What controls the pressure in a MultiCooker?
When I attempt to pressure cook in my 8 quart Fagor Lux LCD Multicooker, it no longer builds up pressure. There are two places where pressure can be vented: a vent in the cover that can be set to Clean, Steam, or Pressure (I have it set to Pressure), and a second vent in the handle on the cover over which I have no control. Steam escapes from this second vent for the entire cooking cycle, and when the cooking cycle has completed, and I release the pressure by changing the first vent from Pressure to Steam, no pressure remains to be released.
Other than the mechanism that locks the lid on the Multicooker when there is pressure inside, there does not appear to be any linkage between the Multicooker and the lid, so I am wondering how the Multicooker controls the pressure. Specifically, the Multicooker allows me to choose either high pressure or low pressure (I have chosen high pressure), so my question is, how does the Multicooker control the pressure, since the vent(s) are in the lid, and there is no linkage between the Multicooker and the lid?
Since Fagor is in Bankruptcy, I am reluctant to send my Multicooker for repair, since I might never see it again. Any ideas what might be wrong with Multicooker, or whether this is something that I might be able to repair?
Best Answer
The body of the cooker doesn't directly control the pressure - this is regulated by the floating valve on the lid. It sounds like there is something wrong with the safety pressure valve on the handle. My first thought is a bad gasket or something preventing the gasket from sealing. Inspect the gasket if you can get at it and make sure there's no damage that would prevent a seal.
Worst case scenario you could try to find a replacement lid. It sounds like the body of the cooker still works fine so it would be a shame to discard the whole thing.
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The control panel is where you control all of the functions of your multicooker. Each cooker varies in the buttons it offers and how to set each function, but all will have an option (or two) for pressure cooking, slow cooking, and browning and/or sauteing.How does a pressure cooker regulate pressure?
A pressure cooker is essentially just a pot with a semi-sealed lockable lid and a valve that controls the pressure inside. It works by capturing the steam that, as it builds up, increases the pressure in the vessel.How does multi-cooker work?
A multi cooker is an electrical appliance with programmable modes that let you cook in different ways. The range of features differ from brand to brand, but the most common ones are pressure cooking, slow cooking, yoghurt making, steaming, baking, sauteing / stir-frying and keeping food warm.Is a Multicooker a pressure cooker?
The answer is no. Multi-cookers and pressure cookers are different appliances. The major difference between a multi-cooker and a pressure cooker is that multi cookers are appliances designed to perform a range of cooking tasks so they can replace other kitchen gadgets like pressure cookers and slow cookers.How do you keep a pressure cooker at 15 psi?
If your pressure cooker maxes out at 12-13 psi, simply add 10% more to the cooking time. For example, a 10 minute recipe at 15 psi should be given 11 minutes at this level of pressure.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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