Troubleshooting - TEFAL MINUT COOK CY400070 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLE
The appliance beeps and the display
.
shows
The appliance automatically switches
to Keep Warm without going through
a complete cooking cycle
Lid will not lock
Cannot open the lid after steam released
Air escape from the rim of the lid
Steam is released from the float valve
The float cannot rise
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POSSIBLE REASONS
• The appliance is unable to build up
pressure
• When there is not enough water in
the cooking pot, the appliance will
go into safety mode
• The sealing gasket is not installed
properly
• The float stays up
• The float is still up
• In certain rare cases after your
appliance has depressurised, the
pressure indicator may remain in
the high position meaning that the
lid cannot be opened.
• No sealing gasket
• Food stuck in sealing gasket
• Sealing gasket needs to be replaced
• Lid not locked properly
• Food stuck in the sealing gasket of
the float valve
• The sealing gasket on the float is
too old
• The pressure limit valve is not
placed properly
• Not enough food and water
• Steam is released from the rim of
the lid and the pressure limit valve
TREATMENT
• Check that the lid is closed properly
and that the valve is in the correct
- fig. 11
position
• Add more water in the cooking pot
and restart the cooking cycle
• Replace the sealing gasket in
position
• If this occurs just after cooking, remove
the valve. Then close the lid and place
the valve back into position. If the
product has not been used and is cold,
push the push rod in directly with your
hands.
• In this case, allow your appliance to
cool off completely so as to be sure
that there is no more pressure inside
it. The amount of time it takes for
your appliance to cool off depends
on the quantity of food that has
been cooking inside it.
• Only then should you gently push
the float valve using tongs. Make
sure you keep your face well away
from the handle.
• Install the sealing gasket
• Clean the sealing gasket
• Replace the sealing gasket
• Lock the lid again
• Clean the sealing gasket
• Replace the sealing gasket
• Change the sealing gasket every
two years
• Place the device to
• Put more food and
water in the inner pot
• Send the product to our service
center for repair