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TROUBLE SHOOTING
To ensure best results when using the Lagostina pressure cooker, be certain to read all
of the instructions and safety tips contained in this manual. The following are practical
tips and solutions to some common problems you may experience when using your
pressure cooker.
If you have any questions or are unsure how to operate your LAGOSTINA pressure
cooker, call the customer satisfaction hotline number 1-800-263-4067.
The pressure cooker does not close
properly.
Effort is required to open or close the
cover, even after the gasket has been
lubricated with cooking oil.
The pressure release valve stem does
not move freely.
The safety valve (secondary pressure
release valve) releases steam while
cooking.
Pressure does not build up inside the
pressure cooker i.e. either the
pressure release valve and/or the two
auto-lock valves do not rise.
There is excessive pressure releasing
from the pressure release valve.
The pressure release valve is
unstable.
1. The gasket might not be properly
inserted in the cover.
2. The gasket might need lubrication.
3. The gasket is worn or damaged.
The pressure cooker cover or body may
have been damaged.
The pressure release valve assembly may
be clogged or dirty.
1. The main pressure release valve may
not be functioning properly.
2. The main pressure release valve
assembly may be clogged or dirty.
1. The cover is not properly closed.
2. Gasket is not properly inserted in the
cover.
3. The pressure release valve is not
properly assembled.
4. The pressure release valve is dirty or
blocked.
Inside pressure is too high.
The heating source is unstable.
1. Re-insert the gasket as shown on page 7.
2. Lubricate the gasket lightly with cooking
oil or moisten with a little water.
3. A new gasket can be purchased by going
to www.lagostina.ca or calling 1-800-263-4067.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE PRESSURE
COOKER. Please call our customer
satisfaction hotline number at
1-800-263-4067.
Clean the pressure release valve as shown in
the “pressure release valve maintenance and
cleaning” section.
1. The safety valve must be replaced. Do
not continue using your pressure cooker
until the safety valve has been replaced.
Please go to www.lagostina.ca or telephone
1-800-263-4067 for the replacement part.
2. The safety valve must be replaced. Do
not continue using your pressure cooker
until the safety valve has been replaced.
Please go to www.lagostina.ca or telephone
1-800-263-4067 for the replacement part.
Clean the pressure release valve as shown in
the “pressure release valve maintenance and
cleaning” section.
1. Follow the instructions for opening &
closing the cover.
2. Remove and reinsert the gasket;
re-lubricate if required.
3. Check the pressure release valve for
correct assembly.
4. Clean the pressure release valve regularly
as it may become dirty while cooking foods
such as dried beans which have a tendency
to foam.
Either remove the pressure cooker from the
heat source or reduce heat.
Please check the heating source.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
