Reversing the Lid Gasket

To avoid personal injury, allow lid to cool before cleaning or removing the gasket.DO NOT REMOVE the gasket retainer screws or retainer to remove the gasket. Remove ONLY the gasket. Objects can fall and splash hot oil or hot water while performing this procedure. Cover the vat with a sheet pan or drain the vat and allow to cool otherwise serious burns may result.

Reversing the lid gasket helps to prevent early failure of lid gasket and the loss of pressure during a cook cycle.

1. Raise the lid and remove racks and carrier.

2. Grasping the lid handle, lift the front of the lid up until it stops in an upright position.

   

3. Using a thin blade screwdriver, pry out the gasket at the corners. Remove the gasket.

4. Check the gasket for any tears or nicks. If the gasket is damaged, it needs to be replaced.

5. Clean the gasket and gasket seat with hot water.

6. Rotate the gasket with the opposite side facing out.

7. Install the 4 corners of the lid gasket. Smooth the gasket into place, working from the corners towards the middle of each side.