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How to clean a fondue pot
Fill the fondue pot with water to the level of the residue.
If the residue goes all the way to the top of the pot, fill the water to about an inch below the top.
Place the pot on the stove if it's stovetop-safe.
Stainless steel fondue pots are usually stovetop safe, but check the safety directions before putting it on the stove. Some stainless steel pots have glass or ceramic inserts that cannot be heated on a stove.