pressure cooker

[mergal]

My recently bought pressure cooker has a weight which according to the instructions needs to be cleaned after use by the insertion of a toothpick to remove a spring.
I have been unable to remove the spring and wonder if anyone else has had this problem. I am reluctant to force the spring for fear of damage

[craft1948]

why not ring the manufacturer?

[mergal]

Thank you Craft. Why didn't I think of that! Took your advice and sorted it out.