I used it once to make a stew. Now the gasket smells horrible. I've used vinegar and baking soda. Washed it with super hot water and soap. Boiled it in a baking soda, water mix for twenty minutes. Washed in the dishwasher. Can't get the smell out.
I just found your channel. What a heaven sent! My husband just bought me an Instant Pot (which I wanted for ever :), but it has been a challenge for me until now. Thank you, thank you, GRACIAS!!!
Hiya I'm nervous to pull off the sealing venting lever on my ip sv also in my pot there are some black (almost marks) inside that i literally can't remive should i worry about this ? Many Thanks :)
Hi Rachel! For the black marks, try using steel cool to clean your inner pot. If inside the vessel, if they are small and not raised marks and no smell when cooking, I wouldn't worry.
Hey, have you tried the cooking the inner ring in the oven method that others do with silicone product? My friend hates the Instant Pot due to the odor. I got a Vevor water distiller with the same smell seal. Found 250'F for 20 minute intervals until smell subsides. This other Reddit post states 300F for 60 minutes. I laid an aluminum foil on the rack and put it right on top of the foil in the oven. Within 10 minutes I could smell the curry. My husband asked me if I was cooking something with curry. After 30 minutes I smelled the ring and it still smelled bad. Another 30 minutes and I could still smell it. The smell was there but not as bad. I decided that it was hopeless. I was gonna try to wash it in the dishwasher after it cooled I then realized the smell was completely gone once it cooled. I guess baking it helped “evaporate” the smell because my kitchen smelled like curry afterwards. Figured check to see if you found anything new? I'll try in the freezer storing as well. Thanks as usual.
I have not tried the baking method. That seems like a long time to bake a silicone ring! But thank you for sharing. I really love the freezer method and soaking in vinegar/baking soda.
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I just got an instant pot mini from someone else and that ring reeks of beef stew. I am running the pot on steam with 3 cups of water in the bowl, as in the start up instructions, but with a good amount of baking soda dissolved in the water. Once the cycle is completed, I'm going to leave the lid on overnight and see if that gets rid of the smell. I wonder if owning two rings, one for smelly foods and another one for your more delicately scented foods would be a good idea. Sometimes you think you lid looks clean once your dish is complete, but actually harbors some odors too. Washing the entire lid seems to help with the odor issue too.
This is exactly what I'm looking for. We did a recipe this weekend and now our foodie stinks. I used vinegar and baking soda AND lemon juice already but that rubber band still has lingering smells. Gonna try that freezer trick.
Mine has no condensation cup. I wonder why? I have soaked the ring in baking soda and vinegar, only to have the smell return once it gets hot again. I blame cheap fabrication materials. After decades of cooking and canning with pressure cookers, I have never had a problem with the gaskets getting smelly.
the smell is hard to deal with i almost threw mine in the trash, cleaning the ring after each use is time consuming. i will not get a new pot when this one dies as the smell is killing me
Baking soda and vinegar is a great way to clean your sink and garbage disposal. I recently had fruit flies (I don't know where, exactly, they came from). The fruit flies were concentrated near my sink drain and disposal, so I put baking soda in the sink and down the disposal, then put vinegar on top of the baking soda - voila' fruit flies GONE~!
So when you use a denture tablet to clean the ring, don't you think that when you cook with it again you'll have that denture cleaner soaked into your ring and I'm not sure that would be a good thing to have cooking with your food
I understand your concern. But if you think about it, dentures are worn in your mouth. Cleaning with a denture tablet and then rinsing well should be fine.
Ive done everything and this stupid pot stinks. That damn bowl holds smell as much as the damn ring. So if it still stinks, just hide it in the freezer?
I totally agree! This pot just isn’t worth all the WORK of cleaning the ring every time to keep the STINK away. What other pot does this!? I’d return it if I could!
All of these items; the liner pot, sealing ring, and lid (remove the steam release valve) are dishwasher safe. Do yourself a favor and let your appliance clean things for you.
I’m sorry to say you lost me at using that kitchen sponge thing. Sponges are a horrible idea - they hold every germ in the kitchen and you then spread them to everything you touch with them. They can possibly be sanitized but I don’t know anyone who does that. It’s gross.
What a joke. And when you can’t get smell out of ring - which, if you use any real amount of spice, you can’t - well, just order more and throw the old one in the garbage. Hey, they’re cheap! (Shaking head in disgust.) Think instant pot needs to go back to drawing board and fix their design flaws.
You are a genius! You’re the first person to give a practical solution to the inner ring smell.
Happy to help!
I was so worried about how to clean the lid the right way. This was my biggest problem ( I am still a beginner). But your video helped me so much!
Glad I could help!
I used it once to make a stew. Now the gasket smells horrible. I've used vinegar and baking soda. Washed it with super hot water and soap. Boiled it in a baking soda, water mix for twenty minutes. Washed in the dishwasher. Can't get the smell out.
Sorry to hear that, I would try popping the lid (or at least the sealing ring) in the freezer overnight to see if that helps.
You can order back up ones from amazon! There are 3 packs for $10 on there. I use one for meats/etc and one for sweet foods
I just found your channel. What a heaven sent! My husband just bought me an Instant Pot (which I wanted for ever :), but it has been a challenge for me until now. Thank you, thank you, GRACIAS!!!
I am so happy you found my channel as well. Please reach out with any questions (and YAY that you finally have an Instant Pot!)
Hiya I'm nervous to pull off the sealing venting lever on my ip sv also in my pot there are some black (almost marks) inside that i literally can't remive should i worry about this ? Many Thanks :)
Hi Rachel! For the black marks, try using steel cool to clean your inner pot. If inside the vessel, if they are small and not raised marks and no smell when cooking, I wouldn't worry.
Hey, have you tried the cooking the inner ring in the oven method that others do with silicone product? My friend hates the Instant Pot due to the odor. I got a Vevor water distiller with the same smell seal. Found 250'F for 20 minute intervals until smell subsides. This other Reddit post states 300F for 60 minutes. I laid an aluminum foil on the rack and put it right on top of the foil in the oven. Within 10 minutes I could smell the curry. My husband asked me if I was cooking something with curry. After 30 minutes I smelled the ring and it still smelled bad. Another 30 minutes and I could still smell it. The smell was there but not as bad. I decided that it was hopeless. I was gonna try to wash it in the dishwasher after it cooled I then realized the smell was completely gone once it cooled. I guess baking it helped “evaporate” the smell because my kitchen smelled like curry afterwards. Figured check to see if you found anything new? I'll try in the freezer storing as well. Thanks as usual.
I have not tried the baking method. That seems like a long time to bake a silicone ring! But thank you for sharing. I really love the freezer method and soaking in vinegar/baking soda.
So sorry about the thumb down! My granddaughter is "helping" me look at this page and bumped my hand when i went to like the page. We love your informative posts!
No worries at all!!! I have kids and 100% get it! Thank you for the compliment--I am so glad my tips are helping.
You can remove the thumb down by pressing it again. I’ve accidentally hit it before.
@@cutenobi Thank you so much for the information!
Thank you so much! Very helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
I just got an instant pot mini from someone else and that ring reeks of beef stew. I am running the pot on steam with 3 cups of water in the bowl, as in the start up instructions, but with a good amount of baking soda dissolved in the water. Once the cycle is completed, I'm going to leave the lid on overnight and see if that gets rid of the smell. I wonder if owning two rings, one for smelly foods and another one for your more delicately scented foods would be a good idea. Sometimes you think you lid looks clean once your dish is complete, but actually harbors some odors too. Washing the entire lid seems to help with the odor issue too.
I love owning 2 rings--for the very reason you stated :) Thanks for sharing your tips Amy!
This is exactly what I'm looking for. We did a recipe this weekend and now our foodie stinks. I used vinegar and baking soda AND lemon juice already but that rubber band still has lingering smells. Gonna try that freezer trick.
It will help!
Did it work !?
Thank you so much ❤️
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Mine has no condensation cup. I wonder why? I have soaked the ring in baking soda and vinegar, only to have the smell return once it gets hot again. I blame cheap fabrication materials. After decades of cooking and canning with pressure cookers, I have never had a problem with the gaskets getting smelly.
It may be your model--as some newer models do not have condensation cup.
the smell is hard to deal with i almost threw mine in the trash, cleaning the ring after each use is time consuming. i will not get a new pot when this one dies as the smell is killing me
In Oregon Insta-Pot means you can find a place to buy Pot within a five mile radius of where you live - the AT&T coverage map is a good approximation.
LOL! Well, that is not the kind of pot I am talking about!
Why denture tablets? I'm so curious. Thanks
They are designed to kill bacteria and the smell.
Did not work for seal.
Baking soda and vinegar is a great way to clean your sink and garbage disposal. I recently had fruit flies (I don't know where, exactly, they came from). The fruit flies were concentrated near my sink drain and disposal, so I put baking soda in the sink and down the disposal, then put vinegar on top of the baking soda - voila' fruit flies GONE~!
It is one of my favorite cleaning combinations.
So when you use a denture tablet to clean the ring, don't you think that when you cook with it again you'll have that denture cleaner soaked into your ring and I'm not sure that would be a good thing to have cooking with your food
I understand your concern. But if you think about it, dentures are worn in your mouth. Cleaning with a denture tablet and then rinsing well should be fine.
More than one thumbs up on this one.
Thank you!
I made a really spicy curry, and my inner ring has never been the same.
You may want to purchase a new one and use the old one for just curry, if you can't get the smell out.
Ive done everything and this stupid pot stinks. That damn bowl holds smell as much as the damn ring. So if it still stinks, just hide it in the freezer?
LOL! Yes, order a new one! The freezer trick works, but they are about 10 for 2 on amazon.
I totally agree! This pot just isn’t worth all the WORK of cleaning the ring every time to keep the STINK away. What other pot does this!? I’d return it if I could!
All of these items; the liner pot, sealing ring, and lid (remove the steam release valve) are dishwasher safe. Do yourself a favor and let your appliance clean things for you.
You are correct, but many people do not have room in their dishwasher.
@@AMindFullMom And some people don't have a dishwasher.
@@cindybradley3543 Very true!
Why is this even an issue? Just clean it every time you use it -- the rings, lid and all. I have never had a smell problem.
I am so glad you haven't had an issue. Cooking chili or butter chicken can really permeate the rubber seal.
Oh, odor retention in the Instant Pot gasket is definitely a problem for many people, and it's NOT because we don't clean it.🙄
Clorox spray bleach will work on the rubber ring
wait why do you put it in the freezer ? Does it smell better once its thawed out? xD
A couple reasons, one the freezer does help to absorb the smell. BUT it also helps for the smell not to disappate into the kitchen.
I’m sorry to say you lost me at using that kitchen sponge thing. Sponges are a horrible idea - they hold every germ in the kitchen and you then spread them to everything you touch with them. They can possibly be sanitized but I don’t know anyone who does that. It’s gross.
Well I agree with you that sponges carry so many germs. I sanitize after every use and should have noted that.
What a joke. And when you can’t get smell out of ring - which, if you use any real amount of spice, you can’t - well, just order more and throw the old one in the garbage. Hey, they’re cheap! (Shaking head in disgust.) Think instant pot needs to go back to drawing board and fix their design flaws.