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Cooker Explosion Risk: This One Small Mistake You Make Is The Main Reason!
- •Improper cleaning of the cooker lid's air vent tube is a major cause of explosions. Ensure light is visible through the tube to confirm cleanliness.
- •Grease around the safety valve must be cleaned thoroughly. Hardened grease can prevent the valve from functioning in emergencies.
- •Always remove and clean the rubber gasket separately after each use to prevent food particle buildup and odors. Replace stretched or cracked gaskets immediately.
- •Avoid using rough steel scrubbers on the cooker, especially on the lid's edges and gasket groove, as this can cause scratches and steam leakage. Use a soft sponge or nylon scrubber.
- •Do not lock the cooker lid immediately after washing. Allow both the cooker and lid to dry completely to prevent moisture buildup and odor, and to preserve the gasket's life.
Key Questions Answered
After washing the lid, look through the air vent tube hole towards a window or light source to check for blockages. If the view is dark, use a thin cleaning needle or toothpick to clear dried lentil paste or food particles, and rinse it under running water.
Scrub the yellow grease around the metal safety valve occasionally with an old toothbrush so it does not harden and fail in an emergency. For the rubber gasket, remove it after each use to rinse and dry, and immediately replace it if it becomes cracked, stretched, or loose.
Failing to clean beneath the rubber gasket accumulates bacteria, while scrubbing the aluminum or steel edges with rough steel wire pads causes scratches that lead to steam leakage. Additionally, washing the lid and locking it tightly while still wet traps moisture and puts constant pressure on the rubber ring.
