I have a gasket issue with my current Stay OR GO now and buying a new one seems wise. Do U seal the lid when crocking? I always do but wondering.
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I always seal my lid on, but of you're looking for a thicker consistency you can crock without it sealed. This works best for chili an boils off a lot of excess water. Hope this helps !
1757904
We don't seal it for cooking, that is, don't snap the clips on. The clips are only for transporting, as far as I can tell. The gasket does keep the heat in while cooking, so if your gasket is bad, you probably want to replace the cooker...
1757905
No! I believe it is likely to build up too much pressure if sealed. I do think the gasket keeps food moist but the side clips are in the way.
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.
106933
Yes I have done it without any issues. I don't set my dishwaher to heat dry though so I don't know if that would hurt the gasket.
1651405
Dan: I didn't find replacement gaskets for this set as each canister has a different diameter. What I ended up doing is purchasing a bag of Rubber Bands in "assorted sizes," and using the wide, thick bands, I put one underneath the gasket of one of the lids and it became tight, while it took three rubber bands (two side-by-side and one on top of those) to make the other lid gasket grip. My remaining two canisters in this set arrived air tight. It is a beautiful set, they just need some quality control inspectors to check the lids before selling them.--Caron
100032
Yes. That is what I do, but the ring of the one I purchased AND the one that they replaced it with both have creases in the rings of the lid and it, therefore, leaks. I would use another company, personally. I hate that it is constantly leaking whenever we use it.
353423
i'm not sure what you mean. My lids you kind of press down in the middle when you put it on and it seals really tight. I don't see any gaskets though, although the sides of the lid are double lipped if that makes sense.
1377746
I have used mine for several weeks and have had no problem with the gasket...or any of the other parts.
880783
Hi , I ordered and installed the seal for my frig with no real issues. I did need to let the seal seat on the door for about a day, I mean seat as far as making sure the door shut properly. After 24 hours the door shut properly by its self and I no longer had to push it closed.
565978
I reuse the same lids all the time with out any problems, I buy brown sugar and other baking ingredients , rice , flour etc on sale with coupons and seal it in jars all the time. I've never had an issue and have done this a few years now.
1712372
I've had 2 of these. My newest one, the lid is definitely tighter, but still a one handed operation. If it doesn't get easier quickly, I'd get a different one. Is the seal glued on properly? Maybe it slipped??
1734572
Check the rubber gasket. If it is getting brittle, it will not seal. A cheap, easy fix.
1963530
Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material seems to always do this for me. Need to call and complain to them. Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material... » Read More Examine the seal between the lid and the cooker when this happens. If there is steam hissing out or water dripping from the emergency blow out, the gasket is not seated properly (could be a friction thing, stuck food or something else) and pressure will not build up. Either take the lid out and reseat the gasket or jiggle/push the gasket with a spoon handle or some such through the cutout ( a rectangular cutout, approx 1 inch long, in the lid near the handle which allows the gasket to blow out when there is excessive pressure). I hate having to do this but somehow the fagor gasket material seems to always do this for me. Need to call and complain to them. « Show Less
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Once in a while I have a little leakage but it is because I don't get the gasket in exactly right. As long as I am careful to place the gasket in properly and check to see that it seals all around the inner lid I don't have any leakage at all. I cook small servings so there isn't much water in the cooker.
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The lid to this one has a small, circular hole in it which acts as a vent. I seem to recall reading somewhere not to latch the lid down while cooking so more steam can escape, and only use the latches for transporting food. You may have had the temperature too high, and if the crock pot was more than 3/4 full it could overflow or splatter. There are a few variables. Here is where you can find some user manuals: http://www.crock-pot.com/service-%26-support/product-support/instruction-manuals/instruction-manuals.html. Good luck!
1691920
Mine wouldn't re-seal either, so i just squeezed all the air out and rolled the top down & used a clip to hold it closed. Has worked for me.
711152
I had the same problem. Not sure why they haven't fixed the problem. I read that if you set another lid (flat part) over the one you want sealed, then seal them, it seals the bottom one. Then just remove the one on top. Not sure why it works but it does. Sometimes I have to do it several times though. Hope it helps! Have fun sealing. ;)
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I don't think the lid is supposed to be airtight. Mine has a small amount of unlevel, but it works perfectly fine. My experience in all my glass lid (metal edged) lids on crock pots is that once the moisture rises to the lid and flows to the lid edge a sort of water-seal forms with the shoulder of the crock and there is no unacceptable moisture loss.