An In-depth Look at Instant Pot Sealing Ring
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- This video explains the use and maintenance of the Sealing Ring on Instant Pot IP-LUX/IP-CSG/IP-DUO series. More details and videos are at InstantPot.com.
The Sealing Ring is to device to seal the gap between the lid and the inner pot. Before every cooking session, please make sure the sealing ring is properly positioned to avoid steam leakage during pressure cooking.
What are the 4 notches on the outside of the ring for?
Thanks you for your excellent video! I'm just setting up my first IP, and I hit a moment of panic at this stage of the setup. Your video was exactly what I needed.
Thanks very much for this great video. Getting frustrated setting up for the first time and couldn’t work out what I was doing wrong until your video showed me I was trying to insert a sealing ring inside a fitted sealing ring! Doh!!
Hi. Is it normal if the lid of pressure cooker wiggle a bit if closed?
I got an extra one with mine and then i became a lil confused, which leads me here but thank you so much for this info. I guess the extra one is for backup 😂🤣
Some models do come with a spare. Many people like to have one for sweet and one for savory.
I also came here wondering about the extra one but thanks for the info.
Thank god I finally saw it was a spare. I couldnt figure out where it went and if i put it on top u it wouldnt close!!!
@@poobare30 was your extra one red?
@@timball3035 mine was! WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Thank you. I hadn't used the pot for over 2 years and had forgot how to replace the ring. I watched 2 other videos that were of zero help. Yours was perfect! Thank you.
Thank you for such a specific video. You included what other people brush over and that some of us need to see slowed down.
🤔Thanks for answering my question! Didn't know whether the top or bottom of the sealing ring was equal. Oh, and thanks for a great presentation while getting to the point quickly.👏🤗
Ditto to all you said. Thanks for the A+ vid, sir!
That was really helpful. I was not putting the ribber silicone seal in properly.
When you added that it needed to 'spin' and mine wasn't, I realized that the track needed to be inside borh ends in the middle. Thank you!
I made a roast and the sealing ring held the odor so bad! Did multiple soaks with dawn soap could not get the smell out until i soaked it with baking soda.
Exactly the info I was looking for. Wondering how it sealed because when I place the top on, the top seemed too loose to create a seal. The heat causes the seal to expand!
Thanks for the video.
My sealing ring won't slide inside the track once it's properly installed though, but my IP (Duo7in1) is fairly new and maybe that makes a difference.
It also wasn't as easy to get out or in as yours. Was yours warm perhaps rather than room temp, especially because I noticed yours appears floppier and more supple than mine? Or does that happen as it gets older too?
Thank you so much. So glad you made this video.
I just got an instant pot, but my ring doesn't go in that easy
Your lid should come with a clear silicone sealing ring that is preinstalled. The first couple of times it may be a little tricky getting it properly seated, but after that it should be easy to install.
How do you know weather you need to wash or replace?
Hi Liz. The sealing ring usually needs to be replaced every 8-12 months depending on use. The best way to know if you need to replace your ring is to perform the Initial Test run(Water Test) that you can find in the manual. If there is any steam leaking from the sides of the lid or the pot is not coming to pressure, we suggest replacing the ring.
Great job explaining and making it simple, thanks!
Got it , thank you.👍
Thank you!!!!!!
Very useful.
the ring has three circular notches and one tooth-like notch. you didn't mention this or how it should be oriented.
Just to confirm are you talking about the notches in the ring or the metal ring attached to the lid?
We've been using our instant pot for just a few months and LOVED it, it worked GREAT -- but it suddenly no longer comes to pressure. Nothing appears to be wrong with the sealing ring - no leaks or cracks. Any other ideas what could be wrong with it?
Hi, The best thing you can do is contact support and submit a ticket: support.instantpot.com/
The same thing has happened to me. I just bought a new authentic instant pot replacement sealing ring and the pot still does not come to pressure. Very disappointed. Did you ever have your issue resolved?
I have mine properly in the track but it's so loose that it flops out whenever I put the lid down onto the pot. I have trouble closing the lid because I think the ring is off the track and getting in the way. My pot let's too much steam escape and ruins my meals. I dont know what I can do to fix the issue
Putting the seal in the freezer will help to shrink it back up.
Same here. Lots of steam escapes. He replied put it in the freezer to shrink it. Then what?
Once it shrinks back up, reinstall and it should be fine.
Super helpful, especially the part about it spinning slightly, when properly seated. Thank you.
Nit easy the 1st time. I had to use a long nose pliers
Thank you! I couldn't get my pot to close again after I took out the sealing ring to clean it, now I can start making beans again. :)
Hi, did you run the water test on it. If not try that and see if it comes to pressure. Also thickening agents also hinder it pressurizing. I finally figured out that was my problem. I hope this bit of info helps.
You answered my question. Thank you!
Really appreciate this short & easy to understand video. Thank you.
Here I am almost 8 years later and found this to be helpful since I just got one ! !! Thanks
You said nothing useful.
No mention about the elephant in the room. That horrible loose quarter valve on top that could come off entirely with a gentle tug.
The release valve is supposed to be loose and is removable for cleaning.
Thank you. That helps
Is the ring dishwasher safe?
Great video. You'd think the User's Manual would explain this.I was trying to put it on the base of the pot!!! 🤪
Should I remove the sealing ring to wash it after each cooking session?
Help I used my insta pot about 3 times. The sealing ring smells and to me, it smells bad. Used lemon used vinegar notihing changed. have to buy a new one and seems unfair.
Hi We have care and cleaning tips for the sealing ring here: instantpot.com/care-use/
thank you! I had to take it off to clean it and I couldn't figure out whether it had to go back on a certain way or not and then I realized I just didn't have it under the ring good enough. And now my oatmeal is ready. I have subscribed to this channel because I love my instant pot. Thank you
yes so well explained! i would have started my machine with the ring not seated properly. Thank you!
Super helpful, thanks! I was trying to put it on the bowl itself and obviously that was NOT working!
Thank you!!
Thanks for the info, you just saved my pot. Mine fell out and I did not know how to put it back together, Thanks so much.
Grateful for your help & demonstration! Thank you!
Thank you this was helpful because I cleaned the sealing ring and put it back but my lid wouldn't close or lock on my IP/ CP so I did what you explained and the lid closed/ locked properly
Hey Miss EP, we're happy that this video could assist!
Thank you very much for your demonstration.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
How to get rid of the odor of the previous food
Thanks so much!!! Just got this today but was at a loss how to remove the ring.
My crockpot seals the pressure from led side and the pot is stopped to work then when I open the lid I found the silicone seal is offset the steel ring , kindly advise
If the seal is loose and gets out of place when you put the lid on, you can put the seal in the freezer for a bit. The cold will tighten it back up.
Is there any way besides the two to three years, that may be a sign to replace the ring?
Thanks for the question! You can replace the sealing rings sooner than 2-3 years. If you're noticing lingering odors from the ring that you're unable to remove, or if you believe your Instant Pot isn't sealing properly, you may want to replace your ring. You can find replacement sealing rings here on our website: www.instanthome.com/marketing/9001/instant-replacement-parts?sort_by=created&sort_order=DESC
@@InstantPotOfficial thanks so much.
Thank YOU! Very well presented, and I had a need to know!
keen sense of the obvious but what's not obvious is when you should replace it
With normal use the sealing should last a couple years. If you start to have trouble with it sealing, or it becomes damaged in some way, it will need to be replaced.
Sir, thank you so much for the tip of being able to slide the ring around while in place. It clarified the process perfectly.
You're most welcome, Shari!
Is it necessary to keep the sealing ring in the lid if I am going to make yogurt in my duo nova instant pot? My sister's say the sealing ring is not needed when making yogurt. Please
let me know if this true
Yogurt is not a pressure function so you don't need the seal. In fact, you can just cover it with a glass lid or even a dinner plate.
Last night I cooked corned beef and cabbage, 1st time using a Instant a brand new Pot Duo Nova, then cleaned/scrubbed/soaked all the rubber parts in Dawn/hot water. That took a lot of the smell out, but still smelled. So, the next day I noticed a video and tried what they suggested. Still smells like corned beef and cabbage. I did change up your recipe a little. I did 2 cups of white vinegar and one whole lemon sliced up then did the steam thing for 3 minutes with the natural steam release. Still smells. Help!!!
Silicone does hold odors. Many people have one ring for savory and one for sweet. Storing the lid upside so it can air out also helps. Some people swear by putting it in a low oven, others hang it out in the sun.
@@InstantPotOfficial First, thanks for the reply. I tried once more to remove the smell off the rubber parts (3rd time}. I used hot water, vinegar and lemon in a tub and let them soak all night. After rinsing them off, they still stunk up the whole kitchen?? Now the rubber ring is setting outside. This is my 1st instant pot Duo Nova and the pot seems to work OK, but the smell is not acceptable. And to me it seems way too much effort to keep the pot rubber parts not to stink. This should be an easy task.
Short sweet and to the point. Thanks
Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Hi,
When new, is the sealing ring supposed to be difficult to pull out?
It should fit fairly tightly, yes. If it's too loose, you won't get a good seal.
are there 2 sealing rings or do they send an extra with a new onw? theres a clear one in it already and an extra red one.
Some of the newer models come with a spare.
thank you, great video
Easy to use and effective
I can't do it :'(
Thank you!! 😊👍
👍 great job
What’s the red ring it comes with for
That's a spare ring. Some people like to use one for sweet and one for savory.
Do the notches in the ring need to line up with anything on the underside of the lid?
No they don't.
@@InstantPotOfficial Thanks for the thread. What are the ring notches' purpose if not aligned with anything? Manufacturing process maybe?
thank-you!
Thanks!
Where can i buy a replacement seal
Hi Florian, you can buy a replacement seal here: store.instantpot.com/collections/parts/sealing-rings
Thank you so much. This helped. I was putting the ring on wrong. Much respect 🖤🖤🖤
I have instantpot for about 4 years and a week ago.. the sealing ring turn to "brownies" , it isnt dirty, the sealing ring color turns to brown ... should I replace it? ... my instantpot looks like on your video, the model ... it doesnt work properly ( always hissss) since about 2 weeks ago .. I use it a lot , almost everyday
Under normal conditions it should be fine for 18 - 24 months. If you notice cracks, leaking or deformation in the sealing ring, it should be replaced immediately. However, the sealing ring is porous and may absorb odors and become discolored. To avoid discoloration and odors, you may wish to change the sealing ring every 6 - 12 months.
Instant Pot I will order it then .. and I will let you know the result .. it still hisses and the timer cant count down, hope it works again, my tummy depends on it 😊😊.. thanks to reply me back