How does the safety valve work?
A. The safety valve contains a fusible alloy that melts at the required temperature and pressure. This allows all pressure to be released from inside the pressure cooker. The safety valve must be replaced if it melts. Bay City International can supply you with and needed parts. Q. Why did my safety valve operate? A. Two things will cause the safety valve to operate. Should the normal escape of steam be prevented, the safety valve will operate. Keep the steam vent (located in the center of the lid) clean and check every time before use by looking through it. The safety valve will also operate if there is insufficient water in the pressure cooker and it boils dry, causing the temperature to rise beyond the normal operating level. Q. My pressure cooker is not working and I see steam coming out around the handle. What is the problem? A. The safety valve has operated correctly. See question and answer above. Q. The lid handle on my Hawkins pressure cooker seems to be loose. Should I tighten
