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Before the First Use
Before the first use, please take out all accessories from the package and read this manual
carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions and cautions to avoid any
injury or property damage. Please wash the inside of the lid and the inner pot with warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth.
Never immerse
the cooker housing in water or any other liquid.
The inner pot, sealing ring and steam release
handle and all accessories are dishwasher safe. But never clean the lid and housing in a
dishwasher.
Install the Condensation Collector
To install the condensation collector,
slide it into the slot on the cooker
housing. Follow the reverse order to
remove it for cleaning.
Remove and Install the Anti-Block Shield
The anti-block shield can be
removed by pushing it on the
side to lift it up. To install the
anti-block shield, position it in
place and press it down. The
anti-block shield can be installed
on either direction lengthwise.
Remove and Install the Sealing Ring
The sealing ring can be removed by pulling
upwards from the sealing ring rack in
sections. To reinstall the sealing ring,
pressing it down into the rack section by
section. The sealing ring can be installed on
either side facing up.
Please note the following:
Prior to each use, inspect to make sure the sealing ring is well seated in the sealing ring
rack and the anti-block shield is mounted properly on the steam release pipe. A properly
seated sealing ring can be shifted, with a bit of effort, clockwise or anti-clockwise inside
the sealing ring rack.
After use, remove any foreign objects from the sealing ring and anti-block shield.
Keep the sealing ring clean to avoid odor. Washing the sealing ring in warm soapy water or
dishwasher can remove odor. However, it is normal for the sealing ring to absorb the smell
of certain acidic foods. That's why it is always a good idea to have more than one sealing
ring on hand. You can purchase additional sealing rings from www.InstantPot.com.
Never pull the sealing ring by force, as the pulling may cause deformation and affect its
function in sealing the pressure.
A sealing ring with cracks, cuts or other damages should not be used. A new sealing ring
replacement should be used.
