After buying instapot, a few new users make some mistakes in trying to get it work. In this article, we will show you how to get it worked without confusion.
- When you forget to put the instant pot back and just put the recipe into the instapot, is the famous mistake that new and even experienced users experience make. So, whenever you remove the instapot, put a wooden spoon or lid on top of it, as a reminder not to put the recipe in it.
- We all know that every product has a maximum fill line. That’s why you have to be careful when put vegetables into the pot. Try not to pass the fill line. If you did, relieve the pressure, open it and remove any extra liquid then reseal the instapot
- Never let your instapot on the top of your stove, no matter how much space you want to save, because this can lead to some accidental bottom burns of your electric pressure cooker.
- Another common mistake is using the quick release method for a foamy food or overfilled instant pot. That’s why, use the natural release to relieve pressure, in order to avoid any splatters.
- Pressing the timer button, when establishing your cook time is also very common mistake, as the timer is always for delayed cooking. The timer will be lit green when ready, so just press cancel or keep warm button and your food will begin to cook again.
- If you add too much liquid in your food accidently can also affect your final dish tastes and even looks from an overcook to a bland dish. Consequently, always pay attention to the instant pot fill line, depending on the food you are cooking, but do not use less than the minimum required level of water.
- Most of new instant pot users often don’t remember to put the venting knob to the sealing position. However, if the floating valve pops up then it is in the sealing position, so always check before you start cooking your food in order to avoid this problem.
- You mustn’t use your rice button to cook all kind of rice because different rice dishes need a different amount of water and this is likely to change the cook time. Therefore, it doesn’t make sense that one button or one option can function as one solution to all kind of rice. The same concept goes for different types of grains. To solve this issue out, just press a manual button and babysit your instant pot until your meal is done, as it is built-in smart programs for rice or multigrain will only ruin your food.
- Most new users usually forget to put the sealing ring back on after they wash or air it. The sealing rings are what absorb all the smell of the cooked food. It is made of silicone. So, you can place a reminder and always place it back on before cooking your next meal.
- You also must pay attention to your recipe. Pay attention to water level or temperature. If you used hot water instead of cold water this can to minimize the time of cooking, leading to an undercooking. use the correct some water temperature for a tasteful meals.