Help wanted: pressure pip, constant steam from vent, never starting cook cycle (IP Rio 6qt)
Hi all! Making a post as a last-minute source of frustration. This was attempting the water test with an appropriate amount of water on a used IP i just bought.
The process, multiple times attempted so far: Start pressure cook -> wait -> pressure pin pops up -> few more minutes -> a constant stream of white steam starts coming out, and the cook cycle never begins.
I have tried all of the common first steps people mention: The inner ring is properly seated there's no food or debris anywhere, the black steam release valve moves freely and is pushed down well, etc., I have the lid set to seal, I tried buying a replacement kit for all the appropriate parts for my IP (hence the red, not silver, indicator). This also happened with the original parts and the previous owner swears that it worked fine.
I know it's building pressure since I have cooked a batch of dry beans, just trying to ignore the steam/cycle turning the machine on and off, and it did so in the correct amount of time. But I never got a cook cycle going.
I'm at my wits end---What do I do? Is it possible that this one just has an issue? thank you!