13| TROUBLESHOOTING
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION, ALWAYS REMOVE THE PRESSURE COOKER FROM THE HOB.
NEVER OPEN THE PRESSURE COOKER WITH FORCE!
Problem Potential cause Solution
Cooking time is too
long or the pressure
indicator including the
pin does not rise
Diameter of the hob
is not suitable
Select a hob that fits the diameter of the pot
Cooking level
is not suitable
Set to the highest cooking level
a) The lid is not sit-
ting on the pot
properly.
b) The cooking indica-
tor seal is missing.
c) The lid is not
assembled
correctly.
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as described
in Section 9 and then open it.
2. Check seal ring
21
/ cooking indicator seal
18
(see image J) to ensure they are correctly in place.
3. Check lid
6
for correct fit/assembly.
4. Close the pot as described in Section 6.3.
The ball in the safety
valve / automatic
cooking system is not
in the right place
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as described
in Section 9 and then open it.
2. Remove the lid handle
11
as described in Section 6.1.
3. Check the position of the metal ball in the safety valve
7
and clean if necessary.
4. Close the pot as described in Section 6.3.
Not enough liquid 1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as described
in Section 9 and then open it.
2. Refill liquid (at least 1/4 l).
3. Close the pot as described in Section 6.3.
Steam is escaping from
the lid
Seal ring and/or pot
rim is not clean
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as described
in Section 9 and then open it.
2. Clean the seal ring
21
and pot rim.
3. Close the pot again as described in Section 6.3.
Slider is not in
CLOSED position
Move the slider to CLOSED
Seal ring damaged or
hard (due to wear)
Replace the seal ring
21
with a WMF original seal ring
Cooking indica-
tor seal does not
fit properly or is
damaged
Correct the position of the cooking indicator seal
18
or
replace it with an original WMF spare part.
Steam is constantly
escaping from the
safety valve / automatic
cooking system (does
not apply to the pre-
cook phase)
Safety valve ball
is not positioned
properly in the valve
1. Completely release the pressure from the pot as described
in Section 9 and then open it.
2. Remove the lid handle
11
as described in Section 6.1.
3. Check the safety valve
7
or the position of the metal ball
in the lid.
4. Close the pot again as described in Section 6.3.
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