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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if I cannot open the lid?
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Depressurize the cooker and remove the operating valve.
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Ensure that there is no more pressure inside.
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If necessary, heat the cooker a few moments without the operating valve.
What should I do if the cooker is used without liquid inside?
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Contact the MONIX after-sales service for verifi cation.
What should I do if no steam leaves through the operating valve
and there is no sound of steam release coming from the cooker?
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The pressure has not increased. This is normal during the fi rst minutes while cooking.
IF THIS EVENT PERSISTS, VERIFY THAT:
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The heat source is suffi ciently strong. If not, increase the heat.
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The quantity of liquid in the cooker body is suffi cient.
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The operating valve is correctly placed, clean and free of residue.
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The pressure cooker is correctly closed.
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The airtight seal and the cooker's edges have not deteriorated.
What should I do if the safety valve becomes active?
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Turn off the heat source.
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Wait for the cooker to cool.
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Verify the valve centralizer, the operating valve and the safety valve.
What should I do if steam escapes between the cooker lid and body?
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Verify the cooker is closed, and if necessary, ensure a tighter close.
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Verify the airtight seal is in a good state and replace it if necessary.
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Verify the airtight seal is correctly positioned on the pressure cooker.
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Verify that the lid, safety valve and operating valve are clean.
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Verify the edges of the cooker body are in a good state.
What should I do if the food has not cooked or has burned?
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Verify the cooking time used.
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Verify the strength of the heat source.
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Verify the correct placement of the operating valve.
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Verify the amount of water used.
How do I clean the pressure cooker if food has burned in its in-
terior?
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Leave the cooler body to soak before starting to clean it.
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NEVER use bleach or products which contain hydrochloric compounds.
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