EASY UPKEEP: protective inner cover keeps the air frying element clean and safe from splashes during pressure cooking This is the interior pot, the one that fits inside the housing. This is where you’ll put the ingredients. Also called: Welcome to Part 1 of the How To Use an Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Getting Started Guide! There are five parts to this Getting started Guide:

in-1 pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, sous vide and sterilizer 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! 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.

Keep Your Pressure Cooker Performing At Its Best With These Easy Cleaning Tips

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. 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: Don’t Miss: How Do You Cook Pork Chops In An Instant Pot Glass Lid Instant Pot Replacement Parts Silicone Lids16cm18cm20cm24cm26cm Organic Tempered Glass Pot Lid Kitchen Accessory Lid If you plan to get extra accessories to go with your Instant Pot, find out What Instant Pot Accessories You Will Need here. Or, consider getting an accessory kitwith everything you may need. 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

Sometimes you may need to replace the whole Instant Pot base. For example, if you set it on the stove and accidentally turned the burners on.

Always use your Housing with the interior pressure cooking pot in place. NEVERADD INGREDIENTS DIRECTLY TO THE HOUSING. USE LESS OIL: EvenCrisp™ air flow gives you the crunch and tenderness of deep-frying with 95% less oil Intuitive remote steam release button makes venting simple and stress-free, plus automatically resets when lid is closed 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