We have used the Automatic Electric Pressure Cooker a few times. For some reason, the first two 0s kept circling around, indicating that the pressure is not at the target level. This caused the countdown of the timer not working. For example, if I...
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When the 0's are circling, it means the cooker has not yet reached full temperature. The pot is unable to heat up for some reason. I assume there is some noise and steam escaping from it... Check to be sure the silicone sealer ring is in place underneath the lid. Check that the lid is rotated all the way closed. Check that the little plastic piece on top drops down into the "closed" position and not up to "exhaust". The little hole on top of the lid should make a hissing sound for only 5-10 seconds, then the pot will go quiet. The numbers will stop circling a few minutes after the pot becomes quiet.
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Yes the timer starts when the pressure has been reached. The times stated in most cook books are correct for this.
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This Cooker requires careful handling !!! For full instructions contact the manufacturer ! Pressure Cookers can and are Dangerous when not used properly !
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I have one too and the timer doesn't work. I quite working after a couple of months. Other than that, it seems to be holding up ok. I don't have a contact number but wish my timer wouldn't have stopped working.
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The timer starts counting down when pressure seals the gasket and the vent. If these don't seal then timer does not count down.
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(Assuming this is the same model I bought...) The first part of the cook cycle (bringing it to a boil, I imagine) doesn't exactly have a timer, but it is more of a loading symbol. Then after it has been heated all the way, a countdown begins as to when all the water is absorbed. I can attest that the times are indeed different depending on how much you put in it. The beep it made when it was finished scared the crap out of me the first time though! It's really loud. Hope this helped!
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I THINK the longer automatic pressure release time helps...and in reading found that adding 5 minutes to cooking time was helpful. you can also add some cooking time after you check for doneness with a thermometer. I like mine a lot, nut it is the first one I ever used and have no prior experience to compare it with.
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Check this website: hippressurecooking.comI attended a in-store demo done by Laura - she is very knowledgeable and her website is full of good information. This cooker is fairly short given it's volume, so the valve is relatively closer to the food, which can be a problem.
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Doesn't happen with our cooker, may want to check with the seller / manufacturer
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I have to tell you that these timers are Not very reliable. I have had a hard time with mine as well. The one thing I noticed is that if the unit is not tight against the wall plate the tooth that triggers the mechanism to turn on and off will not function properly. Another problem I have had is the outer timing unit (the round outer part) can be pressed to tight against the timer not allowing it to spin. I like the concept of the timer and how easy it is to set but its not always reliable. I hope that helps you.
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This Crock-Pot goes to warm automatically. That should actually solve your problem. If you insist on a start time you should go with a "Standard" CP with simple High/low controls and use a plug in type timer.
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The preset times are set as is. However you can manually set times according to your needs by using the PRESSURE COOK TIME button. This is a very user friendly pressure cooker, you are literally pressing buttons, locking the lid and walking away. Fabulous.
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I have my Chef's Choice cooker for over a year and never experienced that. I have tried to time the egg cooker with the clock to no avail. The clock is always takes more time than the cooker. If your eggs were fine, don't give it another thought. My solution was that the timer is smarter than I am so I'm letting it do its job! Hope this helps!
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When you set your timer for say 6 hours on high or low, the timer button will NOT switch to warm when the time is up. But it keeps it warm. That is what the directions state and that is what my slow cooker works.
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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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try pulling the black pin out of the timer and re-insert it to see if this will help.
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Hi Monica...I did not notice that it is not the electric pressure cooker...the ring is for the electric one. More then likely not the same.