How To Clean Instant Pot Base
Now remove the inner cooking pot from the base and set it aside.
How to clean instant pot base. Water electronics and people with screwdrivers do not mix. Because the electronics and heating element. Then use a lightly dampened cloth or paper towel to wipe down the exterior and inside lip of the base. For obvious safety reasons start by unplugging the instant pot. How to deep clean an instant pot sealing ring to refresh the sealing ring steam clean the ring by adding two cups of water and a tablespoon of lemon zest or two cups white vinegar and a tablespoon lemon zest to the inner pot and running the steam program for two minutes.
Now use a clean damp not wet you don t want to drench it. To help the pot dry out remove this base. The instant pot is so popular right now because it s more than a pressure cooker. The processor heating element and other electronic parts on the inner pot are not safe to be wet or dirty. If you need to clean the inside of the cooking base use a clean damp cloth to wipe it down and dry the interior immediately.
Allow the machine to cool down before cleaning. It s also a slow cooker rice cooker steamer sauté yogurt maker and warmer for about 70. You can clean the exterior of the instant pot with a damp cloth or a toothbrush for hard to reach areas. How instant pot makes life easier. The manufacturer claims the appliance prepares meals up to 70 faster than other methods.
To clean the instant pot base wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth to remove crumbs or food splatters. The screw is a standard philips head on my duo plus and max but the instant pot ultra has a torx t15 screw which made me dig deep in my toolbox to find a head that would fit. Make sure that the inside of the base is clean and free of dirt dust or liquid. Make sure the pot is unplugged before you remove the base. In order to clean the bottom of the inner pot of the appliance pour a cup of white vinegar in the bottom and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Remove the sealing ring and let air dry.