Steam or water leaks from around the lid during pressure cooking.

Safety first: Keep hands and face away from escaping steam. Allow the cooker to depressurize before opening.

• Inspect sealing ring: Remove the ring and check for cracks, stretching, or hard spots. Replace with a genuine Philips sealing ring if any damage is found.
• Clean contact surfaces: Thoroughly clean the lid rim, inner lid, and cooker body rim. Even small food particles can cause leaks.
• Check ring installation: Ensure the ring is evenly seated in its groove with no twists.
• Float valve gasket: Inspect and replace the small silicone gasket on the float valve if it is worn.
• Test with water: Run a short pressure cycle with water only to confirm the leak is resolved.