13 Reasons Why Your Instant Pot Won't Work or Pressurize - Problems: Float Valve, Sealing Ring
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- If your Instant Pot Won't Pressurize, I can help! I'm sharing 13 reasons why your instant pot won't work or pressurize! So before you contact the company or worse, buy a new one, check out my post! Hopefully this will help you!
Some of the main reasons your Instant Pot won't work or pressurize are:
1. You are on venting (yet - this is the most common reason it won't pressurize!)
2. Your Float Valve is dirty - I show you step by step on how to clean it in this video. It is SO easy!
3. The Sealing ring is either dirty, cracked, not put on correctly, or missing all together!
Watch the video to get the whole list!
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This is my new favorite kitchen tool! Day 1 I was going to pressure cook a meat ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG-7WiT7ocumjytOpHDFt632PL0pxXRAg and potato stew, decided I wouldn't eat it that night so I went with a slow cook so I could go to bed and put it away in the morning. I love that versatility! The sauté feature works great and adds tons of extra flavor to dishes, and I can easily sizzle meats in the bottom then deglaze for some restaurant worthy flavors.Big bonus - you can cook a whole frozen chicken in about 2 hours. Amazing! I've seen a couple videos, haven't tried it yet, but I will soon!
The only video that explains how to clean the float valve. Thank you so much! I had misplaced my manual, and after watching many videos about instant pressure cookers, this one was the only one that helped me
Our float valve did not have the rubber gasket. I always thought this was a terrible design as our float valve falls off all the time when we are taking the lid off. This was like "no wonder our instant pot just hasn't worked right ever." I have watched multiple videos and this solved our problem. We ordered a replacement gasket for our float valve.
Oh my goodness! I could hug you. Thank you thank you so much for this video. I was nearly in tears that my instant pot was broken, but was able to fix it with your help.🥰
TIMESTAMPS:
0:48 (1) Not Sealing
1:09 (2) Sealing Ring should be SNUG
1:29 (3) Missing Sealing Ring
1:50 (4) Liquid
2:09 (5) Scorched Food
2:30 (6) Sealing Ring Buildup
2:43 (7) Sealing Ring is Damaged
3:00 (8) Pushing Timer (if has Timer button)
3:17 (9) Dirty where Lid goes on
3:41 (10) Dirty Float Valve
4:40 (11) No Liquid when using Freezer Meals
5:27 (12) Too Much Liquid
5:55 (13) Check the Plug
Thanks 😊
Thank you. This video has helped me out so much. My instant sometimes reads C7 and it's usually because of scorched food on the bottom or the sealing ring not snug enough.
Thank you so much, I was just about to go get a new instant pot. You saved me $100. It was a dirty float valve.💕
Thank you sister! #10 saved me from buying a new instant pot! Float valve had popped out during cleaning and got put back in wrong (the rubber seal was outside the pot(don't ask how I managed that) 😂). Thank you!!
Thank you SO much!! My IP would not pressurize and I thought it was broken. I watched your video, went through the check list, and it turned out that I needed to clean my float valve! It is working fine now! Thank you again!
THANK YOUU! I was making a pot roast and noticed that it never PRESSURIZED! I went thought your check list and everything was good... until you mentioned that scorched food on the bottom could be the issue. And that it was! It was caked on good haha. I took everything out and cleaned it good put everything back in and it’s doing its job nicely! Thank you so much for this video because I would have never of that would have been the problem!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much for those tips and I hope my unit will give me great service for a long time before I have any of those problems.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I legit struggled for almost an hour, watched other non helpful videos, almost tore my hair out & then almost thru my instant pot in the trash ×_×
Then I finally put ur video on. I followed along like u said & sure enough my sealing ring was NOT SNUG. FML
I will be hitting subscribe! U just saved my Christmas roast 🙏🏽 THANK YOU to infinite & beyond!!!
Excellent video with clear, concise directions. It turned out I had a piece of food lodged in my float valve. Without this video I probably would’ve just chucked it and bought a new Insta pot!
OMG!!!! I cannot thank you enough!!! The fix for me on my very first try was your #10 (3:41) (10) Dirty Float Valve. My instant pot is now back working. You are the best !!! Many Thanks!!!!
Thank you! Cleaned the float valve and it worked perfectly!!
This actually really helped our sealing ring wasn't pressed snuggly and that's why we have an issue this evening, thanks again. 🙏💖
I'm new to having an instant pot, I haven't used it yet, but am watching all the tips and trouble shooting video's. I would just like to add, as I live in the UK, if nothing else works, don't forget to check the fuse in your electric plug. Thanks for great video!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve never had a problem before and I knew you’d be able to help me figure out what was wrong. 😘
Great video. Just an FYI that caused me some problems when the lid suffered a "gravity incident". The net result was a broken piece of plastic that happened to be covering the safety valve pin. This pin is spring loaded but sits in a framework that is hidden from view. If that pin is under tension, when the lid is put on, the popup valve will not seal. if it doesn't pull the safety catch inside the lid... the system will not come to pressure. The fix is simple. Take a 1/2" square piece of plastic and drill a 1/4" hold from one side to the other.... slide that over the pin and it will compress the spring, keeping tension on the safety pin. If anyone has problems, I can send a photo. It isn't worth a youtube video but will safe your day if you need your instantpot! :)
Pls send I need that
This video was sooo helpful Thank you! I was so bummed I thought my insta pot was broken. Your tips fixed it Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I have another brand of pressurized cooker that was not pressurizing, I followed your steps and now it's working properly. Thank you.
Oh I'm so glad!
I am so happy to watch this video right before I start using my power pressure cooker xl. Thanks for your clear and limpid tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you sister #2. I really needed you today and you came through. Your videos are awesome!!! Once again thank you😁
I had no idea about the float valve! I took mine apart to clean and noticed that the rubber was cracked! That’s why mine wasn’t pressurizing last night! Thank you for your video!!!!
Thank you for posting these tips! Also, I made 24(!) of your IP freezer meals and froze them right before we all had to stay at home for 8 weeks. Granted, I had plenty of time to cook from scratch at that point 😉 but instead used that time to make dozens of face masks for my family, friends and community. It was a blessing not to have to worry about meal prep!
Thank you so much for the video ! I freaked out when my pressure cooker stopped pressurising! I used your tips and it's pressurising again! Thank you so much !!!❤
You’re so so welcome!
thank you so much for this video! My pressure cooker just pressurized as I was about to go through all of these steps!!!
Thank you so much! You solved my problem. And you have a great way about you! Smart and humble.
Without going through all the process of going through Customer Service with the dastardly C6 error, and being a gift with no receipt, was eventually given a new Instant Pot. (Had the newer double release valves.) After all of that, 6 months ago, Today....the C8 error code came up today. First, Thank you for going through your lists with me again, it saved me a lot of time initially. Although, after all of that, retrying and having some steam releasing at different spots on the cover, I found out it was the Instant Pot Silicone Steamer basket handles had come apart every time I replaced the cover!! I finally double tucked the handles, replaced the lid...and Voilla!! Success!! Great channel! Thank you... keep you the great content!
My pot will work in "pressure" mode, but when I push "yogurt " it beeps at me and says, "lid". What's going on?
I didn't think it would work because the IP display read like it came to pressure, counted down 3 minutes, then acted like it was done - but when I went to release the pressure - I saw it hadn't pressurized - which explained the burn notice from just before, when I could've sworn I'd put enough water in... but I cleaned the float valve the way you said, and it's working right again. Thank you!!!
Wow! I'm glad everything is working now! You are most welcome.
Shout out to you!!!! I had just bought a new gasket/seal and it worked fine for the first couple uses.. then I got a food burn alert twice… thought I didn’t add enough water so I over did it! Didn’t get the food burn alert but noticed there was no pressure/no steam on natural or quick release, so I reluctantly did all of these steps and it works fine now, thank you!!!!
You're welcome!!
Thank you for the correct information. Easy to understand directions well spoken.. yeah I can cook now..
Yay! It was my sealing ring. Thank you for sharing
That was very helpful. Far more helpful than anything from the manufacturer.
I was about ready to call up the brand company lol you saved me soo much time and headache!!
You are a god send!!! I am not sure which of the 13 steps did it but I think Im good.
I have both 3 and 6 qt instant pots, and find that filling to the max line in the 3 qt pot, even with lots of liquid works just fine. The same recipe doubled in the 6 qt pot either never pressures up or takes so long that the food is overcooked. After checking the specs I found that the 3 qt pot is 700 watts and the 6 qt pot is only 1000 watts, so its under powered for its size and takes too long to heat up a full pot.
I am having problems to put on the 3 quarts Instant Pot. Can you help me?
THANK YOU. I had no idea that I had to take that float valve out to clean it.
Thanks- I was about to panic, but the float valve fixed it... thank you many times
My led panel is not working properly it's not showing my numbers fully what would I do
Omg thank you, thanks to you I figured out why mine wasn’t running on 👍🏼
I’ve of your tips solved my issue. Thank you.
Thank you!!! I was so frustrated but I found that little metal thingie was dirty. Now I'm making soup with our left over Thanksgiving turkey!
Thank you for making this video! I followed your list & I think cleaning the pressure button fixed my problem!
I'm so glad!
🤦🏾♀️ I was doing PIP (pot in pot) grits and forgot to put a cup of water in the main pot. Thank you for your help! 🤗
Me too!!!
OH THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!! I was going crazy while cooking in my IP bcuz I couldn't figure out why it wasn't sealing. YOU where the only one I found who said if your food is scorched on the bottom, that could be the reason. I couldn't smell scorched food but decided to take the food out and look. EUREKA !!! Cleaned the pot, put the food back in and VOILA ! :)
SO glad we could help!
You rock!! Ty ty was missing that little plastic float valve cover, had actually found in floor and thank the lord kept it!
Oh yay!!
Oh yay!!
Thank you for the help!!
I had a little float valve issue!!!
You and your videos are awesome! Thank you for the help.
Glad you like them!
I did not know how to clean the pressure valve. So thank you for the info!
You are so welcome! Thanks for coming over!
I have a Mealthy MultiPot (I bought because of the higher ratings lower price) but ...this worked that that too. THANK YOU! It was indeed SCORCHED. Dang onion puree!
Good tips, it worked. Clean the steam valve!!
My instapot went right back to normal, thank you ❤
Thanks for the tips totally fixed my problem
I cooked my soufflé twice and it didn’t nothing - it always works great- so was sad it may be broken. Yeah, I was broken lol. I had it in my new white ceramic round soufflé dish on the rack, so excited .... without water 🤪 THANK YOU!!! Loving it and obviously, learning how to use it!
Wonder if u can help,have checked everything,but pressure cooker goes on and about 15 mins later I get the OPEN message,why would this be ,thank you
Thank you for this video. I think I might have fixed my problem, since I cleaned all the little parts, and around where the lid sits. That part does accumulate bits! I cleaned it all out and am trying rice now. The weird thing about tonight's chicken recipe was that not only did it not achieve pressure, it started the cooking countdown without the pressure!
Mine has done that too. I’ve also had gaskets unseat around the metal in one place and it spew stuff everywhere. We bought new gaskets but I don’t think they fit snug enough so I guess I will be ordering the clear ones. I always push the gasket down to make sure it’s on correctly but it came up in one area I heard it make a popping noise.
I don't have an instant pot yet but am really weighing the pros and cons of getting the 6 qt. am a family of 1 so even filling it would be pleanty. I love your channel and your recipes..I am 82, doing weight watchers so I am trying to make my food healthier yet I hate to cook!! Yep I said it...it's just no fun for one! I order 99% of my food on line and have it delivered from Walmart so convenience is my middle name plus saving time for doing things l really enjoy. Didn't mean to ramble so much but I really enjoy your program....hoping to hear about your adventure on road to Sacramento and moving! God Bless.
If you haven't got one yet they do make a 3qt as wel.
Might want to check out Ninja Foodi.
Thank you so much! I cleaned my valve for the first time after your video. Didn't know that was a thing. It wasn't pressurizing. I was having issues with closing the lid. The button was blocking. Now the button isn't blocking but it's not pressuring still. I have enough liquid, the seal seems ok. It comes to some kind of pressure and starts counting down but never up to pressure with the button popping up.
I was about to throw the whole thing out!! After buying a new seal and new inner pot! Thank you!! It works fine now! Just a little cleaning detail did the trick!
Yay! Glad to help!
Ok didn’t look at the date you made this video but couldn’t figure out why my instant pot wasn’t pressurizing... I had put in a packet of brown gravy and 2 cups of beef broth... ERROR gravy scorched on the bottom [just like you said] and after a frustrating three times thinking my instant pot had a terrible problem it was operator [oops] error. Cleaned bottom spotless, put in ONLY broth... and it’s now pressurized and cooking a fine roast.... thanks for your video.
As we speak my instant pot is not pressurizing. I’ve used it for well over a year with no problems and last time I used it ...it spewed steam & liquid on my newly painted walls & blinds. 😩So I put it away for months. I was scared to use it again. I got my nerve up and the same thing is happening. So I’m letting the pressure come down and I’m going to go check with your checklist. At this point I know only that it’s plugged in! Thanks for the ideas
I followed your tips and did some cleaning and it worked. Thanks so much
Glad it helped!
it worked for me ,thankyou !
thank you very much por this tutorial video honestly I was really convinced that I have to trough away my instant pot thanks again
Thank you! Cleaned as u said and it worked again as brand new 😊
You're welcome! Glad to help!
Thorough, thanks! It was the tiniest bit of grime on the float valve and possibly grime on the area where the lid sits. It helped me to have a very thin brush to clean the pressure relief valve.
Nice work!
Thank you! This is great information.
So I looked up, "Instant pot not pressurizing" and your video came up. I believe it was #8 that was the problem. Food on the outside of the instant pot letting pressure out. I didn't see the few grains of rice... thank you!
Oh My Gosh!!! Step number 3 - (check) Who knew you needed water in the pot to cook those sweet potatoes! lol Thank you so much for being on UA-cam!
Inside my sealing/venting valve there was a metal clip that came off and rested at the bottom of the steam valve area. This kept the valve so very slightly elevated so it was venting in the sealed position.
Fix is just putting the metal clip back into the bottom of the valve.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yes it wasn't pressurizing! And I am new to the Instant Pot, so I had pushed timer instead of manual. So simple a problem but I didn't realize it should have been manual. I would have given up, it's been 30 minutes of why isn't it getting pressure? So I would have put it in my Dutch Oven and gone digging into what the heck is going on, tomorrow! So, easy and you saved the on-
time dinner tonigh. :)
I see a tiny bit of steam coming out of top, plus it will hiss and squeal, but it won't pressurize. I've tried ALL these ideas; no luck, and it's brand new!-
- So, what NOW?
I'M SO JEALOUS! Everyone's enjoying theirs, everyone but me. :(
Got mine two days ago and having the same problem. I'll keep looking for a solution.
Jennifer W Return it! Walmart will take it back! Or simply exchange it
@@offtomilan I've gotten where, if I'm patient, it usually quits sputtering. If it doesn't, it still works.
We've decided to buy a smaller pressure cooker for the main use, so we'll get an instant pot. But which one???????????????????
THE DAMN SEALING RING!! Thank you! You saved my dinner.
Floaty valve not fitting properly was the cause! 4:22! Thank you.
Thank you, you saved the day.
Oh! I love the way you say, your little knob!! Lol
I had some non-sealing problems but found out that when I use this plastic/rubber trivette which had huge hoops on the edges the rubber hoop on one side would interfere with the gasket and caused a leak so I got those BURN messages from time to time. The hoops are tall enough that they rise some inch and a quarter above the side of the stainless pot. I think that this rubberized trivette was originally used on the Foodi but I'm not sure. Anyways not using it anymore solved my problem. Other items to look out which you mentioned sure is a time saver - THANKS!
You just saved me tons of headache! I have a green silicon instant pot basket and my pot wouldn’t come to pressure. After reading your note I took the basket out and it fixed my problem!
So helpful- thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks your video helped me seems i lost my float valve ring . gonna order replacement from amazon.
My problem was your very first point, sealing! Not the ring though, somehow my knob had gotten turned around! Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for this video, my float valve was stuck in a weird position because of some metal button on the side
Thanks So much!!! I have extra info now:)
Thank you I wasn’t hitting manual first I was hitting stew then start
Good stuff it helped us out thank you. Not enough liquids...👍
Super helpful video. My instant pot’s rubber ring was not put on correctly so the pot wasn’t letting me close the lid and I was getting extremely frustrated as my 20 month old was crying 🤣 mommies life. Anyway THANK YOU!!
Just got a new Instapot for Christmas. I cooked one thing, cleaned it. Now onto a Roast for tonight and now, it states C7 after pressurizing for 20 mins. UGHHHH Came to your video and hope these tips work LOL
thanks and worked perfect easy to follow it was the float valve when I cleaned it I pushed the listen gasket too high. :-)
Awesome video, you're the best.
Really helped me out thank!
Thank you!!!! Saved me a return
Hi! Great video! I was having a problem bringing the pot to pressure because my valve was actually on backwards and I didn't notice. LOL. I honestly don't know how it got that way, but there you go.
Ha ha!! Oh no! Hopefully you got everything figured out!
I have tried everything. A new silicone ring carefully in place. Pressure release and float valves cleaned. Toothbrushed the lld area and that's all clean. Insert pot clean and undamaged. Power cord fit correct, and I still get EC on the screen with delay start flashing green and all the other pre-set buttons flashing too. 2018 Christmas present. What the life expectancy of the IP anyway?
Thank you, very helpful!
Thank you for this vid!!! The bottom of the pot was caked up with food so we transferred to pot on stove
Thank you for posting this. The only thing I had to do was to wash that doohickey (even though it didn't look dirty). I'm giving it one more try. If it continues to not pressurize, I guess it is going to the e-waste facility. :( This is the first time in years that I have had a problem. Perhaps it's all worn out although I have rarely used it.
Hi, should the Float Valve go all the way up on the Rice setting? I just tried my Instapot yesterday and made 2 Cups of rice with 2 cups of water and the valve never went up (or pressurized). A little steam started coming out at the beginning and it stopped but the valve never went up to show it was pressurized. I tought I was missing a part :/
Excellent recommendations / help,, solved our issue, odd location for video, expect kitchen.
Great tips. After cleaning the lid rim and float valve, my instant pot works again. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for your video, my instant pot did not come on because it was not quite plugged into the Pot plug.
_Very informatics video_
OMG, you just saved my world. My pressure cooker is LIFE and is used everyday. I was in such distress trying to figure out why it wouldn’t pressurize. Thank you!
Cute top! Wear did you get it? I think your videos are very informative! They help me. Thank you!
Thank you so much! You saved dinner!
You're welcome!!
Good morning, I've pre-ordered your cookbook from Amazon, but where do I get my free e-cookbook? Thanks for all the good info for newbies.