604. Press the white button at the underside of the steam vent and fold the two halves of thesteam vent apart.5. Remove the lid of the inner pot from the upper cover of the appliance. To do so, press thetwo white buttons above the hinge to release the lid of the inner pot from the upper coverof the appliance. Then pull out the lid.CAUTION: At the lid of the pot and at both parts of the steam vent seals are mounted. Ensurenot to damage the seals.Cleaning the PartsCAUTION: DO NOT scratch in the pot with any hard or sharp-edged objects to avoiddamage to the non-stick coating. Be careful when cleaning the parts to avoid damage to theseals. Do not use violence.Abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or fine sandpaper may be used for cleaning the heatingplate or temperature sensor in the oven compartment. Do not use such materials for cleaningany other surface of the appliance. Do not use hard or sharp-edged objects, chemicals, orcorrosive liquids for cleaning the appliance as this could affect or damage the surfaces. Donot spill or pour any liquids on the appliance or in the interior of the ovencompartment.1. Clean the pot and lid, base/lid of the steam vent, as well as all used accessories (steamer,spoon, ladle, measuring cup, and scoop shelf) with warm dish-water and a soft nylonbrush. Alternatively, you may clean these parts in an automatic dishwasher.Remove the steam valveOpenCleaningCloseAssemblyOpen the steam valve