Troubleshooting - Instant Pot Duo Mini Safety, Maintenance & Warranty

Troubleshooting

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Problem
Sealing ring not properly installed
Difficulty closing
Float valve in the popped-up position
lid
Contents in cooker are still hot
Pressure inside the cooker
Difficulty opening
lid
Float valve stuck at the popped-up
position due to food debris or residue
Inner pot is
Cooling of inner pot may create suction,
stuck to lid when
causing inner pot to adhere to the lid
cooker is opened
No sealing ring in lid
Sealing ring damaged or not properly
installed
Food debris attached to sealing ring
Steam leaks from
side of lid
Lid not closed properly
Sealing ring rack is warped or off-centre
Inner pot rim may be misshapen
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Possible Reason Solution
Reposition sealing ring, ensure it is snug
behind sealing ring rack.
Gently press the float valve downward with a
long utensil.
Turn steam release handle to "Venting"
position, then lower lid onto cooker base
slowly, allowing heat to dissipate.
Release pressure according to recipe; only
open lid after float valve has dropped down.
WARNING
Contents may be
under pressure; to avoid scalding injury, do
not attempt to force lid open.
Ensure steam is completely released by quick
releasing pressure, then press float valve
gently with a long utensil.
Open lid cautiously and thoroughly clean
float valve, surrounding area, and lid before
next use.
To release the vacuum, turn steam release
handle to "Venting" position.
Install sealing ring.
Replace sealing ring.
Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly.
Open, then close lid.
Remove sealing ring from lid, check sealing
ring rack for bends or warps. Contact
Customer Care.
Check for deformation and contact Customer
Care.
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