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CARE, CLEANING AND STORAGE
Clean your Instant Pot Pro and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning
instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Always unplug your multicooker and let it 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.
Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Parts Cleaning methods and instruction
Accessories
• Steam rack
Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Lid and parts
• Steam
release valve
• Steam
release cover
• Anti-block shield
• Sealing ring
• Float valve
• Silicone cap
• QuickCool cover
• Condensation
collector
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 the steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean the interior of the
steam release pipe with a pipe cleaner to prevent clogging.
• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the lid handle and hold the lid
vertically over a sink, then turn it 360°— like turning a steering wheel.
• After cleaning and draining, store the lid upside down on the multicooker base to allow it
to air dry completely.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease residual odour of fl avourful
meals. To eliminate odours, add 1 cup (250 mL) water and 1 cup (250 mL) white vinegar
to the inner pot, then run Pressure Cook for 5 to 10 minutes and QR pressure.
• Check the condensation collector after each use and empty and clean it as needed.
Do not allow food or moisture to sit in the condensation collector, as harmful bacteria
may result.
Inner pot
Dishwasher safe.
• Acute hard water staining (rainbow, bluish or white discolouration) may require scrubbing
with a sponge dampened with vinegar or a non-abrasive cleanser like Bar Keeper’s Friend.
• For tough or burned food residue, add boiling water and dish soap to the inner pot and let
it sit for a few hours for easy cleaning.
• Make sure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing the inner pot in the multicooker base.
Power cord
Wipe only.
• Use a barely damp cloth to remove particles from the cord.
• Wrap it around the multicooker base and tuck the end into the cord holder.
Multicooker base
Wipe only.
• Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation rim with a barely damp cloth.
Allow them to dry completely before inserting the inner pot.
• Clean the multicooker base and control panel with a soft, barely damp cloth or sponge.
Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the multicooker’s safety or performance.