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TEFAL answers your questions
Problems
Recommendations
If you cannot close the lid:
Check that the Open knob (E) is pressed down.
Check the way the seal is fitted, see the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" heading.
If the pressure cooker has heated
up under pressure with no liquid
inside:
Have your pressure cooker inspected by a TEFAL Approved
Service Centre.
If the pressure indicator did not
rise and nothing escapes from the
valve during cooking:
This is normal for the first few minutes.
If the problem persists, check that:
- The heat source is high enough, if not, increase it.
- The amount of liquid in the pressure cooker is sufficient.
- The operating valve is in position 1 or 2.
- Your pressure cooker is properly closed.
- The seal and the pressure cooker edge have not been
damaged.
- The seal is properly fitted, see the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" heading.
If the pressure indicator has risen
but still nothing escapes from the
valve during cooking:
This is normal for the first few minutes.
If the phenomena persists, place your appliance under a stream
of cold water until the pressure presence indicator drops down.
Clean the operating valve
- fig 15 and the steam release
conduit
- fig 16 and check that the safety valve flap moves
without difficulty
- fig 17.
If steam escapes from around the
lid, check:
That the lid is properly closed.
The position of the lid seal.
That the seal is in good condition, and if necessary, replace it.
That the lid, the seal, its housing in the lid are clean.
That the edge of the pressure cooker body is in good condition.
If you see steam escaping from
around the lid accompanied by an
ear-piercing noise :
Check that the seal is not caught between the pot and the lid.
If you cannot open the lid: Check that the pressure indicator is down.
If not: release pressure, if necessary by cooling the pressure
cooker under cold running water.
Never tamper with this pressure indicator.
If food is not cooked or has burnt,
check:
The cooking time.
The heat level.
That the cooking program selector was in the right position.
The amount of liquid.
If food has burnt in the pressure
cooker:
Leave the pressure cooker to soak for a while before washing.
Never use bleach or chlorine products.
If one of the safety systems is
triggered:
Turn off the heat.
Leave the pressure cooker to cool down without moving it.
Wait for the pressure indicator to drop down and open the
pressure cooker.
Check and clean the operating valve, the steam release conduit,
the safety valve and the seal.
If the fault persists, have your appliance inspected by a TEFAL
Approved Service Centre.
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