What to do
when there is
a fault
At the first sign of malfunc-
tion, remove the pressure
cooker from the heat.
Never attempt to force the
cooker open!
Fault:
Cause:
Heating up time is too long or
Size of hotplate
•
•
cooking indicator
does not rise.
unsuitable.
1
Incorrect heat
•
setting.
Lid not closed
•
correctly.
The ball in the
•
heating automatic
does not fit correctly.
•No liquid
(minimum 1/4 l).
Cure:
•Select the hob to correspond in
size to the pressure cooker.
Turn up to highest setting.
•
Reduce pressure fully, open lid,
•
check that the sealing ring fits
correctly and close again
(as explained in the instructions).
Reduce pressure fully, open lid,
•
9
check safety valve 9, check position
of metal ball and close again.
(as explained in the instructions).
•
Reduce pressure fully, open lid.
Add liquid and close again.
(as explained in the instructions).
Caution: Cooking without
liquid can damage the
pressure cooker or hob.
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Fault:
Cause:
Steam escapes from the lid.
Sealing ring
•
•
and/or rim are dirty.
Regulator
•
to »zu/locked«.
Sealing ring
•
damaged or hard
(through wear and
tear).
Fault:
Cause:
•
Steam escapes continuously from
•
Ball not in correct
safety valve 9. Not applicable to
position in valve.
heating up phase.
Ball pressed into
upper chamber.
Fault:
Cause:
•
A lot of steam escapes through
•
Cooking indicator
cooking indicator
1.
seal
of handle of lid not
in correct place or
is damaged.
Cure:
Reduce pressure fully, open lid,
10
•
clean sealing ring
and rim and
10
close.
(as explained in the instructions).
7
not set
Push regulator
7
to »zu/locked«.
•
10
Dichtungsring
10
durch original
•
WMF Dichtungsring erneuern.
Cure:
•
Reduce pressure fully, open lid,
press ball into the lower chamber.
Check manoeuvrability of main
valve
3
and close cooker again.
Cure:
•
Check position of cooking
2
on the inside
indicator seal
2
or replace.
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