17FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQuestion: Why does the pressure indicator keep dropping during cooking?Answer: The heat may be too low. Increase the heat slightly until the indicator rises andstays there.Question: Why is the Pressure Cooker not getting to pressure?Answer: The lid may not be fitted correctly, or the seal may be loose or worn.Remove from the heat and, taking care to avoid burns, check the lid islocked on correctly. When the Pressure Cooker is not in use, check the sealinside the lid has not perished or been damaged. If it has, call Lakelandcustomer services on 015394 88100.Question: There’s lots of steam pouring out of the lid and food is escaping too.Answer: The pressure may not have been fully released before you tried to openthe lid. Make sure the indicator has dropped fully before removing the lid.Question: Food is spitting from the pressure valve and there’s lots of steam.Answer: Either the pot is too full or the heat is too high. Reduce the heat and, ifthere’s still a problem, take the pot off the heat, allow the pressure to drop,remove the lid and take out some food.CARE AND CLEANING• Always let the Pressure Cooker cool completely before cleaning.• Clean each part thoroughly after every use, and before using for the first time.• Check all the parts periodically.• Never immerse the lid in water or any other liquid. Wipe it with a clean, damp clothand then dry before storing.• Wash the pot in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry.• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.• PLEASE NOTE: the Pressure Cooker is not dishwasher-safe.• Store the Pressure Cooker with the lid off to let air circulate.