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This is the exterior pot, the outside of the pressure cooker. The housing contains the electronics, the buttons, and the heating element. Also called: Some models of pressure cookers, including the Instant Pot, have a metal shield shield over the opening to the pressure release switch. It prevents food and foam from entering the pressure release switch. This shield is removable, though it can be difficult to get off of a brand new machine. After a few times taking it on and off, it gets easier to remove. When cleaning your pressure cooking pot, you’ll want to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Some brands, like Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi, allow you to wash the cooking pot in the dishwasher. However, I baby my pots and pans and prefer to hand wash my pressure cooking pot. Lid
In my first cookbook, I called this part the Pressure Release Valve. However, after getting a number of questions from readers confused by having both a float valve and a pressure release valve, I’ve started calling this little part on the lid’s exterior a pressure release switchto avoid confusion. This part goes by a slightly different name in each model. Here’s the terminology for some of the most popular brands: However, if it just has some tough to remove stains, use baking soda, vinegar, and a non-abrasive cloth to remove the stains. Names used by other brands includeincluding pressure limit valve, pressure regulator knob, steam release handle, steam release reset button,and rapid release button.)If you damage your lid or it just stops working, you don’t have to buy a whole new Instant Pot. Instead, you can buy replacement lids for the Ultra, Duo, Duo-Plus, Viva, Nova, Plus, and Smart Bluetooth models. COOKING MADE SIMPLE: the only multi-cooker with step-by-step cooking instructions on a large LCD display Once you have your first meal under your belt, move on to some easy pressure cooking recipes. Before you know it, you’ll be making fabulous pressure cooker meals and wondering how you ever cooked without it! The Getting Started Guide Series Part 2 in our Getting Started Guide will discuss everything you need to know about choosing a pressure release method, including how and when to use each type.
EASY UPKEEP: protective inner cover keeps the air frying element clean and safe from splashes during pressure cooking The Instant Pot power cord is detachable, so it can easily get lost or misplaced. Damage or water can also make the power cord stop working. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY. Always use your Housing with the interior pressure cooking pot in place. NEVERADD INGREDIENTS DIRECTLY TO THE HOUSING. If your model has a shield, I recommend removing it to clean and immediately replacing it to avoid losing any pieces. >> That’s it for the pressure cooker parts! You’re ready to move on to the next section!
In other models, the pressure release switch just sits loosely on top of the lid. (Don’t worry if you notice it jiggling—totally normal!) For these models, the switch can be removed for cleaning. Clean the switch with soap and water; do not put in the dishwasher. Float Valve When cleaning your housing, wipe with a soft, damp cloth. NEVER submerge the housing in water. Pressure Cooking Pot