TEFAL CLIPSO - Frequently Asked Questions; Common Operational Issues; Troubleshooting Specific Problems

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I cannot close the lid:
If your pressure cooker has been
heated without any liquid in it:
The pressure indicator does not
move up:
The pressure indicator has lifted up
and some steam still escapes from it:
The pressure indicator has lifted up
and no steam escapes from the release
outlet during cooking:
If steam escapes from around the
control module: check:
Steam is leaking around the lid:
check:
If one of the security devices is
activated (safety valve or seal):
Regular beeps and --:-- display occur
on the timer:
I cannot open the lid:
The aspect of the interior has
changed:
■ Make sure the jaws are fully open before fitting the lid
onto the pot.
■ Have it checked at any TEFAL Approved Service Centre.
■ This is normal during the first few minutes of heating.
■ If this condition remains unchanged, check that:
The heat is turned up to the highest position.
The quantity of liquid inside the pressure cooker is
sufficient.
The programme selector is not set to .
The cooker is firmly closed.
■ If you have a Clipso Control model or Clipso Vitamin
(model with air release system) once the pressure indicator
has moved up, air and steam are normally released during a
certain time period (a few seconds to a few minutes).
■ Set the programme selector to :
- If no steam escapes, put your pressure cooker under cold
water to release the steam, then clean the operating valve and
release outlet.
- If steam escapes, the pressure level has not been reached yet:
set the selector back to the initial position.
■ The control module is sufficiently screwed on.
■ Good condition and correct installation of the seals on the
operating and safety valves.
■ The lid closes correctly.
■ The seal is correctly fitted onto the lid.
■ The seal is clean and not damaged. Replace it if necessary.
■ Lid, safety valve and operating valve are clean.
■ The edge of the pot is not damaged.
■ Turn off the heat source immediately.
■ Let the pressure cooker cool down.
■ Open the cooker.
■ Check and clean the operating valve, steam release outlet,
safety valve and seal.
■ Check that the timer is correctly fitted onto the control
module.
■ Check that the pressure indicator is in the low position.
■ If not: release the steam from the pressure cooker by
cooling it under cold water, if necessary.
■ If it is blackened: clean it with a special product for
cleaning stainless steel.
■ If it shows iridescent glints: clean it with vinegar or a
special stainless cleaning product.
Frequently Asked Questions
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