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Instant Pot DUO PLUS Getting Started Manual

Multi-use pressure cooker
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DUO
PLUS
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Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Welcome
Initial Set-up
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls and Smart Programmes
Sous Vide Cooking Steps
Support & Contact Information
Getting Started Guide
Full Manual, How to Videos and Recipes available online at instantpot.co.uk
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Summary of Contents for Instant Pot DUO PLUS

  • Page 1 PLUS Multi-Use Pressure Cooker Welcome Initial Set-up Cooker Parts Overview Getting Started Venting Methods Initial Test Run (Water Test) More Controls and Smart Programmes Sous Vide Cooking Steps Support & Contact Information Getting Started Guide Full Manual, How to Videos and Recipes available online at instantpot.co.uk Register your product today at instantpot.co.uk/support/register...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo Plus to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.

  • Page 4: Initial Setup

    Initial Set-up...
  • Page 5 Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet before use. Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury. • Use ONLY the Instant Pot Plus lid with the Instant Pot Plus pressure cooker. Using any other ® ®...
  • Page 6 Cooker Parts Overview...
  • Page 7 Cooker Parts Overview Inner Pot Top of Lid Steam Release Valve Stainless Steel Inner Pot Float Valve Quick Release Button Handle Lid Position Marker Cooker Base Cooker Handles Lid Fins Condensation Rim Bottom of Lid Outer Pot Locking Pin Float Valve Silicone Cap Control Panel Anti-Block Shield Base Power Socket...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 9 Open & Close Lid When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when lid is opened and closed. Open Close Open: Grip handle and turn lid anti-clockwise Close: Grip handle and align the on lid with until on lid is aligned with indicator indicator on rim of cooker base.
  • Page 10 Replace your sealing ring every 12-18 months or when deformation or damage is noticed. Install Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. CAUTION Only use authorised Instant Pot sealing rings. Failure to follow these ® instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 Remove & Install Float Valve The float valve has 2 positions. It pops up to indicate when the cooker is pressurised, and lowers into the lid when the cooker is depressurised. Remove: Place one finger on the flat top of float Pressurised Depressurised valve.
  • Page 12 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 after each use. Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position.
  • Page 13 Remove & Install Steam Release Assembly Remove: Pull steam release valve up and off steam release pipe. Steam release valve must be installed before use and cleaned after each use. Install: Place steam release valve on steam release pipe and press down. Fits loosely when installed properly but will remain in place when the lid is turned over.
  • Page 14 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 authorised Instant Pot inner pot made for this model when cooking. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 15 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. Clean after use. Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base. Do not pull down on condensation collector.

  • Page 16: Venting Methods

    Let’s get cooking! Venting Methods Venting Methods When closing the lid, the quick release button will automatically reset to the popped-up “Seal” position. WARNING Seal Vent Do not lean over the Do not place unprotected skin Do not cover the steam steam release valve.
  • Page 17 Natural Release (NR) Leave the steam release in the “Seal” position (up). The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally over time. 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 18 Initial Test Run (Water Test)
  • Page 19 6. Use + / – keys to adjust cooking time to “00:05” minutes. 11. Discard water and dry inner pot. Note: The Instant Pot will save any customisation made to cooking time. 12. Start cooking! After 10 seconds, display indicates “On” and cooker begins Pre-heating.
  • Page 20 More Controls & Smart Programmes...
  • Page 21 More Controls Cancel Press to stop a Smart Programme at any time. Cooker goes back to Standby and displays “OFF”. Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Programme and, if desired, adjust the cooking time, then press Delay Start to turn the setting on.
  • Page 22 Smart Programmes Smart Setting Suggested Use Note: Programme Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion. Soup/Broth Normal Soup with meat Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content. More Rich bone broth Less...
  • Page 23 Smart Setting Suggested Use Note: Programme Less No pressure steam sterilisation Low pressure water-bath preserving Normal Sterilisation of baby bottles, jars, utensils. Suitable for tempered glass and heat-resistant Sterilise of acidic fruits and vegetables. plastics. High pressure water-bath preserving More of acidic fruits and vegetables.
  • Page 24 Sous Vide Cooking Steps...
  • Page 25 Sous Vide Cooking Steps 1. Place a steam rack on bottom of inner pot. 11. Cooker beeps once water temperature is reached. Remove lid and immerse sealed pouches in water. 2. Fill inner pot with warm water up to PC MAX — 2/3 line. Contents should be submerged, but seal should 3.
  • Page 26 Enjoy time well spent with the Instant family of small appliances. Let’s get cooking! Instant Brands Inc. Register your product today at: Join the Official Instant Pot® Community: instantpot.co.uk/support/register 11–300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 www.facebook.com/groups/ Ottawa, Ontario Contact Customer Care:...