Instant Pot Duo Series User Manual page 19

Pressure Cooking
Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe):
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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. Place a wet towel on the metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the
steam release).
Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to let steam out
until the float valve drops down. Never pull out the steam release handle while releasing
steam, as escaping steam is extremely hot and can cause scalding. When cooking food with
large liquid volume or starch content, immediately turn the steam release handle back to
the Sealing position at the first sign of spattering. Quick Release should ALWAYS be closely
attended.
Do not place hand over
steam release valve
Press Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.
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Open the lid. Make sure the float valve is down before opening the lid.
Do not lean face over
cooker when it is in operation or
releasing steam/pressure
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