Lid will not lock or engage for pressure cooking; it spins freely or stops before the locked position.

Safety first: Ensure the cooker is unplugged and cool before working on the lid.

• Clean lid track and rim: Wipe the cooker rim and lid track with a damp cloth to remove dried food or residue that may block rotation.
• Inspect locking tabs: Look at the underside of the lid for bent or worn locking tabs. Slight bends can sometimes be gently corrected, but cracked parts require replacement.
• Check gasket seating: Ensure the silicone gasket is fully seated in its groove and not bulging, which can prevent full lid rotation.
• Test without gasket: Briefly remove the gasket and see if the lid rotates more freely (do not cook without the gasket). This can help identify if the gasket is the issue.
• Replace lid assembly if needed: If the locking ring or tabs are damaged, replacing the entire lid assembly is often the most reliable fix.