Valve does not rise

I'm sorry to hear that you're missing the manual for your Savourex Pro Line Pressure Cooker/Insta Pot. Since it's an off-brand model, finding specific instructions or resources for that exact model may be challenging. However, I can provide you with some general guidance on how to use a pressure cooker, which should be applicable to your device as well.
Here's a step-by-step guide on using a pressure cooker:
1. Read the safety precautions: Before you begin using the pressure cooker, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the safety precautions mentioned in the manual. This will help you operate the appliance safely.
2. Prepare the ingredients: Start by preparing the ingredients for your recipe. Whether you're cooking meat, vegetables, grains, or soups, ensure that everything is properly washed, chopped, and ready to be cooked.
3. Add ingredients and liquid: Place the ingredients into the pressure cooker pot. Most pressure cooker recipes require a minimum amount of liquid (such as water, broth, or sauce) to create steam and build pressure. Follow the recipe guidelines for the appropriate amount of liquid.
4. Close the lid: Ensure the pressure cooker lid is securely closed. Some models may have a locking mechanism or an indicator to confirm that the lid is properly sealed.
5. Set the pressure release valve: Pressure cookers typically have a pressure release valve that controls the pressure level. Refer to your specific model's instructions to determine how to set the valve for cooking.
6. Select the cooking time and pressure level: Depending on your recipe, you'll need to set the desired cooking time and pressure level. Most pressure cookers have preset cooking programs for different types of food. Alternatively, you may need to manually set the time and pressure.
7. Start cooking: Once you've set the cooking time and pressure, start the cooking process. The pressure cooker will heat up and build pressure inside the pot. The cooking time will begin once the desired pressure is reached.
8. Natural or quick release: After the cooking time is complete, you have two options for releasing the pressure: natural release or quick release. Natural release involves letting the pressure decrease naturally over time, while quick release involves manually venting the pressure using the release valve. Refer to your pressure cooker's instructions to determine the appropriate method for your recipe.
9. Open the lid: Once the pressure is fully released, and it is safe to do so, you can open the lid. Be cautious of the hot steam that may escape when opening the cooker.
It's important to note that these are general instructions for pressure cookers. Your specific model may have additional features or variations, so it's always a good idea to consult the manual if you can find one or reach out to the manufacturer for support.

Return to the seller/manufacturer for replacement. The valve is not working.

Hi the exhaust valve releases built up pressure created while cooking. There are 2 settings on mine. I have an InstaPot. When you cook on Pressure Cook put valve in closed posistion. Turn it left until it drops down. Food will cook for example, chicken with 1/2 cup chicken broth on pressure cook for 10 min then when done, pressure will come out on it own even with valve closed and dropped down, and food still cooks during this time. It will beep when ready. You can always open valve manually but remember it’s super hot steam and will burn you so lay a folded tea towel over top of valve then with wooden spoon tap valve into forward release and all the steam will release. Once this happens you can turn lid and open. You need all steam released either manual or automatic before opening lid.

we have a pressure cooker and you put about a 1/2 inch of water in the bottom, make sure the rack is in bottom under food. then put lid on tight and make sure the seal around the inside of the lid is still soft and movable this means it will seal properly and not leak out the hot air. once the steam starts to build up when it has been on the burner for a couple of minutes, steam should be coming out the center of the lid and there is a little valve that has a pin in the middle of it that will lift up when the pressure is high enough to cook the food, some times I have to tap it with a fork, once the little pin is sticking up by its self put the pressure cap on, ours has a little black stick in the middle that rises as the pressure builds and with practice I know that when I can see 2 rings on the black center then the potatoes are cooked. they can be a very great time safer but dangerous if not used correctly. once the desired amount of rings have raised turn off the heat. NOW DO NOT OPEN until the little silver pin lays flat in the lid again then you know the pressure has reduced enough to safely open the cooker. always open away for your face as it will still be very hot. hope this helps.

The company had a major recall and went out of business. No manuals appear to be available on the web.
Here are some general instructions you can use:

1 Set up your cooker. Place your Ultrex Pressure Cooker on the stove. Remove the lid and pour in no more than 2 inches of water. Depending on what you are cooking the amount of water will vary. More water will ultimately cook larger amounts of food, but you will need to refer to your specific model's instructions on this matter.

2 Put in the food you wish to cook. Close and lock the lid firm to the pot. Make sure it is locked securely so none of contents boil out of the top.

3 Turn on your burner to high heat for approximately ten minutes. Allow the water to boil.

4 Turn the stove down to a low setting after the water is boiling in the cooker. Flip the pressure valve closed and allow your food to simmer.

Set the pressure valve to ten pounds. For vegetables, cook 30 to 45 minutes. For meats, cook 45 to 60 minutes.5

6 Open the pressure valve and allow the pressure to discharge. Unlock and remove the lid to find your fully cooked meal.

Leave the valve open until it starts slowly hissing, then shut off valve and wait for the pressure to build up.

Hello Mark
First of all turn on a hot water tap and keep it running whilst you check to see if your boiler is firing up, if it is not then try to restart it, you should hear the flame if its running, turn your tap off then just stand by the boiler for a few minutes to see if the pressure gauge starts to rise, if it doesn't rise you will never get any hot water, you will have to add some pressure to about 1 and a half on the dial, to do that is simply turn on the water valve in the bottom of your boiler and watch your pressure gauge rise to about 1 and a half then firmly turn it off again, it looks like a small tap like the one at the back of your washing machine pipe, it's ok you will hear the water rushing in, now with your gauge at about 1 and a half and your boiler running your water will get hot

From your description it seems that the water in solenoid valve - fill valve is blocked open due to scale deposits. The solenoid valve can be disassembled and be cleaned; this is the only way to solve the problem. The flushing with vinegar can help but only sometimes and for a while but sometime can move more scale deposit in it and blocked it more. Since you will clean the system from scale you should check also the water level sensor since this also full of scale and can malfunction too.

The pressure rise due to overfill of water in the boiler and not from exceed pressure in it.

Add the water and beans. Put the lid on the cooker and tighten down. Turn on the heat and let the steam make a full plume before closing the valve. Lower the temperature to medium. Watch the gauge and when it reaches the correct pressure keep adjusting the heat to maintain the pressure for however many minutes the beans need to cook. When the time is up turn off the heat and let the cooker cool for a while. Ten minutes or so. Then slowly open the pressure valve when the pressure has reduced to a low level. If the pressure is still to high when you open the valve the water will be pulled out of the beans and the jars will only be half full of liquid. Once the pressure is down to zero, open the lid carefully because the jars are still hot and break easily. As the jars cool you will hear them pop. This means that they are sealed. Good luck.

If it is leaking around the lid, then it certainly sounds like a bad gasket -- the water vapor sould only come out the valve on the lid.