Wolfgang Puck 5-Quart Electronic Pressure Cooker - Silver - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I posted the same question, as I was very nervous about the loose fitting steam release valve. I thought for sure it was defective. I have never used a pressure cooker before and I think most people are nervous the first time. I finally called customer service and was told this is how it is supposed to be. It's supposed to be loose, and the lid won't fit tightly. Everything works out fine when you start the cooker. The valve tightens up and the lid fits securely. Keep in mind also that it takes quite some time for the cook cycle to begin. When it took so long to start the actual cooking, I thought yes, I was right, this one is defective. But I cooked a perfect turkey breast and am continuing on to make turkey soup. I hope I have helped, as there doesn't seem to be anybody who wants to share their knowledge with us newbies!

Hi - welcome to FixYa,

Yes, you can download your instruction manuaI (free) from here:

http://www.wpcookware.com/instructions/BPCR0005.pdf

Click the link and the manual will open in a new window, you can then print it or save it to your PC for future reference by clicking "File" in the top left corner of the browser window and then clicking on "Print" or "Save As...". If you are unable to open the file, you will also need to download the latest version of Adobe Reader:

http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Please post back if you need further assistance.


Regards,
BElectric

Yes, otherwise the cooker would blow up from the pressure. This was a common problem with pressure cookers used on a stove from many years ago. Hope this helps!

Throw away this "Made in China" piece of **** and buy American. That's what I had to do.

make sure the inner container is dry.. use wipe of with a towel. plug he unit off then on again

I have not tried spagehetti but i do cook macironi in there.
i use 2 cups of pasta.. macironi or shells. 1 cup water and 1 cup milk.. then 1 cup shredded cheese. 1 table spoon of butter.and 1 table spoon of olive oil i select rice and add time until it gets ot 10 min.
then i have macironi and cheese.
i also make pasta with tomato sauce in there.
again 2 cups pata shelles.. 1 can of tomato sauce, some choped onions.. 1 cup ground beef. and 1 cup of water. set cooker for 10 min ..

before using the pressure cooker make sure the bottom of the container is dry.. I got this error then i just wiped of the bottom of the inner container.. turned off the pressure cooker then turned it on again.. it worked fine after that.. no more error.

you also want to make sure, when you use the cooker you have at least 1 cup of liquid in the cooker .. the measure cup that comes with cooker

before using the pressure cooker make sure the bottom of the container is dry.. I got this error then i just wiped of the bottom of the inner container.. turned off the pressure cooker then turned it on again.. it worked fine after that.. no more error

I have my manual. There's not much to it, but I could copy it and send it if you could provide me a replacement gasket for the inside of the lid. It's a little white donut shaped gasket...

No. if the steam is coming out, the vent valve is not seated on the vent and pressure won't build up. Either remove the plastic cover from the vent valve or slide it up enough so that the valve seals on the vent. If you remove the plastic cap, you will need to manually tilt the valve to "quick-vent" the cooker. Watch out for steam burns! Should work fine after that. You need to unplug the cooker and re-plug it to reset the "E4" error message.

You can remove the plastic cover from the vent valve and it will work fine. If you remove the plastic cap, you will need to manually tilt the valve with a utensil to "quick-vent" the cooker. Watch out for steam burns! Should work fine after that. You need to unplug the cooker and re-plug it to reset the "E4" error message.

The vent valve is not seated on the vent and pressure won't build up. Either remove the plastic cover from the vent valve or slide it up enough so that the valve seals on the vent. If you remove the plastic cap, you will need to manually tilt the valve to "quick-vent" the cooker. Watch out for steam burns! Should work fine after that. You need to unplug the cooker and re-plug it to reset the "E4" error message.

Yes it can be disassembled and cleaned.
There aren't very many parts you can destroy by disassembling, just be careful not to force anything as you take it apart.

who makes them? brand name or where sold?

check out google!

yes at your hardware store or online.I bought one here in the states went I took holiday in netherlands

Here is the site for this pressure cooker and model # that you need...

http://www.wpcookware.com/manuals.asp

It's on the left hand side under the panini maker...the picture is of the 7.5 size but under that picture it does have a drop down menu that says model # and that 5 qt Pressure Cooker with that Model # is there...

Good Luck
Shelly

I believe the power cord is just like the power cord to a desktop computer. You can buy one at Best Buy

hi i can help you. the steam vent on these appliances automaticallyopen and close as need be. you do not have to seat them.

Didn't find a solution - not interested in paying for a solution. Product sent back.