I had trouble opening or closing a pressure cooker, how has been your experience with this model?? Thanks very much.
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It was hard to figure it out but once you get it you are fine. There is a little arrow on the lid and other one in the handle. You have to align them when you place the lid on top of the cooker then you twist until you hear a "click". To open it's the same thing Just make sure the safety pin is down so you know there's no pressure inside of the cooker.
2032385
A little tricky but if you carefully line up the metal tabs it will close properly. No trouble opening it though - just remember to let all the steam build up dissipate before even trying to open. Run cold water over the top will do the trick. Happy pressuring!
2032386
I thought I did at first trying to close and lock the Presto 01264 6-Quart pressure cooker, but take your time, have the handles from the lid and the base of the pot looking like an opened duck's beak the lid should then fit into the groove of the base then bring handles together where they look like the picture above and that's it.
2032387
Make the arrow on the cover and the arrow on the pot handle match. Apply slight down pressure and turn clockwise. Slightly tricky. But with some practice it becomes easy.
2032388
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890984
You're probably just not pushing the lid down all the way when you start the cooking cycle. If you're pressure cooking, you have to push down on the lid kind of hard to get the seal. I underestimated it myself the first time I tried and so it was also just sitting on warm till I checked it again. Now I know that when the lid is really locked, you hear the pressure build upon the cooker at the beginning.
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I went ahead and bought the digital version and love it so far! I use it around 5 days a week. Haven't had a problem (knock on wood). Its amazing what I have cooked in there. I use some parchement paper to line the bottom sometimes to make it easier to clean. The eggs hard-cooked beautifully. I am surprised. I'm sorry to hear you've had problems. Have you called Oster for any help/suggestions?Thanks for your feedback.Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
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Hi, do not really have experience with a pressure cooker, I have not use one for ages. Suggest to test on a vegetarian dish...cook 5 minutes, close lid, let pressure build and place in the WB and cover any vent. I think it should work and like loomweaver says, cooling and de pressuring will increase, so you need to reduce actual cooking time on a heat source. But is a good question and I will experiment myself with it. Best regards.
2087921
if the rice pan isn't fully inside the cooker you will have problems closing the top. Normally there is some pressure when closing it since it does cook under pressure and it nees to be tightly sealed. Opening, just press the button and it should slowly open by itself - at first I did try to lift it open too, but you don't need to do that.
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The 1st time I used it I got it to shut, but haven't been able to get it to shut again. I found that I wasn't shutting the lid down completely. After I realized what I was doing wrong, it works GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1527213
I had another pressure cooker similar 2 the Fagor and they seem to be the same you might want to try
835034
Once in awhile that happens to me. Usually doesn't persist when I lay my hand (w/pot mitt) on lid. Spring mechanism is sensitive to humidity I think. I have two of these rice cookers. When one has problems. I just switch to my alternate appliance. The next day...the fickle one is usually fine�
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Yea we had the same problem. I think there's a problem with the seal, so it won't steam. We just returned it and gave up on it. If you've got a pressure cooker or even just a steamer + a blender you can make your own without baby food without this overpriced piece of defective garbage.
1750768
Very easy through the Magefesa website: http://www.magefesausa.com/ I've had my pressure cooker for a few years and use it all the time - have not had to replace anything so far - it's extremely well-made.
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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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I have a huge pressure canner and a water bath canner I use. I only use my deni for cooking meals. But I will order a couple more of them. I enjoy the enlonged shape as opposed to the round shape. And I do not care for the hinged lid pressure cookers. I also love the convience of the electric pressure cooker. No watching or adjusting the heat. My Mom, Aunt, and Grandmothers would have loved this kitchen tool. When it comes to canning, I only use the special canning equipment. I do not want any injuries. Hope that helps you.
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We had this problem early on too, and it is very annoying. However, it happens because the bail (the metal wire hoop around the rim of the lid that holds the gasket in place) is not exactly in the middle or top of the V-Shape gasket all the way around. First step is to ensure it is by running your fingers around it and looking to make sure the gasket is as snug as it can be against the bail's wire. Next place the lid carefully on the pot, properly aligning the lug locks. Then twist evenly once it is level. We also found if we didn't put the lid on properly in the first go and fiddled with the lid, the probability of the gasket being mis-centered and failing to seal was high. Better to redo when you suspect the gasket may be improperly seated, than to go ahead with the doubt, heat up and then have to redo with a hot lid (un-fun, as you probably well know). The gasket and it's bail are more fiddly than sealing a pressure cooker should be, but that is the worst feature of the Secura. Once you get in the habit of ensuring the gasket is properly in place and get the lid set, and twist it to seal, it is a very reliable and wonderful cooking unit. So, now take a deep breath, properly seat the gasket, align the locking lugs, and smoothly twist. Set the time and mode, and you are done!
1742256
have several of these machines. have not had an issue. buy a new one and keep cooking.
909912
Thanks for asking and yes it is a very large pressure cooker which make it so nice for cutting down time and is a slow cooker (there again time is sometimes essential). Also is a pressure cooker for small jobs such as canning small amounts of leftovers. Would probably do a small turkey. Very nice indeed! Is good for large amounts and easy to clean. If you get one I hope you enjoy using it for lots of things.
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I use it frequently, works everytime. If you use a pressure cooker frequently it's worth it.
89501
That was just the opposite of my experiences. Mine were constantly hard (undercooked) no matter how long I cooked them, even tried soaking them overnight still no success, so it stays in back of my cabinet and took out my old pressure cooker and gone back to my old ways!!!