Replace the sealing ring on your Instant Pot regularly

Your Instant Pot has to have a sealing ring in order to function properly. The sealing ring keeps liquid and pressure from leaking out of the cooking vessel and causing messes or even explosions. Since silicone is flexible and heat resistant, it is the perfect material for the sealing ring on an Instant Pot.

Because silicone is flexible, it isn't as strong as the remainder of the Instant Pot, which is constructed of hard plastic and stainless steel. It's a good idea to change the sealing ring on occasion so that you don't have a failure while cooking. If you use your Instant Pot frequently, think about purchasing a new sealing ring every year or so and replacing it more frequently. Given how essential the ring is to the operation of your pressure cooker, it's a good idea to keep an extra ring hidden away in case of emergency.