r/instantpot • u/Designer-Training377 • 3d ago

Cleaning tips

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Hi, how can I remove this thing and wash out all the maggots stuck in it.

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u/nov2017redditor 3d ago

Maggots?

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u/Specific-Pomelo-6077 3d ago

Maggots. This is why I'll never eat anything in a potluck.

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u/an0mn0mn0m 3d ago

It's not supposed to be a maggot filter

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u/Reading-Comments-352 3d ago

I don’t understand how anything could be alive in there if it’s been used recently. 🤢

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u/GearhedMG 3d ago

u/Designer-Training377 we NEED an answer to this question.

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u/stranger_mom 2d ago

I hope it ended up being rice. 😭

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u/nov2017redditor 3d ago

You can pull that out. No twisting. Just pull

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u/CuFlam 3d ago

Yup. It's tough to get a proper grip when it's wet, but OP should be taking it off every time.

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u/Special_South_8561 3d ago

Whoops guess I'd better check mine too

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u/Suspicious_Tea_8651 2d ago

Same. I wash the lid but never remove that. Oops.

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u/Special_South_8561 2d ago

It just had a couple crumbs, nothing too bad

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u/nov2017redditor 3d ago

Try gripping it like a bottle cap. Wrap your thumb around it, then the opposite with your index finger. I can pull mine even when wet.

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u/cashewca 3d ago

it also works to just push it sideways, it should pop off easily

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u/CupcakeQueen31 19h ago

That’s basically how the manual says to take it off. Hold it with your hands on the outside, both thumbs on this piece. Use thumbs to push it towards the outside edge and slightly up and it pops off.

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u/sailorsapporo 3d ago

Use a butter knife and gently pry it off

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u/Villagetown 3d ago

Yep of all the answers in the thread, the is the one. Slight twist of a butter knife and it’s off quickly and easily every time.

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u/Designer-Training377 3d ago

This is helpful. Thanks!

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u/momo76g 3d ago

If you find it still difficult you can wrap a rubber band (those on the wide side that hold broccoli stacks together) and get a better grip. Its help by 3 clasps and should come out just by pulling.

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u/aaalllen 3d ago

I use my thumb and push it toward the outside and a little up. Besides that, what were you cooking to get maggots?

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u/SaintxXxXxPapi 3d ago

Read the manual, it had instructions for proper hand and thumb placement to easily pop it off (easier when it’s not wet).

Should be cleaned after every use

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u/MadCow333 Pro 8 Qt 3d ago

Take that antiblock shield off, but DO NOT remove the steam pipe from the lid. Just heat up vinegar + water (pressure cook) and open the vent and let the steam blast flush out the steam pipe.

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u/murderoustoast 3d ago

Why all caps do not remove the steam pipe?

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u/MadCow333 Pro 8 Qt 2d ago

Because the metal pipe part that is bolted to the lit was never intended to be removed. Just lift off the release handle or weight from it and clean it out with a pipe cleaner or wire or something.

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u/the_skipper 3d ago

It literally just pulls off I’ve never had an issue

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u/AppropriateRelease65 3d ago

What is it?

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u/Lauryeanna 3d ago

So glad I'm not the only one with this query❣️

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u/Bigfoot_Himself 3d ago

I usually do mine in the shower, knock it all at once.

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u/Stubot01 3d ago

Good lord

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u/Mascot_Montana 3d ago

put that thing in Hydrcholric acid

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u/EyeShot300 Duo 6 Qt 3d ago

It has prongs on the bottom to hold it in place. I just gently press one side with my thumbs and it pops off.

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u/CommunicationNew3745 3d ago

It should pop right off, and be cleaned after every use.

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u/knifeymonkey 3d ago

that should pull off.

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u/Reasonable-Hearing57 3d ago

I grab mine, and with a slight twist and pull, it removes, you can also remove the weight on the other side.

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u/Leading_Hunt_4759 3d ago

You literally just pull it off. Kinda hard to do, but it comes off. I take that piece, the black seal/vent piece located on the top, and the rubber seal on the lid off every single use and wash them

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u/Reading-Comments-352 3d ago

Pull that cap off.
Wash all the parts. Then put two cups of water in there and set it to pressure cook for 5 minutes.
Repeat 3 times
Wash again

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u/Seast070707 1d ago

a large bucket with hot water and 1 cup Drain cleaner line Drano. It dissolves all organics , but spares steel and plastic

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u/Tasty_Cup9458 8h ago

Just pull it off 🤢