Why do I get a 'food burn' alert every time I use my pressure cooker?
I have an Instant Pot that I love to use to prepare food, and for the first dozen meals it operated without issue. Lately, however, I get a 'food burn' alert every single time I use it. As expected, my food has stuck to the bottom of the detachable pot and needs to be scraped off. What is surprising me is that it isn't happening when I cook a specific meal, it's on every meal I prepare using the pressure cooker.
The same recipes that used to be prepared without issue now need to be scraped clean from the pot. I'm not altering the recipes, except to perhaps add more liquid to prevent food from sticking.
Is there a common reason for this to happen? Is there a certain way I should load that Instant Pot that I may have stopped doing since I purchased it? Should I clean a certain part of the pressure cooker to increase the efficacy of the cookware?
Best Answer
A quick google search illustrates that this appears to be a common concern for instant pot users. Have you checked the sealing ring, steam release, and float valve to ensure that they are clean and working properly? You may just need some cleaning and preventive maintenance. You don't mention the brand, but you can begin with your user manual. Here is some information specifically about the Instant Pot brand cooker.
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The burn message, usually displayed as “burn,” “OvHt” or “Food Burn,” is part of the Instant Pot's overheat protection system. If your pot displays a burn error, it means that the Instant Pot has detected that the inner pot has gotten too hot.Why does my pressure cooker keep saying burn?
The Instant Pot's burn message simply means that your Instant Pot has detected that its inner pot has gotten too hot. There may be a slight amount of burned food at the bottom of your pot, but not enough to ruin whatever you're cooking.How do I stop food burning on the bottom of my pressure cooker?
Make sure you don't place food directly on the bottom of the cooker. Use the items that come with it to elevate the food. Use added items such as an elevated metal plate to lift the food above the liquid. As soon as your cooker comes up to temperature and starts producing steam, make sure you have no leaks of any kind.Buzzcocks - What Do I Get? (Official Video)
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