How To Clean Instant Pot Valve

Add 2 cups of water or white vinegar to the instant pot plus a roughly chopped lemon rind.
How to clean instant pot valve. For ideas on how to clean the seal lid rim and more see my friend jennie s post on how to clean instant pot 101. Run the steam program for two minutes then remove the sealing ring and let it air dry. To clean the lid. If all of these are properly in place your instant pot should be able to build pressure and cook your food. Both the float valve and anti block shield should be clean and free of debris.
The sealing ring is critical for maintaining the right pressure in your instant pot. Put float valve back in the lid attach the silicone cap. Make sure that the pressure release valve is in place and it is set to the sealing position upwards. Then remove the ring and air dry it. Another option for cleaning the silicone sealing ring is to steam clean your instant pot by adding 2 cups of water or white vinegar and some cut up lemon rind running the steam program for 2 minutes with the sealing ring in place then allowing the sealing ring to air dry.
If that doesn t work try. Next run the steam program for 2 minutes. To clean the float valve. Wash the float valve the cap in warm soapy water. Remove the sealing ring and let air dry.
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. How to deep clean an instant pot sealing ring. Under normal use the instant pot lid only requires a quick rinse under tap water after every use. It s best not to wash the lid in the dishwasher. Tips to prevent burning in the instant pot use enough liquid.
3 1 wash instant pot lid with warm soapy water. This video is sponsored by e cloth. Another option is to steam clean the sealing ring while it s still attached to your instant pot. Add one cup of water a cup of white vinegar and one cut up lemon rind. Remove the silicone cap off the end that s inside the lid.