Prestige is the pioneer of pressure cookers with over 80 years of expertise. Some of our loyal customers have had their pressure cookers for over two generations and the products are still going strong. As the rest of our products, to guarantee the best performance and longevity, there are key rules consumers should follow.
Please note, below is for general guidance. For full details on how to care for your pressure cooker, Please refer to your use and care.
Takes a long time to come to pressure
| Usual causes | Advice |
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The heat source is not powerful enough |
Turn up the heat source to maximum |
Gasket leaking
| Usual causes | Advice |
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Dirty or food particles on rim |
Wipe clean
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Worn or hardened |
Replace gasket |
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Damaged body or lid |
Replace gasket |
Excess steam escaping
| Usual causes | Advice |
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Heat is too high |
Turn down heat |
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Regulator/weight is not clicked into position |
Click into position |
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Regulator/weight is loose |
Wait until cool and tighten |
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Heat is too high |
Heat should be reduced to a low simmer |
Pressure cooker boils dry
| Usual causes | Advice |
| Gasket may be leaking | See Gasket leaking |
| Vent tube may be blocked | Clean any food particles |
| Excess steam from regulator/weight | See Excess steam escaping |
| Heat too high | Heat should be reduced to a low simmer |
Food sticking to pressure cooker
| Usual causes | Advice |
| Heat may be too high | Heat should be reduced to a low simmer |
| Not enough liquid | Ensure there is at least 1/2 pint of liquid |
| Food produce thickened before | Thicken after cooking |
Cannot open the lid
| Usual causes | Advice |
| Still under pressure | Check whether the safety valve/indicator has dropped. If not, release the pressure. If necessary, cool the pressure cooker under cold running water. |
Food undercooked or overcooked
| Usual causes | Advice |
| Cooking time too short/long | Adjust cooking times |
| Heat too low/high | Adjust heat source |
| Pressure regulator/weight not set properly | Check this is properly set |
| Not enough liquid | Add more liquid |
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