Ditto to all you said. Thanks for the A+ vid, sir!

You're most welcome, Shari!

Some models do come with a spare. Many people like to have one for sweet and one for savory.

I also came here wondering about the extra one but thanks for the info.

Thank god I finally saw it was a spare. I couldnt figure out where it went and if i put it on top u it wouldnt close!!!

@@poobare30 was your extra one red?

@@timball3035 mine was! WHAT DOES IT MEAN

Hey Miss EP, we're happy that this video could assist!

Hi, The best thing you can do is contact support and submit a ticket: support.instantpot.com/

The same thing has happened to me. I just bought a new authentic instant pot replacement sealing ring and the pot still does not come to pressure. Very disappointed. Did you ever have your issue resolved?

Yogurt is not a pressure function so you don't need the seal. In fact, you can just cover it with a glass lid or even a dinner plate.

You're very welcome!

Some of the newer models come with a spare.

Help I used my insta pot about 3 times. The sealing ring smells and to me, it smells bad. Used lemon used vinegar notihing changed. have to buy a new one and seems unfair.

Hi We have care and cleaning tips for the sealing ring here: instantpot.com/care-use/

It should fit fairly tightly, yes. If it's too loose, you won't get a good seal.

No they don't.

@@InstantPotOfficial Thanks for the thread. What are the ring notches' purpose if not aligned with anything? Manufacturing process maybe?

Hi Liz. The sealing ring usually needs to be replaced every 8-12 months depending on use. The best way to know if you need to replace your ring is to perform the Initial Test run(Water Test) that you can find in the manual. If there is any steam leaking from the sides of the lid or the pot is not coming to pressure, we suggest replacing the ring.

Putting the seal in the freezer will help to shrink it back up.

Same here. Lots of steam escapes. He replied put it in the freezer to shrink it. Then what?

Once it shrinks back up, reinstall and it should be fine.

If the seal is loose and gets out of place when you put the lid on, you can put the seal in the freezer for a bit. The cold will tighten it back up.

Silicone does hold odors. Many people have one ring for savory and one for sweet. Storing the lid upside so it can air out also helps. Some people swear by putting it in a low oven, others hang it out in the sun.

@@InstantPotOfficial First, thanks for the reply. I tried once more to remove the smell off the rubber parts (3rd time}. I used hot water, vinegar and lemon in a tub and let them soak all night. After rinsing them off, they still stunk up the whole kitchen?? Now the rubber ring is setting outside. This is my 1st instant pot Duo Nova and the pot seems to work OK, but the smell is not acceptable. And to me it seems way too much effort to keep the pot rubber parts not to stink. This should be an easy task.

Thanks for the question! You can replace the sealing rings sooner than 2-3 years. If you're noticing lingering odors from the ring that you're unable to remove, or if you believe your Instant Pot isn't sealing properly, you may want to replace your ring. You can find replacement sealing rings here on our website: www.instanthome.com/marketing/9001/instant-replacement-parts?sort_by=created&sort_order=DESC

@@InstantPotOfficial thanks so much.

Hi Florian, you can buy a replacement seal here: store.instantpot.com/collections/parts/sealing-rings

Just to confirm are you talking about the notches in the ring or the metal ring attached to the lid?

That's a spare ring. Some people like to use one for sweet and one for savory.

The Instant Pot® sealing ring is made from food grade silicone. Silicone may pick up food odors during cooking. To remove the odor, try the following:1. Steam Clean - add 2 cups of water or white vinegar and cut-up lemon rind, run the Steam program for 2 minutes with the sealing ring in position. Then, allow the sealing ring to air dry. 2. Place the sealing ring in the dishwasher. High temperature and strong detergent will usually remove the majority of smells.3. Soak the sealing ring overnight in white vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, or bleach. Then, run it through the dishwasher. 4. Store the sealing ring in a plastic bag with ground coffee or baking soda. Or, you may wish to have one sealing ring for savory and another for sweet foods.

Is the instant pot the same thing as a pressure cooker?

Hi Linda, the Instant Pot is a Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker. This means that yes it does pressure cooking but it also has additional functions such as rice cooker, slow cooker etc.. and can replace up to 10 kitchen appliances in one depending on the model you have.

NEVER soak the seal in bleach! Bleach tends to disintegrate rubber and plastic. Even if it doesn't destroy your seal the first time, it will degrade your seal faster.

The release valve is supposed to be loose and is removable for cleaning.

Your lid should come with a clear silicone sealing ring that is preinstalled. The first couple of times it may be a little tricky getting it properly seated, but after that it should be easy to install.

Under normal conditions it should be fine for 18 - 24 months. If you notice cracks, leaking or deformation in the sealing ring, it should be replaced immediately. However, the sealing ring is porous and may absorb odors and become discolored. To avoid discoloration and odors, you may wish to change the sealing ring every 6 - 12 months.

Instant Pot I will order it then .. and I will let you know the result .. it still hisses and the timer cant count down, hope it works again, my tummy depends on it 😊😊.. thanks to reply me back

With normal use the sealing should last a couple years. If you start to have trouble with it sealing, or it becomes damaged in some way, it will need to be replaced.