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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards 1 - 5 Overview Control and Features 8 - 12 Getting Started 13 - 15 Pressure Cooking 16 - 18 Non-Pressure Cooking 19 - 22 Usage Tips Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting 25 - 28 Warranty Pictures in manual are for reference only.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed. 1. Read all the instructions. 2. Do not let children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children shall not play with the appliance. 3. Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven. 4.
  • Page 4 16. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in the instructions for use. 17. Only use the Instant Pot spare parts and accessories ® in accordance with the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same manufacturer indicated asbeing compatible.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 21. This appliance should not be used by children; by individuals whose physical, sensory or mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance; or by individuals with limited knowl edge of how to use a pressure cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this appliance near these individuals.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. When in operation or releasing pressure DO NOT place unprotected skin over the steam release valve. Do not move cooker when it is in operation Do not force lid open when the float valve is UP. Make sure the float valve is DOWN when you open the lid.
  • Page 7 Dimensions 34 x 31 x 32 cm 220-240V~ 5.5 Litres 15.7x 23.9 cm 5.89 kg DUO60 EU 1000 W 13.4 x 12.2 x 12.6 in 50/60Hz 6.2 x 9.4 in 13 lbs Please read this manual carefully and retain for...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Steam release handle Lid handle Float valve Lid position Lid fin marker Stainless steel inner pot Cooker Exterior pot handle Heating element Control panel Cooker base...
  • Page 9 Anti-block Shield To install: Position the anti-block shield in place and push down To remove: Using your thumb, push the side of the anti-block shield towards the lid rim and lift up with some effort. The anti-block shield should pop Sealing Ring To install: To remove:...

  • Page 10: Control And Features

    Control and Features Perfect cooking results with built-in automatic Control Panel for the DUO Series programs The control panel of your Instant Pot DUO 60 consists of a LED ® display,cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time, and key.
  • Page 11 Control and Features Control Panel for the DUO Series Instant Pot is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking times for ® different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent settings per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience.
  • Page 12 Poultry Fall-off-the-bone texture. More Corresponds to Low Non-pressure cooking Less setting in some program. You may also use temperature controlled the Instant Pot glass lid as ® slow cookers. an option. Corresponds to Medium Slow Normal setting in some Cook temperature controlled slow cookers.
  • Page 13 Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Automated cooking Less Al dente white rice. program. LED displays ‘Auto’. The +/- keys will not Normal Normal texture white rice. Rice work in this program. Softer texture white rice. More Wild rice, brown rice, Less...

  • Page 14: Control And Features

    Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Default fermentation time is Less Jiu Niang, a sweet 24:00 hours. You can adjust fermented glutinous rice time based on your recipe. dessert. Normal Fermenting milk when ‘Yogt’...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and accessories. Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use. Install the condensation collector at the rear of the cooker by aligning the top of the collector with the guides on the cooker and press in.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Before using your Instant Pot ® To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift. Remove the inner pot from the cooker. Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If required, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first.
  • Page 17 • After putting the lid on, make sure the float valve on lid top drops down. • Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program. Initial Test Run To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot and check if the cooker is ®...

  • Page 18: Pressure Cooking

    Pressure Cooking The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook. • Do not fill the inner pot more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the inner pot more than 1/2 full. •...
  • Page 19 Pressure Cooking Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows: To do this ..Press this button... Followed by these steps... Cooking Program Change the cooking Select between three preset cooking times, time Less, Normal and More by pressing the cooking program key repeatedly + / - Add/subtract time;...
  • Page 20 Pressure Cooking Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe): Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This may take 10 to 40 minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of food in the cooker.

  • Page 21: Non-Pressure Cooking

    Non-Pressure Cooking The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm. Sauté Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. Select the Sauté program. To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for regular browning), and More (for stir-frying or blackening meat).
  • Page 22 Non-Pressure Cooking Slow Cook You may use the Instant Pot glass lid as an option. If using the pressure ® cooking lid, make sure the steam release handle is turned to Venting. Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
  • Page 23 Non-Pressure Cooking When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED will display the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.
  • Page 24 Non-Pressure Cooking Cool Milk a) Remove the inner pot and place it on a wire rack. b) Allow the milk to cool to 115°F/46°C. Test the milk temperature with a thermometer. Add Starter Culture a) Add starter culture to the warm milk in the inner pot. b) Replace the inner pot and close the lid.

  • Page 25: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips • Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to the Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury. • Do not attempt to open the lid until pressure inside the cooker is completely released.

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Maintenance Regular care or maintenance is essential to ensuring that this product is safe for use. If any of the following circumstances take place, please stop using the appliance immediately and contact the Instant Pot support ® team: •...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any problem with the cooker, please DO NOT return the product to the retail store or online merchant. For technical assistance and product return information: • Create a support ticket at www.instantpot.co.uk/support/ • Email: support@instantpot.co.uk • Call 03331 230051 for the customer care team. You can also find tips, videos and FAQs on www.instantpot.co.uk The issues in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution No sealing ring Install the sealing ring Steam leaks from the side Sealing ring damaged Replace the sealing ring of the lid Food debris attached to the Clean the sealing ring sealing ring Open then close the lid Lid not closed properly again Food debris on the float...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Solution Problem Possible reason All LEDs Bottom sensor open circuit Contact support flash with a Bottom sensor short circuit Contact support code appearing Temperature is too high Insert the inner pot on screen because inner pot is not properly and the placed into the cooker base warning...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The cooker Indication of overheating. Starch deposits at the beeps 5 times The cooker has reduced the bottom of the inner pot and displays heating temperature, and might have clogged heat ‘burn’ message may not reach cooking dissipation.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Customer Service team by: ® • Create a support ticket at www.InstantPot.co.uk/support/ • Email to support@instantpot.co.uk • Or call for Instant Pot customer service representative ® To facilitate speedy service, please provide: • Your name, email address or phone number •...
  • Page 32 Recycling This appliance complies with the WEEE-Directive 2012/19/EU on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This appliance complies with the European directives for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU and its revisions, as well as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and its revisions. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
  • Page 34 Earlyview Ltd (Instant Pot Official Distributor) ® 5 Hersham Farm Business Park Kitsmead Lane, Chertsey Surrey, UK. KT16 0DN Telephone: 03331 230051 Web: http://www.InstantPot.co.uk E-mail: support@instantpot.co.uk Instant Pot Company ® 11 – 300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario...

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