Cleaning/Maintenance
Do not wash any parts of the pressure cooker in the dishwasher. Always wash the pressure cooker thoroughly after every use, or if it has not been used for an extended period of time.
1.Unplug and let the unit cool before cleaning.
2.Wash the removable cooking pot with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3.Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
4.Turn the lid upside down, grasp the rubber gasket on either side and pull up. Replace the pressure regulator knob by placing it back onto the metal fitting and rotating the knob until it drops into place. Clean the rubber gasket in warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Replace the gasket by pushing it down inside the edge of the lid. Make sure the groove in the center of the gasket is positioned around the metal ring on the inside edge of the lid. Note: If the gasket is not positioned properly, the unit will not work.
NOTE: The rubber gasket must always be properly positioned on the underside of the lid. Check periodically to make sure that it is clean, flexible, and not cracked or torn. (See pg. 4 “Before First Use”, #3.)
5.If the rubber gasket is damaged, do not use the appliance and contact the Customer Service department at
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6.To clean the pressure regulator filter, turn the lid upside down, grasp the metal filter, located in the center of the lid (see figures to the right) and pull up. Clean the filter with warm soapy water using a small brush to remove any food particles. Replace the filter by positioning it back onto the metal clips, and snapping it back in place.
7.In order to maintain good performance of your pressure cooker, the bottom of the removable
cooking pot, in the area of the sensor pad, must be cleaned after each use. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and be sure to dry thoroughly.
8.Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any of the parts.
Cleaning the Pressure Regular Knob
Check that the pressure regulator knob and the pressure safety valves are in good working order before each use.
1.After the unit has cooled, remove the lid.
2.Press down and turn the pressure regulator knob counter clockwise past the EXHAUST setting and carefully lift the knob up to remove.
3.Using a brush, check and remove any food or foreign particles that may be lodged in the floating valve.
4.Replace the pressure regulator knob by lining the notches up to
the inside wall of the pressure regulator chamber in the lid and | 10 | |
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