Troubleshooting - Instant Pot Pro User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Difficulty closing lid
Difficulty opening lid
Inner pot is stuck
to lid when cooking
is complete
Steam leaks from side
of lid
Minor steam leaking/
hissing from steam
release vent during
cooking cycle
Cause
Sealing ring not properly
installed
Contents in cooker are
still hot
Pressure inside the cooker
Float valve is stuck in the
popped-up position due to
food debris or residue
Cooling of inner pot may
create suction, causing
inner pot to adhere to
the lid
No sealing ring in lid
Sealing ring damaged or
not properly installed
Food debris attached to
sealing ring
Lid not closed properly
Sealing ring rack is warped
or off-center
Inner cooking pot rim may
be misshapen
Cooker is regulating excess
pressure
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Solution
Reposition sealing ring,
ensure it is snug behind sealing
ring rack.
Gently press the float valve
downward with a long utensil.
Set Steam Release switch to
Vent, then lower lid onto
cooker base.
Release pressure according to
recipe; only open lid after float
valve has dropped down.
Contact customer service.
To release the vacuum, set
Steam Release to Vent.
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
Consumer Care.
Replace inner pot.
This is normal; no action
required.