Is there a hole in the lid to let steam escape? I had a rice cooker that had one and it sputtered and spit all over the kitchen counter.
1038531
There is no hole. Steam comes out the edges of the lid.Parenthetically, having a steam vent is not the cause of sputtering. That would be overfilling and/or a dirty pot and/or unwashed rice.
2114344
I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out well after each use...I put mine in the dishwasher after each use.Hope this helps. :) I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out... » Read More I own 4 of these and once in a while have had this very problem. If you are making rice and it is gummy water coming out the steam hole, then it's because you have more water than the rice can absorb in the pot. If I use 4 cups of rice then I fill the pot with water to the 4 cup line (the rice always goes into the pot first). 6 then I fill with water to the 6 cup line and so on.If you are making soup or something remember you can not fill the pot full or it will boil over through the lid as well.Keep it at least an inch from the top. Make sure you clean the lid out well after each use...I put mine in the dishwasher after each use.Hope this helps. :) « Show Less
1328718
Look at other slow cookers, not many have what you'd call a tight-fitting lid. It's usually just a thin glass lid that can rattle a bit when cooking on Highl. I have an earlier HB Stay or Go non-programmable model with a hole, no probe, no problems. There's no stream of steam that escapes, nothing seems to come out of it, even cooking on High.
1601797
Hi, if dripping out of the side of the lid, I don't think the lid was seated properly. Sometimes that will happen? I am always very careful to make sure it is on correctly by gentle moving the handle back and forth the tiniest little bit before locking in place. When the PC comes to pressure and the last steam leaves the pot through the vent and the lid is locked down, I have minimal moisture exiting from the escape valve on the top. Give it another try. I'm sure your Chili was delicious. I hope this 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.
1906279
I agree with the previous person's answer. I have had everything cook well in this cooker. No problems. I don't think steam escape is an issue at all for me.
980250
In my view, there are only two reasons for steam coming from the lid - (a) the lid might be ajar or (b) the lid is misshapen. I've put mine away in a cupboard and have gone back to my electric kettle.
905299
The lid to this one has a small, circular hole in it which acts as a vent. I seem to recall reading somewhere not to latch the lid down while cooking so more steam can escape, and only use the latches for transporting food. You may have had the temperature too high, and if the crock pot was more than 3/4 full it could overflow or splatter. There are a few variables. Here is where you can find some user manuals: http://www.crock-pot.com/service-%26-support/product-support/instruction-manuals/instruction-manuals.html. Good luck!
79209
Most cookers do tend to boil over the edges, probably you need to adjust the quantity of rice and water. For me, I place the cooker on a large heavy porcelain plate, so any heavy spill over / froth that sprays will be 'caught' in the plate. I cannot compare with the rest, but this has been as good as any other cooker for me as far as this aspect is concerned, I think it isn't too troublesome for me. The good part is, it is steel. I wanted to avoid Teflon/ non-stick or aluminium in my cookware.
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Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material seems to always do this for me. Need to call and complain to them. Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material... » Read More Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material seems to always do this for me. Need to call and complain to them. « Show Less
2083909
If nothing else, the hole allows steam to vent off... if it didn't, this would be a PRESSURE cooker not a SLOW cooker.
626479
I'm not sure which part of the cooker that you are having difficulty with; however, when I have any issues with my rice cooker(s)...I simply buy a new one since they are so inexpensive and lasts me for years. If it is the glass cover that you are speaking of...then it is definitely cheaper to buy a new cooker since the covers are only a few dollars less. Check eBay.
442724
I do this all the time by using the pressure cooker lid and setting it to release steam. Works great!
1090666
I have this steamer. I do not believe the lid is supposed to fit tight. Even with the built in vent, the steam might cause the unit to built too much pressure and explode............but that's only my opinion.
309187
Yes. The only issue I've found is the splatter from the vent hole so I no longer use this to cook rice.
1937614
The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy. simple and delicious. it is a great cooker. The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy.... » Read More The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy. simple and delicious. it is a great cooker. « Show Less
2044143
I, personally, have "boiled" it ... wouldn't advise trying to steam, as the holes in the steamer insert are too big to hold the rice. I find microwaved rice to come out very nice, indeed. One part rice to two parts water and a sprinkle of salt.