Brand: INSTANT POT
Category: Electric Pressure Cooker
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Manual for IP-LUX60 V3 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:42 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2016-07
Warranty Summary
Instant Pot Company warrants this appliance for one year from purchase date against defects in workmanship and material under normal residential use in USA and Canada.
- Make sure pressure cooking program is complete or press “Keep-Warm/Cancel” to terminate.
- Release pressure using Quick Release or Natural Release methods.
- Open the lid by rotating counterclockwise and lifting up. Ensure pressure is fully released before opening.
- Check lid parts are assembled correctly.
- Remove inner pot, add food and liquid (never exceed max level).
- Place inner pot inside cooker base.
- Close lid completely by aligning marks and rotating clockwise.
- Position pressure release handle to 'Sealing' for pressure cooking.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Reason | Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Difficult to close the lid | Sealing ring not installed properly | Position the sealing ring well |
| Float valve in the popped-up position | Slightly press the float valve downward | ||
| 2 | Difficult to open the lid | Pressure exists inside the cooker | Position the pressure release valve to the venting position to reduce the internal pressure. Open the lid after the pressure is completely released. |
| Float valve stuck at the popped-up position | Press the float valve lightly with a pen or chopstick. | ||
| 3 | Steam leaks from the side of the lid | No sealing ring | Install the sealing ring |
| Sealing ring damaged | Replace the sealing ring | ||
| Food debris attached to the sealing ring | Clean the sealing ring | ||
| Lid not closed properly | Open then close the lid again | ||
| 4 | Steam leaks from float valve for over 2 minutes | Food debris on the float valve silicone seal | Clean the float valve silicone seal |
| Float valve silicone ring worn-out | Replace the float valve silicone ring | ||
| 5 | Float valve unable to rise | Too little food or water in inner pot | Add water according to the recipe |
| Float valve obstructed by the lid locking pin | Close the lid completely, see “Cooking Preparation" section | ||
| 6 | Steam comes out from the pressure release valve non-stop | Pressure release handle not in sealing position | Turn the pressure release handle to the sealing position |
| Pressure control fails | Contact support online | ||
| 7 | Display flashes “Lid” | Lid is not in the correct position for the selected program | Close the lid for pressure cooking or open the lid for sautéing |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Reason | Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Difficult to close the lid | Sealing ring not installed properly | Position the sealing ring well |
| Float valve in the popped-up position | Slightly press the float valve downward | ||
| 2 | Difficult to open the lid | Pressure exists inside the cooker | Position the pressure release valve to the venting position to reduce the internal pressure. Open the lid after the pressure is completely released. |
| Float valve stuck at the popped-up position | Press the float valve lightly with a pen or chopstick. | ||
| 3 | Steam leaks from the side of the lid | No sealing ring | Install the sealing ring |
| Sealing ring damaged | Replace the sealing ring | ||
| Food debris attached to the sealing ring | Clean the sealing ring | ||
| Lid not closed properly | Open then close the lid again | ||
| 4 | Steam leaks from float valve for over 2 minutes | Food debris on the float valve silicone seal | Clean the float valve silicone seal |
| Float valve silicone ring worn-out | Replace the float valve silicone ring | ||
| 5 | Float valve unable to rise | Too little food or water in inner pot | Add water according to the recipe |
| Float valve obstructed by the lid locking pin | Close the lid completely, see “Cooking Preparation" section | ||
| 6 | Steam comes out from the pressure release valve non-stop | Pressure release handle not in sealing position | Turn the pressure release handle to the sealing position |
| Pressure control fails | Contact support online | ||
| 7 | Display flashes “Lid” | Lid is not in the correct position for the selected program | Close the lid for pressure cooking or open the lid for sautéing |