11. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Probable causes
Steam outlet
through the lid
Pressure regulator
doesn't work
Loose handles
Doesn't reach
pressure
Unable to close
the cooker.
Pressure regulator
doesn't spin
Leak at the
central pin of
the pressure
regulator.
Note: If the problem is not resolved following the above instructions, send the cooker to a technical
support representative.
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Improper lid closing
Seal ring damaged by being
torn, hardened, etc.
Loose handles
Clogging of the pressure
regulator pin.
Insufficient liquid inside the
cooker.
Loosening of the handles
is caused by the differen-
tiated thermal expansion
of the fastening system
components.
Check the seal ring on the
closing valve lock pin.
Damaged safety valve.
Damaged seal ring.
The arrows for closing the lid
and cooker are not aligned.
Trigger engaged
Warped lid or cooker.
Normal operation (with
steam vent)
Worn out or loose aluminum
washer.
Water plus food limit ex-
ceeded.
Posible solutions
Fully depressurize the pot and open the
lid. When closing it again, check the proper
positioning of the lid as described in the ins-
truction manual. Also check the positioning
of the seal ring.
Replace the seal ring with another original
Tramontina seal ring.
Retighten the handles.
Fully depressurize the pot and open the lid.
In the event of blockage, remove the residue
with hot water and check whether the pin's
orifice is unblocked (pg. 24 - item 6 - Pressure
Regulator Valve).
Fully depressurize the pot and open the lid.
Replenish the liquid inside the cooker and
close it again.
The handles should be retightened so as not to
compromise operation of the pressure cooker.
Send for technical assistance.
Send for technical assistance.
Replace the seal ring with another original
Tramontina seal ring.
Align the indicative arrows on the lid with
the cooker.
Place in starting position, according to the
"Safety Tips" (item 9)
Do not use the product in these conditions.
The weight of the pressure regulator does not
need to be moving, but there must be uniform
pressure relief from the pot.
Send for technical assistance.
Check the suggestion table/do not exceed the
maximum limit indicated inside the pressure
cooker.