How To Clean Instant Pot

For ideas on how to clean the seal lid rim and more see my friend jennie s post on how to clean instant pot 101.

How to clean instant pot. If you get any smell from it you can consider giving it a vinegar steam clean with lemon peels. To clean the lid. Most of the time you won t need to unscrew anything to wash it just simply wipe dry with a dry cloth. Hand wash lid with warm soapy water. Rim cleaner foam brush many users find it s easiest to soak their craft foam brush with soapy water then clean by sliding and scrubbing it around the rim.

Rinse the lid steam valve and anti block shield with soap and water. Fill the inner pot with 1 cup of water 1 cup of vinegar and a few lemon peels. Most recipes will need at least 1 cup of liquid to create pressure and prevent burning. If you have really tough stains or want to give the inner pot a deep clean and a fresh start every once in a while bar keeper s friend and a magic eraser will work wonders. Wipe the inner cooker base rim and slot using a dry cloth to prevent rusting.

For removing discolouring cloudiness or rainbow stains use white vinegar or bar keeper s friend. While you may consider the lid of the instant pot to be relatively clean after each use since it condenses and covers in steam and splatters sometimes you should still rinse it with soap and water after each use. Remove the inner pots lids and accessories and put them in the dishwasher. Remove the sealing ring and anti block shield and wash it with warm soapy water. Fill your inner pot with one cup of vinegar one cup of water and three or four pieces of lemon peels.

2 ways to clean instant pot rim 1. Then close the lid set your instant pot to steam run for two minutes and let the pressure release naturally. If your sealing ring has taken on any funky food smells you can deodorize it by doing a vinegar steam clean right in your instant pot. Tips to prevent burning in the instant pot use enough liquid.