its very dirty after cooking (with meat and fish). I wash whole bottom it under water and water go everywhere inside, the knob, holes, ect, is it ok?
1684316
I don't think you're supposed to submerge the bottom under water. I usually wipe out the bottom with a wet paper towel and out the top plastic pieces in the dishwasher. Hope that helps!
1684317
We do not recommend immersing the base in water. This act can cause damage to your steamer.
1684318
if I cook meat or fish I wrap that in foil so it not that messy. I love my steamer
1684319
Water should never enter the bottom where the vents are. You should only clean the reservoir part and never submerge the entire base in water. It is electrical remember that
1094564
You must soak it in sink or bucket and use a cleaner. What happens is the porcelain emamel is scratched off by using a wire brush which allow rusting of cast iron beneath. Regardless someone in the home always resorts to bushing off cooked food which starts the rusting. I had great success just putting it in the dish washer, but that last just so long because I get lazy.
1976445
I've never experienced any of the conditions you described. If the knobs were to get nasty it would be very easy to remove the case and wash in warm soapy water and a brush. Hope this helps!
1785646
It can not be submerged but you can put it under running water and clean it. Me personally I run hot water after use and then wipe it down with bounty to dry. I really like this item. You need to experiment at first until you get the desired effect from different meats and food you prepare. But I keep a log and then I know what to do next time. Good luck and happy microwave cooking.
865134
Mine is the same way. We have hard water in this area so I figure the residue is left over minerals after the water is boiled away. I just wipe with a paper towel. It hasn't been a problem.
1491462
Yes. You should wash it with soap and water after every use. Turn inside out to clean the inner part.
1759343
I've not experienced that. I don't put anything I'm cooking over the holes. There could be a little splatter, but that happens with any meats being fried, grilled, etc., and it's not been problematic.
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I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
199393
Your not going to clean this properly, just clean it as best you can with hot water and alcohol, use it for a length of time & replace.
580244
I'm sorry, but I haven't had to clean the bottoms yet. Someone in my household put the little frying pan in the dishwasher, and that was a VERY BAD thing to do. The bottom of it now looks awful! Make sure you don't put them in the dishwasher!
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As soon as I finish the bacon and take it out of the rack, I sit it in hot water. When I get ready to clean it I use a regular dish brush. If you ever led it sit for a while you will have to resort to taking a dull knife and cleaning each groove.
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Me again. Just to be clear. The base has a center that inserts into the bottom of the kettle which then heats the pot. So the very bottom of the pot is the heat connection to the plugged in base. I cannot immerse the kettle in water to clean so not to damage the bottom portion. I just rinse and scrub the inside when residue builds up. I also add vinegar and water and heat the pot and let sit as another cleaning option.
1235549
Be sure you thoroughly rinse the rise before cooking. I'd also suggest cooking a bit less at a time if it's still boiling over.
231920
Ok, it depends on what you mean by "clean". If you mean "can you easily remove food residues after cooking" then the answer is yes, provided that you apply plenty of oil to either the basket or to the outside of the fish (ideally both). If you mean "can this be cleaned to look good as new?" then the answer is no, it will discolour and darken with use. Either way, just get one. The best way to delicious bbq'd fish.
1268610
I briefly had that problem. Put it in the dishwasher on high temp, sanitize settings and it'll be good as new.
839986
I haven't had any issues with that. I cook all types of veggies and just rinse it out right after with hot soapy water then I put it in the dishwasher.
1260324
I wash it through a fine mesh strainer. I think it taste better if you wash it good before cooking.