Cuisinart CPC22-6 User Manual - Page 9

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Lid does not lock. The Silicone Sealing Gasket is not properly installed in the lid. Remove the Silicone Sealing Gasket and re-install as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet. The Red Safety Valve is not rising. 1. The Pressure Release Valve is not placed properly. 2. There is not enough liquid in the cooking pot. 3. Air is escaping from the rim of the lid or Red Safety Valve. 1. Remove and re-insert the Pressure Release Valve. See Cleaning and Maintenance, No. 3, pg. 7. 2. Check recipe for liquid capacity (must be at least 1 cup). 3. Check the placement of the Silicone Sealing Gasket and Red Safety Valve Gasket. Steam escapes from the underside of the lid. 1. Silicone Sealing Gasket is not properly aligned. 2. Silicone Sealing Gasket is dirty. 1. Clean the Silicone Sealing Gasket, cooking pot rim, and lid. 2. Replace the Silicone Sealing Gasket. 3. Remove the Silicone Sealing Gasket and re-install as instructed on page 5 of the information booklet. Steam and liquid leaks from the Red Safety Valve. The Pressure Release Valve is obstructed. Take the cooker off of the stove. Once it is cool, remove the Pressure Release Valve and clean to remove the obstruction. Lid does not fit properly. When cooking, the Silicone Sealing Gasket is suddenly protruding out from the Safety Window. Lid does not open after all pressure has been released. 1. The lid is not aligned properly with the cooking pot. 2. The Silicone Sealing Gasket is not properly aligned. The Red Safety Valve or Pressure Release Valve is obstructed. 1. Replace the lid of the pressure cooker. 2. Remove lid and re-attach as instructed on pg. 6 of the instruction booklet. 3. Re-align the Silicone Sealing Gasket. Remove the cooker off heat. Once cooled, clean and check all the components. 1. The Red Safety Valve is still up. 2. Lid was turned to unlock before all pressure was released. 1. Slide the Pressure Regulator to the Quick Release setting. Ensure all pressure is released and Red Safety Valve should drop. 2. Turn lid clockwise to unlock position and remove the lid. 9