
between the gasket and cover will escape as steam when the cooker is heated up.
The steam should stop as the pressure builds up. If it does not stop, turn the heat
off and cool the cooker. Remove the pressure control and open the cooker. Remove
the gasket from the lid and wipe dry the gasket, pan rim, and inside of the cover. If
the gasket has shrunk from it's original size gently stretch it and start over. If
gasket continues to leak, replace it. Do not use your Pressure Cooker if steam is
constantly leaking from the rim of the lid.
STEAM ESCAPES THROUGH THE REUSABLE OVERPRESSURE PLUG OR SAFTEY WINDOW
Consult
Safety Systems.
How to Clean your Pressure Cooker
Before using your Pressure Cooker for the first time, wash it thoroughly in hot soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
INTERIOR
To make cleaning easier, run warm water into your
cooker immediately
after removing food. Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and
dry.
EXTERIOR
Do not soak cover or pan in water or wash in the
dishwasher, as this
will dull the outside polished finish. Clean the exterior occasionally
with silver polish.
The outside bottom of the pan may be scoured with a steel wool pad
if necessary.
GASKET
After each use, remove the gasket from the lid. Wash in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Then slip the gasket back in place in the cover.
VENT TUBE
Clean and check the vent tube as described in Vent Tube Check
PRESSURE CONTROL
The pressure control should remain clean because it is 'steam
cleaned' during use. However, washing it in hot soapy water and rinsing will not harm
it.
STORAGE
Store cooker with the lid off or upside down on cooker. DO not store with cover and gasket
closed tight on pan.
SPRING SAFETY
After each use, clean the spring safety device with hot soapy water and rinse. Also,
check the function of the safety device as described on 'SPRING SAFETY DEVICE'.
