3, 5.7 and 8 litre multi-use pressure cookers (54 pages)
Summary of Contents for Instant Pot DUO SV
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Initial Setup Product, Parts and Accessories Smart Program Settings Cleaning Before First Use Overview of Pressure Control Features Cooking with the Duo SV Depressurizing the Cooker Initial Test Run (Water Test) Pressure Cooking Timetable Grain-to-Water Ratios Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo SV™ to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................... 5 Special Cord Set Instructions ..................10 Product Specifications ....................10 Initial Setup ........................11 Product, Parts and Accessories ................... 12 Control Panel ........................15 Smart Program Settings ....................17 Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature ...........17 Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Time ..............17 Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures ........17 Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time ............17...
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Table of Contents Overview of Pressure Control Features ..............27 Pressure Cooking with the Duo SV ................28 Introduction to Pressure Cooking ................28 Venting Methods ......................30 Depressurizing the Cooker ...................30 Initial Test Run (Water Test) ..................32 Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs ..............33 Pressure Cooking Settings..................
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Use only the Instant Pot Duo SV lid with the Instant Pot Duo SV pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING This appliance cooks under pressure. Inappropriate use may result in burns, injury and/or property damage. Make certain the appliance is properly closed before operating. Refer to Pressure Control Features – Pressure Cooking Lid. 13. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell when heated.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 21. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and ensure sealing ring is properly installed. Overview of Pressure Control Features – Sealing Ring for more information. 22. To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source. 23.
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34. To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring. 35. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 43. Do not place any combustible materials in the cooker base or inner pot, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood. 44. Do not use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven, convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric coil, gas range, or outdoor grill.
(earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible. Product Specifications 6 Quart 12.35 lbs in: 13.19L × 12.24W × 12.87H Model: Duo SV 60 1000 W 120 V ~ 60 Hz 5.7 Litres 5.6 kg cm: 33.5L × 31.1W × 32.7H Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury. • Use only the Instant Pot Duo SV lid with the Instant Pot Duo SV pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage. •...
Product, Parts and Accessories Duo SV 6 Quart Pressure Cooker Before using the Instant Pot Duo SV, verify that all parts are accounted for. Top of Lid Steam Release Handle Float Valve Steam Release Pipe Handle Lid Fins Lid Position Marker...
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Product, Parts and Accessories Inner Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot Cooker Base Cooker Handles Condensation Rim Outer Pot Control Panel Base Power Socket (Rear) Heating Element (Interior) Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
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Product, Parts and Accessories Accessories Soup Spoon Rice Paddle 160 ml / 5.4 oz Additional Silicone Sealing Ring Measuring Cup Steam Rack with Handles Condensation Collector Mini Mitts Detachable Power Cord Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Control Panel Time Display Countdown timer indicates cooking and Delay Start time in hour format: 05:20 is 5 hours, 20 minutes. Keep Warm timer counts up. Display also indicates Status Messages. Pressure Field Indicators illuminate to indicate Low or High pressure level. Less –...
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Control Panel Smart Program Settings Pressure Level Keep Warm − / + buttons Delay Start Cancel Smart Program Settings for more information. Smart Programs Pressure Cooking: • Pressure Cook • Meat/Stew • Bean/Chili • Soup/Broth • Rice • Multigrain • Porridge •...
Smart Program Settings Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature Select a pressure cooking Smart Program, then press Pressure Level to toggle between High (10.2 – 11.6 psi) and Low (5.8 – 7.2 psi) pressure levels. Note: A higher pressure results in higher cooking temperature. When cooking begins, the pressure level you selected is saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
Smart Program Settings Cancel and Standby Mode When the cooker is plugged in but not in operation, the display reads OFF to indicate Standby mode. Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time. The cooker returns to Standby mode. Turn Sound On/Off Sound On: When in Standby, press and hold + button until display indicates S On.
Smart Program Settings Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programs except Sauté, Sous Vide and Yogurt. When automatic warming begins, the timer begins counting from 00:00 to indicate the time passed, up to 10 hours. To turn automatic warming off, press Keep Warm.
Status Messages Indicates that the cooker is in Standby mode. Indicates that the pressure cooker lid is not properly secured or missing. Indicates that the cooker is in Preheat mode. Display timer indicates one of the following: • When a Smart Program is running, the display timer counts down to indicate the cooking time remaining in the Smart Program.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or damaged inner pot. Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking. To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property damage, as well as damage to the CAUTION cooker, do not pour food or liquid into cooker base.
The Duo SV pressure cooking lid is not compatible with other Instant Pot pressure WARNING cookers. Always ensure to use the Duo SV pressure cooking lid with the Duo SV cooker base when pressure cooking. Using any other pressure cooker lid may...
Overview of Pressure Control Features Steam Release Handle Turning the handle from Sealing to Venting and vice versa manually opens and closes the steam release valve, sealing and venting the cooker as you desire. When the cooker releases pressure, steam ejects from the top of the steam release handle.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Anti-Block Shield The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation. As an integral part of product safety, the anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned frequently. Remove the Anti-Block Shield Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing towards the side of the lid and up) until it...
Always check for cuts, deformation, and correct installation of the sealing ring prior to CAUTION cooking. Do not use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. Only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Float Valve The float valve provides a visual indication of pressure within the cooker and appears in 2 positions. Pressurized Depressurized The float valve is visible and The float valve is sunken flush with the lid. within the lid.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Install the Float Valve Drop the narrow end of the float valve into the float valve hole on the top of the lid. Place one finger on the flat top of the float valve, then turn the lid over. Firmly attach the silicone cap to the bottom of the float valve.
Pressure Cooking with the Duo SV Introduction to Pressure Cooking Pressure cooking uses steam pressure to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC / 212ºF. This energy-efficient cooking method is the fastest way to thoroughly cook a variety of your favorite meals.
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Pressure Cooking with the Duo SV 3. Depressurization After pressure cooking completes, follow your recipe instructions for depressurizing the cooker. If automatic Keep Warm is on after cooking completes, the timer displays an L for ‘low heat’ and counts up from L0:00 to indicate the elapsed time. If not, the cooker returns to Standby and displays End.
Depressurizing the Cooker Always follow recipe instructions for depressurizing the cooker. Venting Methods Once cooking completes, there are several methods to release pressure: Natural Release (NR) Leave the steam release handle in the Sealing position. As the temperature within the cooker drops, the cooker depressurizes naturally over time.
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Depressurizing the Cooker 10-Minute NR Leave the steam release handle in the Sealing position for 10 minutes after cooking has completed, then turn the steam release handle to the Venting position. A stream of steam releases through the top of the steam release handle. If continuous spatter occurs, turn the steam release handle back to the Sealing position and try again after a few minutes.
Initial Test Run (Water Test) Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with your Instant Pot Duo SV. Total test time: Approximately 20 minutes. 1. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base. 2. Add 3 cups (24 oz / 750 mL) of water to the inner pot.
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Whether you are a novice cook or a culinary expert, the Duo SV provides Smart Programs to get you cooking with the touch of a button. The steps below follow the safest procedure for using the cooker and can be applied to the following Smart Programs: Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Soup/Broth, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge and Steam.
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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs 1. Open and remove the lid as described in Pressure Control Features – Pressure Locking Lid. 2. Remove inner pot from cooker base. 3. Add food and liquid to the inner pot and insert back into the cooker base. Note: Cold or frozen food items take longer to generate steam and slow down pressurization.
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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs While the float valve is up, contents of cooker are under extreme pressure. Do not DANGER attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is still up. All pressure must be released, and float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Never attempt to force the lid open.
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Pressure Cooking Settings Smart Program Settings Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi) Pressure High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi) Time Setting Less Normal More Pressure Cook Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:20 00:35 00:45 Cooking Time Range 00:00 –...
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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Smart Program Settings Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi) Pressure High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi) Time Setting Less Normal More Porridge Default Cooking Time (adjustable) 00:05 00:20 00:30 Cooking Time Range 00:00 – 04:00 Low (35–55 kPa / 5.8–7.2 psi) Pressure High (65–85 kPa / 10.2–11.6 psi)None...
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Pressure Cooking Tips Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Notes Less Press Pressure Level to toggle between High and Low pressure. Manual Normal Pressure Cook Programming Use − / + buttons to adjust cook time. More Adjust according to recipe or desired results.
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Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Notes Oatmeal, steel cut or Less rolled White rice, porridge/ Adjust time as directed in recipe. Normal congee Porridge Always use NR to release pressure when cooking Rice porridge/ foods that expand. congee with a More mixture of various...
Grain-to-Water Ratios Use a meat thermometer to ensure meat reaches a safe minimum internal CAUTION temperature. Refer to the USDA’s Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart for more information. Rice & Grain Grain : Water Ratio White or Brown Rice 1 : 1 cup Quinoa 1 : 3/4 cup Oatmeal...
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs The Duo SV is much more than a pressure cooker. These non-pressure cooking Smart Programs get you cooking quickly and easily. The following sections provide the safest steps for using the cooker. Always inspect your Instant Pot pressure cooking lid, inner pot and cooker base carefully to ensure they are clean and in good working condition before use.
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Slow Cook Slow Cook is a non-pressure cooking program that is compatible for use with any common slow cooker recipe. Setting Suggested Use Notes Low setting on common Follow recipe directions for Less slow cookers slow cooking.
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Sauté Sauté is a non-pressure cooking program that can be used in place of a frying pan or flat-top grill. Setting Suggested Use Notes Simmering, thickening and The display switching from “Hot” to “On” indicates Less reducing liquids the cooker is maintaining the cooking temperature.
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Yogurt Yogurt is a non-pressure cooking Smart Program made for easy fermented dairy and non-dairy recipes. Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume 6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 4 cups (32 oz / 1000 mL) 4 quarts (128 oz / 3.8 L)
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Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Add Starter Culture 1. Allow pasteurized milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F). 2. Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions. Note: If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure that it contains an active culture. Mix in 2 tbsp of yogurt per gallon of milk, or follow a trusted recipe.
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs Sous Vide Sous Vide cooking brings vacuum-sealed food to a very accurate temperature and maintains that temperature for a period of time to achieve high quality, consistently delicious results. Set the cooking temperature from a range of 25°C – 190°C / 77°F – 374°F. You’ll need: •...
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Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs 12. Place and close the lid as described in Pressure Control Features – Pressure Locking Lid. 13. For cooking times over 4 hours, check the water level periodically to ensure pouch contents remain submerged. If required, add heated water to the inner pot.
Care and Cleaning Clean your Duo SV after each use. Always unplug your Duo SV and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage. Cleaning Part Instruction Method • Wash after each use.
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Care and Cleaning Cleaning Part Instruction Method Detachable Power • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off power Cord cord. (6 Quart Only) Damp Cloth • Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the Only condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow to air dry.
Troubleshooting Register your product today. Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 support@instantpot.com instantpot.com/#Chat Problem Possible Reason Solution Reposition sealing ring, ensure it is snug Sealing ring not properly installed behind sealing ring rack. Gently press the float valve downward with Float valve in the popped-up position Difficulty a long utensil.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reason Solution Remove float valve from lid and clean Food debris on float valve or float valve thoroughly; perform Initial Test Run silicone cap check for function and record findings. Contact Customer Care. Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reason Solution Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 Faulty sensor support@instantpot.com instantpot.com/#Chat Press Cancel and wait for heating element Temperature is too high to cool; ensure there are no foreign because inner pot is not objects in cooker base; insert or reposition placed in the cooker base inner pot in cooker base and re-enter commands.
Warranty Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
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