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Care, cleaning and storage
Care, cleaning and storage
Clean your Duo Viva and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning
instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage
and/or severe personal injury.
Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents on
any of the Instant Pot’s parts or accessories.
Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Parts
Cleaning methods and instruction
Accessories
• Steam rack
Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Lid and parts
• Anti-block shield
• Sealing rings
• Steam release valve
• Float valve
• Silicone cap
• Condensation collector
Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Remove all the parts from the lid before cleaning. See
.
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean the interior
of the 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 multicooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease residual odor of
flavorful meals. To eliminate odors, add 1 cup (250 mL / ~8 oz) water and 1 cup
(250 mL / ~8 oz) white vinegar to inner pot, and run Pressure Cook for 5–10
minutes, then QR pressure.
• Check the condensation collector after each use and empty as needed.
Do not allow food or moisture to stagnate in the condensation collector.
Inner pot
Dishwasher safe.
• 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.
• Make sure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing in multicooker base.
Detachable power cord
Hand wash only. Do not machine wash.
• Use a barely damp cloth to wipe any particles off the cord.
Multicooker base
Hand wash only. Do not machine wash.
• Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation rim with a barely
damp cloth. Allow them to dry completely before inserting inner pot.
• Clean cooker base and 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.
WARNING
The Instant Pot cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric
leakage or personal injury, make sure the cooker base stays dry.
• DO NOT immerse the cooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt
to cycle it through the dishwasher.
• DO NOT rinse the heating element.
• DO NOT submerge or rinse the power cord or the plug.
Removing and installing parts
Silicone sealing ring
Remove the sealing ring
Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the
sealing ring out from behind the circular
stainless steel-sealing ring rack.
With the sealing ring removed, inspect
the steel rack to make sure it is secured,
centered, and an even height all the way
around the lid. Do not attempt to repair a
deformed sealing ring rack.
Install the sealing ring
Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring
rack and press it into place. Press down
firmly to prevent puckering.
When installed properly, the sealing ring is
snug behind sealing ring rack and should
not fall out when the lid is turned over.
Illustrations in this document are for reference
only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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