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Instant Pot DUO User Manual

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MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER
User manual
Important safeguards
Products, parts and
accessories
Get started
Pressure cooking 101
Releasing pressure
Control panel
Pressure control features
Cooking
Care, cleaning and storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact
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  • Page 1 MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER User manual Important safeguards Products, parts and accessories Get started Pressure cooking 101 Releasing pressure Control panel Pressure control features Cooking Care, cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Download the Instant Pot app with 1000+ recipes at instantpot.com/app.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 02 Use only the Instant Pot Duo lid with the Instant Pot Duo multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Always use oven mitts when removing accessories, and to handle the inner pot. • Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate. 07 The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients.
  • Page 4 Refer to Pressure control features: sealing ring. • DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base. Refer to Releasing pressure. 10 When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell when heated.
  • Page 5 • DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner pot installed. • To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring. 19 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void the warranty.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should not play with this appliance. 24 DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.

  • Page 7: Special Cord Set Instructions

    Product specifications The tables below represent all available models in the 7-in-1 Duo family. To view a full list of sizes, colors and patterns, go to instantpot.com/duo. Duo mini v3...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................2 Special cord set instructions ...................7 Product specifications .....................7 Find your model name and serial number ............7 Product, parts and accessories .................. 9 Get started ........................12 Initial set up ......................12 Initial test run (water test) ..................13 Pressure cooking 101 ....................
  • Page 9 Table of contents Other cooking styles ....................31 Slow Cook .......................32 Sauté ........................33 Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) ........34 Yogurt ........................35 Using yogurt cups ....................36 Care, cleaning and storage ..................37 Removing and installing parts ................38 Troubleshooting ......................41 Warranty ........................

  • Page 10: Product, Parts And Accessories

    Product, parts and accessories Represents all Duo Mini, 6 and 8 Quart models. See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of lid Steam release handle Float valve Handle Lid fins...
  • Page 11 Product, parts and accessories Inner pot Fill lines Stainless-steel inner pot Multicooker base Outer pot Condensation rim Condensation collector (rear) Heating element (interior) Base handles Control panel Base power socket (rear, 8 quart is hardwired) Detachable power cord (3 and 6 quart only) Stainless-steel exterior Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 12: Get Started

    Don’t remove the safety warning stickers from the lid or the rating label from the back of the multicooker base. 05 You may be tempted to put the Duo on your stovetop — but don’t do it! Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.

  • Page 13: Initial Test Run (Water Test)

    Initial test run (water test) Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Duo prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.

  • Page 14: Pressure Cooking 101

    Pressure cooking uses steam to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC / 212ºF. These high temperatures allow you to cook food way faster than normal. Behind the magic curtain When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot goes through 3 stages. Pre-heating What you see What you don’t see...

  • Page 15: Releasing Pressure

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Natural Release (NR or NPR) Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the multicooker drops, the Instant Pot depressurizes naturally over time. What to do What to expect Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Program ends.
  • Page 16 Releasing pressure Quick Release (QR or QPR) Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood! What to do What to expect Carefully, quickly and confidently, turn the steam A jet of steam ejects through the top of the steam release handle to Venting and wait for all pressure release handle.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Control panel Soup Rice Broth Meat Multigrain Stew Low Pressure High Pressure Bean Porridge Chili Less Normal More Poultry Steam Slow Pressure Keep Yogurt Cook Level Warm Delay Pressure Sauté Cancel Start Cook Pressure cooking Non-pressure cooking • Soup/Broth • Slow Cook •...

  • Page 18: Settings

    Settings Setting Description When in standby, press and hold the + button Turn sound on until the display shows S On. When in standby, press and hold the − button until the display shows SOFF. Turn sound off. Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off.
  • Page 19 Settings Setting Description Delay Start can be set from between 10 minutes (00:10) and 24 hours (24:00). 01 Select a Smart Program and tweak it as needed, then press Delay Start. Once pressed, there is no way to go back to the Smart Program settings.

  • Page 20: Status Messages

    Status messages The Instant Pot is in standby mode, ready for action! May indicate that the lid is missing or is not properly secured. The multicooker is pre-heating. The Rice Smart Program is running. The Yogurt Smart Program is in the process of pasteurizing milk (i.e., the Yogurt Smart Program is set to More).

  • Page 21: Pressure Control Features

    Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product. WARNING Only use a compatible Instant Pot Duo lid with the Instant Pot Duo multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage. CAUTION Always check the lid for damage and excessive wear prior to cooking.

  • Page 22: Pressure Cooking Lid

    CAUTION Only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings. DO NOT use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. • Always check for cuts, deformation and correct installation of the sealing ring before cooking.

  • Page 23: Float Valve

    The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurized steam. These parts must be installed before use. Do not attempt to operate the Instant Pot without the float valve properly installed. Do not touch the float valve during use.

  • Page 24: Pressure Cooking

    • To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the inner pot if it is dented, deformed or damaged. • Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking. Always make sure the inner pot and heating element are clean and dry before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base.

  • Page 25: Jump Start Magic

    7.6 Litres / 8 Quarts 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz) *Unless otherwise specified by your recipe. Jump start magic! Stage 1: Setting up the Duo for pressure Stage 2: Pressure cooking cooking 01 Select the Smart Program you want 01 Remove the inner pot from the to use.

  • Page 26: Smart Program Breakdown

    Pressure cooking Smart program breakdown Smart Programs Settings and defaults Low (35–55 kPa / 5–8 psi) Pressure High (65–85 kPa / 9.4–12.3 psi) Setting Less Normal More Soup/Broth 20 minutes 30 minutes 4 hours Default cooking time (adjustable) (00:20) (00:30) (04:00) Cooking time range 1 minute to 4 hours (00:01–04:00)
  • Page 27 Normal More Pressure Cook 20 minutes 35 minutes 45 minutes Default cooking time (adjustable) (00:20) (00:35) (00:45) Cooking time range 1 minute to 4 hours (00:01–04:00) *Not available on Duo 3 Quart models. Use Pressure Cook instead. instantpot.com | 27...

  • Page 28: Pressure Cooking Tips

    Pressure cooking Pressure cooking tips Smart Program Setting What it's for Tips Less Soup without meat. Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion. Normal Soup with meat. Soup/Broth Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch More Rich bone broth.
  • Page 29 Pressure cooking Pressure cooking tips Smart Program Setting What it's for Tips Brown rice, wild rice, Less black beans, chickpeas, etc. Select Less or Normal based on type of grain and desired texture. Brown rice, wild rice, Multigrain* Normal More begins with 45 minutes of warm mung beans, etc.

  • Page 30: Pressure Cooking Grains

    Pressure cooking grains Check out the cooking timetables for guidance, or visit our recipe site for fun, easy-to- follow recipes with big crunch. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favorites, make notes and more!

  • Page 31: Other Cooking Styles

    Other cooking styles The Duo is much more than a pressure cooker. These Smart Programs don’t cook with pressure, but are just as easy to use. • Slow Cook • Sauté • Yogurt Soup Rice Broth Meat Multigrain Stew Low Pressure...

  • Page 32: Slow Cook

    You can use a glass lid for slow cooking High setting on common More if it has a venting hole. slow cookers. Stage 1: Setting up the Duo for slow Stage 2: Slow cooking cooking 01 Press Slow Cook. 01 Remove the inner pot from the 02 Press Slow Cook again to cycle multicooker base.

  • Page 33: Sauté

    As a safety precaution, 30 minutes is the maximum cooking time. More Stir-frying or browning meat. Stage 1: Setting up the Duo for sautéing Stage 2: Sautéing 01 Insert the inner pot into the 07 When the display switches from On multicooker base.

  • Page 34: Deglazing The Inner Pot (Pressure Cooking After Sauté)

    Other cooking styles Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to boost flavors, as sugars caramelize from the high heat of the Sauté Smart Program. When pressure cooking after using Sauté, deglaze the inner pot to make sure food items do not scorch.

  • Page 35: Yogurt

    Other cooking styles Yogurt Yogurt is designed to effortlessly produce delicious fermented dairy and non-dairy recipes. Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume 2.8 Litres / 3 Quarts 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz) 2 quarts (1.9 L / ~64 oz) 5.7 Litres / 6 Quarts...

  • Page 36: Using Yogurt Cups

    Other cooking styles Stage 2: Add starter culture Stage 3: Ferment yogurt 01 Press Yogurt. 01 Allow pasteurized milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F). 02 Press Yogurt again and cycle to 02 Add a starter culture to the milk Normal.

  • Page 37: Care, Cleaning And Storage

    Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Duo and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage and/or severe personal injury. Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.

  • Page 38: Removing And Installing Parts

    Care, cleaning and storage WARNING The Instant Pot multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric leakage or personal injury, make sure the multicooker base stays dry. • DO NOT immerse the multicooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt to cycle it through the dishwasher.
  • Page 39 Care, cleaning and storage Steam release handle Anti-block shield Remove the steam release handle Remove the anti-block shield Pull the steam release handle up and off Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use the steam release pipe. your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing The steam release handle must be towards the side of the lid and up) until...
  • Page 40 Care, cleaning and storage Float valve and silicone cap Condensation collector Remove the float valve The condensation collector sits at the back of the multicooker base and catches any Place one finger on the flat top of float overflow from the condensation rim. valve, then turn the lid over.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Register your Instant Pot today! If your problem persists or if you have questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantpot.com/#chat, by email at support@instantpot.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280. Problem Possible reason...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Try this No sealing ring in the lid. Install a sealing ring. The sealing ring is damaged or not Replace the sealing ring. installed properly. Food debris attached to the sealing Remove the sealing ring and clean it ring.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Try this Inspect power cord for damage. If damage is noticed, contact Customer Care. The display remains blank Bad power connection or no power. after connecting the Check outlet to make sure it is powered. power cord. Cooker’s electrical fuse has blown.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
  • Page 45 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. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship;...

  • Page 46: Contact

    Instant Brands Inc. 11—300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 Canada Register your product today instantpot.com/support/register Contact us 1-800-828-7280 support@instantpot.com instantpot.com/#chat instantpot.com store.instantpot.com Copyright 2020 Instant Brands © ™ 602-0101-94...

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