I tried the cooker and noticed steam was coming out of the hole on the handle where that orange safety thing is & all the liquid was gone. Any advice?
355267
Mine does the same thing, I believe it is a defect that these pressure cookers have. I didn't use mine for months after a I bought it so I didn't noticed that it had the defect and decided not to return it, but if I was you I would return it and get a better one, it should not be leaking water or steam through anywhere but the top.
355268
Send it back. I have had a few pressure cookers and this by far is the worst. It's very light weight,flimsy, and poorly made. I had to purchase a seal from a hardware store as my cooker was incomplete. I should have taken my own advice and sent it back. Steam comes out and it dribbles very hot water all around the cover. Not a good purchase on my part. Sorry
355269
Steam usually comes out at that spot until the cooker actually starts pressuring, are you putting enough water in the cooker? Are you giving it enough heat to start pressuring? If not it will simply steam and all your water will evaporate.
355270
Either the cooker is defective or the lid is not sealing properly. As you are placing the lid on and turning to lock it, press down in the center of the lid lightly to seal it more firmly.Also, make sure the jiggler is not stopped up. I always run water thru mine to make sure it is not clogged, especially if you cook rice, potatoes or starchy foods. After each use of your cooker, wash it well, including the rubber seal, oil the rubber seal with olive or canola oil and place it in the pot, not back into the lid, for storage. Hope this helps.
355271
It should definitely not leak from there. Remove the lid and close it again to make sure it is sealed tightly. Only the steam shod be coming from the pressure piece at the top. If it continues it may be faulty and you should return it. Pressure cookers last for a several years. So I would double check that. Hopes this 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 .
686424
I normally see quite a bit of steam coming out as it is coming up to pressure then just a little bit as it is cooking throughout the remainder of time. If it is coming through heavy, the lid is probably not on correctly (not locked) or the pressure valve may not be seeded correctly to the "pressure" setting. Hope this helps! :)
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..
1170805
Did you put the fine film of oil on the lid? I originally missed that on my AA. I have only gotten a slight steam leak once or twice, but it seemed to stop when I got up to pressure. Sorry I can't help more.
1254487
I had a different problem with my pan in which I was not getting any juice while water readily boiled away. The steam seemed to escape around the edge where the water & juice collecting pan met. I did have a faulty pan and returned it to Amazon for a replacement which was quick and easy. I received a replacement in less than a week but have not used it yet. I will advise once I do.
1066409
be sure to open the vent and cool for a couple of minutes - the food wiil remain hot. The clips on the plate I have are not difficult to open at all - however if steam builds up inside, the pressure could make them difficult to open. If the issue persists, I would contact Sistema and ask for a replacement
957513
Cover maybe not on fully or gasket not fitting well/dirty/wearing out. Steam off valve: Too full of food vs once it reaches the pressure needed (the little button pops up), turn the heat down until steam is still coming out but not shooting out, that is cooking temperature.
1864557
I never had that problem. I would contact the customer service dept, or try to send back for a replacement. Once you do start to use this pressure cooker you will absolutely love it!
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.
1472649
When a fuel canister was forgotten I used it next to an open fire sitting on some rocks. The water got near boiling (and would have boiled eventually) and was adequate to re-hydrate my food. I was constantly checking that the handles were not melting. So in a pinch you can make it work with constant supervision.
96178
Make sure your lid is seatedThat will help with the sputtering. The steam will have to come out the center hole.
946545
I never had that problem. Did they clean it out before using it? The guide suggests steaming water by itself before 1st use.
356572
Either the cooker is defective or the lid is not sealing properly. As you are placing the lid on and turning to lock it, press down in the center of the lid lightly to seal it more firmly. Also, make sure the jiggler is not stopped up. I always run water thru mine to make sure it is not clogged, especially if you cook rice, potatoes or starchy foods. After each use of your cooker, wash it well, including the rubber seal, oil the rubber seal with olive or canola oil and place it in the pot, not back into the lid, for storage. Hope this helps.
1691916
The same happened to me. I folded over the top and secured it with a potato chp bag clip. Keep it in the refrigerator.
1309063
My problem was similar to yours - burnt pasta sauce. I soaked the inside of the pot with hot water and the new Dawn Ultra. The next morning the bottom scrubbed clean but left a dark stain. The stain was completely removed using the Dormond product. Cheers.
2051566
I don't think so. Mine continues to produce steam until the timer goes off. Sounds like a malfunction. I guess maybe make sure it's got enough water (seems obvious, I know). Other than that I'd call the company!