IKEA 20463650 - Troubleshooting; Common problems and solutions

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7. Troubleshooting
Warning! As soon as uncontrolled steam emerges,
remove the pressure cooker form the hob. The
pressure cooker is not to be used again until the error
has been corrected. Only a slight emergence of steam
from the pressure regulator 8 is normal.
What to do if:
Problem Possible cause Solution
Steam is escaping from between
the lid and the pot.
1. Pressure cooker not closed
correctly.
2. Gasket is dirty.
3. Gasket is broken/worn away
1. Close the pressure cooker again
correctly.
2. Clean the gasket.
3. Replace the gasket (1 x year).
No steam is coming from the
pressure regulator.
1. Steam is escaping from
between the lid and the pot.
2. Pressure regulator is dirty.
3. Not enough liquid in the
pressure cooker.
4. Heat supply too low.
1. Replace the gasket (1 x year).
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section “Cleaning and
storing”).
3. Slowly cool down the pressure
cooker and ll with at least 0.25
l liquid.
4. Increase the heat supply (turn
the hob to a higher setting).
Too much steam is coming from
the pressure regulator.
1. Heat supply too high.
2. Pressure regulator is dirty.
1. Decrease the heat supply (turn
the hob to a lower setting).
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section “Cleaning and
storing”).
Steam is escaping from the sides of
the pressure regulator.
1. The pressure regulator is not
correctly tted.
1. Fit the pressure regulator
correctly and tighten the union
nut on the inside of the lid
using the key 10.
Steam is escaping from the safety
opening.
1. The protective caps in the
pressure regulator are defective
or not properly tted.
2. The pressure regulator is
soiled.
3. The pressure regulator is
defective.
1. Check the safety caps (see
section "Cleaning and storing”).
2. Clean the pressure regulator
(see section "Cleaning and
storing”).
3. Contact your nearest IKEA
store/Customer service or see
www.ikea.com for support.
The lid does not open. 1. There is too much pressure in
the pressure cooker.
1. Follow the instructions in
section "Opening the pressure
cooker".