Multicooker heats but does not build pressure; steam constantly escapes from the lid area.

Safety: Allow the cooker to cool and depressurize fully before inspecting the lid.

• 1. Clean sealing surfaces: Remove the lid gasket and inner lid plate. Clean all contact surfaces with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• 2. Inspect gasket: Look for flat spots, cracks, or hardening. Replace the gasket with a genuine Toshiba part if any defects are found.
• 3. Check steam release valve: Ensure it moves freely between sealing and venting positions and that its silicone parts are intact.
• 4. Visual leak test: Run a water-only pressure cycle and observe where steam escapes. If it leaks around the lid edge despite a new gasket, the lid or pot rim may be warped and require replacement.

Do not apply grease or oil to the gasket; this can degrade silicone and affect sealing.