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Part Cleaning instructions

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

Accessories

• Steam Rack

• Condensation

Collector

• Protective Pad

and Storage Cover

• Multi-Level Air

Fryer Basket

• Air Fryer

Basket Base

• Broil/

Dehydrating Tray

• 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

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 pressure cooker lid parts for cleaning,

read the User Manual, available at instanthome.com

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Pot Duo Crisp 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

Pressure Cooker 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

Air Fryer Lid • Allow the air fryer lid to cool to room temperature,

then clean the heating element and surrounding

area with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Ensure it is

free of food debris and/or grease splatter.

• Wipe the exterior clean with a soft damp cloth

or sponge.

• Do not remove the heating element cover.