Initial Test Run - Instant Pot DUO NOVA Series User Manual

Initial Test Run

Follow these steps to ensure that your cooker builds and releases
pressure properly.
1. Remove the inner pot from the cooker
2. Add 3 cups (750 ml) of water to the inner pot
3. Place inner pot in cooker.
4. Place the lid on the cooker with the
the on the cooker base. Turn the lid clockwise until the
is aligned with the
pop up into the sealed position.
5. Plug the power cord into a 120 V outlet. (The Display will read "OFF.")
6. Press Pressure Cook to select the Pressure Cook Smart Program.
7. Press Keep Warm to deactivate the Keep Warm option.
8. Press "−/+" to adjust cooking time to "00:05."
9. After 10 seconds, the Display will read "On" to indicate that pre-heating
has begun.
10. The Float Valve will pop up when the cooker has reached the required
pressure level. The Display will count down the remaining cooking time.
11. The Display will read "End" when the Smart Program is complete. Press
the Quick Release Button down until it locks into place. Steam will be
released through the Steam Release Valve. The Float Valve will drop into
the lid when the cooker is fully depressurized.
12. Turn the lid counter-clockwise to unlock. Lift the lid, remove the inner pot,
discard the remaining water and dry the inner pot.
CAUTION
on the cooker base. The Quick Release Button will
Inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use oven mitts or Instant Pot Mini Mitts when
handling a hot inner pot.
on the lid aligned with
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