Pressure cookers are quite common in kitchens these days because they save time and effort while in cooking. They used to be dangerous, but not anymore, thanks to improved technology, advanced mechanisms, and safety features that have given an entirely new dimension to cooking.
However, like every other tool, a pressure cooker can encounter issues that can impact the cooking time and the quality of food, causing you unnecessary frustration. What would you likely do? Check the instruction manual and search for troubleshooting steps.
- At times, user manuals may not be able to resolve the problem, because of the following reasons:
- The text is rather difficult to understand
- The information may be outdated, or
- The information needed for the particular issue is not available in the manual.
Now, that’s quite frustrating.
This is the main reason why this particular post includes every problem a pressure cooker can develop. Starting with the basic steps on how a pressure cooker should be used, we’ll take you through the common functioning issues, followed by some critical ones. This post will provide the insight on technical and functional aspects of modern-day pressure cookers. So, let’s get started right now!
10 Steps for Safe Pressure Cooking
Below are the steps showing how you should operate your pressure cooker under normal circumstances.
- Pour the liquid into the pressure cooker up to the minimum level indicated in the manual. Add the desired food item and lock the lid if required.
- You need to close or position the pressure valve as per the instructions mentioned in the manual.
- Choose the pressure according to the food (normally indicated in the manual). Modern-day pressure cookers, especially electric cookers have pre-determined programs and time. So, you can use this feature as well.
- For stovetop pressure cookers, the heat must be turned to the highest point irrespective of the medium of induction.
- After 10 to 15 minutes of pressure cooking, the following processes will have taken place:
- The air and steam will escape out of the valve indicating that the cooking contents are boiling.
- There is a lid locking pin that will raise and lock the sealing, to stop the steam from escaping.
- As the steam stops to come out, the pressure starts to build.
- After a short while, the pressure reaches the desired limit.
- As soon as the pressure reaches to optimum, reduce the heat to keep the pressure at that particular level.
- You have to turn on the digital timer to cook the food at the desired pressure. In automatic electric pressure cookers, there is a count-down feature that automatically maintains the pressure for a certain time.
- During pressure cooking, the food will be cooked at the chosen pressure, and little or no steam will escape during the process.
- At the end of the cooking, the pressure release takes place. It depends on upon the recipe what kind of pressure release method suits it. The pressure releases as the steam comes out through the pressure release valve.
- At the end of the pressure release, the locking lid automatically loosens its grip, enabling you to open the pressure cooker safely.
5 Most Common Pressure Cooker Issues
Here are some common pressure cooker issues you may deal with, and how you can resolve them.
- Steam Leaking and Preventing the Pressure Buildup
Steam leakage is the most common problem in pressure cookers that causes problems in pressure buildup. It takes longer for the pressure to reach the desired limit, and when it does, it cannot remain constant for the specified period.
If that happens, you need to check the gasket. Here are some tips to solve this issue:
- The gasket should be properly fixed.
- The rim should not have cracks or food residue along it.
- Wash the gasket in cold water and fix it back in the correct manner. Follow the directions while fixing the gasket back to its position.
- Damaged Gasket or Old Valve
Sometimes the gasket gets damaged. With the passage of time, the pressure valve loses its efficiency and effectiveness. As a result, you don’t get the right pressure buildup for cooking.
- Always check the gasket and pressure valve for damages, and replace them as soon as possible.
- If you observed that the pressure takes longer to build up, that is a signal something is not working correctly
- Food Takes Longer to Cook
There are several different issues why your pressure cooker may not properly cook the food within the estimated time, such as:
- You’ve filled too much food or water
- You’ve put frozen food in your pressure cooker
- There may be a thick liquid that’s causing this problem.
- The pressure cannot build up properly because the cooker lid or handle is loose.
So, inspect the cooker lid, handles, and the food before starting to pressure cook.
- Vapors Along the Rim or Water Oozing Out
If you’re a new user, you might easily be scared seeing water coming out of the valve, but it’s not a big thing. However, this is another common issue that can cause operational issues for a pressure cooker.
This particular problem mainly occurs in pressure cookers that have pressure regulating weights. You can see the water dripping out and vapors accumulating around the rim during the pressure buildup. As soon as the pressure is achieved, the vapors go away.
Anyhow, if you have a different model and still having the same issue, it may be because of food particles accumulated inside the vent pipe. To avoid this issue, clean the valves and the vent pipe regularly.
- Difficulty in Opening the Lid
Another common problem with pressure cookers is, the cooker lid gets tight and remains jammed even after the heat is turned off. It is often caused by the internal pressure of the pressure cooker. The pressure release may be insufficient and ends up jamming the lid.
Here’s what you can do:
- Pour some cold water on the lid to release excessive pressure, or
- If the lid remains jammed, remove the pressure valve and allow the pressure cooker to heat on high. That will release the pressure, and the lid will loosen its grip.
5 Ways to Keep Your Pressure Cooker Free of Problems
Here are some expert tips:
- Pressure Cooker Cannot Reach the Desired Pressure
There are many reasons for pressure cookers not achieving the desired pressure level. Each of them, with their solutions, is mentioned below:
- The Lid: The lid of the cooker must be positioned accurately. In that case, remove and refix it in the right manner. If the problem persists, replace the lid according to the instruction manual.
- The Gasket: There may be a problem with the gasket’s positioning. You need to remove the gasket by removing the lid first. Clean the gasket properly then refix it in the manner specified by the instruction manual. The gasket may deteriorate with excessive cooking, spattering oil, and acid foods. If there are signs of wear, a replacement may be needed.
- The Locking Mechanism: Pressure cooker may not be attaining the right pressure because of the locking mechanism. Or, it may not have been locked properly. This problem occurs in pressure cookers that do not have a self-locking feature. Check the locking mechanism of your pressure cooker, thoroughly before putting the food in it.
- The Rim: Leakage may also occur due to a damaged rim. They get damaged when you rap your spoon against the rim. If you have a stainless steel pressure cooker, use steel wool to remove scratches and stains on the rim.
- The Valve: Another reason why the specified pressure level is unattainable is due to the improper placement of the pressure valve. Improper cleaning of the valve causes this. So, always clean and fix the valve of the pressure cooker before cooking.
- Old Gasket and Valve: As discussed above, the gasket and pressure valve must be checked regularly before using the cooker. Normally, you should replace the gasket and other pressure cooker components made of silicone or rubber every 18 months.
- Thickeners: thick liquid can prolong the pressure cooking time. So either avoid it or add it after pressure cooking.
- The Handle: loose handle affects pressure buildup, so always ensure to fix the handle of your pressure cooker properly, before turning on the heat.
- The Liquid: Pressure cookers have limited capacity for food, and they always need space to build pressure. A pressure buildup will take up to 30 minutes to reach the desired pressure if there is too much liquid inside the cooking pot. Follow the instructions while adding the liquid to keep it at the minimum level.
- The Food: Normally, the instruction manual has information about how much ingredients you can put inside your pressure cooker for a certain recipe. Too much ingredients can cause a delay in pressure buildup, or the pressure may not be achieved at all. In general, if you’re filling grains, fruits, and legumes, keep your pressure cooker half-full. For all other recipes, maintain 2/3 of the filled space.
- Cold Items: Either allow the frozen food to defrost before pressure cooking or plan for longer times. Frozen ingredients can easily increase the pressure cooking time up to 30 minutes.
- Desired Pressure Cannot be Maintained
Any of the following issues may cause difficulty maintaining the pressure you want:
- Old or Damaged Gasket: The gasket of the pressure cooker needs to be replaced every 18 months. If your pressure cooker consists of other rubber or silicone parts, replace them periodically.
- Problem with the Valve: Pressure valve needs to be secured properly to create pressure buildup and maintain the desired pressure for a certain period of time. Pressure cannot reach the desired level with an old or worn out pressure valve. So, always clean the pressure valve and replace it every 18 months.
- External Temperature: This is the main issue with stove top pressure cookers in which you either reduce the heat too much or too soon. Read the instruction manual thoroughly to know the exact time to turn down the heat. If you think you’ve turned the flame lower than the required limit, turn it back to high and allow the pressure to build. Then reduce the heat slowly to the desired level.
- Pressure Valve Sprays Foam or Food
It can happen because of the following reasons.
- The opening method: The main reason why a pressure valve sprays foam, you’ve used the wrong opening method. If it sprays foam, there is likely legumes, fruits, and grains in the pressure cooker. For these ingredients, the only way to open the pressure cooker is through natural release method. For other recipes, follow the instruction manual.
- Thickeners: If you have included thick liquid or flour in your recipe, the pressure valve may spray the food out. It happens because of the food binding with the steam, and when the pressure is released, some food particles might also come out.
- Filling More than Limit: If the pressure cooker is filled more than its capacity, food particles will mix with the steam and spray out when the pressure is released. So, keep the pressure cooker 1/3 empty for all kinds of foods except for fruits, legumes, and grains as they should half-fill the cooker.
- Pressure Cooker Releases Steam More than it Normally Does
Steam is released before pressure cooking and after it… there are few reasons why your pressure cooker releases too much steam in either stage.
- Valve adjustment: If you notice that the valve is releasing too much steam, adjust the valve.
- Too Much Heat: Excessive heat applied to the pressure cooker may cause too much steam release. In that case, let some pressure out then reduce the heat.
- Food is not Cooked Properly
Your food may be undercooked or overcooked because of the timing, regardless of the model you use. Follow the instruction manual and note the amount of time required for different recipes to cook properly. There may be other reasons as well.
- Heat During Pressure Cooking: In stovetop pressure cookers, if you set the heat too high, the food can be overcooked, dried, or burned. Too much heat builds up extra pressure and causes the food to burn or dry. So, if you experience it during cooking, lower the heat to the minimum level.
- Burner Size: Another problem with stovetop pressure cookers is, if the burner is wider than the size of the pressure cooker, your food may overcook or burn. Always, use the burner according to the size of your pressure cooker.
How to Deal with Critical Pressure Cooker Issues
- New Gasket Installed but Steam is Still Leaking
Well, if you have installed a new gasket then you have to make sure it’s installed the right way. While installing it in the lid, make sure that the “Right Side” of the gasket points upward. If the problem persists, check the structure of your pressure cooker looking for signs of “warping”.
Warping
If you have a vintage aluminum pressure cooker, it may have this problem. Stainless steel pressure cookers don’t often face this issue, and they don’t damage as often when compared to their aluminum counterparts.
- It may have a warped lid: you may not detect the warping at first sight, but even the slightest warping can cause the steam to leak. It may have been due to overheating or aging of the material. Or, the pressure cooker may have been dropped in past.
- The base unit has a damaged rim: This is caused by dents, dings, scratches and abrasive cleaners. If the rim gets damaged, it may not allow adequate sealing. In this situation, you have to either replace these parts or buy a new pressure cooker.
- Gasket Stuck to the Lid
If the gasket gets old and needs replacement, there are chances that further heating will melt it and it will stick to the metal. If the gasket is exposed to high or prolonged heating, it can stick to the lid. In this situation
- Use liquid dish soap, vinegar or hot water to soak the gasket.
- Using a plastic pad, try to loosen the gasket carefully, so that you can remove the entire gasket later. If that seems impossible, try to remove off in pieces, as much as you can.
- Melted Gasket
To remove a melted gasket or one that’s bonded with the metal, apply WD-40, “Gum-Out” or “Goo-Gone.” While applying these solvents, read the instructions carefully. They should be a last resort and not used on materials that would interact with the product.
The metal sealing and the pressure cooker lid should not be scratched or damaged while removing the gasket. So, avoid using scrapers, sandpaper, or abrasives on these metal surfaces.
- Aluminum Pressure Cooker Having Stains
#1. For Alkali Stains
If you have an aluminum pressure cooker, you have to be careful while cleaning it. Alkali solutions can harm and discolor aluminum. Baking soda is a mild alkali and ammonia solvents are medium strength alkalies that can cause stains on aluminum pressure cookers. You can remove light stains and small discoloration by cooking acid foods in an aluminum pressure cooker. For stubborn stains, you can apply the following method.
Here’s how you can remove these stains:
- Prepare a solution of tartar cream (2 – 3 tbsp.), vinegar or lemon juice (few drops) and a quart of water.
- Pour the solution in the utensil and allow it to boil for up to 10 minutes.
- Take a scouring pad filled with soap and scour the affected surface lightly.
#2. For Mineral Stains
If you live in a location where tap water contains minerals, your aluminum pressure cooker may develop mineral stains. That happens, because the minerals from the water deposited inside the aluminum pan, react with the soap, detergents and the fats from the food and produce stains on the surface.
These stains can be removed easily with lemon juice or vinegar. Mineral stains on a pressure cooker are not dangerous though.
- Heat Tint
Heat tint is a dark and permanent discoloration on stainless steel with purple or blue color appearing prominently. It is caused by any of the following issues:
- Too much heat is applied to the pressure cooker
- The pressure cooker runs dry
Although the heat tint is permanent, it may fade with the passage of time. Mild discoloration does not affect the usefulness of the pot, while severe tints can cause functional issues in your pressure cooker.
Conclusion
Finally, to stay problem free:
- Clean the pressure cooker and always check it before cooking
- Replace the gasket, valve and other items made of silicone or rubber when they show signs of wear
- Always refer to the instruction manual for filling the food and liquid, pressure buildup, and the proper opening method.
Its a strange prob..i covered the cooker (while it has some hot oil and cumin seed inside) with lid upside down…and now the lid is stuck…not moving an inch….cooker has totally cooled…i tried pouring cold water…didn’t help…can anyone help me with this strange problem?
Did you ever solve this problem? I can see this happening to me easily! Good to know that is a move I need to avoid!
Only had my pressure cooker for lessthan one year does not work when i plug in… what can be the problem?
Sorry to hear that. If it does not heat at all, it is probably to do with the electrical or heating base.
On the bottom of some cookers is a thermal fuse.
Turn upside down, see if bottom unscrews, see the wiring, check thermal fuse with a meter.
I found fuse at radio shack.
pressure cooker is working strangely.When it’s done building pressure it shows E3
Sounds like an error code… the manual may give you more information on the error.
Im using an old type of pressure cooker that is used in stoves not the electrical one. And i have a problem with the heat out valve..it does’nt rise with the whistle type sound!
i have a pressure cooker xl, it heats up fine and build pressure to wear it stays locked, but the timer won’t start and count down, it dosnt seem to leak steam and i had it on for over a hour and it still dosnt count down but the food cooks and i have to releave pressure to open lid.
My xl is doing same thing Did you get an answer? We change the gaskets but it didn’t make a difference timer still not counting down. Thank you
My pressure cooker takes almost 30 minutes before the first whistle, so if I am making something which has a porridge like consistency, the food would stick to the base and there wouldn’t be any whistle… on the other hand if I keep another vessel inside the pressure cooker while cooking rice or dal, I get the whistle after 20 minutes but atleast nothing is stuck to the base.. I tried changing the gaskette, but the problem still persists.. can someone suggest any solutions to this problem?
I just got my pressure cooker so not sure if this is supposed to do this. It builds the pressure and than it rebuilds during the cooking process. It has do e it 4 times so far with a hour cooking time is this normal?
hi, I lost my pin from safety valve, while washing and I can not find the exact same part from the manufacture company. Are those pins standard? If buy it from Amazon (they don’t put any specific models for these pins) will the fit my pressure cooker? P.S. My pressure cooker is Redmond.
Thank you in advance.
I agree with your first thought… best to confirm compatibility with the manufacturer.
I have an AeternuM stove top PC. can I replace the rubber emergency valve with a different one, like the pop up ones on other Aeternums?
My power pressure cookerxl has got to where it will start cooking but have to press the lid down for the pressure to build up but that isn’t the problem. The last 2 times I have used it it will be cooking fine then suddenly it will make a really loud fog horn sound and sounds like it may blow up and the only way to stop it is to release the pressure. The last time when I turned the pressure valve I actually heard it let go of the seal thing. I am getting to where I am afraid to use it. What can be wrong with it.
I have a new pressure cooker. The first thing I cooked was low country boil. I can’t get the smell/taste out of the cooker ever since. Everything I cook has that faint low country boil taste. I have soaked the gasket in bleach water and it still stinks. Does anyone have any suggestions?
My favorite way of getting smells out of cooking utensils: citrus water. Cut up the peel of 1-2 grapefruits or equivalent volume of other citrus peel. In a 2-qt saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, turn off heat and let cool. That water is a wonderful de-greaser and smell remover: I keep a bottle of it in the fridge. You can throw away the peels, or you can repeat with 3 waters (saving at least the first two for cleaning agent) and make candied peel by cooking the peels with an equal volume of sugar.
I have a pro pressure cooker class and the problem I have is the valve in the handle leaks and it won’t let the timer start and leaks all the time.
Hi
I had the same problem, and i was told to check and see if the lid had all the seals on. I was not sure where the seals should be and which seals were missing. I went to a place that fix pressure cooker. I asked them to give me the seals for the lid and i received a big seal and a small one. It was an inexpensive rubber product. When i returned home, and i looked at the lid and remove the inner swivel lid, i was not sure where to put the seals. I noticed that the bigger seal was still on the lid, but i wasnt sure where to fit the smaller one. After a very long testing of the pot the third placement of the seal worked. I probably lost the seal when i washed the lid and the pressure valve. When you remove the pressure valve for cleaning, it is very easy to lose that small rubber white valve. When i replaced it on the valve, the pot worked perfectly. No escaping of water around the lid, and the timer worked as well.
I got a “Living Well ” pressure cooker at an estate sale. I have never powered it up. I was checking it out, I had trouble getting the lid one, so I took the inner liner out. I got the lid one, but now I can’t take it off? Help!!
I have a vintage Presto 4qt pressure cooker Model 204. I cannot get the lid on because there is a pin looking thing on the lip edge of the pot itself.
Had never noticed it being there until it now prevents me from putting the
lid in place.It is standing up next to one of the interlocking flanges that
match up with ones on the lid. It wobbles but neither goes down nor stands straight up. The lid interlocks with pot but cannot turn enough
to line up the handles to seal.
Hi, Cheryl. We were just struggling with this, too, and found your post via web-search trying to solve our problem.
I found out that our vintage pressure cooker has a front and back… the flanges are wider on one side than the other. Also, it matters which direction you close the lid. That’s the purpose of the pin-thingy… to keep it from closing the opposite way. It doesn’t matter if it’s bent or wobbly, i think, because ours is bent and wobbly, and we finally got up to pressure by doing the following two things:
Our pin-looking-thing is on the left of one of the flanges. To get the lid on, you have to set the lid down right-of-center, let it slip down on the flanges, then slide it left. (If you try the other way, there’s some play, but not enough to get the handles to line up.)
For us, it turned out the pin-looking-thing wasn’t the biggest problem. What was in the way was our gasket — we had it installed in the wrong spot! We had it tucked below the flanges (between the metal of the lid and the metal of the pot). Actually, though, it should’ve been seated higher on the lid. There’s a little metal rim up there that it (with a lot of wiggling/effort) will fit into.
Ah ha. So common-sense for my grandma, who used her pressure cooker 3 times a week. Hope I can remember for next year!
🙂
Hi,
I have a GoWiseUsa electric pressure cooker and a Power XL electric pressure cooker. I made soup yesterday in my GoWise and this morning when I went to reheat it, it would not power up. I thought something was wrong with my outlets but nothing was wrong with them. I plugged my Power Xl in to heat it up and pushed the soup button. It was a 10 minute cycle. It heated up and started to count down and a few minutes into the count I turned around to see the cooker was off. All the lights everything! Out!! What the heck? Anyone have any idea’s what would make two pressure cookers go out at the same time. Weird. Luckily my GoWise is under warranty but of course the power xl is not. This has really got me baffled.
steam and liquid escape the sides of the pot, also the handle can be jiggled. I thought that the handle would lock down and be unmovable once pressure was achieved. It happens every time, the last time the meat came out tough and dry. this is a new Fagor 4qt cooker.
I put sauce in my pressure cooker with out the pan.
Now it will not work.
I recently purchased prestige deluxe 5ltr pressure cooker. I am unable to close the lid. I don’t understand what’s the problem. I felt gasket is too tight to move. I tried with another new gasket. Suggest me please
When this happened to us, we had our gasket installed in the wrong place. I had tucked under the flanges of the lid, when actually there was another rim higher on the pot lid it fit under…. the lid-to-pot was metal-to-metal.
I cooked in my pressure cooker, left it uncovered, my son covered it not paying attention to what he was doing and we can’t get it open. I tried using a hammer to pound the cover down but to no avail.
Any assistance is appreciated as I need to get the contents of the pressure cooker on our plates.
Off still can’t remove lid.
Brand new Pressure King Pro ( i wanted instant pot, but wasnt available). Timer starts after a stupid amount of time like 30minutes after pressure valve starts emitting steam. Have checked everything nothing todo with quantities etc. the two meals i have made (following recepies exatly as instructed) have come out burnt and over cooked. Am about to return the device as faulty. Im sure the timer should countdown a lot sooner than it does. It vents steam like crasy from the vavle for ages before it starts to count down. Once the timer starts i can see the cooker regulating the pressure but its way to late in the cooking process.
Any thoughts? or just return it.
Alan
I would return it. The timer should not take that long to start. Could be a pressure leak preventing it from reaching the timer start trigger point.
Sorry for your trouble and good luck.
I have a vintage Presto Model 304 Pressure cooker and I need to replace the pressure regulator……I wonder where I might purchase this item. Since it uses a regulator that is different from the more modern ones…is there still some on the market?? I need it soon, I love my pot and want to use it. Thank you for any help.
My pressure cooker top locked with the handles ajar. Not lined up together It’s cooking but I could not get the cover off after the meat was cooked. Waiting to see if it will release after the meat is cooked. Hoe can I get the cover to release from the locked position in the wrong spot?
Hi, my pressure cooker lid came off with a bang and the food was spilled all over the kitchen. The safety weight and the opening to it were not blocked, I visually could see the tiny hole on the lid to the safety weight. This happened after I finished cooking and turned off the burner. The cooker was still under pressure when I turned the burner off, and I just let it sit there. I left the kitchen to my room and then heard this huge bang. I am thinking the only possibility was that I may have not properly tightened the lid before cooking. But in this case, I am wondering that the safety valve should have blown the pressure, before the lid came off? Any thoughts would help, as this could be helpful to others, considering it was quite a dangerous incident. Thanks.
Manny, what brand of pressure cooker do you have out of curiosity?
I have old style but brand new Hawkins pressure cooker with the whistle. Rice cooked within 5 to 10 mins. I was able to use for 15 days but one day I missed to put water in below area. I heated it on the stove for 10 to 15 mins and came to know I forgot to put water in below area. But cooker outside temperature increases a lot. after that cooker whistle is not working. Please let me know issue with whistle or rubber ring or valve.
We just got the Cuisinart 6 Quart electric pressure cooker….the pressure relief valve would not go on easily so we removed the wire that was inside the valve….not sure we were supposed to remove that piece..HELP…TY
I have a Emeril Pressure Cooker. Worked good for 1 year. Now it making a loud noise and the is not cooking. Is there a recall?
Hi, i have an elite platinum 10 quart presure cooker, and start showing in the screen E1 and doesn’t get hot, how can i fix it or reset it?
I have a stainless steel Presto 4 qt stovetop cooker. Once pressure is built up, the jiggler on top sometimes gets stuck on its side allowing steam to escape. I can shake it & it will jiggle again but will stop
I’ve cleaned the jiggler, checked the gasket & the stem on top. All to no avail.
What do you suggest ?? I’ve used pressure cookers for 40 years & never had this problem
My Mirro pressure cooker has wires on the pressure gauges. Should I take them off? New user, sorry.
Have an old mirror-magic 4 quart. Cannot remove the cover?. What to do, hopefully you can advice?!,!,,,,
Should I plug in 2 12quart pressure cookers at the same time? Each is 1600 watts.
I just bought prestige 3ltr cooker 1 month back.
And the hole on the lid beside the whistle is throwing vapours out…not able to cook anything in that cooker.
I trust on prestige since my childhood days,.
Admin , could anyone from your office check the issue by coming to provide onsite support ?
I am staying in pune.
Hi
I had used a separator in the cooker to cook rice. The rice had come out of the separator and spilled in the cooker tank. I am unable to remove the separator from the cooker. Please help me.
l have a sonica Alminium pressure cooker but it’s knob got damaged how can I sort that problem?
I have a presto pressure cooker. Cooked peas and after cooling over an hour I attempted to recover the pot to refrigerate. The cover locked before it was in the correct position. I can’t open it at all. My son in trying to help pushed the pressure release rubber on the top and it fell into the pot!!!
I don’t know what to do!!
I can’t remove the cover of a presto pressure cooker. I was finished cooking hours before and later recovered the pot to refrigerate it. The cover locker before it was properly in place. Yes there is food inside it. Also the little rubber valve was pushed and it fell inside the pot. Please help!!
I have a new KUPPET pressure cooker. I put the lid on but didn`t line it up properly, now the lid is firmly stuck and still unused. Any suggestion how to remove the lid.
It just writes ER
I laat use few days back and it was okay?
My daughter put the lid on in the wrong position and it is locked in place and I can’t remove it presto 6 quart the lid won’t budge
I have the king pressure pro 12 in 1 the display is not showing properly. It is only showing half of the numbers. Can it be fixed
Its a strange prob..i covered the cooker (while it has some hot oil and cumin seed inside) with lid upside down…and now the lid is stuck…not moving an inch….cooker has totally cooled…i tried pouring cold water…didn’t help…can anyone help me with this strange problem?
I have a Be pressure cooker and lately After cooking a Roast while waiting to cool the pressure expels Water all over the place What should I do?
I put dried beans in my Elliet digital pressure cooker before putting the inner pot in. My husband has managed to get most of the beans out from under the burner p,are but there is still one r two rattling inside. Will this prevent it from working properly?
I have a TFal model, when the steam builds up the little valve that pops up, comes right out, seems like something is missing.
Thank you
Roxanne
Saved my day!
The small black rubber I think it’s called a gasket or valve popped out of my pressure cooker leaving a small hole can this be replaced and where would I find one
I find your guide extremely helpful! Thank you!
I have a prestige pc since the 80’s its working good but the handle for the base or pot is broken how can i get it fix
Hi.
I have this TLAC electric pressure cooker,it doesn’t seem to have any pressure or cooking issues,however,some of the control panel functions are not sensitive.For example,if I want to prepare beans,the control panel for beans is not working at all. Kindly help.