Care And Cleaning - Hamilton Beach 34508 Manual

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug. Allow to cool. Remove
Gasket from Lid by pulling out
from under metal ring.
4. Hold Lid at an angle, and use
a small, soft brush to clear the
Pressure Safety Indicator/Float
Valve and Removable Steam
Stem of any debris. Rinse these
areas with warm water.
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NOTE: Roasting Rack, Rice
Measuring Cup, Rice Paddle,
and Condensation Collector are
dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use
the "SANI" setting when washing
in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle
temperatures could damage your
product.
5. Wash Cooking Pot, Steam
Release Valve, Steam Release
Valve Cover, Removable
Condensation Collector, and Lid
with warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Ensure that Steam
Valve, Steam Valve Stem, and
Pressure Safety Indicator/Float
Valve are clean and free of
debris. Center of Steam Valve
Cover must be clear of food
before cooking.
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.
2. Wipe Base with a soft, damp
cloth or sponge. To remove
stubborn spots, use a mild,
nonabrasive cleanser.
6. Replace Steam Release Valve
Cover and reinsert Gasket (see
Step 1 of "How to Assemble.")
3. Pull up Steam Release Valve to
remove from Lid. Flip Lid over
and pull up Steam Valve Cover
from underside of Lid. Unscrew
Stem Cap from Steam Release
Valve Stem.
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. See
"To order parts" in "Parts and
Features."