Troubleshooting - Proctor-Silex 3 Quart Simplicity Manual

Troubleshooting

Display shows Error Codes 1-4 and E9.
• Unit is malfunctioning; visit
proctorsilex.com.
Display shows LID and Pressure Cooker
is beeping.
• Lid is not on correctly. Remove Lid and
align Lid with arrows to ensure Lid is
seated properly.
• Lid is on and you are in SAUTÉ mode.
Remove Lid and set aside. Do not use
Lid while in SAUTÉ mode.
Cooker will not turn on.
• Make sure outlet is functioning properly.
Lid is difficult to close.
• Make sure Gasket is inserted properly
in the underside of Lid.
• If Cooker has been used to Sauté or is
still warm from previous cooking, there
may be a small amount of pressure in
Cooker. Move Steam Release Valve to
open ( ) position, close Lid and then
move Valve to closed ( ) position.
Lid will not lock.
• Gasket is not installed properly.
• Debris may be blocking Gasket or
Valves. Make sure all are clean and free
of food.
Steam is escaping from Cooker during
cooking.
• It is normal for some steam to come
out of Float Valve and Steam Release
Valve until Pressure Cooker comes to
pressure and Lid is locked.
• Ensure Steam Release Valve is in
closed ( ) position.
• Lid may not be closed and locked
properly.
• Gasket may not be inserted properly or
needs to be replaced.
• Valves or Gasket may need to be
cleaned to remove debris. See "Care
and Cleaning."
Lid cannot be removed.
• Pressure must be completely released
before Lid is unlocked. See "Releasing
Steam" instructions in "Meet Your
Pressure Cooker."
Spattering occurs when steam is
released.
• Cooking Pot may be overfilled. Fill no
more than 2/3 full, or 1/2 full for foods
that expand, such as rice and beans.
• If spattering occurs, wear an oven mitt
to protect hand and release pressure in
short bursts or allow to natural release.
Cooker takes too long to come to
pressure.
• Amount of time to bring to pressure
depends on amount of liquid and food
in Cooking Pot. Starting temperature of
food may also extend time.
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