Troubleshooting
Problems
If it becomes
difficult to open
and/or close it:
If you are unable
to close the lid:
If your pressure
cooker has been
heated under
pressure without
liquid inside:
If the pressure
indicator emits a
clicking noise and
steam.
If the pressure
indicator has not
risen and nothing
is escaping
through the vent
during cooking:
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Recommendations
Remove the gasket,
Rinse the gasket under running water then replace it
in the lid without wiping it
Check that the lid handle is in a vertical position.
Check that the gasket is positioned correctly (see
section "Cleaning and maintenance").
Check that the lid is positioned as indicated on
- Fig 1
.
Rinse the gasket under running water then replace it
in the lid without wiping it
is correctly positioned under the grooves on the lid
fig
15.
Have your pressure cooker checked by a TEFAL Appro-
ved Service Centre.
This is normal during the first few minutes : it allows
escape of air before cooking.
This is normal during the first few minutes.
If the phenomenon persists, check that:
- The heat source is sufficiently strong; if not, increase
it.
- The quantity of liquid in the pot is sufficient.
- The operating valve (A) is positioned on
- Your pressure cooker is properly closed.
- There is no deterioration of the gasket or edge of the
pot.
- The gasket is correctly positioned.
(when pressure cooking)
- fig
19.
- fig 19
and ensure that it
.
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