Midea MPC176-SS User Manual
User Manual
Electric Pressure Cooker
MPC176-SS
(Pictures in the text are for reference only,
please refer to the actual product)
Thank you for purchasing Midea electric pressure cooker.
Please read the User Manual carefully before use and keep it in
a convenient place for future reference.
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Important Safeguards........................................................................................2
Specifications ....................................................................................................4
Product Structure ..............................................................................................4
Controls and State of the Cooker......................................................................5
Control Panel.................................................................................................5
State of the Cooker........................................................................................5
Operation Keys..............................................................................................5
Function Keys................................................................................................6
Before the First Use ..........................................................................................6
Remove and Install the Anti-Block Shield......................................................6
Remove and Install the Sealing Ring ............................................................6
Safe Lid Opening...........................................................................................7
Cooking Preparation..........................................................................................7
Cooking with Your Cooker.................................................................................8
Pressure Cooking..........................................................................................8
Preset Cooking..............................................................................................10
Browning/Sauté .............................................................................................11
Making Parfait................................................................................................11
Slow Cook .....................................................................................................12
Warming ........................................................................................................12
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................12
Cleaning ........................................................................................................13
Electrical Circuit Diagram ..................................................................................13
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following, please read all instructions.
1. This product is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
3. Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
4. Do not use it in a place which is near splash water or fire. Do not use it in a place
exposed to directly to sunshine or oil splash. Put it in a place out of the reach of
children.
5. Do not place the unit on an unstable location. It is strictly prohibited to use it on a
newspaper, foam or other object that may easily block the vent hole at the
bottom.
6. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used by or near
children. The adult should supervise the children in order to make sure the
children cannot play with the appliance.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are accompanied by a person responsible for their
safety.
8. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in
water or other liquid.
9. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before each use.
Cracked, broken or charred handles should be replaced.
10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not make unauthorized replacement of any spare part inside the pressure
cooker, as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury.
12. The use of accessory attachment not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
14. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the provided removable
container (cooking pot).
15. Before use each time, be sure to check the anti-block shield, float valve and
exhaust valve for obstruction, wipe the surface of the inner pot and the heating
plate to confirm they are free of any foreign object, make sure the exhaust valve
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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is in sealing location.
16. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use. Do not cover
the pressure valves.
17. Please soak the dry foods before cooking them in the product.
18. Be aware that certain food, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti
can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device. These foods
should only be cooked in a pressure cooker with caution with the inner pot never
more than 1/2 full and using natural release.
19. Do not fill the unit over MAX level (2/3 full). When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full.
Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess
pressure. Please see "Cooking Preparation".
20. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury.
Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. Please see "Cooking
Preparation".
21. Never deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil. It is dangerous and may cause
a fire or serious damage.
22. Do not move this product or force to remove the lid when the unit is in operation.
23. Extreme caution must be used when moving the unit containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
24. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Do not place your hands or
face over the exhaust valve or float valve to avoid scald when the unit is in
operation.
25. After cooking, use extreme caution when removing the lid. Serious burns can
result from stream inside the unit.
26. When opening the lid after cooking, do not touch the inner pot and cover inside
with hands directly to avoid scald.
27. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal
pressure has been released. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this
indicates that the cooker is still pressurized-do not force it open. Any pressure in
the cooker can be hazardous. Please see “Cooking Preparation”.
28. To disconnect, turn any control to "off" then remove plug from wall outlet.
29. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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1) Intended for countertop use only.
2) WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord
away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grab
bed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord
30. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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120V~60HZ
22cm
70kPa
1000W
6L
60°C~80°C
Max
CUP
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage/Frequency
Inner Pot Caliber
Working Pressure
Power
Inner Pot Volume
Warm Temperature
Rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, user manual.
Exhaust valve
Lid position mark
Steam release key
Lid open/close mark
Accessories
PRODUCT STRUCTURE
Float valve
Lid handle
Lid
Sealing ring
Inner pot
Cooker handle
Cooker housing
Base & Heating unit
Lid
Anti-block shield
Special lid
location design
Exterior pot
Control panel
Spoon shelf
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Control Panel
The control panel of your electric pressure cooker consists of an LED display, 3 operation
keys and 11 function keys. Each function key has a function indicator light.
LED display
Operation keys
Function indicators
Function keys
States of the Cooker
Your electric pressure cooker has 4 states which are shown on the LED display and
function indicators.
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Standby state: the LED display shows “ ”.
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Preset state: the LED display shows “preset” time and the time counts down, and the
activated function indicator lights up.
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Program operating state: the LED display shows “ ” and the activated function
indicator lights up.
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Keep-Warm state: the LED display shows “ ” and the time counts up, and the “Keep
Warm” function indicator lights up.
Operation Keys
There are three function buttons including Timer, Manual and Adjust. Button Timer is for
presetting, button Manual is for adjusting the pressure maintaining time, and button Adjust
is for adjusting the time.
Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
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Function Keys
The most important key is “Keep Warm/Cancel”. When the cooker is being programmed or
any program is in effect, press this key will cancel the program and take the cooker to
standby state. When the cooker is in standby state, pressing this key activates the
keep-warm program.
The other function keys include “Rice”, “Soup/Stew”, “Slow Cook”, “Browning/Sauté”,
“Chicken”, “Meat”, “Fish”, “Pasta”, “Steam”, “Parfait”, “Chili/Beans”, “Start” keys.
Before the first use, please take out all accessories from the package and read this manual
carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions and cautions to avoid
any injury or property damage. Please wash the inside of the lid and the inner pot with warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth.
Never immerse the cooker housing in water or any other liquid. The inner pot, sealing
ring and exhaust valve and all accessories are dishwasher safe. But never clean the lid and
housing in a dishwasher.
Remove and Install the Anti-Block Shield
The anti-block shield can be
removed by pushing it on the
side to lift it up. To install the
anti-block shield, position it
in place and press it down.
Remove and Install the Sealing Ring
The sealing ring can be removed by
pulling upwards from the sealing ring
rack in sections. To install the sealing
ring, pressing it down into the rack
section by section. The sealing ring can
be installed on either side facing up.
Please note the following:
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Prior to each use, inspect to make sure the sealing ring is well seated in the sealing ring
rack and the anti-block shield is mounted properly on the steam release pipe.
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After use, remove any foreign objects from the sealing ring and anti-block shield.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
CONTROLS AND STATES OF THE COOKER
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Keep the sealing ring clean to avoid odor. Washing the sealing ring in warm soapy water
or dishwater can remove odor. However, it is normal for the sealing ring to absorb the
smell of certain acidic foods. That is why it is always a good idea to have more than one
sealing ring on hand.
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Never pull the sealing ring by force, as the pulling may cause deformation and affect its
function in sealing the pressure.
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A sealing ring with cracks, cuts or other damages should not be used. A new sealing ring
replacement should be used.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Safe Lid Opening
1. Make sure the pressure cooking program has completed or press “Keep Warm/Cancel”
key to terminate the program.
2. Releasing pressure in one of the following approaches.
Quick Release:
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Press the “Steam Release ” key on the lid handle to let out steam until the float valve
drops down.
Caution:
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Please keep hands and face away from the hole on the top of the exhaust valve when
using Quick Release. The escaping steam is very hot and can cause scalding.
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Never pull out the exhaust valve when it is letting out steam.
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Please be aware that Quick Release is not suitable for food in large liquid volume or with
high starch content (e.g. porridge, congee, sticky liquids, soup, etc.). Food content may
splatter out with steam. Use Nature Release instead.
Nature Release:
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Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This may take
10 to 15 minutes after cooking is finished and the cooker is in Keep-Warm mode.
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Putting a wet towel on the lid can speed up cooling.
3. Open the lid: Hold the lid handle, turn the lid counterclockwise to the open position, and
lift the lid up to open.
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Caution: Do not open the lid until pressure inside the pot is completely released. As a
safety feature, until the float valve drops down, the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
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If the float valve is stuck due to food debris or stickiness, you can push it down with a pen
or chopsticks when you are certain the pressure has been released by pressing the
“Steam Release ” key on the lid handle.
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1. Open the lid
Holding the lid handle with your hand, rotate approximately 30
degrees clockwise until the “ ” mark on the lid is aligned with
the “ ” mark on the cooker housing rim.
2. Check whether all parts on the lid are assembled properly
Check the float valve and exhaust valve for obstructions. Make
sure that the sealing ring is well seated inside its holding rack,
the anti-block shield is installed properly and the float valve
can move up and down easily.
COOKING PREPARATION
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3. Take out inner pot, and put in food and liquid
The total amount of food and water should NEVER exceed the
maximum level marking of the inner pot. It is recommended
that you do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods
that expand during cooking such as rice, beans or dried
vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may risk
clogging the vent pipes and developing excess pressure. This
could also cause spillage and may damage to the unit.
4. Place the inner pot inside the cooker housing
Before that, be sure to remove foreign objects and wipe dry the outside of the inner pot
and the heating element inside of the cooker.
After putting the inner pot inside the housing, rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure
good contact between the inner pot and the heating element.
5. Close the lid completely
Hold the lid handle and put the lid on the cooker, with the “ ”
mark on the lid and “ ” mark on the housing rim are aligned.
Rotate the lid counterclockwise approximately 30 degrees until
the “ ” mark on the lid is aligned with the “ ” mark on the
housing rim.
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Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Pressure Cooking
This following procedure is “Rice”, “Soup/Stew”,
“Chicken”, “Meat”, “Fish”, “Pasta”, “Steam”,
“Chili/Beans” functions.
1. Follow steps in the “Cooking Preparation” section of
this manual.
2. Contact power cord. The LED display shows “ ”
indicating that it is in standby state.
3. Select a cooking function button, e. g. Rice. Once a
function button is pressed, its indicator light will
flash, as well as the light of button Start.
COOKING WITH YOUR COOKER
Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
4. Press Start to turn on the cooking mode Rice.
Button Rice and Start stays lighted.
5. The LED display shows “ ” indicating that the
pre-heating state is in progress.
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As the pressure increase inside the cooker, it is
perfectly normal for traces of steam to escape from
the float valve until the float valve pops up.
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At any time, you can cancel the cooking program in
progress and return to standby mode by pressing
the “Keep Warm/Cancel” key.
6. When the cooking program finishes, the cooker
beeps and automatically goes into the “Keep Warm”
cycle, The LED display shows “ ”.
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It is not recommended to leave cooked rice in “Keep
Warm” state for too long as it may affect the texture
or the taste of the food.
7. To serve the food, press “Keep Warm/Cancel” key to
stop the keep-warm cycle and open the lid
according to the “Safe Lid Opening” section of this
manual.
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When opening the lid, the inner pot may appear to
be stuck on the lid by vacuum. This is caused by
contraction of air due to cooling. Please press the
“Steam Release ” key on the lid handle to let in
air to release the vacuum.
Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Preset Cooking
Your pressure cooker has the preset function, can be the end of the cooking time setting
with 24 hours to 2 hours clock between. The preset function does not apply to the “Keep
Warm/Cancel”, “Slow Cook”, “Browning/Sauté” and “Parfait” functions. The following
shows how to program for preset cooking.
1. Follow steps in the previous “Pressure Cooking” section to set a cooking program.
2. Press button Timer to enter the presetting mode. At
this time, the button Timer blinks, then press Adjust to
adjust the presetting time.
3. Finally press button Start to conduct Timer function.
Then the time which is shown on the LED screen will
be counted down and the button Timer lights on.
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To cancel the Timer operation, press the “Keep
Warm/Cancel” key at any time.
4. Your cooker finishes cooking when the preset time counts down to 0, then the cooker
beeps and automatically goes into the Auto “Keep Warm” cycle for hours. Please Note:
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We highly discourage using the preset function for perishable foods, such as meat and
fish, which may go bad when left at room temperature for hours. Cooked rice may yield
overly soft texture due to long soaking time. It may also cause a layer of burned rice at
the bottom of the cooker if it is left in Keep-Warm mode for too long.
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Care should be taken when using Preset function for porridge, oatmeal or other foamy
and sticky foods. Because of the possibility of these foods gumming up the float valve,
if your cooker is overfilled, causing it to never seal and leading to overflowing food
content, it is highly recommended that your cooker not be filled more than 1/2 full and
ideally not be left unattended during the preheat cycle.
COOKING WITH YOUR COOKER
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Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning
/Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Browning/Sauté
1. Follow steps in the “Cooking Preparation” section of
this manual. Keep the lid open to avoid pressure from
building up inside the cooker.
2. Contact power cord. The LED display shows “ ”
indicating that it is in standby state.
3. Press button Browning/Sauté. For safety reason, the
maximum cooking time for a Browning/Sauté process
is 30 minutes.
4. It will heat up automatically after pressing button Start.
It is heating up as the LED screen shows 0:30.
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To avoid pressure building up, the lid cannot be closed. Or else this can be hazardous.
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The “Browning/Sauté” program can be cancelled by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel”
key at any time.
5. When cooking finishes, the cooker beeps and automatically goes into standby state.
Parfait
1. Follow steps in the “Cooking Preparation” section of
this manual.
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The temperature of cooled fresh milk and yogurt are
about 20°C. Stir them in proportion of 10:1, then put
the mixture in the inner pot.
2. Contact power cord. The LED display shows “ ”
indicating that it is in standby state.
3. After pressing button Parfait, the LED screen will show
4:00, then press Start, it will heat up automatically.
Once the time shown on LED screen starts
countdown, the key Parfait and Start lights.
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The “Parfait” program can be cancelled by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” key at
any time.
4. When cooking finishes, the cooker beeps and automatically goes into standby state.
COOKING WITH YOUR COOKER
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Timer
Start Rice
Slow Cook
Soup/
Stew
Browning/
Sauté
Chicken
Meat Fish
Pasta Steam Parfait
Chili/
Beans
Manual Adjust
Keep Warm
Cancel
Slow Cook
1. Follow steps in the “Cooking Preparation” section of
this manual.
2. Contact power cord. The LED display shows “ ”
indicating that it is in standby state.
3. Press key Slow Cook. The maximum cooking time for
a Slow Cook process is 6 hours.
4. It will heat up automatically after pressing button Start.
It is preheating as the LED screen shows 6:00.
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The “Slow Cook” program can be cancelled by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” key
at any time.
5. After cooking is over, the Slow Cook mode will be ended and it will turn into
warm-keeping mode.
Warming
Pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” key in standby state activates the “Keep Warm”
function. When “Keep Warm” function starts, the keep warm indicator is bright, and “OH”
is shown on the screen, counting time in hours, does not display the holding time after
time more than 24 hours, display “----”. The “Keep Warm” function can be used with or
without the lid closed.
COOKING WITH YOUR COOKER
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120V~60Hz
Temperature fuse
Socket
Pressure
switch
Cooking plate
Power board
Power panel
power supply
Connecting line
Detective switch
Temperature sensor
Display panel
Regular care or maintenance is essential in ensuring that this product is safe for use. If
any of the following circumstances take place, please stop using the appliance
immediately and contact authorized service representative.
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Power cord and plug suffer from expansion, deformation, discoloration, damages, etc.
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A portion of the power cord or the plug gets hotter than usual.
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Electric pressure cooker heats abnormally, emitting a burnt smell.
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When power on, there are unusual sounds or vibrations.
If there is dust or dirt on the plug or socket, please remove dust or dirt with a dry brush.
Cleaning
Caution: please make sure the appliance has cooled down and is unplugged before
cleaning.
1. Clean the product after each use. Wipe the black inner housing rim and slot dry with
cloth to prevent rusting on the exterior pot rim.
2. Remove the lid and take out the inner pot, wash them with detergent, rinse with clear
water and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
3. Use water to clean the lid, including the sealing ring (which can be removed), exhaust
valve, anti-block shield, and wipe them clean with dry soft cloth. Do not take apart the
steam release pipe assembly.
4. Clean the cooker body with clean damp cloth. Do not immerse the cooker into water.
Do not use a wet cloth to clean the pot while the power cord is plugged into the power
outlet.
Electrical Circuit Diagram
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Problem
Difficult to close the lid
Difficult to open the lid
Steam leaks from the
side of the lid
Steam leaks from float
valve for over 2 minutes
Float valve unable to
rise
Steam comes out from
exhaust valve non-stop
Display remains blank
after connecting the
power cord
E1 code
E2 code
E8 code
C1 code
Rice half cooked or too
hard
Rice too soft
Display
Sealing ring not installed properly
No sealing ring
Sealing ring damaged
Lid not closed properly
Float valve silicone ring worn-out
Too little food or water in inner pot
Pressure control fails
Bad power connection or no
power
Cooker’s electrical fuse was blown
Open circuit of bottom sensor
Short circuit of bottom sensor
Pressure switches break down
Over temperature protection
Too litter water
Cover opened prematurely
Too much water
Float valve in the popped-up
position
Pressure exists inside the cooker
Food debris attached to the
sealing ring
Food debris on the float valve
silicone seal
Float valve obstructed by the lid
locking pin
Steam release handle not in
sealing position
Install the sealing ring
Replace the sealing ring
Open then close the lid again
Replace the float valve silicone seal
Add water according to the recipe
Contact support online
Inspect the power cord to ensure
a good connection, check the
power outlet is active.
Contact support online
Please return the appliance to
service center for repairing
Please check whether there is water
or food in the pot; after adjustment,
the appliance can be normally used
after beep stops; otherwise, send it
to service center.
Adjust dry-rice and water ratio
according to recipe
After cooking cycle completes, leave
the cover on for 5 more minutes.
Adjust dry-rice and water ratio
according to recipe
Clean the sealing ring
Clean the float valve silicone
seal
Close the lid completely
Turn the release handle to the
sealing position
Float valve stuck at the
popped-up position
Press the float valve lightly with
a pen or chopstick.
Press the float valve lightly
downwards
Position the sealing ring well
Use the steam release handle to
reduce the internal pressure.
Open the lid after the pressure is
completely released.
Possible Reason Solution
The cases in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker. Please examine
the cooker carefully before contacting the support for repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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For any technical improvement or change in appearance
or name plate, changes shall be placed in the revised manual
without further notice. In case of changes in appearance and
color, please refer to the actual product for detailed information.
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