How to remove the lid from a Redmond multicooker?

Finally, your dream came true, and you became the proud owner of such a miracle of household appliances as a multicooker. So - you can begin to constantly operate it, but it is important to remember the needs of this device. Yes, any multicooker has its own needs, which mainly concern its cleaning. In the process of cooking, food evaporates, all this settles and accumulates on the elements of the device in the form of fat, condensate. This article is about how to remove the lid from the Redmond and Polaris multicooker in order to put it in order.

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How to clean modern multicookers?

• First of all, you need to make sure that the crock-pot has completely cooled down, then disconnect it from the power supply.
• For cleaning, it is recommended to use exclusively soft tissues and liquid non-abrasive detergents.
• It is advisable to wash it inside after each use so that grease and dirt do not freeze on surfaces.

Important! Quite often, it happens that the multicooker works out several programs and its bowl begins to give off-flavors to the cooked dishes. You can eliminate the choked smell immediately after cooking - you need to boil half a lemon in a container for 10 minutes.

• The housing itself should only be cleaned if necessary.
• The bowl can be washed even in the dishwasher.
• Before returning to the place, it should be wiped dry.

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How to care for a removable inner aluminum cover?

To perform proper cleaning, you need to know how to remove the cover of the Redmond multicooker. It is recommended to do this according to the following scheme:

1. Open the appliance lid, it opens easily.
2. Press the two plastic tabs toward the center of the cover until they are fully open.
3. Gently pull it toward you, then down so that it disconnects from the main cover.
4. Then wash it thoroughly, wipe with a damp cloth.
5. Connect all parts in reverse order. Insert a cover into the upper slots to align it with the base. Press the tabs until they click into place so that it snaps firmly.

Now you know how to disassemble and how to assemble the cover of the Redmond multicooker after thorough processing with detergents.

Important! Has your miracle pan stopped turning on? In our separate review you will learn about the main causes of malfunctions of Redmond multicookers and their solution.

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How to clean non-removable covers in multicookers?

There are such models of multicookers that are equipped with built-in covers, that is, stationary. To clean such a structure, you have to thoroughly torment.

Use such simple methods for this:

1. Use of a steam bath. You just need to pour a glass of water at the bottom of the device, squeeze out a little fresh lemon there, then close the lid, start the steam cooking program for 15 minutes. After that, you can safely clean the lid - you will need a dishwashing detergent for this. Then the foam is washed off from all surfaces, all of them are wiped dry with a towel.
2. The use of laundry soap. This is a more aggressive option, therefore it is recommended to use it in the most advanced cases.It is necessary to soap a wet rag with laundry soap, process the lid, bypassing other parts. As soon as all the fat is gone, you can take a clean rag, slightly moisten and rinse off the foam. This method, although it gives an excellent result, has one big minus - the pungent smell of soap, which is not so easy to get rid of.

Important! During operation, the smell of the dishes cooked in it accumulates in the multicooker. You’ll find tips in our article,how to get rid of the smell in a slow cooker.

In the most difficult situations, housewives combine these two methods - even the most old-fashioned grease and dirt can not resist such a tandem.

Important! If you do not clean the lid for a long time, then quickly enough fat accumulates under the rubber inserts. You can remove it with cotton buds or toothpicks. Only everything should be done very carefully so that the sides after processing also fit snugly against the device.

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How to clean the steam valve?

This element is located in the top cover of the device, and it also needs appropriate care. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Pull the valve cover slightly by the small tab and open it.
2. On the reverse side there is a latch on it, which should also be removed by turning counterclockwise.
3. Then carefully remove the valve rubber from the retainer and wash it well. The elastic is forbidden to stretch or twist, otherwise - it is deformed.
4. Reassemble all items in the reverse order; close the valve cover.
5. Put it back on the cover, then press it lightly.

Important! Manufacturers strongly recommend that all owners of multicookers clean the steam valve and inner lid of the appliance after each use.

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How to remove condensate?

Condensation often forms in the appliance during cooking. It accumulates in the Redmond multicookers, as a rule, in a special cavity located around the bowl. To remove it, use should be a cloth.

Important! In the Polaris models, it is removed with the help of special moisture collectors, which must be constantly freed from it and washed.

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Expert Advice and Precautions

To avoid serious problems with the equipment of such a plan, follow the recommendations of specialists, which will certainly facilitate the care of it:

1. Using the delayed start function for cooking, put a couple of ice cubes with the food. Due to its slow dissolution, the products do not have time to deteriorate during this time. This way you can prepare delicious breakfasts for your family, we have prepared best recipes.
2. If you often run away and froth milk porridge, grease the walls of the bowl after filling the products with butter and do not use too fat milk for cooking, more than 2.5%.
3. To prepare foods evenly, lay on the bottom those that cook longer, for example, root vegetables or meat, on top of them the rest of the ingredients.
4. Keep the outer surface of the bowl and the heating disc always dry.
5. Only half fill the multicooker.
6. Rinsing cereals in a bowl is not recommended, because this can damage the non-stick coating.
7. In order not to interfere with the removal of steam, do not cover the lid during cooking.
8. Do not make your adjustments to cooking modes.
9. During operation, do not open the lid unless specified by the program itself.

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We figured out how to properly unlock the program, remove it and how to assemble the cover of the Polaris or Redmond multicooker in order to thoroughly wash and clean all its elements, which will definitely have a positive effect on the operation of the device. Follow all operating tips, and the device will certainly answer you for this with great gratitude - uninterrupted and long work.