Steam Leakage
STEAM
ESCAPE THROUGH THE VENT TUBE The movement (jiggling) of the pressure
control and release of small amounts of steam from the Vent Tube during cooking
is normal. The purpose of releasing steam is to maintain a constant internal
pressure. The formation of water droplets around the Vent Tube at the start
of cooking is normal. This is caused by condensation of the steam leaving the
cooker and coming in contact with the cooler metal. After he lid heats up,
the water will disappear.
STEAM
ESCAPE AROUND RIM OF LID Water trapped inside the handle
or between the gasket and cover will escape as steam when the cooker is heated
up. The
steam should stop as the pressure builds up. If it does not stop, turn the
heat off and cool the cooker. REmove the pressure control and open the cooker.
Remove the gasket from the lid and wipe dry the gasket, pan rim, and inside
of the cover. If the gasket has shrunk from it's original size gently stretch
it and start over. If gasket continues to leak, replace it. Do not use your
Pressure Cooker if steam is constantly leaking from the rim of the lid.
STEAM ESCAPES THROUGH THE REUSABLE OVERPRESSURE PLUG OR SAFTEY WINDOW Consult
Safety Systems.
