The Instant Pot® sealing ring is made from food grade silicone. Silicone may pick up food odors during cooking. To remove the odor, try the following:
• Steam Clean: add 2 cups of water or white vinegar and cut-up lemon rind, run the Steam program for 2 minutes with the sealing ring in position. Then, allow the sealing ring to air dry.
• Place the sealing ring in the dishwasher. High temperature and strong detergent will usually remove the majority of smells.
•Soak the sealing ring overnight in white vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, or bleach. Then, run it through the dishwasher.
• Store the sealing ring in a plastic bag with ground coffee or baking soda.
• Or, you may wish to have one sealing ring for savory and another for sweet foods.
