Don't overfill your Instant Pot

You don't want an explosive situation on your hands, therefore it's critical to take all required safety precautions when cooking under pressure. The inner pot may only be filled to a maximum of two-thirds of the Instant Pot's entire volume, according to the manufacturer. This maximum fill line is conveniently placed on the inside of the pot. Some foods, such as grains and beans, either expand significantly when cooking or have a propensity to froth and spray. Because the froth from certain meals might block your Instant Pot's release valve, you should only fill the pot halfway for them.

But what occurs if a pressure cooker is overfilled? Nothing nice, that much is certain. A pressure cooker that is overfilled will produce too much pressure, which might pulverize your food. On a scarier note, overloading your Instant Pot might undermine its safety safeguards, creating a scenario that could be hazardous.