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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible reason Try this
Steam leaks from side
of lid.
No sealing ring in the lid. Fit a sealing ring.
The sealing ring is damaged or not
properly tted.
Replace the sealing ring.
Food debris attached to the
sealing ring.
Remove the sealing ring and clean it
thoroughly.
The lid is not closed properly. Open, then close the lid.
The sealing ring rack is warped or
off-centre.
Remove the sealing ring from the lid, then
check the sealing ring rack for bends or
warps. Contact Customer Care.
The inner pot rim may be misshapen.
Check for deformation and contact
Customer Care.
The oat valve does
not rise.
Food debris on the oat valve or
oat valve silicone cap.
Remove the oat valve from the lid and clean
it thoroughly. Perform the Initial test run to
check operation and record your ndings.
Contact Customer Care.
Too little liquid in the inner pot.
Check for scorching on the bottom of the
inner pot. Add thin, water-based liquid to the
inner pot according to its size.
3 L: 250 mL
5.7 L: 375 mL
8 L: 500 mL
Float valve silicone cap damaged or
missing.
Fit or replace the oat valve and/or silicone
cap.
Float valve obstructed by lid-locking
mechanism.
Tap the oat valve with a long utensil. If
the oat valve does not drop, turn the
multicooker off. Contact Customer Care.
No heat in the inner pot.
Perform the Initial test run to check operation
and record your ndings.
Contact Customer Care.
Inner pot base may be damaged.
Perform the Initial test run to check operation
and record your ndings.
Contact Customer Care.
Small amount of steam
leaking/hissing from the
steam release handle
during the cooking cycle.
Steam release handle is not in the
Sealing position.
Turn the steam release handle to the
Sealing position.
Multicooker is regulating
excess pressure.
This is normal; no action required.
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