Initial Test Run (Water Test) - Instant Pot Duo Plus Series User Manual

Initial Test Run (Water Test)

Follow these steps to familiarise yourself with your Instant Pot Duo Plus.
Total test time: Approximately 20 minutes.
1. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
2. Add 750 mL of water to the inner pot.
3. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
4. Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back of the cooker base.
Ensure the connection is tight.
Connect the power lead to a 220-240 V ~ power source.
The display indicates OFF.
5. Place and close the lid as described in
Locking Lid. The lid automatically seals for pressure cooking.
6. Press Pressure Cook to select the Pressure Cook Smart Programme.
7. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time to 00:05 minutes.
Note: Cooking temperature adjustments are saved to the Smart Programme when
cooking begins.
8. Press Keep Warm to deactivate the automatic Keep Warm setting.
After 10 seconds, the display reads On to indicate that the Pre-heating
cycle has begun.
9. The float valve rises when the cooker has pressurised. After a few minutes the
cooker reaches the target pressure level and Cooking begins. The display
changes from On to the cook time countdown.
10. When the Smart Programme is complete, the display indicates End.
11. Press the quick release button down until it clicks into the Vent position.
Pressurised steam releases through the top of the steam release valve.
12. The float valve drops when the pressure has been fully released.
13. Open and remove the lid as described in
Cooking Lid.
14. Carefully remove the inner pot from the cooker base, discard the water and
thoroughly dry the inner pot.
You're ready to start cooking!
The inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use appropriate heat protection when
CAUTION
handling a hot inner pot.
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Pressure Control Features—Pressure
Pressure Control Features—Pressure