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Insta pot question

mare54 — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:21:04 GMT

Can you wash the rubber ring in the dishwasher? I know you can wash the lid so I'm assuming you can. Just wondering. Sorry if this has been asked before. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we have a much better New Year!!

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jackthebear — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:22:55 GMT

yes I wash it all the time in the DW

do you put the lid in the dishwasher too? or did I miss understand...I hand wash that

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ciao_bella — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:33:21 GMT

I don't have the Instant Pot but I do have the original Cook's Essential pressure cooker with the rubber seal/ring. I always hand wash and let dry naturally. Washing it all the time in a dishwasher with the high heat will, over time, make it weak and not fit correctly on the appliance.

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reiki604 — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:38:07 GMT

If you remove the ring from the top, you can wash both in the dishwasher.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:25:57 GMT

It shouldn't be necessary to wash the gasket in the dishwasher. A quick wipe with a cloth or sponge should be all it needs. Its not like it gets filthy.

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arrabella — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 03:15:18 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
It shouldn't be necessary to wash the gasket in the dishwasher. A quick wipe with a cloth or sponge should be all it needs. Its not like it gets filthy.

It doesn't get filthy however it does retain an oder if I cook stew or things like that. Washing the gasket in the dishwasher gets rid of the odor. I've always washed the gasket in the dishwasher and It hash't shown any signs of wear or misshape.

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mare54 — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:33:16 GMT

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'm going to wash them in the dishwasher plus buy extra rings...

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jackthebear — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:34:57 GMT

@mare54 wrote:
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'm going to wash them in the dishwasher plus buy extra rings...

I got a second ring after 3 or so years

and have read that if you make desserts just to get 2 to keep the smells separate, the silicone picks up onions and garlic

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Pooky1 — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 22:02:50 GMT

I believe in putting almost everything in our dishwasher. But the installer rubber ring I wash by hand.

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manny2 — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 22:09:04 GMT

I put mine in the dishwasher (top rack) all the time. I hand wash the lid.

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arrabella — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 03:10:25 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@mare54 wrote:
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'm going to wash them in the dishwasher plus buy extra rings...
I got a second ring after 3 or so years
and have read that if you make desserts just to get 2 to keep the smells separate, the silicone picks up onions and garlic

I bought rings in different colors so I'd know which one I use for deserts and which one I use for roasts etc.

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jackthebear — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:12:00 GMT

@manny2 wrote:
I put mine in the dishwasher (top rack) all the time. I hand wash the lid.

me too

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mjd1954 — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:28:08 GMT

I hand wash mine. If it picks up smells I lay it out in the sun(I live in the desert) or I put baking soda all over and let it sit for a couple hours. Works every time.

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mare54 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:35:38 GMT

I washed both in the dishwasher. No problems. Waiting for a couple of new rings.

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Razzy 7 — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:44:42 GMT

"Washing it all the time in a dishwasher with the high heat will, over time, make it weak and not fit correctly on the appliance. "

It MIGHT weaken it over time, but it's not likely. However if it weakens, new ones aren't all that expensive. Remember that these rings are not made of rubber, they're made of silicone - and thus are much likely to fair just fine in a dishwasher.