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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 that have a tendency
to foam, such as dried beans. Clean
the valve periodically.
4. Make sure the gasket is clean and
well positioned before using the
pressure cooker. After continued use,
the gasket will begin to wear and
should be replaced approximately
once a year or more often 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.
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 gasket is not in place, or is dirty or
worn.
SOLUTION:
1. Never fill the pressure cooker more
than half or 2/3 full, depending on the
type of food being prepared.
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. Make sure the gasket is clean and well
positioned before using the pressure
cooker. After continued use, the gasket
will begin to wear and should be
replaced approximately once a year
or more often if the pressure cooker is
used frequently.
PROBLEM:
The pressure cooker cannot be opened
after cooking.
REASON:
1. There is still pressure built-up in the
pressure cooker.
SOLUTION:
1. Use the quick release method to
release any remaining pressure. Try
opening again.
