Troubleshooting - TEFAL P4620775 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problems
If opening and/or
closing the lid
becomes difficult:
If you are unable
to close the lid:
If your pressure
cooker has been
heated under
pressure without
liquid inside:
If the safety valve
emits clicking
noises or wisps of
steam:
If the pressure
indicator has not
risen and nothing
is escaping
through the steam
release outlet (B)
during cooking:
If the pressure
indicator has risen
and nothing is
escaping through
the steam release
outlet (B) during
cooking:
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Recommendations
Remove the gasket, and run it under
Put it back in the lid without wiping it, take care to
insert it under each of the grooves on the lid
Check that the lid handle is in a vertical position.
Check that the gasket is positioned correctly (see
section "Cleaning and Maintenance").
Check that the lid is positioned as indicated in
Rinse the gasket under water and replace it in the lid
without drying it
under each of the grooves on the lid
Have your pressure cooker checked by a TEFAL Appro-
ved Service Centre.
This is normal during the first few minutes: it allows air
to escape before cooking.
This is normal during the first few minutes.
If the phenomenon persists, check that:
- The quantity of liquid in the pan is sufficient.
- The heat source is strong enough, otherwise increase
it.
- The operating valve (A) is positioned on
- Your pressure cooker is properly closed.
- There is no deterioration at the gasket or edge of the
pan.
- The gasket is correctly positioned.
This is normal during the first few minutes.
If this persists, half fill your sink with cold water and
submerge the bottom of your pressure cooker until the
pressure indicator (D) comes down.
Clean the operating valve (A)
release outlet - fig 16 and check that the bearing* or
piston* of the safety valve moves without difficulty
fig 17 or 17a.
- fig 18 and take care to insert it
- fig 15
water- fig 18.
- fig 15.
- fig 1.
- fig 14.
.
and the steam
-
*depending on model