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Care, Cleaning and Storage
Clean your Instant Pot after each use. Always unplug the Duo Evo Plus and let it
cool to room temperature before cleaning. Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly
before use and before storage.
Part
Instruction
Cleaning
Method
Accessories
• Condensation
Collector
Wash after each use
Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or scouring pads on
accessories
For dishwasher, place on top rack
Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use
Dishwasher
Safe* and
Hand
Washable
Lid and Parts
• Steam Release
Valve
• Steam Release
Cover
• QuickCool
Cover
• Anti-Block
Shield
• Sealing Rings
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap
Wash after each use with hot water and washing up liquid and allow to
air dry, or place in top rack of dishwasher
Remove all parts from lid before dishwashing
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, take the lid handle
and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then turn it 360°— like turning
a steering wheel
After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base
Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease residual
odour from highly flavourful meals. To eliminate odours, add
250 mL water and 250 mL white vinegar to inner pot, and run
Pressure Cook for 5-10 minutes, then Quick Release pressure
Inner Pot
Heavy hard water staining may require a vinegar dampened sponge
and some scrubbing to remove. If there is tough or burned food
residue at the bottom, soak in hot water for a few hours for easy
cleaning
Wash after each use
Ensure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing in cooker base
Power Lead
Use a barely damp cloth to wipe any particles off power lead
Damp Cloth
Only
Cooker Base
Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation rim
with a barely damp cloth, and allow to air dry
Clean cooker base and control panel with a soft, barely damp cloth
or sponge
*Some discolouration of parts may occur after machine washing. This will not affect the
safety nor the performance of the cooker.
WARNING
Ensure heating
element remains
dry at all times.
Do not immerse cooker
base in water or attempt to
cycle through dishwasher.
Do not submerge power
lead at any time.
Do not wet prongs
of power lead.
