Fagor TWIRLOCK User Manual page 27

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REASON
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
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The visual pressure indicator has popped up, but there is no steam relea-
sed by the operating valve.
1. There is not enough liquid in the cooker.
2. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
3. The burner heat is not high enough.
1. Make sure there is enough liquid. There should always be at least half
a cup of liquid in the pressure cooker, or 2 cups if the cooking time is
over 10 minutes.
2. The valve can become dirty when cooking foods such as dried beans
which have a tendency to foam. Clean the valve periodically. See the
"Care and Cleaning" section in this manual for instructions on how to
remove the valve for cleaning.
3. Turn up the heat to medium high until a gentle, steady stream of steam
is released from the operating valve.
A gentle, steady stream of steam is released from the operating valve and
small drops of water condensation collect on the lid.
When used properly, the operating valve will release a gentle steady
stream of steam as well as some drops of condensed water on the lid.
This is normal operation. If there is a lot of water gushing out of the ope-
rating valve with the steam, see below.
A strong, forceful, gushing jet of steam is escaping from the operating
valve with or without drops of condensation.
1. The burner heat is too high.
2. The valve is dirty.
3. The safety valve is malfunctioning.
1. Lower the heat so that only a gentle, steady stream of steam is
released.
2. Check the valve to see if there are any remaining food particles.
Remove with a toothpick.
3. The safety valve
Customer Service Department at: 1-800-207-0806 or email at: info@
fagoramerica.com.
Steam is escaping around the edge of the lid.
1. The pressure cooker is too full.
2. The pressure cooker was not closed properly.
3. The silicone gasket is not in place, or it is dirty or worn.
1. Never fill the pressure cooker more than MAX 2/3 line or ½ full when
cooking liquids or foods that froth and expand during cooking.
2. Following the instructions given in this manual, close the pressure
cooker so that a tight seal is created which will allow for adequate
pressure build-up.
3. Make sure the silicone gasket is clean and well positioned before
using the pressure cooker. After continued use, the silicone gasket
will begin to wear and should be replaced at least once a year if the
pressure cooker is used frequently.
must be replaced. Contact the Fagor
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