Multicooker takes excessively long to reach pressure or never reaches pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid.

Safety first: Keep hands away from escaping steam. Turn off and unplug the cooker if pressure does not build within the expected time.

Steps:

• Inspect gasket: Remove the silicone sealing ring from the lid. Check for cracks, deformation, or hardening. Clean it with warm soapy water, rinse, dry, and reinstall. Replace if damaged.
• Clean lid rim: Wipe the stainless-steel rim of the pot and the lid sealing surface to remove food residue.
• Check valve position: Ensure the steam release knob is set to the "closed" or "pressure" position as indicated in the Moulinex manual.
• Test with water only: Add about 500 ml of water and run a short pressure program. If steam still escapes continuously, replace the gasket and inspect the valve assembly.