Removing the Black Residue of Burned Food from
Stainless Steel Pressure Cookers
Burned black residue may be removed from inside the cooker as
follows:
1. Pour a solution of hot water and liquid detergent in cooker sufficient
to cover the black residue. Allow to stand for one hour.
2. Rinse and dry.
3. Scour with a circular motion with a fine steel wool cleaning pad
and a cleansing powder or stainless steel cleanser, pushing down hard
till residue is removed.
4. Rinse and dry.
If your cooker is still not clean, try one of the following procedures:
•
Soak the cooker for 2 hours in a solution of 1 tablespoon/15 ml
baking soda per cup/240 ml of water sufficient to cover the black
residue. Drain.
•
With an efficient exhaust system over your heat source or in a
well-ventilated room (as detergent fumes can be irritating), add
1 tablespoon/15 ml dishwasher detergent powder in 3 cups/720 ml
of water in the cooker. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer
15 minutes. Allow solution to cool in the cooker. Drain.
In either case, carry out steps 2 to 4 as stated above.
Do not use this procedure for the mirror-polished exterior of the
cooker.
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