IKEA VARDESATTA Instruction page 11

What to do if:
Problem
Steam is escaping from
between the lid and the pot.
No steam is coming from the
pressure regulator.
Too much steam is coming
from the pressure regulator.
Steam is escaping from
the sides of the pressure
regulator.
Steam is escaping from the
safety opening.
The lid does not open.
The pressure regulator
is displaying a red ring
underneath the two white
rings.
Possible cause
1. Pressure cooker not
closed correctly.
2. Gasket is dirty.
3. Gasket is broken/worn
away
1. Steam is escaping from
between the lid and the
pot.
2. Pressure regulator is
dirty.
3. Not enough liquid in the
pressure cooker.
4. Heat supply too low.
1. Heat supply too high.
2. Pressure regulator is
dirty.
The pressure regulator is not
correctly fitted.
1. The protective caps in
the pressure regulator
are defective or not
properly fitted.
2. The pressure regulator is
soiled.
3. The pressure regulator is
defective.
There is too much pressure
in the pressure cooker.
1. The pressure in the
pressure cooker is too
high because the heat
supply is too high.
2. The pressure regulator is
soiled, defective or not
correctly fitted.
Solution
1. Close the pressure cooker
again correctly.
2. Clean the gasket.
3. Replace the gasket (1 x
year).
1. Replace the gasket (1 x
year).
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section "Cleaning and
storing").
3. Slowly cool down the
pressure cooker and fill with
at least 0.25 l liquid.
4. Increase the heat supply
(turn the hob to a higher
setting).
1. Decrease the heat supply
(turn the hob to a lower
setting).
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section "Cleaning and
storing").
Fit the pressure regulator
correctly and tighten the union
nut on the inside of the lid using
the key 10.
1. Check the safety caps
(see section "Cleaning and
storing").
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section "Cleaning and
storing").
3. Contact your nearest IKEA
store/Customer service
or see www.ikea.com for
support.
Follow the instructions in
section "Opening the pressure
cooker".
1. Reduce the heat supply
(turn the hob to a lower
setting).
2. Clean the pressure
regulator, check whether it
is fitted correctly.
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