Is your Instant Pot Duo not pressurizing? The display stays stuck on “On” and the float valve won’t rise because the unit can’t build the…
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Looking for Instant Pot troubleshooting help? You’re in the right place. This page covers every fix we’ve published for it, pulled together in one spot so you’re not stuck digging through search results or watching a ten minute video just to find your specific problem.
A few of the most common issues people run into with the Instant Pot: the lid won’t seal properly, error codes showing up on the display, the pot not building pressure, or steam leaking from the lid during cooking. None of these usually mean the pot is broken. Most come down to the sealing ring, a valve, or something simple you can check yourself before assuming the worst.
You’ll also find guides here covering common error codes, what they mean, and the quick checks to run before troubleshooting further.
Every guide below is written the same way: straight to the problem, straight to the fix, no padding. Browse the full list of Instant Pot troubleshooting guides below.
Instant Pot Duo Leaking Steam: How to Stop It in 5 Simple Steps
If your Instant Pot Duo leaking steam from the sides of the lid is stopping it from building pressure, your food won’t cook properly. The…
Instant Pot Duo Lid Error: How to Fix It in 4 Simple Steps
The Instant Pot Duo lid error means the unit cannot detect that the lid is properly closed and locked. Before you assume something is broken,…
Instant Pot Duo C6, C6H, and C6L Error Code: How to Fix the Temperature Sensor Fault
Your Instant Pot Duo C6 error has stopped the multicooker mid-cook. If the display is showing C6, C6H, or C6L, the temperature sensor has failed…