Some of the negative reviews complain that the water bubbles out of the cooker while in use. how common is this problem and why does it happen?
1798085
I have not had that problem. I use my cooker several times a week to poach eggs. Eggs are cooked to perfection each and every time.
1798086
We have the cooker as do some of my friends and we all love it and use it often. If the water bubblers out you may be putting too much in. Also we purchased the more expensive cooker as the other one didn't work well.
1798087
I have never had that happen before. I have owned two of the same ones and love it... The only way I would think that would happen if you do not put the exact amount of water depending on how you want your eggs cooked. Hope this helps
1798088
Im having a problem with the water bubbling out alot and the tray and lid was on correctly. could this be bc I only cooked 4 eggs instead of more?
1798089
Water bubbling out has not been a problem for me. The top needs to be seated properly onto the egg rack.
1798090
The problem with water bubbling out is normally caused by installing the egg tray upside down. The ridges on the handles must be facing up. If not, the eggs crack, the whites leak out, the water bubbles out, and you have a mess.
1798091
I have the problem with water bubbling out badly. I've checked that tray is placed in correctly and water level. I do not recommend this egg boiler. We as a family, use the egg boiler regularly, and I'm now tired of the mess and looking to purchase another brand.
1798092
The water does bubble out but not enough to matter.. In my opinion it does that due to heat and steam inundating the bowl and having to escape somewhere. Again, its never been an issue to me.
1216540
Check this website: hippressurecooking.comI attended a in-store demo done by Laura - she is very knowledgeable and her website is full of good information. This cooker is fairly short given it's volume, so the valve is relatively closer to the food, which can be a problem.
745045
I use mine several times everyday can't say I've had any problems at all. I like the whistle the way it has been working - I would say inspect the mechanism that closes the whistle so the steam has only one place to escape, good luck.
1542202
Doesn't happen with our cooker, may want to check with the seller / manufacturer
204442
The unit works fine but I found tiny black residue at the bottom of the pot once in a while. I called customer support of the seller company, they were very responsive and send me a new one right away. However I found the second unit with the same issue after a while, so now I rinse the pot through every time before I refill water in it. If the seller company carry another model, I will recommend try their other model instead. I have no problem with the seller, just this model may have a design flaw. I am still using it though.
356572
Either the cooker is defective or the lid is not sealing properly. As you are placing the lid on and turning to lock it, press down in the center of the lid lightly to seal it more firmly. Also, make sure the jiggler is not stopped up. I always run water thru mine to make sure it is not clogged, especially if you cook rice, potatoes or starchy foods. After each use of your cooker, wash it well, including the rubber seal, oil the rubber seal with olive or canola oil and place it in the pot, not back into the lid, for storage. Hope this helps.
890988
I haven't had any problems with this cooker. It turns off when the time has counted down. If you're setting the time and it's turning off before the elapsed time, then I would say it's defective.
1386261
I have not had any problem with mine. maybe try rinsing it with reasonably hot water and pumping hot water through it. I still am really happy with mine. good luck!
117874
The lid on mine is wobbly, too. Every Crock Pot I've had (and I got my first one back in the early 1960's) has had a wobbly lid. It's designed that way to allow some steam to come out and keep the lid from popping off like a pressure cooker would. This one may be a bit more wobbly than some others, but it works just fine. I have dinner cooking in mine right now, and I can guarantee it'll be ready when I want it -- and delicious! :)
198624
I have used mine several times and as long as I have the proper fluid I have never had this problem, be sure and use proper or more fluid while cooking.
1543409
I don't have that problem..... Love my diffuser especially when using my Le cruiset and wanting a long slow cook for a stew or soup. I do have a gas stove and when I have the pot at or near a boil I move it on to the mat and it smears right along ..... Have never had a problem and have been using it for 2 years or more..... Great temperature control under all materials and has worn well.....
645654
It sounds like it may need a new gasket, if opening and resealing (after the cooker is hot and can soften the gasket) is working. The Hawkins website carries them, they are not expensive.
667783
many including myself have found the inner pot to quickly (in some months) get fine bubbles, blister widely and possibly peel into the food. a replacement is about the cost of a new cooker and nothing is interchangeable if not still made. I never used any metal or scratchy cleaner but I saw how my family ruined pots with them. the damage is different, scratches and fleck, not the spontaneous blistering for following all the instructions.
1449166
This has never been a problem for me, It does prevent the water from boiling over onto the stove, but when you lower the heat, not much steam escapes.
1234343
Yes, get it.....I've had two for about 5 years and never had an issue....just do not put it in the sink with cold water!! And don't add any cold water while its cooking in the oven....
1611627
no problem with steam coming out of water pan. Are you setting the heat too high ?Lower the heat, it only has to stay cooking !
638291
I'm not having any problem with mine. I also have a glass stovetop. No suggestions.... Except to enforce to warranty.