Every thing requires a certain care. This is necessary in order for it to function better, to be pleasant in appearance, clean inside, to serve longer. And crock-pots (the best helpers of modern housewives!) Are no exception.
Recommendations on how to wash them correctly (inside and out), what means are better to apply and much more regarding this topic - in our article.
General information
It is no secret to anyone that modern electrical accessories greatly facilitate the life of any housewife. But the most magical assistant in the implementation of the culinary tasks of the family is the multicooker.
Today there are many brands of this invention of Russian, German, Korean, French and other manufacturers.
The most famous consumers are Panasonic, Mulinex, Redmond, Polaris, Philips, and so on.
Each model has its own similar and distinctive characteristics. There are multicookers, pressure cookers (or high pressure), with 3D heating, with mechanical control, without high pressure.
These devices combine such basic functions as the ability to cook in different modes: stewing, steaming, baking, first courses, cereals, pastries and so on. And what a convenience that they can all be performed by the same device - a multicooker.
How to wash inside and out? How to properly care for this miracle helper? About this article.
Description
The main value of this device is that excessive and laborious efforts to take care of it are not required. But timely and proper care is still necessary.
The very first need of a multicooker is to clean it (both internal and external). Since during cooking, steam, condensate, grease, and food particles deposit on the surface of the bowl, lid, walls, and electrical elements. And this can create additional problems during operation: odors, difficulties in the operation of the elements.
Care Highlights
General information on how to take care of the device:
- Before starting cleaning, check the cord so that it is disconnected from the mains
- The slow cooker should be completely cooled (it is not recommended to start cleaning immediately after cooking).
- The case of the device must be cleaned only if there are obvious contaminants on it, that is, as deposits, accumulation of fat, food and so on occur.
- It is important to rinse the bowl after each meal. If there is an extraneous smell from other dishes (that is, after cooking at the previous times), then you can pour 200 milliliters of pure water and squeeze the juice of half a lemon, then steam the container for 5-10 minutes (for example, if it is a Redmond or Polaris multicooker) , then in the program "Steamed Fish").
- Do not use solid washcloths or abrasive cleaning powders. Soft cloth rags and washing gels are recommended (there are special ones for multicookers - more on this later in the article).
- The inside of the device is not recommended to be washed under running water.
- The bowl can also be cleaned with a dishwasher.
- Before using the device, it is important that it is completely dry.
Bowl
The most commonly used part of the slow cooker is the bowl. There is also an spatula, a cup and a container for steaming. But the bowl is used constantly, and therefore more than anything else needs care.
In almost all devices, this container has a non-stick coating, as in modern pans. This implies that powders and coarse sponges cannot be used to clean the surface of the bowl (the same applies to ceramic).
It is necessary to remove the container from the device, take a soft sponge for washing dishes, pour a little gel-like dishwashing detergent (or a special one for multicookers) and thoroughly wash the entire inside. Then use a damp soft cloth to remove foam and residual contamination.
An important point, after cleaning the bowl, you must make sure that all the detergent is removed, since its residues can affect the taste and smell of dishes that will be cooked in a slow cooker.
Before use, after washing, completely dry the container. And only then include in the electrical network.
In general, cleaning this part of the device is very important in order to maintain durability.
The bowls are Teflon, ceramic, non-stick, aluminum, ordinary. And each material has its own life span. But all are united by the fact that care should be careful and accurate to prevent scratches and other damage, because this can affect the overall operation of the device.
And proper care of the bowl and the multicooker as a whole will allow the device to serve for a long time and in good condition.
Cap
There are models in which the cover is removed (which greatly facilitates the care of it!), And there are those where this part is non-removable (this applies to earlier models and some new ones).
How to wash the cooker lid:
- If it is fixed, then you have to clean every time after cooking. Just from the inside there is an accumulation of greasy fumes, pieces of the cooked dish, condensate. Therefore, it is necessary to rinse the inner and outer parts with a soft cloth or sponge and gel, and then dry with a napkin.
- If removed, then simply disconnect from the device and, as it becomes dirty, wash it under water (with or without gel), and then wipe it until dry.
This point is also important to consider when buying a multicooker, so that when you care for it, do not bother with unnecessary chores.
Cleaning the valve and electric heater
Another important elements of the inside of the device are: exhaust valve and electric heating heater.
The steam valve is located in the top cover. It is in it that the largest amount of dirt and fat accumulations often accumulate.
How to wash the multicooker valve:
- Open the cap using the small tab.
- There is a locking device on the other side of the valve cap that must be removed by turning it counterclockwise.
- Inside is an elastic band (a very fragile thing), which is important to carefully pull out and then rinse all the parts.
- Then again collect all the elements, install the valve on the cover of the multicooker, press it a little.
Cleaning tena:
- Dry the device completely.
- Disconnect from the mains.
- Gently wipe the Tena with a damp soft cloth.
- If necessary, it is allowed to clean the heating element using a special brush with a stiff bristle, then wipe it with a sponge and a dry cloth.
- And only after everything inside dries out, you can again turn on the network and use the slow cooker.
So, how to properly wash the multicooker from the inside - considered.
External cleaning device
As for the care of the case, it is necessary to wash it as it gets dirty and also with an exceptionally soft rag or sponge (with a gel-like detergent).
Most often, weekly dust, droplets of fat or other dirt (pieces of food) can simply accumulate on the surface.
How to wash a multicooker outside:
- Disconnect from the network, allow to cool.
- Remove the bowl or simply close the lid tightly, fixing it.
- Moisten a soft sponge or cloth with gel and run along the surface of the body, rinse with clean water, remove the rest of the detergent with a dry cloth.
- Dry thoroughly before use.
Cleaning and detergents
Now you need to consider how you can clean the multicooker (tools and accessories).
As for the products, the best are dishwashing gel. There are also special ones - for multicookers (for example, German production), which are designed specifically for the careful and accurate care of the surface and the inside of the device.
As devices suitable soft sponges for washing dishes. And also microfiber cloth rags.
Summary
Currently, progress continues to move forward. Therefore, crock-pots have already appeared that have the function of cleaning the bowl with steam. This makes the care process a little easier for housewives. But all the same, does not mean that this device does not need wet cleaning at all.
In general, all the main points regarding the care of the device must be clarified upon purchase in order to be exactly aware of how to properly wash the multicooker, what kind of additional care this model needs.