Frieling Sitram: Speedo Pressure Cooker’s - Manual (Page 9)

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12. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
I can't open my pressure cooker.
I can't close my pressure cooker.
The pressure does not rise in my pressure cooker.
Steam escapes around the lid.
The safety valve has operated. What should I do ?
My pressure cooker has heated when dry.
What should I do ?
The seal of my pressure cooker has deformed itself
through the window.
Steam is escaping from the regulator.
Spots appear on the bottom of the pressure cooker.
The foodstuffs are not cooked or are burnt.
Before cooking: Open the lid slowly by rotating it anti-clockwise and pressing firmly downwards to
disengage the clamp.
After cooking: If the pressure cooker is under pressure, decompress it in accordance with the ins-
tructions in paragraph 8.
- Make sure that the seal is properly fitted and the right way round.
- Press gently on the lid and rotate it clockwise until you reach a limit stop.
- The heat source is not powerful enough.
- There is not enough liquid in the pressure cooker (make sure the volume of liquid is at least 25 cl.).
- Check that the regulator is properly fitted.
- Make sure that the seal is properly fitted and the right way round.
- If the seal is worn, replace it.
- Ensure that the pressure indicator can move freely upwards (cover incorrectly closed).
- Check that the seal is properly fitted and the right way round.
- If necessary, clean the seal, its housing and the collar of the pan.
- If the problem persists, replace the seal or consult our after-sales service.
- Ensure the cover is correctly closed and check whether the indicator is correctly mounted.
- Stop the heat source immediately.
- Cool your pressure cooker under running cold water for at least one minute.
- Remove the regulator.
- Open the pressure cooker and clean the regulator, its seat and the protection strainer.
- Operate the pressure cooker again and if the problem persists contact an approved after-sales ser-
vice centre.
- Cut off the heat source and allow the pressure cooker to cool on the cooking ring without moving it.
- We advise you to change the lid seal and have your pressure cooker checked in an approved after-
sales service centre.
- Cut off the heat source.
- Cool the pressure cooker under running cold water for at least one minute.
- Do not use the pressure cooker again before having it checked by an approved after-sales service centre.
- This is perfectly normal. If too much steam is escaping, lower the heat source and continue cooking.
- These are scale marks. Clean them off with an abrasive pad soaked with a little diluted vinegar.
- Check that there is liquid in the pressure cooker and check the power of the heat source.
- Check the cooking time.
For any other problem, consult your dealer or an approved after-sales service centre.