steam leaks a bit around the safety valve on my prestige deluxe handi pressure cooker is it normal
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The Stainless Steel, STAINED!! Inside the pot. And, when the pressure control valve blows, it discharges down on the lead, thus creating a horizontal blow all around the pot. If you are cooking something like black beans or any other food with a strong color; you will have a mess on the kitchen. Very disappointing. I have replaced this pot with a WMF Perfect Plus made in Germany, which has all the performance characteristics and quality that I expected.
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Yes, little bit of steam leaks at the beginning. Perhaps, the safety valve is designed to have enough steam to pop up. Sometimes, when I see the steam starts to leak, I raise the safety valve with a spoon to speed up the process.
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All the time i hear some noise in the regulator but is not leaking , because the presure is not goin down, so i think is normal!
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http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Pressure-Cookerhttp://www.indusladies.com/forums/spotless-kitchen/152640-trouble-with-prestige-cooker.html (better to ask in this forum)
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I have used pressure cookers for years and don't know that I can specifically answer your question without more research....which is what I'll suggest. I have ordered replacement parts for my pressure cookers and they've always worked well. The one time I had one failed is when I crammed the cooker too full of frozen chicken and it blocked the pressure release valve. It eventually blew the pressure valve forcing me to buy another. Now it works good as new. So if the manufacturer says the valve is the right one I'd say it is the right one. You just need to bleed off that excess pressure or you'll have a lot of hot steam and grease all over your kitchen walls, ceiling and floor --- hope that helps. Bruce I have used pressure cookers for years and don't know that I can specifically answer your question without more research....which is what I'll suggest. I have ordered replacement parts for my pressure cookers and they've always worked well. The one time I had one failed is when I crammed the cooker too full of frozen chicken and it blocked the pressure release valve. It eventually blew the pressure valve forcing me to buy another. Now it works good as new. So if the manufacturer says the valve is the right one I'd say it is the right one. You just need to bleed off that excess pressure or... » Read More I have used pressure cookers for years and don't know that I can specifically answer your question without more research....which is what I'll suggest. I have ordered replacement parts for my pressure cookers and they've always worked well. The one time I had one failed is when I crammed the cooker too full of frozen chicken and it blocked the pressure release valve. It eventually blew the pressure valve forcing me to buy another. Now it works good as new. So if the manufacturer says the valve is the right one I'd say it is the right one. You just need to bleed off that excess pressure or you'll have a lot of hot steam and grease all over your kitchen walls, ceiling and floor --- hope that helps. Bruce « Show Less
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On this crock pot my husband got me, there is a tiny hole on the top that lets excess steam out but to be honest i have never seen the steam come out.
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No. The pressure is regulated by the escape valve, regardless of the presence of the gauge. So no need to worry. Just let the machine heat up and you'll be okay.
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A little steam escapes. I've only had it a few weeks, but every time I've used it, it does a great job. I love it so far.
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I have used pressure cookers for years and don't know that I can specifically answer your question without more research....which is what I'll suggest. I have ordered replacement parts for my pressure cookers and they've always worked well. The one time I had one failed is when I crammed the cooker too full of frozen chicken and it blocked the pressure release valve. It eventually blew the pressure valve forcing me to buy another. Now it works good as new. So if the manufacturer says the valve is the right one I'd say it is the right one. You just need to bleed off that excess pressure or you'll have a lot of hot steam and grease all over your kitchen walls, ceiling and floor --- hope that helps. Bruce
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It sounds as if the top valve isn't functioning properly, but I don't think it would cook at all if this was the case. You'd get an error message. Make sure the seal is seated properly and the valve is venting. I sometimes have to manually lift it. Also, try and not overfill the cooker. If there was a great deal of pressure and steam left in the cooker, it would be difficult to open. Try giving it more time to naturally release or turn the valve to exhaust to quick release. I contacted West Bend with a question and found them very helpful. That may be a question only they can answer. I certainly enjoy my cooker and hope you solve your problem. It's a real time saver. It sounds as if the top valve isn't functioning properly, but I don't think it would cook at all if this was the case. You'd get an error message. Make sure the seal is seated properly and the valve is venting. I sometimes have to manually lift it. Also, try and not overfill the cooker. If there was a great deal of pressure and steam left in the cooker, it would be difficult to open. Try giving it more time to naturally release or turn the valve to exhaust to quick release. I contacted West Bend with a question and found them very helpful. That may be a question only they can answer. I... » Read More It sounds as if the top valve isn't functioning properly, but I don't think it would cook at all if this was the case. You'd get an error message. Make sure the seal is seated properly and the valve is venting. I sometimes have to manually lift it. Also, try and not overfill the cooker. If there was a great deal of pressure and steam left in the cooker, it would be difficult to open. Try giving it more time to naturally release or turn the valve to exhaust to quick release. I contacted West Bend with a question and found them very helpful. That may be a question only they can answer. I certainly enjoy my cooker and hope you solve your problem. It's a real time saver. « Show Less
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I couldn't find the specs among the documents I got with my Gaggia. Customer service is quite helpful from the distributor. You can find their contact at http://www.importika.com/I am happy with my machine although the steam wand leaks water while the machine is on. They say it is normal but I find it a little annoying. I would buy the machine again anyway.
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Lid will feel slightly loose until the pressure builds up. There's almost no way to make this thing unsafe...the most unsafe thing you can do is attempt to let the pressure off manually by releasing the top valve without shielding your hand from the steam. Be sure you point the skinny end of the pressure valve on top toward you...once the pressure builds up, this should be pretty much sealed. If not, it isn't seated quite right.
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The one I got was not a heavy duty brass valve, it was a black plastic cutoff valve but I have never had any problems with it leaking or shutting off
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no problem with steam coming out of water pan. Are you setting the heat too high ?Lower the heat, it only has to stay cooking !
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This is not normal mine has lots of steam coming from it. Make sure the piece that goes over the heating element isn't pluged - just take out and rinse it off. Hope this helps.
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I have not experienced this problem, but check if the steam is actually being vented from the relief valve. I own two of these espresso makers, the first one purchased 2 years ago from Sur La Table, the other purchased recently from Amazon. The one more recently purchased has issues with steam leaking from the valve. My first one never did this. If the steam is, in fact, leaking from the gasket, don't over tighten, but rather reseat the gasket and see if that works. If it doesn't replace the gasket with a new one. If that doesn't work, there may be an issue with the fit of the top and bottom parts and the espresso maker should be returned for a replacement. I have not experienced this problem, but check if the steam is actually being vented from the relief valve. I own two of these espresso makers, the first one purchased 2 years ago from Sur La Table, the other purchased recently from Amazon. The one more recently purchased has issues with steam leaking from the valve. My first one never did this. If the steam is, in fact, leaking from the gasket, don't over tighten, but rather reseat the gasket and see if that works. If it doesn't replace the gasket with a new one. If that doesn't work, there may be an issue with the fit of the top and... » Read More I have not experienced this problem, but check if the steam is actually being vented from the relief valve. I own two of these espresso makers, the first one purchased 2 years ago from Sur La Table, the other purchased recently from Amazon. The one more recently purchased has issues with steam leaking from the valve. My first one never did this. If the steam is, in fact, leaking from the gasket, don't over tighten, but rather reseat the gasket and see if that works. If it doesn't replace the gasket with a new one. If that doesn't work, there may be an issue with the fit of the top and bottom parts and the espresso maker should be returned for a replacement. « Show Less
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I never thought about the valve. I clean the lid completely. Usually wash it in the dishwasher. I have never seen a problem with it, and I use my cooker daily.
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I got this cooker a few years already and this happened to me sometimes. What I do is make sure the yellow button is not up and open the lid. I take and gasket out and reapply it again and put the lid back. It works. I guess somehow when I put the lid on the gasket doesn't fit tight enough so air and steam leak out and takes a long long time to build up the pressure. Good luck!