Is there a way to release pressure when finished cooking? ie a valve that can be opened. Or do you just have to wait for it to cool?
483015
You can put it in the sink with cold water to cause pressure to release faster. Or I guess you could pull on the valve to release it but not sure they recommend that method.
483016
its simple ....when you finish just put the cooker in the sink under water and ....steam will go and you can open it quickly and easily.
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.
1130
I guess you can steam in the pressure cooker but timing will be VERY tricky in my opinion. Use a covered Corningware in your microwave preferably.
1359767
Am so sorry I cannot answer your question. I bought this as a gift for my son. Guessing you have kind of a vapor lock. Maybe put a very thin knife in and try to release the pressure that has built up. Know I need to do that when I open goods I have canned. Good luck.
660306
It does not have a pressure release valve. You have to dispense the contents before opening. Or you can just tilt bottle until the pick up is not in liquid. Other than that you have to wait until bottle is empty and then release pressure by holding wand open until all the air is released.
1216540
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.
532230
2 ways. Shut it off the heat and place it on a cold burner and let it cool by itself or put it in the sink and run cold water on it avoiding the valve or stream escape vent--that means aiming cold water at its side, and the pressure will be released very quickly, a minute or two as opposed to 10-15 minutes. However, some recipes call for cooking at pressure for a period of time and letting it cool the long way and others allow for the cold water treatment.
1247949
Push the valve to one side to release pressure. Not sure if that was designed like that but it works
563577
The best way that I use to release the pressure is with a chopstick. Put the stick in and push down. Works perfectly.I hope that was helpful.
677179
The yellow indicator will rise to indicate that pressure has built up, but start timing when there is a steady stream of steam being emitted from the release valve. If you start on high heat the stream will be full, then turn down the heat until there is just a small, steady release of steam. All those instructions are in the information and recipes that came with my cooker.
422185
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
1525825
Throw this crap away before you hurt yourself or family members. Obviously, you used it before and now need parts. You may not be that lucky this time. Throw it away or use it alternately to cook with and not as a pressure cooker. Good Luck..
470972
I always place the setting to "II" and start timing when the opposite safety valve pops up AND a small stream of steam begins escaping through the adjustable valve (a very small amount of dripping from condensation will appear around the seam of the handle.) Turn the heat down to low to low/medium at that time and watch out for overpressurization, evidenced by a buldging appearance of the silicone rubber sealing ring through the lid "window". If this occurs, just keep turning temperature down.
660302
yes, you can and should release any left over pressure before storing - it does not have a seperate valve to release the air pressure - it is done with the closing/opening handle
1167633
Whenever you feel you need more steam. I close it when making vegetables but crack it when making fish. It's kind of a trial and error.
840751
You regulate the proper pressure for the recipe by adgusting the heat there is a safety relief valve just in case. Like any pressure cooking device you don't leave it unattended
583286
Hi, Carol. The reason was already answered by Bharti U Pandit; as pressure builds in, some of it has to be released. This pressure cooker doesn't make a continuous noise after the pressure builds in, it blows a 'whistle' intermittently, the more often the higher the burner of the stove - I find the whistles very useful because I can count them even when I'm not in the kitchen. Gradually I was able to know how many whistles before potatoes (2-4), black beans (10 or more, if not soaked overnight), chickpea (15 if not soaked overnight) etc would be cooked. Hope it helps.
964035
Sometimes, there is a little water or steam leakage, from around the bottom rim near the handle, when the pressure is building up.Before cooking,take a little food oil (olive ,vegetable,etc.) & grease the gasket around the rim. This helps to make the seal last longer & keep the seal between the lid ,gasket , & the bottom cooker.If a lot of water is coming out when the cooker is getting up to pressure , turn off the heat,let the pressure drop, & check the gaskets position. I have been using a pressure cooker for over 25 years, & have not had a bad incident ,yet .