The Instant Pot Float Valve
The float valve is the red or silver pin in the lid of the Instant Pot.
There are different styles of float valves for different models
& sizes of Instant Pots. Here are what some of them look like:
It’s very important to pay attention to whether the float valve is in the
Up or Down position. It indicates whether your pot is pressurized or not.
-When UP the pot is PRESSURIZED.
-When DOWN the pot is NOT PRESSURIZED.
To see what your float valve looks like in both the Up & Down positions
press up on the float valve on the inside of the lid while looking at the
pin on the outside of the lid, then let it drop down. Some pins come
up further than others so it’s important to know what your specific one
looks like in both positions.
HOW IT WORKS:
When pressure builds in the pot it pushes the float valve up.
There is a small silicone cap on the end of the float valve on the inside
of the lid. The cap holds the float valve on & also seals the hole shut
when the float valve rises, which stops the steam from coming out of it.
When the float valve rises it also engages the lid locking pin & the lid
will lock as a safety feature.
The float valve will drop down when the pressure drops & the lid will unlock.
At this point the lid will open easily. NEVER FORCE THE LID OFF.
This page has excellent info on the different pressure release methods:
http://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/pressure-release-natural-quick-release/
IF FLOAT VALVE STICKS IN UP POSITION AFTER RELEASING PRESSURE:
Occasionally food may stick to the float valve causing it to get stuck in the
UP position instead of dropping down when the pressure is released.
If you have turned the steam release handle to the Venting position &
steam is no longer coming out, but the float doesn’t drop down, it is
probably stuck. Wait a couple minutes & then gently tap the float valve
with the handle of a wooden spoon, chopstick, etc. and it should drop down.
Be sure to take the float valve out of the lid & wash it well if this happens.
It’s also a good idea to remove the float valve & wash it every once in awhile
to prevent it from getting gunked up & sticking.
TO CLEAN THE FLOAT VALVE:
-Remove the silicone cap off the end that’s inside the lid.
-Wash the float valve & the cap in warm soapy water.
-Put float valve back in the lid & attach the silicone cap.
IF THE COUNTER STARTS AND THE FLOAT VALVE IS STILL DOWN:
On some models instead of getting a Burn Message the timer on
the pot will start counting down without the pot pressurizing.
If your pot does this it’s the equivalent of a Burn Message.
This page has info on what to do to resolve a BURN issue:
https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/instant-pot-burn-message/
TROUBLE SHOOTING WHEN YOUR FLOAT VALVE WON’T RISE:
If your float valve doesn’t pop up it means the pot didn’t pressurize,
and there are several reasons this can happen. It could be recipe related
(like not enough thin liquid); operator error (like forgetting to put put
the steam release in the Sealing position); or it could just be that you
need to wait longer. Some things will take longer to pressurize, like
a full pot of soup.
This page goes over all the reasons:
https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/16-reasons-why-instant-pot-not-sealing/
Stew Meat Recipes
Pressure Cooker Recipes for Stew Meat:
Soup:
Caldo de Res-Two Sleevers
Beef Barley Soup-Framed Cooks
Beef Barley Soup-Little Spice Jar
Beef Pot Pie Soup-The Typical Mom
Beef Barley Soup-Flour On My Face
Beef Barley Soup-Aromatic Essence
Paleo Beef Soup-From Pasta to Paleo
Beef Barley Soup-Meatloaf & Melodrama
Vegetable Beef Soup-Will Cook For Smiles
Beef Stroganoff Soup-Instant Pot Cooking
Vegetable Beef Soup-Clean Eating Kitchen
Skinny Steak/Beef Soup-Sweet C’s Designs
Beef Stroganoff Soup-Creme De La Crumb
Beef Barley & Mushroom Soup-Yay! For Food
Easy Broccoli & Beef Soup-Wholesome Skillet
Beef Barley Vegetable Soup-Simply Happy Foodie
Healthy Beef Barley Soup-The Clean Eating Couple
Old Fashioned Beef & Vegetable Soup-Berry & Maple
Beef & Barley Soup-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Beef Stroganoff:
Beef Stroganoff-Bacon is Magic
Beef Stroganoff-Damn Delicious
Beef Stroganoff-Eat. Drink. Love.
Beef Stroganoff-Little Sweet Baker
Beef Stroganoff-Platings + Pairings
Beef Stroganoff-Your Homebased Mom
Beef Stroganoff -Pressure Luck Cooking
Beef Stroganoff-I Don’t Have Time For That
Ultimate Beef Stroganoff-Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Beef Stroganoff-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Beef Stroganoff (Paleo, Dairy-Free, Whole30)-Wholesomelicious
Goulash:
Goulash-Delicious Meets Healthy
Hungarian Goulash-Cook the Story
Hungarian Goulash-Eating European
Beef Goulash-Favorite Family Recipes
Paleo Hungarian Goulash-Perry’s Plate
Hungarian Goulash-Commando Kitchen
Goulash (Hungarian)-Recipes From A Pantry
Hungarian Beef Goulash-MyGourmetConnection
Korean Beef:
Korean Beef-The Spruce Eats
Korean Beef-Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Korean Beef Bowls-Little Spice Jar
Korean Beef-Paint The Kitchen Red
Korean Beef & Brown Rice-Inquiring Chef
Chili:
Spicy Carob Beef Chili-Whole30
Almost Texan Chili-Cook Smarts
Alton Brown Chili-Gonna Want Seconds
Texas-Style Chili (Paleo)-From Pasta to Paleo
Three Bean Chili-Butter Basil and Breadcrumbs
Beef Picadillo Chili-Raising Generation Nourished
Curry:
Beef Curry-Two Sleevers
Beef Masala Curry-Gastro Senses
Bombay Beef Curry-Slimming Eats
Red Curry Beef-The Yum Yum Factor
Thai Massaman Curry-Paint The Kitchen Red
Beef Tips:
Beef Tips-My Creative Manner
Beef Tips & Gravy-Sweet & Savory Meals
Red Wine Beef Tips-Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish
Beef Tips-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Beef Tips with Gravy-Mommy’s Home Cooking
Carne Guisada:
Carne Guisada-Two Sleevers
Carne Guisada-My Heart Beets
Carne Guisada-Add Salt & Serve
Carne Guisadsa-Genene Abraham
Beef Bourguignon:
Beef Bourguignon-Sofab Food
Beef Bourguignon-Shugary Sweets
Keto Beef Bourguignon-The Bespoke Bites
Beef Bourguignon-Sweet and Savory Meals
Bourbon Beef Bourgiugnon-My Modern Cookery
Best Beef Bourguignon-The View from Great Island
Low-Carb Beef Bourguignon Stew-Simply So Healthy
Stew:
Beef Stew-Damn Delicious
Irish Stew-Plated Cravings
Beef Stew-The Foodie Eats
Keto Beef Stew-Real Balanced
Instant Stew-The Domestic Man
Beef & Barley Stew-Mom’s Dinner
Beef & Sweet Potato Stew-$5 Dinners
Steak & Potato Beef Stew-Eating on a Dime
Honey Balsamic Beef Stew-The Recipe Rebel
Beef & Mushroom Stew-Running To The Kitchen
Beef Stew w/Bacon & Mushrooms-Low Carb with Jennifer
Stew (Veggies Added Later):
Beef Stew-Rich Lum
Beef Stew-Instant Loss
Beef Stew-Joyful Abode
Beef Stew-A Bountiful Kitchen
Guinness Beef Stew-Kara Lydon
Guinness Beef Stew-Coco Morante
Lazy Day Beef Stew-Ruth McCusker
Perfect Beef Stew-Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Rosemary Beef Stew-The Buttered Home
Guinness Beef Stew-Sweet and Savory Meals
Irish Guinness Beef Stew-How to Feed a Loon
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew-Pressure Cooking Today
Beef & Wild Mushroom Stew-Pressure Cooking Today
Nana’s Beef Stew-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Cheater Beef Stew-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Beef & Beer Stew w/Noodles-I Don’t Have Time For That
Apple Cider Beef Stew-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Misc:
Kerala Beef Fry-My Heart Beet
Beef Stew Pasta-Go Go Go Gourmet
Chop Suey-Eat Something Delicious
Chili Beef Burritos-Six Sisters’ Stuff
Beef Pot Pie-Favorite Family Recipes
Beef & Dumplings-Mama Needs Cake
Balsamic Braised Beef-Slimming Eats
Steak and Potatoes-Cooking with Karli
Beef Stewed w/Soy Bean Paste-Chew On
Beef Steak Kabobs-Adventures of a Nurse
Beef & Vegetable Casserole-Slimming Eats
Red Wine Beef w/Mushroom Gravy-Rich Lum
Frozen Stew Meat (w/Gravy)-The Typical Mom
Beef Stew Casserole (w/Rice)-The Typical Mom
Beef & Gravy-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Honey Garlic Beef-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Sesame Beef w/Zucchini-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
Golfer’s Special (Beef & Gravy)-365 Days of Slow+Pressure Cooking
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