The Tefal Sensor 8L Inox takes the Tefal Sensor 8 L Inox seal (Optima) (part 980549) as its sealing ring; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$12.95 as of 31 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
Your pressure cooker
Tefal Sensor 8L Inox
Stovetop pressure cooker
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Takes the 980549 sealing ring
Sensor 8 L Inox seal (Optima) · replace every 12 months · check the code on your old part before ordering.
Tefal AU names this seal for model P2051443. It lists a different seal (791947) for another Sensor 8L Inox ('3216'): check the code on your pot.
Your pressure cooker
Stovetop pressure cooker
Confirmed against Tefal's listConfirmed against Tefal's own compatibility list
Takes the 980549
Sealing ring · every 12 months · check the code on your old part.
Tefal AU names this seal for model P2051443. It lists a different seal (791947) for another Sensor 8L Inox ('3216'): check the code on your pot.
Other Tefal pressure cookers and their sealing rings
The 980549 fits the Sensor 8L Inox only. These Tefal models take a different sealing ring:
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Tefal Australia · 31 OctLowest genuine · Tefal Australia · checked 31 Oct
We list the maker's own sealing rings only: Instant Brands, Fissler and Ninja warn that other rings may not seal safely.
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How to change the sealing ring in your Tefal Sensor 8L Inox
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Let the cooker cool, make sure there is no pressure left and open the lid.
- 2Turn the lid upside down and pull the old seal out of its groove.
- 3Clean the groove with a sponge and washing-up liquid.
- 4Fit the new seal under the lid. On Secure models make sure it sits under each notch; on Clipso, Acticook and Nutricook models put the side marked 'lid side' against the lid and clip it evenly under the holding device.
- 5Close the lid and check it locks. If steam escapes round the lid, check the seal is seated evenly.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 980549
- Retail name:
- Tefal Sensor 8L seal
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Tefal Sensor 8L Inox
Tefal pressure cooker, stovetop pressure cooker — Sensor. Its sealing ring is the Sensor 8 L Inox seal (Optima), part 980549, changed every 12 months.
Where the model number is: The model and capacity are on the rating label under the base or on the back of the cooker (Instant Pot Duo, Breville BPR700). On a stovetop pressure pot they are stamped on the base. Let the cooker cool, and unplug an electric one, first.
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Tefal AU names this seal for model P2051443. It lists a different seal (791947) for another Sensor 8L Inox ('3216'): check the code on your pot.
Common questions
- Which sealing ring fits the Tefal Sensor 8L Inox?
- The Tefal Sensor 8L Inox takes the Tefal Sensor 8 L Inox seal (Optima) (part 980549). Tefal AU names this seal for model P2051443. It lists a different seal (791947) for another Sensor 8L Inox ('3216'): check the code on your pot.
- How often should I replace the sealing ring in my Tefal Sensor 8L Inox?
- Every 12 months, or sooner if it looks worn.
- Where can I buy the 980549 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 980549; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$12.95 at Tefal Australia. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 980549 in a Tefal Sensor 8L Inox?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- A worn ring lets steam leak around the lid, so the cooker is slow to reach pressure or will not seal at all.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset: the maker's manual describes no ring reminder.
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