TEFAL Clipso Control User Manual page 12

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TEFAL answers your questions
1 - I cannot close the lid:
■ Make sure the jaws are fully open before fitting the
lid onto the pot.
■ Check good condition and correct position of the
seal.
2 - If your pressure cooker has been heated without
any liquid in it:
■ Have it checked at a TEFAL Approved Service
Centre.
3 - If the pressure indicator does not rise:
■ This is normal for the first few minutes
■ If the problem continues, check that:
There is enough liquid inside the pan.
The source of heat is high enough; if not, increase the
heat.
The pressure selector is not turned to
The pressure cooker is closed properly.
The control module is screwed in properly. The clamps
must be in contact with the edge of the lid.
The seal for the lid is positioned correctly.
The seal is clean and in good condition; change it if
required.
Check the cleanness and the mobility of the pressure
indicator.
4 - The pressure indicator has lifted up and no steam
escapes from the release outlet during cooking:
■ 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.
5 - If steam escapes from around the control
module: check:
■ The control module is sufficiently screwed on.
■ Good condition and correct installation of the seals
on the operating and safety valves.
6 - Steam is leaking around the lid:
■ 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.
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7 - If one of the security devices is activated (safety
valve or seal):
■ 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.
8 - I cannot open the lid:
■ Check that the pressure indicator is in the low
position.
■ If not: release the steam from the pressure cooker
by cooling it under cold running water, if necessary.
9 - If the food is burnt or undercooked,
■ The cooking time.
■ The heat source.
■ That the programme selector is on the correct
setting.
■ The quantity of liquid.
10 - If food has burnt in the pot:
■ Leave the pot to soak before cleaning it.
■ Never use bleach or chlorine based products to
clean it.
11 - If regular beeps are being emitted and the
cooking time is flashing:
■ Check that the timer has been properly put in place
on the control module.
12 - If you cannot put the handles into the working
position: check that:
■ The release button is not jammed.
■ If the problem persists, have your pressure cooker
checked by an approved TEFAL Service Centre.
13 - If you cannot fold back the handles:
force them.
■ Check that you have pressed the handle release
buttons in completely.
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