r/PressureCooking

Hi all,

during cooking, after pressure built up, the lid above the valve, where it shows red-green-yellow strips, it popped out with a small exploding sound. immediately turned the hob off, then waited for the pressure to decrease. Honestly it worked just fine from that point. But we are kind of worried if we should still use it, because basically the lid (valve lid) can be put in place rather easily. Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone.

I'm looking to buy a pressure cooker (first time buyer) to cook some stew recipes for my parents.

I want to ask, in your personal experience of using pressure cookers, which type of pressure holding lid is better? The one with a longer handle or the upper lid like the Elmich one.

Thanks for your answers <3

I recently purchased my first instant pot using my gift card. I was initially drawn to this particular model because it has handles. I’m curious to know from anyone who owns this instant pot model if they have any tips or tricks to share. Thank you all!

Ive had the Fagor SZ2L00002 pressure pot for nearly a decade now, and all of the sudden the valve wouldn't lock in. After further investigation, its clear the inner part of the valve which holds the spring in place has been chipped on the bottom on one side. Photos show both sides with and without spring.

Sure enough, when the spring is in place, the valve is locked in, but just by pulling on it by hand its clear it cant handle much pressure.

So Im glad I know the issue... but the company went out of buisness. Ive tried googling the part but am not having any luck.

Its had a good run but would love to get more use from it if I can. Any thoughts?

Can someone please tell me if this is normal? It does it for every setting except “keep warm”. If I release the pressure valve sometimes it releases pressure but most times it doesn’t. It seems to just get hot. I’ve ruined so much rice trying to figure this out.