Use and Care Manual
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4. I can see steam escaping from around the cover. Why?
The sealing ring was not positioned on the sealing ring frame or the sealing ring
frame was not installed in the cooker cover. NOTICE: If either of these parts are
not in place during cooking, the cooker will leak, pressure will not build, and you
may damage the unit.
Leakage may also occur if the sealing ring needs to be replaced. The sealing ring
may shrink, become hard, deformed, cracked, or torn with normal use. When this
happens, replace the sealing ring before using the unit again for pressure cooking.
5. I can hear steam venting from the quick pressure release valve and pressure
is not building. Why?
The quick pressure release valve is in the STEAM OUT position. The quick
pressure release valve must be in the COOK position in order for pressure to
build and the cooker to seal.
6. It appears from the display that cooking is taking place, but the air vent/
cover lock is not up and I can hear steam venting. Why?
The gaskets are either missing or improperly positioned on the air vent/cover
lock and/or the sensor. This will prevent the pressure cooker from building
pressure. Refer to page 16 for instructions on positioning the gaskets. If one of
the gaskets is missing, contact our Consumer Service Department. Call weekdays
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or email us through our
website at www.GoPresto.com/contact.
7. Sometimes when I’m pressure cooking a larger volume of food, the time
doesn’t change. Why?
The pressure cooker has not yet reached operating pressure. Countdown will
begin as soon as the cooker reaches operating pressure.
8. What does it mean when E3 appears in the display window and the unit
stops working?
The cooker has overheated. You likely operated the unit in pressure cooking
mode with insufcient or no liquid. If this occurs, unplug the unit and allow it to
cool. Then remove the cover and add liquid to the cooker. Plug the unit back in,
place the cover on, and reprogram the cooker.
9. What does it mean when E1, E2, E4, or E5 appear in the display window
and the unit stops working?
Something internally has become damaged, been tampered with, or is defective.
The unit will be inoperable if you get one of these codes. You should unplug the
unit and contact our Consumer Service Department. Call weekdays 8:00 AM to
4:00 PM (Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or email us through our website at
www.GoPresto.com/contact.
10. Occasionally the cover is hard to open. What causes this? What should I do?
If the cover seems difcult to open, there may still be pressure in the cooker.
Verify the air vent/cover lock has dropped before trying to open the cooker.
Be sure you have unlocked the green locking latch and lifted the temperature
sensor arm away from the cover. The cover will not open if the temperature
sensor arm is still positioned in the cover.
If the cover rotates but it seems to catch on the rim of the body, you are not
lifting the cover straight up off the cooker body.
11. Sometimes my food is not completely done after the recommended cooking
time. When I try to put the cover back on the cooker, so I can cook it longer,
the cover will not close. How can I get the cover closed?
Allow the pressure cooker to cool slightly. When the cooker is still hot, the air
vent/cover lock will lift, preventing you from closing the cover. Before placing
the cover back on, be sure the quick pressure release valve is in the STEAM OUT
position. Once the cover is closed, move the lever to the COOK position.
12. What can be done after pressure cooking if the food has more liquid than
desired?
With the cover removed, select the SAUTÉ function, press the start button, and
allow the excess liquid to evaporate. Next time you prepare the same recipe, you
may want to use less liquid.
13. I believe I am thoroughly cleaning my cooker, but sometimes I notice the
odor of my last meal remains in the cooker. What can I do to remove the
odor?
The sealing ring is made of silicone. Silicone has many wonderful properties but
it does tend to retain odors. Unfortunately, there is no good way to remove the
odors, but over time they will dissipate.
14. I live at a high altitude and normally need to adjust my pressure cooking
times. What adjustments should I make with this pressure cooker?
No adjustments are needed. The temperature sensor automatically assures the
exact pressure is maintained for precise cooking no matter where you live.