Instant Pot PRO 60 User Manual page 9

Releasing pressure
Natural Release (NR or NPR)
Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the multicooker drops, the Instant Pot
Pro depressurises naturally over time.
What to do
After cooking has finished, Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart
leave the quick release switch Programme has ended.
in the Seal position until the
float valve drops into the lid.
The depressurisation time may vary based on the
volume, type and temperature of food and liquid.
Seal
Unless you use QuickCool™ technology, NR can take
up to 40 minutes with some dishes, so plan ahead —
it's well worth the wait!
Vent
See QuickCool to find out how to naturally release
Seal position
pressure faster than ever before!
Use NR to depressurise the multicooker after cooking high-starch foods (like
soups, stews, chillis, pasta, oatmeal and congee) or after cooking foods that
expand when cooked (like beans and grains).
Quick Release (QR or QPR)
Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and
delicate seafood!
What to do
Move the quick release switch from Seal to
Vent and wait until the float valve drops
into the lid.
Seal
Vent
Vent position
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What to expect
Instant Tip: This is called "carryover cooking" or "resting" and
it's great for large cuts of meat.
NOTICE
What to expect
When the steam release cover is installed
properly, you'll hear a muffled hiss as
steam hits the cover and disperses.
If the cover is not installed properly, a loud
jet of steam will be ejected through the
top of the steam release valve.
Releasing pressure
Do not use QR when cooking fatty, oily, thick or high-starch foods (e.g., stews,
chillis, pasta and congee) or when cooking foods that expand when cooked
(e.g., beans and grains).
Timed Natural Release
The carryover cooking continues for a specific amount of time, then stops quickly when you
release the remaining pressure. Perfect for cooking rice and grains.
What to do
When the steam release cover is installed properly,
Leave the quick release
you'll hear a muffled hiss as steam hits the cover
switch in the Seal position
and disperses.
for a few minutes (according
If the cover is not installed properly, a loud jet of steam
to your recipe) then move it
will be ejected through the top of the steam release
from Seal to Vent and wait
valve.
until the float valve drops into
the lid.
If you see a lot of spatter while releasing pressure, move the quick release switch back
from Vent to Seal and wait a few minutes before trying to release pressure again. If spatter
continues, use NR to safely release the remaining pressure.
Vent reminder
Set a reminder for your Timed Natural Release so you can step away and own your day.
Recipe calls for...
Quick Release
5 minute Timed
Natural Release
10 minute Timed
Natural Release
Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot. DO NOT place hands, face
or any exposed skin over the steam release assembly when releasing pressure to
avoid injury.
NOTICE
What to expect
The temperature within the multicooker drops, so the steam
release may not be as powerful as a normal QR.
Use this reminder!
Off
5 min
10 min
CAUTION
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