Instant Pot Water Test – How to Use your new Instant Pot Part 2
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This video is a companion to the Instant Pot Quick Start video. This video shows the new Instant Pot user how to do the water test which will get them familiar with …
Thank you so much for this. I followed the IP website video directing me to put in 3 cups of water, so after an unsuccessful first attempt in my Duo 6 quart, I realized it was probably too much water. I watched your video & ran it again while the water was still hot, and it worked. I must say the Sealing/Venting switch is so loose I thought it wasn't going to seal, but perhaps this is normal for early usage of the Instant Pot?
Thank you for the smell comment I freaked out and thought I was burning something
Wow the steam is still coming out 😧
😅 this absolutely helped me from completely having a Panic attack
I think I am gonna do this when I get home because I've been getting a food burn notice quite often lately and I need to troubleshoot.
Since I'm doing a water test anyway, may as well toss in some whole cloves. Not only would it help deodorize as you allow it to natural/slow release but it would also help to disinfect anywhere the steam reaches in the nooks & crannies through the release valves.
Thank you for talking about the smell and the sounds – that is so helpful!!
It’s been on for way longer than 2 minutes and the “on” hasn’t changed to the time :/
Not the directions my pot gave. Beware and follow the directions that came with your pot.
You shouldn't cover a release valve of any kind….
Great tutorial, quick and to the point.
I never did a test before using mine …. does that matter ?
Thank you so much for this!!!
We just did this test and can't wait to use our instant pot for some real food now! #instantpot #chuckitinthepot
Think I would've died if I didnt watch this.
Very useful way to get familiar with my IP considering I've never used a pressure cooker. Thanks!
Mine didn't go off automatically. It just said "on" well after two minutes.
WHEW 😅 thank you for this!
Thank you! I watched several times as I was test my 8qt Duo for the first time!
Thanks again! 😎🤠
Thanks my pot will arrive by mail in a week. Of the videos I have watched yours seems to be simple to understand and learn from.
Thank you!
Why we have to do that test?
I couldn't doit
I heard some units have a three quart line. Don’t use it for your water measurement. Use a traditional cooking measuring cup, not the cup included with the product. For the 8 quart cooker put 3 cups of water in the stainless steel insert. That is 24 ounces or 750 liters. I don’t know how much water goes in the smaller cookers. Check the instructions with your Instant Pot and following the instructions no matter what size unit you have.
Thanks for the great video but I am curious about one thing. The Instant Pot company says to never cover the release valve with a dish cloth or anything else, so I will go with what the company that makes this says. Other than that…great video.
Great informative videos
thank you = my IP DUO let out a steady stream set pressure and off to the races – I was alittle leery but your video was the shot of confidence I needed
Thanks a lot. Excellent video
PLEASE…. A word of caution here: it’s very dangerous to open the release valve using a dish towel and/or potholder as you could suffer serious burns. I literally cringed when I watched that part of an otherwise great video. Working in the medical field, I’ve seen many hand, arm, & facial burns from improper use of pressure cookers.
You can release the pressure valve much more safely by using the hole in the handle of the spoons that come with the Instant Pot by placing the valve lever into the hole of the spoon handle and gently releasing the valve by gently moving it from “sealing” to “venting”, again being careful to NOT have your hand over the steam valve and lever.
Thanks,
from Kat in the kitchen.
I am literally doing this test with you (well, virtual you). I've been so scared to use this darn thing, have read the book that came with about a dozen times, but wasn't till I found your tutorials that I felt brave enough to give this thing a go! Thank you for brief, efficient, and clear instructions.
Again excellent, well spoken, clear and concise. Thank you. Oh and perhaps mention to hold the lid so you open it with the lid facing you so prevent steam in the face…pressure canning taught me that 🙂
Hmm… have a brand new Plus, and it still just says “On” how long should it take to get uo to pressure?
I love your blog, I hope you start making more instant pot receips on YouTube 😊