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Instant Pot DUO Getting Started Manual

Multi-use pressure cooker
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DUO
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Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Welcome
Initial Setup
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls & Smart Programs
Support & Contact Information
Getting Started Guide
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  • Page 1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker Welcome Initial Setup Cooker Parts Overview Getting Started Venting Methods Initial Test Run (Water Test) More Controls & Smart Programs Support & Contact Information Getting Started Guide Full manual and instruction videos available at instantpot.com Register your product today at instantpot.com/support/register...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.

  • Page 3: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup • Remove all packaging material from in and around the cooker, and verify that all parts are accounted for. • Place the cooker on a stable, level surface, away from external heat sources. • Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety, Maintenance &...
  • Page 4 Cooker Parts Overview...
  • Page 5 Cooker Parts Overview Inner Pot Top of Lid Cooker Base Bottom of Lid Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product. Cooker Parts Overview |...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 7 Open & Close Lid When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when the lid is opened and closed. Open Close Open: Grip handle and turn lid counter-clock- Close: Grip handle and align the symbol wise until symbol on lid is aligned with on lid with on rim of cooker base.
  • Page 8 Install Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only CAUTION 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.
  • Page 9 Remove & Install Float Valve The float valve has 2 positions. It pops up to indicate when the cooker is pressurized, and lowers into the lid when the cooker is depressurized. Refer to “Venting Methods” section in this Guide for information on releasing pressure.
  • Page 10 Remove & Install Anti-Block Shield Remove: Grip lid and press firmly against side of anti-block shield (pressing towards side of lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath. Anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned frequently. Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position.
  • Page 11 Remove & Install Steam Release Handle Remove: Pull steam release handle up and off steam release pipe. Steam release handle must be installed before use, and cleaned frequently. Install: Place steam release handle on steam release pipe and press down. Fits loosely when installed properly, but will remain in place when the lid is turned over.
  • Page 12 Failure to do so may damage the cooker. Place inner pot into cooker base before cooking. Food must be placed only in the inner pot, not cooker base. The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Always use an authorized Instant Pot inner pot ®...
  • Page 13 Install Condensation Collector Install: On back of cooker base, align grooves on condensation collector over tabs and push condensation collector into place. The condensation collector accumulates excess water and should be installed before cooking. Must be emptied and rinsed after use. Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base.

  • Page 14: Venting Methods

    Venting Methods...
  • Page 15 Venting Methods Once cooking completes, there are 2 methods to release pressure: Natural Release (NR) Leave the steam release handle in the “Sealing” position. The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally over time. Sealing This method must be used when cooking food such as soups, stews or chilis, as well as food that expands, such as beans and grains.
  • Page 16 7. Use the + / – keys to adjust cook time to “00:05” minutes. 13. Start cooking! Note: The Instant Pot will save any customization made to cook time. For details on Smart Programs and operation instructions, view the full manual at instantpot.com...

  • Page 17: More Controls

    More Controls Cancel Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. Cooker returns to Standby and display indicates “OFF”. Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Program and if desired, adjust the cook time, then press Delay Start to turn the setting on.
  • Page 18 Smart Programs Smart Setting Suggested Use Note Program Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion. Soup/ Normal Soup with meat Broth Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content. More Rich bone broth Less...
  • Page 19 Smart Setting Suggested Use Note Program Brown rice, wild rice, black Less beans, chickpeas, etc. Select “Less” or “Normal” based on type of grain and desired texture. Brown rice, wild rice, mung Multi- “More” begins with 45 minutes of warm water soaking time prior to 60 minutes of Normal grain* pressure cooking.
  • Page 20 Smart Setting Suggested Use Note Program Less Simmering & reducing Do not use the lid on Sauté. Maximum 30 minutes to prevent overheating. Normal Pan searing or sautéing Sauté When display switches from “On” to “Hot”, add recipe ingredients. If ingredients are More Stir-frying or browning meat added before “Hot”...

  • Page 21: Let's Get Cooking

    Let’s get cooking! Enjoy time well spent with the Instant family of small appliances. 1-800-828-7280 Instant Brands Inc. support@instantpot.com 11 - 300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 instantpot.com/#Chat Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 Register your product today at: instantpot.com Canada instantpot.com/support/register store.instantpot.com ™...

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