Steam or water leaking from around the lid during pressure cooking; cooker struggles to reach or maintain pressure.

Safety first: Allow the cooker to cool and depressurize fully before opening.

• Clean gasket and rim: Remove the silicone gasket from the lid and wash it with warm soapy water. Clean the lid groove and the top rim of the inner pot.
• Inspect gasket: Check for cracks, flattening, or hardening. Replace the gasket if any damage is found or if it no longer fits snugly.
• Check pot rim: Ensure the inner pot rim is round and not bent. Replace the pot if deformed.
• Reinstall correctly: Fit the gasket evenly into the lid groove without twists. Test with a water-only pressure cycle.