WOW this video and the COMMENTS helped immensely. Thank you to everyone trying to help by recommending replacing parts but as a NEW IP user who only used mine TWICE now, replacing parts is out of the question and I was scared I had a faulty unit. Now reading the comments I know this is normal for a few reasons: 1. The pot actually over pressurizes then releases some steam for about a minute (like mine). 2. The liquid level and/or food level are low (this is the truest for me since I was simply making a handful of asparagus and/or reheating like 3 ribs quickly so not much in it). Thanks again EVERYONE! Great Community!
I had a similar problem, and got it fixed. The steam was leaking from the release valve too much. My solution was to remove the release valve cap and clean up inside of it with a cotton swab especially where you see a white ball like thing.
Just used the Instant Pot for the second time and relief valve malfunctioned. I did the water test and cooked a roast a couple of weeks ago and everything worked perfectly. Tonight, the relief valve released pressure the entire cooking time - and did not countdown properly. Food cooked but dried out. Figured out the problem: there is a steel "spring" that has to be clipped and seated properly into the inside of the relief valve cap itself in order for the valve to seat itself properly on its post. It's basically the equivalent of a paper clip malfunctioning - but it's a VERY IMPORTANT paperclip. When looking on Amazon numerous people lose these relief caps down their garbage disposal (and elsewhere). I would assume the spring is popping loose at that exact moment in time. It is very important to know and understand the importance of this spring and there is no mention of it in the user manual.
Hi Tina, I think I have this problem but could you possibly post a pic of the underside of your pressure release valve? There seem to be a few variations and I am not sure if mine is missing this spring. Thanks. Mine is a Duo 60 from a couple of years ago, but is new to me.
For anyone's future reference, those who suggested adding more water in this scenario were correct. Apparently these things need a minimum volume to stop releasing steam.
Professionals say this is not a concern. The temp simply built up during cooking to exceed psi range and the safety mechanism then relieves the pressure bringing it back down with the acceptable psi range.
Do you know why steam is coming out where two metal inserts are on top of duo plus lid, not sides. I wonder if 375ml is too little water or not enough volume of food. ?
I think this is exactly why! It makes sense. If this didn’t happen and the temperature wasn’t continuously being regulated, it would become way too hot in the pot and the original set temperature would fluctuate to the highest number.
You do not have a problem with the seal. This sometimes happens with smaller quantities of water. When the pot comes to temp quickly, the heater has not yet turned off. The pot overpressures momentarily and the safety valve releases. Then when the heat cycles and the pressure is no longer rising, cooking continues as usual Try the test with more water, a quart or more. It will heat more slowly and should not vent until you want it to.
Thanks for the info, I just made some shrimp boil and used a cup and half and saw it steam while it was building pressure. Still came out great but couldn't figure out why it did this. I made ribs the other day but I used 5 cups of liquid and didn't do this.
I think what Eric mentions is correct. I just got an 8qt instant pot and when I did the initial test with just the recommendation of just 3 cup water, I got the results you present here in this video. When I 10cups, it worked fine, I think theres just to much empty space in the pot to pressurize correctly. By adding in more volume, it works.
So you can actually pull off the valve at any time... it’s just sitting there. which seems crazy. There’s nothing keeping it on there except it’s weight. If you look at how it works, turning it only puts it low enough to sit on the pressure hole. I couldn’t understand this at first but I believe this is what makes the instant pot safe. That little guy is just heavy enough to ensure the pressure does not get higher than whatever it’s max is. I guess that’s what distinguishes it from portentously unsafe pressure cookers which completely seal?
@@djluke0102 I just found your video with a fast Google, and this is the exact same problem I am now experiencing. WHAT did you do, just add more water when cooking? Set the pot to HI pressure instead of low??? TY!
@@paulhupp4293 same think wit mine but after w while the indicator shows needs water.. The pressure keep releasing.. it’s a lot longer to make beans HELP!!
In addition to cleaning up valve and add more water to test. To me this problem is because the thermal resistor is malfunctioning. The instant pot is controlled by thermal resistor.
it says in the manual that this leak is normal that its just excess pressure. but is a bit scary, i wonder if that is normal or if i should be concerned
There is a retaining pin which holds the release valve on the stem (looks like an omega symbol with reverse legs) If this comes loose it won't keep the valve secure to stem and allows the steam to continually leak by. Just reinsert the pin in the bottom lip of retaining valve. Both ends should be totally inside the lip!!! Then place back over stem.
John - wish your response had popped up earlier. Hopefully between my explanation and yours (much more engineering specific!) Folks will get the significance of this thing. Thank you!
My instant pot said burn yesterday. Scared the crap out of me. I tried it again and steam was coming from under the lid. The seal was not on properly. Works fine now.
I had the same issue. The way I solved it was by washing the lid well and removing the bobbling part where the steam come out. Underneath that there was some grease. I cleaned it (attached it again) and it the pressure sealing worked after that. I have an Instant spot Ultra.
I have the ultra as well and I was making corned beef and it would go to pressure and it just leakEd steam from the valve on top. It was counting down and it said it was pressurized and I kept canceling and washing and taking it apart and it still kept steam from coming out I have no idea what’s going on
@@cherylmiller8006 I always make sure the inner ring is well placed before closing it. I haven’t made much maybe just beans and rice. It’s worked out fine. When I make rice it seems like it releases steam longer before it stops.
Oh My, I got my pot today brand new and it's doing the same thing! Leaking more pressure then yours, I thought I put the knob on venting accidentally! I'm gonna return it
Hi, I don't have an Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker). That being said, I believe there is a little silicon pin inside the pressure release handle that fits in/on the valve itself (the metal tube in the lid). If the pin is worn or damaged, steam may be able to escape. If it doesn't negatively impact your cooking, I say leave it be. If it prevents the pressure from building up, you can probably find a replacement handle online. Also: Pressure cooker release valves are ''safety devices''. They are designed to let steam out if the cooker reaches a dangerous pressure level (to prevent flying lids and boiling water induced face melting). What I mean to say is... don't fix your problem by modifying the valve handle :P.
I was making chili. It was a bit on the thick side. It vented like this while heating and just would pop the seal to pressurize. When I opened the lid there was some liquid on the top so I stored it and tried again. This time it sealed. One issue is volume. It was a full pot of cold food. Second the chili was too thick at first and there wasn’t enough liquid till it got fully hot. This made it vent for a while. Finally it sealed but I went crazy trouble shooting till then. So make sure you have enough water. The lid and seal are tight, the vent button isn’t have way, and you have enough liquid. Good luck!
This began happening to me after two years. I cook small quantities which a video made by the manufacturer claims can lead to this problem. If you are on low pressure setting that might make things worse since, as the video said, the temperature sensor may not read properly and it will overheat the food - leading to overpressure and the release valve releasing. Try switching to high pressure setting to see if that changes things. I have a feeling the silicon tip inside the release valve may get hard with age and just doesn't seal the little hole very well. May need to spend the $7 for a new one.
Not sure if someone already posted this but this was happening to me and all I did was push down on the lid and it pressurized completely... I've done this a few times. I haven't used it very many times so doubt it's the problem with the pot or seal, but it works every time
Yes I do that as well. But the "experts" say not to do that. I'm not clear on why not. I find many dire warnings are over the top. I am however taking covid19 seriously.
djluke0102 they say not to strictly for safety reasons. Mine stated with the same issue leaking and I could wiggle it slightly to stop, then all of a sudden the last time I used it the pin never popped up. The ON went to the normal time and went off like it was working but the pin never came up and the food barely cooked. It was also a recipe I had made many times with no issues so it certainly the pot. Pretty say as my pot was about 7 months old.
Had the same exact problem,counter wouldn’t even start because the steam was leaking so much from the release valve. I was about to toss it in trash but one video told me all the valve pins and parts tend to get sticky so I disassembled the valve and pins and cleaned the crap outta them…now it’s back in business. It worked!
I would try to replace the silicon tip on the sealing valve and the silicon gasket. These are the two places which help hold the steam pressure from leaking. Over a period of time they wear out and i beleive that replacing them might help solve the problem. If you try this and it works please do remember to leave a note.
This happened to me and signalled “food burn”. When I opens all the water evaporates and became brown at the bottom :( I have washed the valve, rubber ring and the valve hole so they are working again. But have ordered new rubber seals just in case. I can't live without this pot....
*NEVER COOK SPLIT PEAS in any pressure cooker. They come apart during cooking and the peices of peas can plug the pressure release holes... creating a pressure bomb. SOME OTHER foods may also be capable of this.*
I just had this problem. Try opening the lid and closing it again. The button should be up instead of level with surrounding plastic. Give it a few minutes, and you can use a for or spoon and gently lift on your valve and you should have steam building up, and a little should come out of the valve. If you get these results you know it has sealed.
I have the same issue. Turns out pressure switch is worn out. Trying to find a replacement part but no luck so far. Wrote to Instant pot service and waiting.
Did this end up with a good resolution? I've replaced all my silicone parts, made sure everything is clean, but now my husband and I are suspecting a "brain malfunction" -- something with a sensor is off, but we've been using this thing for 4+ years and wondering if it's better to just replace it at this point :/
Mine turns out to be not a malfunction, the pot is regulating pressure by letting off steam. If your pot is leaking steam consistently, the question is from which part. If it's the lid it's the seal. If it's the release valve, there's a clip inside that might need to be reseated. If it's the pop-up sealer, there's a silicone cover that can be removed and the whole mechanism can be cleaned out. Hope this helps.
@@djluke0102 I tried cleaning all three of those, but then decided to replace them. With a brand new float valve, sealing ring and vent knob. The leak is through the vent knob in the sealing position, so thats why we are theorizing that it's a safety feature when the pressure gets too high that it would start to release... But I'm not getting any error codes either, so it's just really puzzling.
Yes that's what mine does too. It's not consistent, just a spurt now and then. If yours is constant I'd examine the inside of the release valve, make sure it's clean. Here's the link for writing instant pot and getting support. instantpot.com/instant-brands-contact-us/
Sealing ring should be changed out every six months if you’re using your instant pot regularly. It can get really stretched out and loose. I also heard that you can freeze your sealing ring for five minutes and it should get back into a more rigid form until you can order a new sealing ring. They’re pretty inexpensive and they come in a two pack.
It works perfectly fine! The problem would be if it never stopped leaking air. When the liquid reaches the boiling point, it leaks air for about 1-2 minutes before it seals itself. Mine started not stopping at all although it's clean and sealed well. I was hoping to find a solution to that 😂
@@djluke0102 After I posted my first comment, I disassembled all the pieces, cleaned them (although they were clean), and put them back together. Now it works fine. I don't know what went wrong the first 2 times I tried it. I appreciate the video, you inspired me to clean the metal valve piece after each use no matter how clean I think it may be. Habits seem to be important when it comes to these kind of appliances. Thank you again!
Did you figure it out? I had the same problem the first time I used the Insta Pot. So I took the sealant out, flip it and put it back. Got no issues of leaking water 💦 anymore! :)
My husband hide himself at the dressing room as long as my high pressure lid is leaking , he hates my instead pot but always so much more enjoy the food than me
Thanks, everyone. I have just purchased the 9.5 instsntpot duo nova. When doing the water test, this happened to me. I used 3 cups of water, so I will try again with more water. On another note my float valve on this model has a hole through it. Is this normal for this model? 🤔
This video is useful as well as most of the comments. I started having this issue with the pin not popping up therefore my foods are not cooking. My son just put more water in and it cooked. So I am going to attempt to take apart to see if there is build up and clean with vinegar. If that doesn't work then I will add more water. Wouldn't this mean that it's starting to go bad though? I mean, it obviously wasn't like this when we first purchased and used it the first several times. Thoughts?
Put the water in first then add the quinoa and dont stir. I had the same problem with rice because i was adding water after the rice and stirring. Maybe thats the solution?
(brand new pot head here, brand new instant pot), the same thing happened to me today when I cooked a salmon filet about 1/2 lb and the recipe i saw said 3 minutes on high pressure, which I did and it wasn't fully cooked. Either the recipe didn't give enough time, or it had to do with the steam leakage... I am researching why and found a possible reason, the food level in the pot wasn't high enough. Apparently sometimes when there is little food in the pot, it will do this. We will see what happens later tonight when I cook my pork roast for dinner. I will be very upset if it does it again!! :(
Poached walleye fillets wrapped in foil with lemon, butter & rosemary. I used 2 cups of water and placed the foil wrapped fillets on the trivet. I did 5 min with QR came out flaky and just right.
I just tried to use my new IP DUO80 for the first time and it did this same thing. I was cooking American Chop Suey and the pot was over half full with plenty of liquid. it came to pressure and then the valve was leaking a bit so I gently tried to push the valve to be sure it was allt he way to seal and it started exhausting heavily. turned it off and started again and this time it pressurized and then said BURN on it. I turned it off and am waiting for the pressure to come down on it's own but I am very , very unhapppy.
How long did you have your pot? I have mines for about either 4-5 yes. now & last year it started to smoke up by the release valve and it wasn't coming on after that. I carried it to fix & when I got it back it worked for about 6 months & after that it did the same thing but this time it was coming on, so I don't know what's the problem, I'll like to know.
HI, I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WITH MY POWER PRESSURE COOKER XL. I DID REPLACE ALL SEALS IT IS TOTALLY CLEAN IT BUILDUP PRESSURE BUT THE STEAM STARTED TO LEAK AROUND THE LID (FACTORY ORIGINAL SEAL) AND MAKES A WHISTLE NOISE LIKE A JET TURBINE --IT SEALS THE LID BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THE COOKER KEEPS ON BUILDING PRESSURE ENOUGH TO GET OUT AROUND THE LID... IT SUPPOSE THE COOKER HAS SOME THERMAL SWITCH THAT STOPS THE COOKER AT CERTAIN PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE ...ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED --THANKS FRIENDS
It should pop-up before the timer starts. If it's not cooking properly, try cleaning the shaft under the release knob. Then make sure there's no crap obstructing the knob hole.
@@djluke0102 Let me clarify, it releases the little bit of steam initially like usual but then after it comes to pressure it POPS up then releases steam the whole time its cooking. It's never happened before, I took it all apart and cleaned it and still happens. I've only had it since June
Oh exalted pothead, I know you can help me with this. I have been trying to make chicken with Campbell's cream of mushroom soup and rice and when I put it all in the instapot I get the burn warning. I have used as much as 1 and 1/2 cups of water to make Steam for pressure cooking yet this does not seem to be enough to keep it from burning. It starts to burn before it can create Steam for the pressure cooking and I end up with a bunch of burnt rice on the bottom of the pot . Do you have any suggestions?
River Cities same exact thing happens to me. I also used 1-1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 cup water as well as a can of cream of chicken soup. 2 cups rice. Burn notice with burnt rice on bottom- horrible scorched rice. It’s not supposed to be that way
@@djluke0102 To be clear when you say relief valve you are referring to the valve that can be open and shut? I popped it off and there is no gunk and nothing looks weird but the part could just be faulty.
Mine just did a thing where it reached the pressure then the entire area around the lid started leaking. It then stopped when it got high enough pressure again. So weird.
I just got off the phone with IP. The agent told me there should be a silicon ball inside the pressure release valve. I’ve never taken my PRV off, so I don’t know how the ball would have escaped, but there wasn’t one there. I’ve had the pot 3-4 years. She said I couldn’t get replacement parts from them. I should buy a new pot. I asked to speak to someone else. I got put in an endless loop. I may buy a different item.
Is it leaking from the sealing ring? If so make sure it's properly seated. Is the pin not popping up and sealing? Make sure it is unobstructed by turning the lid upside down and observing that the pin moves freely. If the pressure release valve leaks pressure after the pin seals, it may not be a problem.
@@djluke0102 Hi duke. The last thing I tried was to give the pedestal the locking handle inserts onto, a good rub with scrub pad/soapy water, and success; int sealed! I washed all around the inside of the lid but omitted this on startup. Perhaps there was packing oil on it that preventing it from working properly. Thought it was junk.
Mine has only been used a few times (less than 5) and it is doing the same thing. I walk over and push down on the lid and that seems to work. Annoying.
What your having happen is perfectly normal. When your pressure cooking and it starts to let out steam like that, it's over pressurized and it's release enough pressure to be safe, it's a safety feature as long as it's locked and cooking everything you should be ok. Now if its constantly doing it and not cooking everything inside, than you might have a valve problem.
@@MrHezekielh maybe it's regulating the pressure. It makes a few minutes after the pin pops up for the countdown to begin. If the pressure is releasing through the black pressure valve, it could be no problem.
This happened to me when trying to soft boil one egg. (I was experimenting with time per egg under pressure). When I put 6 eggs in at a time it held pressure. Incidentally, in the Ninja Foodi, 3 min @ High pressure with a quick release (in 2 cups of water) is perfect for (6) MEDIUM cooked eggs. But 2 minutes wasn't enough for SOFT "boiled" eggs (albumin was still very runny). Got tired of eating eggs so I didn't finish experimenting but will try 2 minutes at high pressure with SLOW release and see if that works. Hope that helps. 😊
I'm having a similar problem except that by the time the cooking is done in my pot, there's no pressure left to release and whatever I'm cooking is burnt because the water in the pot evaporates. I'm still cooking with it but with the expectation that some of my food will be burned at the end.
I face the same problem. I kept the pressure medium and manually did 6 mts of pressure cooking and within 5 mts the pressure release valve released the pressure with a loud bang. I had to switch off the plug from the main socket. I changed the ring, the push up button cleaned the rekease valve and tried again but still the problem persist. I completely stopped using it. Please can someone help.
Mine did that! Brand NEW IP did the water test and I got the BURN warning. How the hell do you get Burn warning. so i Pushed down where you released the pressure, it snaps a second time, did the test again and it worked fine. so Try pushing down all the way after you clean it.
Hello it’s my first pressure cooker and today we tried the water test and we don’t know if our pot is faulty. The knob was on sealing and the little valve went up but there was some steam (I don’t know what’s the normal amount) also the display never changed to cooking time in more than 30 minutes.
The cap isn't sealing do to a bent wire inside the pressure release cap. Pull the cap off, inside the cap you'll see a wire, pull it out and straighten the wire. Reinstall, problem solved.
djluke0102 oh wow, so some of the liquid just comes out? I actually called instant pot and they’re sending me a replacement. I just wondered how you fixed it. So it eventually stops?
djluke0102 that’s where mine is leaking also. I just pushed cancel and never gave mine a chance to stop. Mine was new out of the box. It happened during the water test. I’ve had a duo for almost a year but I just got the viva about a week ago and it did this right out of the box. Hmm I think I’ll get it out and try it again.
djluke0102 I think mine is faulty product, steam comes from the side of the release handle, not the top. And it doesn’t stop after couple of minutes. Thanks for the reply
Why I set mine to steam, it always says ON and it leaks right around sealed cover, the timer never goes off and it continues to steam. I am sending it back today.
It is probably listed her, but here's a video. If that does not work, I'm not sure if you can replace the valve, but my guess is yes. th-cam.com/video/vYNBS5oxxcA/w-d-xo.html
Same thing happen to me and I panicked. When I watched the instant pot video they say that when you have a small quantity of food (1-2 cups) it is normal for steam to come out the valve even after the count down. Watch it here th-cam.com/video/Jw5wwBpb8Uc/w-d-xo.html
Make sure the silicone gasket is seated properly. Do a water test. Which is adding 2 cups of water to the pit and see if it comes up to pressure. If it's leaking from the rim you may need to replace the gasket.
Same here. Today, it started eaking steam from around the perimeter of the lid, not either of the 2 valves on top. I replaced the gasket with a new one I ordered for backup. THE ISSUE CONTINUES.
WOW this video and the COMMENTS helped immensely. Thank you to everyone trying to help by recommending replacing parts but as a NEW IP user who only used mine TWICE now, replacing parts is out of the question and I was scared I had a faulty unit. Now reading the comments I know this is normal for a few reasons:
1. The pot actually over pressurizes then releases some steam for about a minute (like mine).
2. The liquid level and/or food level are low (this is the truest for me since I was simply making a handful of asparagus and/or reheating like 3 ribs quickly so not much in it).
Thanks again EVERYONE! Great Community!
I had a similar problem, and got it fixed. The steam was leaking from the release valve too much. My solution was to remove the release valve cap and clean up inside of it with a cotton swab especially where you see a white ball like thing.
Just used the Instant Pot for the second time and relief valve malfunctioned. I did the water test and cooked a roast a couple of weeks ago and everything worked perfectly. Tonight, the relief valve released pressure the entire cooking time - and did not countdown properly. Food cooked but dried out.
Figured out the problem: there is a steel "spring" that has to be clipped and seated properly into the inside of the relief valve cap itself in order for the valve to seat itself properly on its post. It's basically the equivalent of a paper clip malfunctioning - but it's a VERY IMPORTANT paperclip.
When looking on Amazon numerous people lose these relief caps down their garbage disposal (and elsewhere). I would assume the spring is popping loose at that exact moment in time. It is very important to know and understand the importance of this spring and there is no mention of it in the user manual.
Tina McNalley thank you! You posted this before I saw it. That spring can be the difference of holding pressure and losing it
Hi Tina, I think I have this problem but could you possibly post a pic of the underside of your pressure release valve? There seem to be a few variations and I am not sure if mine is missing this spring. Thanks. Mine is a Duo 60 from a couple of years ago, but is new to me.
For anyone's future reference, those who suggested adding more water in this scenario were correct. Apparently these things need a minimum volume to stop releasing steam.
I just had this problem for the first time. Thanks for the video and all the people that gave advise.
Did you figure out how to fix it?
@@guy7622 yes it’s been working ever since. I’ve changed the seal.
Professionals say this is not a concern. The temp simply built up during cooking to exceed psi range and the safety mechanism then relieves the pressure bringing it back down with the acceptable psi range.
Do you know why steam is coming out where two metal inserts are on top of duo plus lid, not sides. I wonder if 375ml is too little water or not enough volume of food. ?
I think this is exactly why! It makes sense. If this didn’t happen and the temperature wasn’t continuously being regulated, it would become way too hot in the pot and the original set temperature would fluctuate to the highest number.
You do not have a problem with the seal. This sometimes happens with smaller quantities of water. When the pot comes to temp quickly, the heater has not yet turned off. The pot overpressures momentarily and the safety valve releases. Then when the heat cycles and the pressure is no longer rising, cooking continues as usual Try the test with more water, a quart or more. It will heat more slowly and should not vent until you want it to.
Thanks for the info, I just made some shrimp boil and used a cup and half and saw it steam while it was building pressure. Still came out great but couldn't figure out why it did this. I made ribs the other day but I used 5 cups of liquid and didn't do this.
Mine builds pressure, pin pops up, starts cooking, then the pin drops and it hisses and loses pressure. All while the timer is going.
Weird
If the pin drops it's lost pressure. You don't hear it leaking out before the pin drops?
That's really helpful, thank you
I think what Eric mentions is correct. I just got an 8qt instant pot and when I did the initial test with just the recommendation of just 3 cup water, I got the results you present here in this video. When I 10cups, it worked fine, I think theres just to much empty space in the pot to pressurize correctly. By adding in more volume, it works.
Same!
My quick pot was doing this. It ended up having a small amount of calcium build up. Cleaned the area and seals with vinegar.
Problem solved.
Thanks!
Ohhh good idea!
Hello fellow pot heads !!! Ahahahaha I laughed so hard :)
So you can actually pull off the valve at any time... it’s just sitting there. which seems crazy. There’s nothing keeping it on there except it’s weight. If you look at how it works, turning it only puts it low enough to sit on the pressure hole. I couldn’t understand this at first but I believe this is what makes the instant pot safe. That little guy is just heavy enough to ensure the pressure does not get higher than whatever it’s max is. I guess that’s what distinguishes it from portentously unsafe pressure cookers which completely seal?
I have the same problem here and don’t know how to fix it yet, thank you sharing video and so many comments
Where's it leaking? Is it steady or intermittent?
@@djluke0102 I just found your video with a fast Google, and this is the exact same problem I am now experiencing. WHAT did you do, just add more water when cooking? Set the pot to HI pressure instead of low??? TY!
Sometimes it just leaks a little pressure. It's regulating. If the pressure pin stays up, no worries.
@@paulhupp4293 same think wit mine but after w while the indicator shows needs water.. The pressure keep releasing.. it’s a lot longer to make beans HELP!!
Mine leaks the whole time
My buddy David Bowie and I used to cook under pressure years back & he gave me a good tip - when in doubt use more liquid.
In addition to cleaning up valve and add more water to test. To me this problem is because the thermal resistor is malfunctioning. The instant pot is controlled by thermal resistor.
it says in the manual that this leak is normal that its just excess pressure. but is a bit scary, i wonder if that is normal or if i should be concerned
There is a retaining pin which holds the release valve on the stem (looks like an omega symbol with reverse legs) If this comes loose it won't keep the valve secure to stem and allows the steam to continually leak by. Just reinsert the pin in the bottom lip of retaining valve. Both ends should be totally inside the lip!!! Then place back over stem.
John Axsom Same problem happened to me as guy in the video, except with the addition that I found the pin loose. Thank you thank you!!
John - wish your response had popped up earlier. Hopefully between my explanation and yours (much more engineering specific!) Folks will get the significance of this thing. Thank you!
My instant pot said burn yesterday. Scared the crap out of me. I tried it again and steam was coming from under the lid. The seal was not on properly. Works fine now.
I had the same issue. The way I solved it was by washing the lid well and removing the bobbling part where the steam come out. Underneath that there was some grease. I cleaned it (attached it again) and it the pressure sealing worked after that. I have an Instant spot Ultra.
I have the ultra as well and I was making corned beef and it would go to pressure and it just leakEd steam from the valve on top. It was counting down and it said it was pressurized and I kept canceling and washing and taking it apart and it still kept steam from coming out I have no idea what’s going on
@@cherylmiller8006 I always make sure the inner ring is well placed before closing it. I haven’t made much maybe just beans and rice. It’s worked out fine. When I make rice it seems like it releases steam longer before it stops.
Oh My, I got my pot today brand new and it's doing the same thing! Leaking more pressure then yours, I thought I put the knob on venting accidentally! I'm gonna return it
Me too. I’m returning it. So bummed. I did everything correctly.
Hi, I don't have an Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker). That being said, I believe there is a little silicon pin inside the pressure release handle that fits in/on the valve itself (the metal tube in the lid). If the pin is worn or damaged, steam may be able to escape.
If it doesn't negatively impact your cooking, I say leave it be.
If it prevents the pressure from building up, you can probably find a replacement handle online.
Also: Pressure cooker release valves are ''safety devices''. They are designed to let steam out if the cooker reaches a dangerous pressure level (to prevent flying lids and boiling water induced face melting). What I mean to say is... don't fix your problem by modifying the valve handle :P.
my friend i just had the same problem you had 4 years ago, and i replaced the silicone ring of the lid, and problem solved.
I was making chili. It was a bit on the thick side. It vented like this while heating and just would pop the seal to pressurize. When I opened the lid there was some liquid on the top so I stored it and tried again. This time it sealed. One issue is volume. It was a full pot of cold food. Second the chili was too thick at first and there wasn’t enough liquid till it got fully hot. This made it vent for a while. Finally it sealed but I went crazy trouble shooting till then. So make sure you have enough water. The lid and seal are tight, the vent button isn’t have way, and you have enough liquid. Good luck!
This began happening to me after two years. I cook small quantities which a video made by the manufacturer claims can lead to this problem. If you are on low pressure setting that might make things worse since, as the video said, the temperature sensor may not read properly and it will overheat the food - leading to overpressure and the release valve releasing. Try switching to high pressure setting to see if that changes things.
I have a feeling the silicon tip inside the release valve may get hard with age and just doesn't seal the little hole very well. May need to spend the $7 for a new one.
Not sure if someone already posted this but this was happening to me and all I did was push down on the lid and it pressurized completely... I've done this a few times. I haven't used it very many times so doubt it's the problem with the pot or seal, but it works every time
Yes I do that as well. But the "experts" say not to do that. I'm not clear on why not. I find many dire warnings are over the top. I am however taking covid19 seriously.
djluke0102 they say not to strictly for safety reasons. Mine stated with the same issue leaking and I could wiggle it slightly to stop, then all of a sudden the last time I used it the pin never popped up. The ON went to the normal time and went off like it was working but the pin never came up and the food barely cooked. It was also a recipe I had made many times with no issues so it certainly the pot. Pretty say as my pot was about 7 months old.
Maybe the pin was stuck open with detritus from a previous meal. I always turn my lid upside down before i put it on to maks sure the pin moves freely
Had the same exact problem,counter wouldn’t even start because the steam was leaking so much from the release valve. I was about to toss it in trash but one video told me all the valve pins and parts tend to get sticky so I disassembled the valve and pins and cleaned the crap outta them…now it’s back in business. It worked!
Recently I bought instapot duo nova. It was working just fine but from yesterday it’s venting steam in any mode. Be it rice or pressure cook.
I would try to replace the silicon tip on the sealing valve and the silicon gasket. These are the two places which help hold the steam pressure from leaking. Over a period of time they wear out and i beleive that replacing them might help solve the problem. If you try this and it works please do remember to leave a note.
For me i found out it was just the pot regulating pressure. Its normal to leak on occasion. A constant leak is a problem.
This happened to me and signalled “food burn”. When I opens all the water evaporates and became brown at the bottom :( I have washed the valve, rubber ring and the valve hole so they are working again. But have ordered new rubber seals just in case. I can't live without this pot....
*NEVER COOK SPLIT PEAS in any pressure cooker. They come apart during cooking and the peices of peas can plug the pressure release holes... creating a pressure bomb. SOME OTHER foods may also be capable of this.*
I just had this problem. Try opening the lid and closing it again. The button should be up instead of level with surrounding plastic. Give it a few minutes, and you can use a for or spoon and gently lift on your valve and you should have steam building up, and a little should come out of the valve. If you get these results you know it has sealed.
I have the same issue. Turns out pressure switch is worn out. Trying to find a replacement part but no luck so far. Wrote to Instant pot service and waiting.
Did this end up with a good resolution? I've replaced all my silicone parts, made sure everything is clean, but now my husband and I are suspecting a "brain malfunction" -- something with a sensor is off, but we've been using this thing for 4+ years and wondering if it's better to just replace it at this point :/
Mine turns out to be not a malfunction, the pot is regulating pressure by letting off steam. If your pot is leaking steam consistently, the question is from which part. If it's the lid it's the seal. If it's the release valve, there's a clip inside that might need to be reseated. If it's the pop-up sealer, there's a silicone cover that can be removed and the whole mechanism can be cleaned out. Hope this helps.
@@djluke0102 I tried cleaning all three of those, but then decided to replace them. With a brand new float valve, sealing ring and vent knob. The leak is through the vent knob in the sealing position, so thats why we are theorizing that it's a safety feature when the pressure gets too high that it would start to release... But I'm not getting any error codes either, so it's just really puzzling.
Yes that's what mine does too. It's not consistent, just a spurt now and then. If yours is constant I'd examine the inside of the release valve, make sure it's clean. Here's the link for writing instant pot and getting support.
instantpot.com/instant-brands-contact-us/
sorry for the late update, replacing my pressure switch worked
Buddy,I am having the same problem but after watching your video I feel I need not bother about the pressure leak.Thanks.
Sealing ring should be changed out every six months if you’re using your instant pot regularly. It can get really stretched out and loose. I also heard that you can freeze your sealing ring for five minutes and it should get back into a more rigid form until you can order a new sealing ring. They’re pretty inexpensive and they come in a two pack.
It works perfectly fine! The problem would be if it never stopped leaking air. When the liquid reaches the boiling point, it leaks air for about 1-2 minutes before it seals itself. Mine started not stopping at all although it's clean and sealed well. I was hoping to find a solution to that 😂
It could be the pot regulating the pressure if it leaks from the relief valve and only occasionally.
@@djluke0102 After I posted my first comment, I disassembled all the pieces, cleaned them (although they were clean), and put them back together. Now it works fine. I don't know what went wrong the first 2 times I tried it. I appreciate the video, you inspired me to clean the metal valve piece after each use no matter how clean I think it may be. Habits seem to be important when it comes to these kind of appliances. Thank you again!
Did you figure it out? I had the same problem the first time I used the Insta Pot. So I took the sealant out, flip it and put it back. Got no issues of leaking water 💦 anymore! :)
Yes it turns out it's a way for the pot to regulate pressure.
Iam having the same problem i cook with it but nothing changed the air still coming out.
My husband hide himself at the dressing room as long as my high pressure lid is leaking , he hates my instead pot but always so much more enjoy the food than me
My new 8qt did the same. However, after it was one for about 10 minutes it stopped and worked perfectly.
Thanks, everyone. I have just purchased the 9.5 instsntpot duo nova. When doing the water test, this happened to me. I used 3 cups of water, so I will try again with more water. On another note my float valve on this model has a hole through it. Is this normal for this model? 🤔
This video is useful as well as most of the comments. I started having this issue with the pin not popping up therefore my foods are not cooking. My son just put more water in and it cooked. So I am going to attempt to take apart to see if there is build up and clean with vinegar. If that doesn't work then I will add more water. Wouldn't this mean that it's starting to go bad though? I mean, it obviously wasn't like this when we first purchased and used it the first several times. Thoughts?
It's the 6qt? 2 cups of water should be enough unless it's loaded with a whole bunch of pasta, meat or veggies.
@@djluke0102 yes it’s the 6qt. It was just quinoa nothing more or less.
Put the water in first then add the quinoa and dont stir. I had the same problem with rice because i was adding water after the rice and stirring. Maybe thats the solution?
@@djluke0102 I can definitely try this because I do put in water afterwards.
(brand new pot head here, brand new instant pot), the same thing happened to me today when I cooked a salmon filet about 1/2 lb and the recipe i saw said 3 minutes on high pressure, which I did and it wasn't fully cooked. Either the recipe didn't give enough time, or it had to do with the steam leakage... I am researching why and found a possible reason, the food level in the pot wasn't high enough. Apparently sometimes when there is little food in the pot, it will do this. We will see what happens later tonight when I cook my pork roast for dinner. I will be very upset if it does it again!! :(
Poached walleye fillets wrapped in foil with lemon, butter & rosemary. I used 2 cups of water and placed the foil wrapped fillets on the trivet. I did 5 min with QR came out flaky and just right.
I just tried to use my new IP DUO80 for the first time and it did this same thing. I was cooking American Chop Suey and the pot was over half full with plenty of liquid. it came to pressure and then the valve was leaking a bit so I gently tried to push the valve to be sure it was allt he way to seal and it started exhausting heavily. turned it off and started again and this time it pressurized and then said BURN on it. I turned it off and am waiting for the pressure to come down on it's own but I am very , very unhapppy.
The pot will blow off steam if it is overpressure. Its normal behavior. Not sure why it would burn with it half full of soup. Hope you figure it out.
The pressure release knob is facing the wrong direction.
Pull it off and make sure the tab is facing you and not facing towards the pop up tab.
Yes but this is not what is happening. Mine does it also. I have to throw a towel over it.
I'm getting the same problem! Have done off and on in the couple of months I've had it!
Did you fix the problem?
It's like a pressure canner It's pushing air out when it comes up to pressure it will stop.
How long did you have your pot? I have mines for about either 4-5 yes. now & last year it started to smoke up by the release valve and it wasn't coming on after that. I carried it to fix & when I got it back it worked for about 6 months & after that it did the same thing but this time it was coming on, so I don't know what's the problem, I'll like to know.
HI, I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS WITH MY POWER PRESSURE COOKER XL. I DID REPLACE ALL SEALS IT IS TOTALLY CLEAN IT BUILDUP PRESSURE BUT THE STEAM STARTED TO LEAK AROUND THE LID (FACTORY ORIGINAL SEAL) AND MAKES A WHISTLE NOISE LIKE A JET TURBINE --IT SEALS THE LID BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THE COOKER KEEPS ON BUILDING PRESSURE ENOUGH TO GET OUT AROUND THE LID... IT SUPPOSE THE COOKER HAS SOME THERMAL SWITCH THAT STOPS THE COOKER AT CERTAIN PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE ...ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED --THANKS FRIENDS
Mine did this too. 🤷♀️ I just giggled it and it stopped but idk lol
Mine just started doing this too. It pops up before the timer starts and releases stem the whole time it cooks. What is the solution?
It should pop-up before the timer starts. If it's not cooking properly, try cleaning the shaft under the release knob. Then make sure there's no crap obstructing the knob hole.
@@djluke0102 Let me clarify, it releases the little bit of steam initially like usual but then after it comes to pressure it POPS up then releases steam the whole time its cooking. It's never happened before, I took it all apart and cleaned it and still happens. I've only had it since June
Oh exalted pothead, I know you can help me with this. I have been trying to make chicken with Campbell's cream of mushroom soup and rice and when I put it all in the instapot I get the burn warning. I have used as much as 1 and 1/2 cups of water to make Steam for pressure cooking yet this does not seem to be enough to keep it from burning. It starts to burn before it can create Steam for the pressure cooking and I end up with a bunch of burnt rice on the bottom of the pot . Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks river, I'll get right on it.
River Cities same exact thing happens to me. I also used 1-1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 cup water as well as a can of cream of chicken soup. 2 cups rice. Burn notice with burnt rice on bottom- horrible scorched rice. It’s not supposed to be that way
It is recommended that you do NOT use cream/dairy based liquids for pressure cooking. Add the creamy stuff afterwards. Hope this helps.
this happened to me when i stacked cooking pots too high inside the pot, since it's not that, i would replace the seal.
I have same problem. Even I cleaned the release valve, this problem happens from time to time.
Nice shirt!
I have a 6 qt Cosori and it does the same thing. I cant figure it out either. I have cleaned everything and replaced the gasket.
If it comes up to pressure and the counter counts down, its ok.
@@djluke0102 Even if the valve leaks constantly? The pressure valve is up but the release valve never stops leaking on mine. It is brand new.
Sounds like relief valve is not seated right. Could be gunk or a missing part inside the valve.
@@djluke0102 To be clear when you say relief valve you are referring to the valve that can be open and shut? I popped it off and there is no gunk and nothing looks weird but the part could just be faulty.
Yes. There is a plastic ring that fits in a groove inside the valve I think. I'll look at mine and confirm.
This has been happening to mine too, I’m not sure why
I hit the release valve with a hammer and it worked just fine afterwards.
Ha 😃 good idea!
Noooo! HA!
Mine just did a thing where it reached the pressure then the entire area around the lid started leaking. It then stopped when it got high enough pressure again. So weird.
Try resetting the silicone seal
It's strange how it works so well. How am I supposed to make a complaint?
Has anyone thought to contact Instant Pot directly, about this?
I just got off the phone with IP. The agent told me there should be a silicon ball inside the pressure release valve. I’ve never taken my PRV off, so I don’t know how the ball would have escaped, but there wasn’t one there. I’ve had the pot 3-4 years. She said I couldn’t get replacement parts from them. I should buy a new pot. I asked to speak to someone else. I got put in an endless loop. I may buy a different item.
Don’t see an answer to OUR problem. I’m having the same trouble with my new ip.
Wish the sealing felt secure and locked but no.
Is it leaking from the sealing ring? If so make sure it's properly seated. Is the pin not popping up and sealing? Make sure it is unobstructed by turning the lid upside down and observing that the pin moves freely. If the pressure release valve leaks pressure after the pin seals, it may not be a problem.
I'm in the same boat on the 1st start-up.
If it seals and the pin stays up, its ok. Its regulating the pressure.
@@djluke0102 Hi duke. The last thing I tried was to give the pedestal the locking handle inserts onto, a good rub with scrub pad/soapy water, and success; int sealed! I washed all around the inside of the lid but omitted this on startup. Perhaps there was packing oil on it that preventing it from working properly. Thought it was junk.
i had a similar problem, but i solved it by realizing the little sealer nozzle just needed to be pushed down... yup...
The pressure leak is just the pot regulating the pressure. It's not a problem, it's a feature!
I don't think mine is doing what it's supposed to. It loses pressure while cooking and the pin drops before it finishes.
Mine has only been used a few times (less than 5) and it is doing the same thing. I walk over and push down on the lid and that seems to work. Annoying.
My next electric pressure cooker won't be an instant pot, just look at all the youtube videos on this topic.
What your having happen is perfectly normal. When your pressure cooking and it starts to let out steam like that, it's over pressurized and it's release enough pressure to be safe, it's a safety feature as long as it's locked and cooking everything you should be ok. Now if its constantly doing it and not cooking everything inside, than you might have a valve problem.
So what if you are standing over it when it does this release?
Never a smart idea to stand with your face over the pressure valve.🤯
What if the pressure count down does not happen but steam release starts
@@MrHezekielh maybe it's regulating the pressure. It makes a few minutes after the pin pops up for the countdown to begin. If the pressure is releasing through the black pressure valve, it could be no problem.
Mine brand new is doing the same thing, but doesn’t stop leaking
Make sure the silicone ring around the lid is seated.
my pop up button didn't work at first and i am still trying to get a count down on the unit. Just trying to boil water
Does it say "on"?
This happened to me when trying to soft boil one egg. (I was experimenting with time per egg under pressure).
When I put 6 eggs in at a time it held pressure.
Incidentally, in the Ninja Foodi, 3 min @ High pressure with a quick release (in 2 cups of water) is perfect for (6) MEDIUM cooked eggs.
But 2 minutes wasn't enough for SOFT "boiled" eggs (albumin was still very runny).
Got tired of eating eggs so I didn't finish experimenting but will try 2 minutes at high pressure with SLOW release and see if that works.
Hope that helps. 😊
@@tvc380 It's not your pot that's "getting" old...
my problem is that the pot u put the food in is stuck inside of the instapot. I cannot remove it 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ HELP
How'd that happen?
I'm having a similar problem except that by the time the cooking is done in my pot, there's no pressure left to release and whatever I'm cooking is burnt because the water in the pot evaporates. I'm still cooking with it but with the expectation that some of my food will be burned at the end.
Same for me.
Outside of this issue do you like the Duo Plus? I'm considering buying one of these or the Nova.
@shaung1231 I need yogurt function
@@djluke0102 hm outside of that? Is the duo plus a worthy buy in your opinion?
It's all I know. And I like it.
It's the first time I used this pot and this happened to me. I was expecting to ha e a steam blast and nothing.
Me too ! Brand new pot
I face the same problem. I kept the pressure medium and manually did 6 mts of pressure cooking and within 5 mts the pressure release valve released the pressure with a loud bang. I had to switch off the plug from the main socket. I changed the ring, the push up button cleaned the rekease valve and tried again but still the problem persist. I completely stopped using it. Please can someone help.
Woah sounds like a big broplem.
We're you able to fix the problem? Mine just started doing that today. I think that it's the release valve. Only had mine for a short while.
It only does it sporadically. I think it's a feature to keep it from over pressurizing.
Thank you. I looked at mine and the seal wasn't pushed into the lid all the way around. Seems to work now.
Mine did that! Brand NEW IP did the water test and I got the BURN warning. How the hell do you get Burn warning. so i Pushed down where you released the pressure, it snaps a second time, did the test again and it worked fine. so Try pushing down all the way after you clean it.
I just got one and and it's spewing water!
The Instant Pot people say you have to have more than 2 cups of fluid in it for this not to happen. You only had 1 1/4 cup.
Hello it’s my first pressure cooker and today we tried the water test and we don’t know if our pot is faulty. The knob was on sealing and the little valve went up but there was some steam (I don’t know what’s the normal amount) also the display never changed to cooking time in more than 30 minutes.
That's a fail
FAIL I took the rubber part that seals the Lidvoff to wash it and forgot to put it back on so that's why mine wasn't working 🤦🤦
That'll do it 😁
The cap isn't sealing do to a bent wire inside the pressure release cap. Pull the cap off, inside the cap you'll see a wire, pull it out and straighten the wire. Reinstall, problem solved.
How did you fix the problem?
It turns out it's a feature, not a problem. It regulates the pressure so it doesn't get too high.
djluke0102 oh wow, so some of the liquid just comes out? I actually called instant pot and they’re sending me a replacement. I just wondered how you fixed it. So it eventually stops?
Yes it stops.
But mine was not leaking by the gasket. It was out the blow hole
djluke0102 that’s where mine is leaking also. I just pushed cancel and never gave mine a chance to stop. Mine was new out of the box. It happened during the water test. I’ve had a duo for almost a year but I just got the viva about a week ago and it did this right out of the box. Hmm I think I’ll get it out and try it again.
My ninja foodie does the same but cooks ok
Mine does that, no big deal!
Mine does kinda the same but i have no pressure at all
Sounds like you have a sealing issue.
Pressure valve need new one
Your hang lose, easy going attitude keep me watching😀🤙🐳
that is happening to me too, but it looks normal to me, it release pressure for a while then it stopped
Yes it's regulating the pressure.
It just happened to my pot. My soup was all dry up.
Did you find out why?
@@djluke0102 i have same problem this is Pressure control fails, i email to Contact support, waitting email back
Interested to hear what they say.
have you find a solution? it is happening to my pot since the beginning...
It is a way to regulate the pressure. It's not a problem.
djluke0102 I think mine is faulty product, steam comes from the side of the release handle, not the top. And it doesn’t stop after couple of minutes. Thanks for the reply
I asked IP brand what to do, and they send me a replacement and this one doesn't have single air or steam leak at all.
Looks like your missing your silicon seal that surrounds the inside lip of the lid. Hopes this helps you.
It does not sound like this.... nor does it look like that when watching the video
Why I set mine to steam, it always says ON and it leaks right around sealed cover, the timer never goes off and it continues to steam. I am sending it back today.
Could it be the silicone sealing ring needs to be reset ?
@@djluke0102 I reset it and the same thing,
@@Gabrie177 they should at least send you a new ring
U r get me laughing!
I replaced my nob $9 Amazon
Happens to me too!
same
It's normal. A way to regulate the pressure
It is probably listed her, but here's a video. If that does not work, I'm not sure if you can replace the valve, but my guess is yes.
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Same thing happen to me and I panicked. When I watched the instant pot video they say that when you have a small quantity of food (1-2 cups) it is normal for steam to come out the valve even after the count down. Watch it here th-cam.com/video/Jw5wwBpb8Uc/w-d-xo.html
THIS! THANK YOU!!!
I used mine like 15 times and it's leaking from the sides, I always clean it after each use. I feel betrayed
Same with my pot.. I dont know what to do . Any suggestions?
Make sure the silicone gasket is seated properly. Do a water test. Which is adding 2 cups of water to the pit and see if it comes up to pressure. If it's leaking from the rim you may need to replace the gasket.
Same here. Today, it started eaking steam from around the perimeter of the lid, not either of the 2 valves on top. I replaced the gasket with a new one I ordered for backup. THE ISSUE CONTINUES.
@@nu8150 bummer. Call the company.
th-cam.com/video/doyXD53RVdc/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
This was the reason mine was having the same issue.