Care, Cleaning And Storage - Instant Pot DUO PLUS 101 User Manual

Care, cleaning and storage

Clean your Duo Plus and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning
instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage
and/or severe personal injury.
Always unplug your multicooker and allow it to cool to room temperature before
cleaning. Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents
on any of the Instant Pot's parts or accessories.
Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before use and before storage.
Parts
Accessories
• Steam rack
Lid and parts
• Anti-block shield
• Sealing rings
• Steam release valve
• Float valve
• Silicone cap
• Condensation collector
Inner pot
Power lead
Multicooker base
Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the multicooker's safety or performance.
Dishwasher safe.
Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Remove all the parts from the lid before cleaning. See Care, cleaning and storage:
Removing and installing parts.
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean the interior
of the steam release pipe to prevent clogging.
• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, take the lid handle and hold the
lid vertically over a sink, then turn it 360°— like turning a steering wheel.
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the multicooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease residual odour from
highly-flavoured meals. To eliminate odours, add 250 ml water and 250 ml white
vinegar to the inner pot and run Pressure Cook for 5–10 minutes, then QR pressure.
• Check the condensation collector after each use and empty as needed.
Do not allow food or moisture to stagnate in the condensation collector.
Dishwasher safe.
• Heavy 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.
• Make sure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing in the multicooker base.
Hand wash only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
• Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off the lead.
5.7 litre power lead is detachable for storage.
Hand wash only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
• Clean the multicooker base and control panel with a soft, barely-damp cloth
or sponge.
• Wipe the inside of the cooker base, the heating element and the condensation
rim with a barely-damp cloth. Allow them to dry completely before inserting the
inner pot.
Cleaning methods and instructions
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