TEFAL answers your questions
If you can't close the lid:
If the Pressure Cooker has
heated without any liquid
inside:
If the pressure indicator pin
has not risen and no steam is
released from the valve during
cooking:
If the pressure indicator pin
has risen and no steam is
released from the valve during
cooking:
If steam escapes from under
the lid, check that:
If one of the safety systems
comes into operation:
If you cannot open the lid:
If the food is under-cooked or
burnt, check:
If food has burnt in the
Pressure Cooker:
*depending on model
Check the position of the lock underneath the lid
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handle.
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Have your Pressure Cooker checked by an
Authorised TEFAL Service Centre.
This is normal for the first few minutes.
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If this persists check that:
- The heat setting is high enough. If not turn it up.
- There is enough liquid in the pan.
- The pressure regulator valve is set to
or
or
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- The Pressure Cooker is properly closed.
- The gasket and the rim of the pan are not
damaged.
Put your Pressure Cooker under cold water to
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release pressure.
Clean the pressure regulator valve and the steam
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outlet and check that the safety valve can be
depressed easily.
The lid is properly closed.
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The gasket is properly in place.
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The gasket is in good condition. If not, replace it.
The rim of the pan is in good condition.
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The lid, safety valve, pressure regulator valve and
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gasket are clean.
The rim of the pan is not damaged.
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Turn the heat off.
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Let the Pressure Cooker cool down.
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Open.
Check and clean the pressure regulator valve,
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steam outlet, safety valve and gasket.
Check that the pressure indicator pin is in the low
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position.
If not, cool the Pressure Cooker under cold
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running water to release the pressure.
The cooking time.
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The heat setting used.
The positioning of the pressure regulator valve.
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The quantity of liquid used.
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Allow the pan to soak in warm soapy water for a
while before washing.
Never use bleach or chlorine products.
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