Use and Care Manual

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CLEANING
Clean your Instant Pot Duo after each use. Always unplug the unit and
let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or
storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
Part Cleaning instructions
Accessories
• Steam Rack
• Condensation
Collector
• Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher, top rack.
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or
scouring pads on accessories.
• Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use.
Lid and Parts
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Ring
• Steam Release
Valve
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher, top rack.
• Remove all small parts from lid before washing.
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield
removed, clean interior of steam release pipe 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 all the way around.
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to
disperse odor.
• To eliminate odors from sealing ring, add 1 cup
(8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) white
vinegar to inner cooking pot, and run Pressure Cook
for 5–10 minutes, then use Quick Steam Release.
Inner Cooking Pot • Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher.
• Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened
sponge and scrubbing to remove.
• For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water
for a few hours before cleaning.
• Dry all exterior surfaces before placing in cooker base.
Part Cleaning instructions
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord.
Cooker base • Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the
condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow
to air dry.
• Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control
panel with a soft, barely-damp cloth or sponge.
Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
In the manual
For full details about removing lid parts for cleaning, read the User
Manual, available at instanthome.com.