I noticed a comment mentioning running the pot under water. Don't these have a quick-release valve?
1293649
The lid does have a quick release which generates a lot of steam. Running it under cold water instead release the button lock quickly so you don't have to have a steam bath.
1293650
Running the pot under water allows you to open the lid sooner. You do not have to wait until it cools down by itself. As you run water over the lid of the pot, the steam is released "faster" and when the noise stops you can open the lid (always very carefully). I have been doing this for a long time. I do it at my own risk. I do not know that this technique is recommended in the "User's Manual".
1293651
Yes mine has a quick release. It still takes several minutes for the pressure to release. The food keeps cooking during this time. The cold water method cools the pressure cooker much faster so delicate foods don't over cook or to allow you to add additions ingredients that don't require as long to cook. Lots of recipes in the pressure cooker cookbooks I have use this method of cooling the pressure cooker. BTW - I really like my Fagor pressure cooker.
1293652
Yes they do have a quick release valve and it works quite well. Just be careful to point the steam release away from you to avoid getting a severe burn.
1293653
For some recipes you'll want to quickly cool the pot to prevent over-cooking the dish. Waiting for the steam to release via the valve can add several minutes of pressure cooking you may not want. Typically you then finish the dish by cooking a few minutes longer with the top off the pot so you know exactly when it's done (e.g., rice or risotto is the right consistency).
2108963
Negative - BUT, there is a small plastic piece at the top of an internal feature that does get hot. This part is not submerged even when the kettle is beyond the maximum fill line.
1896351
Same with this one. It moves water just fine but is not sealed. You need some additional valving.
495223
if you want instant hot water you need a valve at every sink. Our house has about a 60' run. I only installed 1 valve at the farthest point. The other sinks before it get hot pretty quick now but not as fast as the valved one.
1359428
No but water comes out quite slowly and on spring so can't be left running, a lot better than a young child tipping a kettle full of boiling water over them selves.I know which I feel safer with.
1446571
yes. there is a drainage hole in the center of the bottom of each pot. really nice quality pots. you do need a tray or plastic dish sold in garden stores underneath to catch the water.
133646
They have attachment same as boat tubes. Like the air head brand. I use air head electric pump. Fills in less than a minute
839714
The valves needs to come out. You need to squeeze or bite the sides as you are blowing air into it. We have bought 12 of these. We keep buying and having to buy more to give to our other boater friends. Everyone lives them. Hope this info helps.
957512
Before I bought mine, several reviews I read mentioned the steam coming out near the handle as the pressure builds. I believe there is a casual mention in the directions. This is ok. If you are getting s jet of steam from the valve, you may have the cooker too full and/or the heat too high. Be sure to only fill it to the full line inside and turn down the heat once the pressure is up. I find mine works fine below medium on my electric stove.
863905
They used to have one but it is discontinued.. I suspect that the reason is that many water systems have pressure too high and that would damage the hose. (btw I'm keeping my auto shut off as i have low water pressure)
1987647
Hot water is only produced when there is demand for it and there is a short delay while the water is heated. So, you can get a momentary cool water output, but I would not call it a problem. In fact, I hardly notice if it happens.
1720066
I would suggest that you haven't screwed the valve on to the pot firmly enough. It needs to be 'finger tight' so that it still allows movement up and down but does not come off even when it is washed.
2002324
We use a turkey baster to suck the water out of the under-the-pot reservoir. It's just a crappy design. Engineering should never have let it out the door. We had 2 older models that didn't have this problem.
933916
So far no they do not. The one at the facet seem tight and no water leaks at all. So at least that is good.
2153891
well, there is a valve if you would like to release the pressure quicker, that is not automatic, you have do that manual, its not hard, but you do have to careful when you do release that valve. So, far pretty satisfied with the product.
2196596
it has to be below the water or inline with the water source...it's not a self priming pumps!
483017
You can use the quick release by placing the cooker in the sink and run cold water over the pot until the valve drops and the pressure is released. Then the pot is safe to open. This only takes a couple minutes as opposed to waiting for the natural method and the pot to cool down slowly.