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Care, cleaning and storage
WARNING
The Instant Pot cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid re, electric
leakage or personal injury, make sure the cooker base stays dry.
• DO NOT immerse the cooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt
to cycle it through the dishwasher.
• DO NOT rinse the heating element.
• DO NOT submerge or rinse the power cord or the plug.
Removing and installing parts
Silicone sealing ring
Remove the sealing ring
Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the
sealing ring out from behind the circular
stainless-steel sealing ring rack.
With the sealing ring removed, inspect
the steel rack to make sure it is secured,
centered, and an even height all the way
around the lid. Do not attempt to repair a
deformed sealing ring rack.
The sealing ring is easiest to remove
and install when it is wet and soapy.
Install the sealing ring
Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring
rack and press it into place. Press down
rmly to prevent puckering.
When installed properly, the sealing ring is
snug behind sealing ring rack and should
not fall out when the lid is turned over.
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