Why is My Instant Pot Venting When Sealed?
Cooking with an Instant Pot can be a great way to quickly and easily prepare a delicious meal. However, it can be a bit confusing at times. One question you may have is “why is my Instant Pot venting when sealed?” There are a few reasons why this might be happening.
Safety Features
One of the most important safety features of the Instant Pot is that it is designed to vent excess pressure when it is sealed. This allows any boiling liquid in the meal to be safely contained within the cooking chamber. If the pressure builds too high, the Instant Pot will vent the pressure in order to prevent accidents or injury.
User Error
Another reason why your Instant Pot may be venting when sealed is because of user error. If the sealing ring has not been correctly installed, air can escape. This causes the pressure to build and the Instant Pot will vent in order to protect itself. Be sure that you always check the sealing ring to make sure it is properly installed before you seal the Instant Pot.
Peeling Food
Finally, sometimes your Instant Pot may vent when sealed if you’ve put food in the pot that has been peeled. Any food that has been peeled, such as potatoes or onions, will release moisture that can cause the pressure to build. If this is the case, you may want to consider putting the peeled food in a sealed container before adding it to the pot.
It can be confusing when your Instant Pot is venting when sealed. However, with the information provided above you should have a better understanding of why this is happening and how to prevent it in the future. Be sure to check the safety features, user error, and peeled foods to ensure your Instant Pot is sealed properly.
