Cleaning; Care And Maintenance - Presto 02141 Instructions Manual

6 . Remove food from cooker . For best results, use heat-resistant plastic or wooden utensils . Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch
the nonstick surface .
7 . When cooking/keep warm are complete, unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker . Allow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning .

Cleaning

After every use
1 . Unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from pressure cooker . Allow cooker to cool completely before cleaning .
2 . After each use, remove the quick pressure release valve from the cover . Then detach the sealing ring plate from the cover by pulling
the grip pin (Fig . C, page 3) . Remove the sealing ring from the plate . Do not remove the center grommet on the sealing ring plate .
If the vent filter appears dirty or contains debris, remove it from the underside of the cover, following the instructions on page 3 .
3 . Clean the cooker cover with a damp, soapy cloth and then dry completely . Do NOT immerse the cooker cover in water.
Wash the sealing ring, sealing ring plate, and vent filter in warm, soapy water . Do NOT wash these parts in the dishwasher . Dry all
cover parts thoroughly after cleaning.
4 . To be sure the vent pipe is clear, hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe . Clean it with a small brush or pipe
cleaner if it is blocked or partially blocked . If necessary, clean the vent filter with a small brush to remove any food particles from
the slots and holes . Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble .
5 . Wash the cooking rack in warm, soapy water . Do NOT wash in the dishwasher .
6 . Remove the cooking pot from the cooker body . Wash the pot in warm water and a mild detergent . The cooking pot may also be
washed in the dishwasher .
The nonstick surface may be cleaned with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-
Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad . Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the cooking pot or the cooker body.
Soaking the cooking pot to loosen food residue is not necessary . If, however, soaking the pot is desired, do not soak for more than 2
hours . Soaking the pot for more than 2 hours may damage the nonstick finish .
CAUTION! Never pour water into the cooker body or immerse it or the power cord in water . Always be sure the pot is COMPLETELY
DRY before placing it back in the cooker body .
7 . Clean the plastic rim of the cooker body with a damp cloth . Avoid getting water inside of the cooker body .
Occasionally
1 . Remove the air vent/cover lock for cleaning . Place your finger over the air vent/cover lock hole in the top of the cover (Fig . M) and
remove the gasket from the underside of the cover (Fig . N) . Push the air vent/cover lock through the top of the cover . Wash both the
air vent/cover lock and the gasket in warm, soapy water .
The metal shaft may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad . Clean the cover hole with a small brush . After cleaning, reinsert the metal
shaft from the top side of the cover down through the cover hole . Place a finger over the hole and push the gasket onto the end of the
metal shaft until it snaps into the groove .
2 . Wipe the outside of the cooker body with a damp cloth .

Care and Maintenance

• When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place . To prevent unpleasant odors from
lingering, store the unit with the cover inverted on the cooker body .
• As is the case with all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food inside the cooking pot with a
knife or other sharp utensil . Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface .
• Do not strike the rim of the cooking pot with any cooking utensil . This could cause nicks in the
rim which may allow steam to escape and prevent the pressure cooker from sealing .
• The sealing ring and gasket for the air vent/cover lock may shrink, become hard, deformed,
cracked, or torn with normal use . When this happens, replace the sealing ring and/or the air vent/
cover lock gasket . Leakage between the cover and cooker body is usually caused by deterioration
of the sealing ring after prolonged use .
• Periodically check the vent pipe nut for looseness. If necessary, retighten with a ½˝ wrench.
*Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company . Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company .
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Fig. M
Air vent/cover
lock hole
Gasket
Fig. N