Frequently Asked Questions - TEFAL Clipso User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot close the lid:
If your pressure cooker has been
heated without any liquid in it:
The pressure indicator does not
move up:
The pressure indicator has lifted up
and some steam still escapes from it:
The pressure indicator has lifted up
and no steam escapes from the release
outlet during cooking:
If steam escapes from around the
control module: check:
Steam is leaking around the lid:
check:
If one of the security devices is
activated (safety valve or seal):
Regular beeps and --:-- display occur
on the timer:
I cannot open the lid:
The aspect of the interior has
changed:
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Make sure the jaws are fully open before fitting the lid
onto the pot.
Have it checked at any TEFAL Approved Service Centre.
This is normal during the first few minutes of heating.
If this condition remains unchanged, check that:
The heat is turned up to the highest position.
The quantity of liquid inside the pressure cooker is
sufficient.
The programme selector is not set to
The cooker is firmly closed.
If you have a Clipso Control model or Clipso Vitamin
(model with air release system) once the pressure indicator
has moved up, air and steam are normally released during a
certain time period (a few seconds to a few minutes).
Set the programme selector to
- If no steam escapes, put your pressure cooker under cold
water to release the steam, then clean the operating valve and
release outlet.
- If steam escapes, the pressure level has not been reached yet:
set the selector back to the initial position.
The control module is sufficiently screwed on.
Good condition and correct installation of the seals on the
operating and safety valves.
The lid closes correctly.
The seal is correctly fitted onto the lid.
The seal is clean and not damaged. Replace it if necessary.
Lid, safety valve and operating valve are clean.
The edge of the pot is not damaged.
Turn off the heat source immediately.
Let the pressure cooker cool down.
Open the cooker.
Check and clean the operating valve, steam release outlet,
safety valve and seal.
Check that the timer is correctly fitted onto the control
module.
Check that the pressure indicator is in the low position.
If not: release the steam from the pressure cooker by
cooling it under cold water, if necessary.
If it is blackened: clean it with a special product for
cleaning stainless steel.
If it shows iridescent glints: clean it with vinegar or a
special stainless cleaning product.
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