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Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning
Clean your Viva after each use.
Always unplug your Viva and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Part
Instruction
Cleaning
Method
Accessories
• Steam Rack
• 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
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Rings
• Steam Release Valve
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap
• Wash after each use with hot water and mild dish soap
and allow to air dry, or place in top rack of dishwasher.
• 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 360°— such as 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 odor of flavorful meals. To eliminate odors, add
1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
white vinegar to inner pot, and run Pressure Cook for
5–10 minutes, then QR pressure.
Inner Pot
• More acute 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.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or
performance.
Part
Instruction
Cleaning
Method
Detachable Power
Cord
(6 Quart Only)
• Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off power
cord.
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.
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
cord at any time.
Do not wet prongs of power
cord.