Care And Cleaning - Proctor-Silex 3 Quart Simplicity Manual

Care and Cleaning

w WARNING
immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.
1. Unplug unit. Allow to cool. Remove
Gasket from Lid by pulling out from
under metal ring.
NOTE: Cooking Pot, Gasket, Roasting
Rack, and Condensation Collector are
dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use the
"SANI" setting when washing in the
dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures
could damage your product.
2. Wipe Base with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge. To remove stubborn spots, use
a mild, nonabrasive cleanser.
3. Pull up Steam
Release Valve
to remove from
Lid. Flip Lid
over and pull off
Steam Release
Valve Cover from
underside of Lid.
4. Hold Lid at an
angle, and use
a small, soft
brush to clear
the Float Valve,
Steam Release
Valve Stem, and
Excessive Pressure Valve of any debris.
Rinse these areas with warm water.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not
5. Wash Steam Release Valve, Steam
Release Valve Cover, and Lid with
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Ensure that Steam Release Valve, Steam
Release Valve Stem, Float Valve, and
Excessive Pressure Valve are clean and
free of debris. Center of Steam Release
Valve Cover must be clear of food and
debris before cooking.
6. Replace Steam
Release Valve
Cover and
reinsert Gasket
(see Step 1
of "How to
Assemble.")
NOTE: Use care when inserting Gasket.
Stretching Gasket will allow steam to
escape from between Base and Lid.
Always replace worn Gasket with
new manufacturer's Gasket. Visit
proctorsilex.com/parts.
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