User's Manual
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Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool before cleaning. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly
before use.
Part Instruction
Cleaning
Method
Accessories
• Steam Rack
• Condensation Collector
• Wash after each use
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or
scouring pads on accessories
• For dishwasher, place on top rack
• Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use
Dishwasher Safe
& Hand Washable
Lid & Parts
• Steam Release Handle
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Ring
• Float Valve
• Float Valve Silicone Cap
• Wash after each use with hot water and mild dish soap
and allow to air dry, or place in top rack of dishwasher
• Remove all parts from lid before dishwashing
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield
removed, clean interior of steam release pipe to
prevent clogging
• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the
lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then
turn it 360°— such as turning a steering wheel
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease
residualodorofavorfulmeals.Toeliminateodors,
add 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250
mL) white vinegar to inner pot, and run Pressure Cook
for 5-10 minutes, then Quick Release pressure.
Inner Pot
• More acute hard water staining may require a vinegar
dampened sponge and some scrubbing to remove. If
there is tough or burned food residue at the bottom,
soak in hot water for a few hours for easy cleaning
• Wash after each use
• Ensure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing in
cooker base
Power Cord
• Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off
power cord
Damp Cloth Only
Cooker Base
• Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the
condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow
to air dry
• Clean cooker base and control panel with a soft,
barely-damp cloth or sponge
Care & Cleaning
WARNING
Ensure heating
element remains dry
at all times.
Do not immerse cooker
base in water or attempt to
cycle through dishwasher.
Do not submerge power
cord at any time.
Do not wet prongs of
power cord.