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4. The burner heat is not high enough.
5. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
SOLUTION:
1. Slide the pressure lock up towards
the lid.
2. Make sure there is enough liquid.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean
and well positioned before using the
pressure cooker. After continued use,
the rubber gasket will begin to wear
and should be replaced after at least
once a year if the pressure cooker is
used frequently.
4. Turn up the heat until a gentle, steady
stream of steam is released from the
operating valve.
5. The valve can become dirty when
cooking foods which have a tendency
to foam, such as dried beans. Clean
the valve periodically.
PROBLEM:
Pressure does not build-up.
REASON:
1. Not enough liquid.
2. The pressure cooker was not properly
closed.
3. The valve is dirty and/or obstructed.
4. The rubber gasket is not in place, or
is dirty or worn.
SOLUTION:
1. Always use the appropriate amount of
liquid called for in the recipe. This
amount should never be less than 1/2
cup. However, never fill the pressure
cooker more than half full with liquids.
2. Following the instructions given in this
manual, close the pressure cooker so
that a tight seal is created, which will
allow for adequate pressure build-up.
3. The valve can become dirty when
cooking foods which have a tendency
to foam, such as dried beans. Clean
the valve periodically.
4. Make sure the rubber gasket is clean
and well positioned before using the
pressure cooker. After continued use,
the rubber gasket will begin to wear
and should be replaced after at least
once a year if the pressure cooker is
used frequently.
PROBLEM:
1. A gentle, steady stream of steam is
released from the operating valve and
small drops of water condensation
collect on the lid.
2. A large, continuous amount of steam
is escaping from the operating valve
with or without drops of condensation.
REASON:
1. When used properly, the operating
valve will release a gentle steady
stream of steam as well as some
drops of condensed water on the lid.
2. a) The burner heat is too high.
b) The valve is dirty
c) The safety valve is malfunctioning.
SOLUTION:
1. Normal operation.
2. a) Lower the heat so that only a gentle,
steady stream of steam is released.
b) Check the valve to see if there are
any remaining food particles. Remove
with a toothpick.
c) The safety valve must be
replaced. Contact Fagor America
Customer Service Dept. at the
address and or phone number
provided in the warranty information.
PROBLEM:
Steam is escaping around the edge of
the lid.
REASON:
1. The pressure cooker is too full.
2. The pressure cooker was not closed
properly.
3. The rubber gasket is not in place, or
is dirty or worn.
SOLUTION:
1. Never fill the pressure cooker more
than 1/2-2/3 full, depending on the
type of food being prepared.
2. Following the instructions given in this
manual, close the pressure cooker so
