Pressure Cooker Lid Stuck? Simple Solution

If you have had difficulty opening or closing the lid of an electric pressure cooker then this is why...
Before doing this Always Remember that Pressure cookers have EXPLOSIVE Pressure, make sure the pressure has been released Before Unlocking the Lid as it will cause Serious Injury and Scalding.

[nola]

Thank you! I went into straight panic mode until I came across this video and it worked.

[PeterPan-slis]

Thank you so very much. You saved my brunch today.

[Hajra-yiyh]

This video saved me today .I didn't know what to do.😍😍😍thank u!

[Redn]

Right On!!! Thank you so much. We literally had the hammer to it right now. For real. We were about to buy a new one.

[abyass]

Simple, no annoying speaking no into nothing, directly jumped to the solution

[nsukuyingisani]

🤗thank you so much 🙂🤗 i was so nervous and didn't know what to do 🤗

[nerualal]

After hours of trying diferent ways. Thank you 💟

[Whiteshirtloosetie]

Simple solution and it is much appeciated. Many thanks. :)

[ReadTheShrill]

If you have the newer Duo Crisp Ultimate, and it won't open even when no pressure and completely cooled, it may be a different problem. In my case, it had nothing to do with pressurization or a safety interlock, it has to do with the separate latching mechanism on the front of the unit. The latch simply holds the spring-loaded lid closed when you push it down. I'm not sure if this is the same as on the original units.

All you have to do is: find the seam between the lid and the main pot, and gently push a butter knife (something not super sharp, so you won't damage it) through the middle of the front of it. This will push the latch backward to disengage it. The lid should pop open. Hope that helps someone.

[angelspeaks]

Omg. Thank you. I almost wanted to use something to pry it open.

[kennyclarke]

Thank you so!!! Much!!! You saved my dinner!

[deedee]

Thanks so much!!! We almost smashed the lid out. My husband had hammer and screwdriver in his hands...LOL.

[rachelvickery]

Thank you so much! Our dinner was stuck 😘

[arinasidik]

just happen to me right now.. and its work! thank you 🤩

[Now]

Thank you! I thought it was dead, and I was just about to toss it, along with the pot of meat that was stuck inside, into the dumpster😂😂

[AbnormalArtsDOTcom]

Thank you! It worked, and now my dogs can have their chicken dinner

[saraahfarooqui]

Omg thank you sm I thought my mom would get mad for me breaking the pot

[pushpalatha]

Thank you so much it's really worked...

[flavi]

I purchased an Instant Pot Pro Plus yesterday. It worked well for the water test and for cooking meat. After cleaning and drying everything, I placed the lid back on. It made the sound it makes when it sits properly, and I closed it. Now it won’t open anymore. It was, of course, empty and dry, and I don't understand why it's stuck. Is there a way to unlock it? Thank youInviato