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DUO
PLUS
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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.
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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 Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Plus multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Always use hand proetection 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.
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Page 7: Special Cord Set Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Special cord set instructions Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement and tripping. This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible. -
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 Table of contents ......................9 Product, parts and accessories ................10 Top of lid .........................10 Bottom of lid ......................10 Inner pot ........................11 Multicooker base ....................11 Get started ........................ -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Pressure cooking ....................... 25 Jump start magic! ....................26 Smart program breakdown ..................27 Pressure cooking grains ..................28 Other cooking styles ....................29 Slow Cook .......................30 Sauté ........................31 Yogurt ........................32 Sous Vide ........................34 Care, cleaning and storage ..................37 Removing and installing parts ................. -
Page 10: Product, Parts And Accessories
Product, parts and accessories See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of lid Steam release valve Float valve Steam release switch Handle Lid fins Lid position marker Bottom of lid Locking pin Silicone cap (bottom of float valve) -
Page 11: Inner Pot
Product, parts and accessories Inner pot Fill lines Stainless-steel inner pot Multicooker base Outer pot Condensation collector (rear) Condensation rim Anti-spin supports (interior) Heating element (interior) Multicooker handles Control panel Base power socket (rear; 6 Quart only) Detachable power cord (8 Quart is hardwired) 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 Instant Pot 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)
Get started 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 Plus prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works. Stage 1: Setting up the Duo Plus for 03 Press Keep Warm to turn the pressure cooking... -
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 some foods 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
• Natural Release (NR or NPR) • Quick Release (QR or QPR) • Timed Natural Release 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 After cooking finishes, leave the quick release 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 Move the quick release switch from Seal to Vent and A jet of steam ejects through the top of the steam release valve.
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Page 17: Control Panel
Control panel Pressure cooking Non-pressure cooking • Pressure Cook • Slow Cook • Soup/Broth • Sauté • Cake • Yogurt Smart Programs • • Sous Vide • Rice • Keep Warm • Bean/Grain • Porridge/Oatmeal • Sterilize Shows the time in HH:MM format. Counts up or down, depending on the Smart Program. -
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.
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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 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 (Your Little Bag Of Tricks!)
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 Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Plus 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 to avoid risk of injury and/or property damage. -
Page 22: Quick Release Switch
Pressure control features Quick release switch The quick release switch controls the steam release valve — the part that releases pressure. Vent position What we love about it What we should know about it It automatically sets to Seal when you close the It’s super easy to use, and keeps our hands far away from the steam when lid, so make sure to move it to Vent when you’re... -
Page 23: Sealing Ring
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 24: 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 25: 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 26: Jump Start Magic
To create steam, pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice. If using canned, condensed or cream-based soup, add water as directed below. Instant pot size Minimum liquid for pressure cooking 5.7 Litres / 6 Quarts 1½... -
Page 27: Smart Program Breakdown
Pressure cooking Smart program breakdown Smart Default Default time Time range Notes and tips Programs pressure level 10 minutes 1 minute to 8 hours Pressure High Flexible manual programming. Cook (00:10) (00:01 to 08:00) Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion. Always 30 minutes 1 minute to 4 hours Soup/Broth... -
Page 28: 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 29: Other Cooking Styles
• 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 30: Slow Cook
Other cooking styles Slow Cook Slow Cook is compatible for use with any common slow cooker recipe, so you can keep cooking your classics! If the float valve rises, make sure the quick release switch is set to Vent. See Pressure control features: Quick release switch. -
Page 31: Sauté
Other cooking styles Sauté Sauté can be used in place of a frying pan, griddle or flat-top grill. Default Temperature Default time Time range Notes and tips temperature range Simmering, thickening, and reducing liquids. 1 minute to 30 minutes 1 hour High Pan searing or sautéing. -
Page 32: Yogurt
Do not use the lid and do not leave your multicooker unattended while using Sauté. Yogurt Yogurt is designed to effortlessly produce delicious fermented dairy and non-dairy recipes. Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume 5.7 Litres / 6 Quarts 4 cups (1000 mL / ~32 oz) ~ 4 quarts (~ 3.8 L / ~128 oz) - Page 33 Other cooking styles Stage 1: Pasteurize milk Stage 2: Add starter culture 01 Remove the inner pot from the 01 Allow pasteurized milk to cool to just multicooker base. below 43°C (110°F). 02 Add unpasteurized milk to the inner 02 Add a starter culture to the milk pot then insert the inner pot into the according to package instructions.
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Page 34: Sous Vide
Other cooking styles Using yogurt cups Yogurt cups are a convenient way to portion out yogurt servings. 01 After adding the starter culture to your pasteurized milk, carefully pour the milk into your yogurt cups and seal them tightly. 02 Clean the inner pot thoroughly and place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot. - Page 35 Other cooking styles Stage 1: Setting up the sous vide Stage 3: Getting food ready water bath 01 White the water heats, start by 01 Remove the inner pot from the seasoning your food as desired. multicooker base. See Ingredients and seasonings for tips! Fill the inner pot with warm water up to —...
- Page 36 Other cooking styles Reverse searing Searing your meat after low and slow cooking is the easiest way to boost those already- delicious flavors through the roof without overcooking. Try reverse searing for tender, juicy meat with a beautiful burnished crust. 01 After Sous Vide cooking, remove the meat from the cooking pouch and gently pat it dry to remove as much moisture as you can from the exterior of the meat.
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Page 37: Care, Cleaning And Storage
Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents on any of the Instant Pot’s parts or accessories. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage. -
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: Steam Release Valve
Care, cleaning and storage Steam release valve Anti-block shield Remove the steam release valve Remove the anti-block shield Pull the steam release valve up and off the Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use steam release pipe. your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing The steam release valve must be installed towards the side of the lid and up) until... -
Page 40: Float Valve And Silicone Cap
Care, cleaning and storage Float valve and silicone cap Condensation collector Remove the float valve The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker 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 Remove the sealing ring and clean it sealing ring.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Try this Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its size. Not enough liquid in the inner pot. 6 Qt: 1 ½ cups (375 mL / ~12 oz) Steam gushes from the 8 Qt: 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz) steam release valve when the quick release switch Pressure sensor control failure.
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Page 44: Warranty
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 instantpot.com | 45...
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turn to lock lid. The lid is on and in the lock position just like every other time I've used it.
The Instant Pot DUO PLUS Series may not recognize that the lid is locked due to the following reasons:
1. No sealing ring in the lid – Install a sealing ring.
2. Damaged or improperly installed sealing ring – Replace or reinstall the sealing ring.
3. Food debris on the sealing ring – Remove and clean the sealing ring.
4. Lid not closed properly – Open and securely close the lid.
5. Warped or off-center sealing ring rack – Check for bends or warps and contact Customer Care if necessary.
6. Misshapen inner pot rim – Inspect for deformation and contact Customer Care.
7. Food debris on the float valve or float valve silicone cap – Remove and clean the float valve.
Checking and resolving these issues should help the Instant Pot recognize that the lid is properly locked.
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