To release the pressure manually, simply stick a toothpick in the tiny hole on the top right side of the lid and the Cook4me+ will manually release the pressure. My Cook4me+still holds pressure after the cooking process and I am unable to open the lid. Lastly make sure to clean your appliance by following the instructions in the cleaning maintenance section found on your manual or refer to the above video. Some key areas to check would be the seal, safety valve, manometric rod, decompression ball and that the lid is not locked/not properly aligned to the closed padlock icon. Check using the instructions that all parts of the internal metal lid are present, properly in place, and clean. My engine temp was normal in both instances. On two occasions, after driving for over an hour in either heavy rain or snow and coming to a prolonged stop in traffic, fairly thick smoke or steam came from my front grill. Pressure cooking uses liquid in the pot to build up pressure so please ensure that there is sufficient liquid in the pot. I purchased my first Jeep in July - 2013 JKU. Do not use any sharp instruments PRESSURE ISSUES Why is my Cook4me+not coming to pressure?

The seal of the metal lid and/or the edges of the bowl are dirty: Clean the sides of the bowl and seal using a damp cloth. The metal lid nut was not screwed enough: Tighten the nut to the metal lid centre correctly Bowl edges damaged: Take your appliance to an authorised service centre Take your appliance to an authorised service centre Wear, cuts and deformation of the seal: The seal must be changed every three years at most. Here are some possible causes and solutions: There will be steam coming out the opening at the top as it comes out on stage which shows most, if not all, of the air has been forced out of the barrel. However, steam coming out from the sides of the lid is not. LEAKS/STEAM ISSUES Why is steam coming out from the sides of the lid during cooking? Is this normal?Ī small amount of steam escaping from the valve (found on top of the lid) when cooking is quite normal.

Steam coming out on top