Be careful about the steam

You should be careful not to unintentionally place any body parts in the line of the extremely hot steam geyser that your Instant Pot releases when it loses pressure. If you're not careful, the hot steam might potentially ruin your kitchen cabinets. If you often use your pressure cooker on the counter beneath your kitchen cupboards, the moisture from the steam may eventually cause damage. This form of moisture damage is particularly prone to affect paint and wood.

Although the maker of the Instant Pot cautions that closing the vent might result in an explosion, you might want to consider doing so to limit the steam flow. Consider purchasing a steam diverter if the layout of your kitchen makes it challenging to vent steam securely. These change the direction of the steam's flow so that it shoots sideways rather than straight up. Some of them even resemble entertaining dragons! However, because the Instant Pot wasn't made to function with them, you should always use caution while utilizing them.