Instant Pot DUO NOVA Series User Manual page 23

Pressure Control Features
Quick Release Button
When the cooker lid is locked, the Quick Release Button is automatically set
to the sealed (up) position, sealing the cooker and allowing pressure to build.
(The Float Valve will pop up when the cooker is pressurized.)
Release pressure by pressing down on the Quick Release Button to open
the Steam Release Valve.
Close the Steam Release Valve by turning the Quick Release Button
counter-clockwise until it pops up into the sealed position.
Vent (down) Seal (up)
Float Valve
The Float Valve provides a visual indication of the pressure within the cooker.
When the Float Valve is up, the cooker is pressurized.
Clean and inspect the Float Valve after each use.
All pressure must be released and float value must be down. Failure to follow these
CAUTION
instructions could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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