Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Table of Contents Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................... 5 Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer Special Lead Set Instructions ..................11 ®...
Duo Crisp Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines ................. 45 ™ air fryer lid with the Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base. Using any other Smart Programmes: Air Frying ..................47 pressure cooking lids or air fryer lids may cause injury and/or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 21 Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. There carrying or moving.
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37 To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace air vents and take extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Pot sealing ring. Visit our appliance. Failure to do so may result in injury or property damage.
This appliance comes with (1) power lead. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power lead into an earthed and easily accessible electric socket. Product Speci ications SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Model: Duo Crisp AF 6 1500 W 220–240 V~ 50–60 Hz 5.7 Litres 8.9 kg...
Pressure Cooking Lid • Use only the Instant Pot Duo Crisp pressure cooking lid and air fryer lid with Use the following Programmes with the pressure cooking lid: Pressure the Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids or air fryer lids may cause injury and/or damage.
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Product, Parts and Accessories Product, Parts and Accessories Air Fryer Lid Inner Pot Use the following Smart Programmes with the air fryer lid: Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Grill and Dehydrate. Front Lid Handle Fill Line Indicators Lid Position Marker Stainless Steel Lid Fins Tri-Ply Bottom Cooker Base...
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Product, Parts and Accessories Product, Parts and Accessories Accessories Lid Standing Position Did you notice that the cooker base handles have a rectangular slot in them? Keep your counters dry after lifting the pressure cooking lid by inserting the left Grill/Dehydrating Tray or right lid fin into the corresponding slot on the cooker base.
Control Panel Control Panel LED Indicators Illuminate to indicate the active Smart Programme and settings selected. Smart Programmes Pressure Cooking: • Pressure Cook • Sauté • Slow Cook • Steam • Sous Vide Air Frying: • Air Fry • Roast •...
Smart Programme Settings Smart Programme Settings Cancel and Keep Warm may be set from a minimum of 10 minutes to a Press Cancel to stop a Smart Programme at any time. maximum of 24 hours. The display returns to Standby mode and indicates OFF. Standby mode Reheat food 1.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or • When a Smart Programme is running, the display timer damaged inner pot. Use only authorised Instant Pot inner pots made for this counts down to indicate the cooking time remaining model when cooking.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Cleaning Before First Use Pressure Cooking Lid Accessories Wash the accessories with hot water and washing up liquid before using them for The stainless steel lid included is necessary for most cooking processes, and is the first time, and then after each use.
Remove the Steam Release Valve Pull steam release valve up and off steam release pipe. WARNING Use only the Instant Pot Duo Crisp lid with the Steam release valve must be installed before use and cleaned frequently. Instant Pot Duo Crisp pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Overview of Pressure Control Features Anti-Block Shield Sealing Ring The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation. installed on the underside of the lid creates an airtight seal between the lid and the cooker base.
Overview of Pressure Control Features Overview of Pressure Control Features Float Valve Install the Float Valve Drop the narrow end of the float valve into the float valve hole on the top of the The float valve provides a visual indication of pressure within the cooker and lid.
Introduction to Pressure Cooking Introduction to Pressure Cooking Pressure cooking uses steam pressure to raise the boiling point of water above 3. Depressurisation 100ºC / 212ºF. This energy-efficient cooking method is the fastest way to After pressure cooking is complete, follow your recipe instructions for thoroughly cook a variety of your favourite meals.
Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods) Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods) Always follow recipe instructions for depressurising the cooker. If continuous spatter occurs while venting, set the cooker back to Seal by flicking the quick release button. The button pops back up to indicate that it is sealed and When the cooker has completely depressurised, the float valve drops into the lid stops the depressurisation process.
Initial Test Run (Water Test) Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Follow these steps to start familiarising yourself with your Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Whether you are a novice cook or a culinary expert, the Duo Crisp + Air Fryer provides Smart Programmes to get you cooking —fast!
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Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying 1. Place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot. DANGER Whilethefloatvalveisup,contentsofcookerare under extreme pressure. Do not attempt to remove 2. According to your recipe, add liquid to the inner pot, then place food the lid while the float valve is still up.
Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Sauté Deglazing the Inner Pot (Pressure Cooking After Sauté) When the Sauté Smart Programme is complete, carefully remove food items The Sauté Smart Programme is similar to using a frying pan, griddle or flat-top from the inner pot and add cold liquid (e.g., juice, vinegar, broth, wine, etc.) grill.
Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Slow Cook Sous Vide The Slow Cook Smart Programme is comparable to the cooking process of Sous Vide cooking brings vacuum-sealed food to a very accurate temperature traditional slow cookers, and is compatible for use with any standard slow cooker and maintains that temperature for a long period of time to achieve high quality, recipe.
Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying 10. The cooker beeps once the water temperature is reached. Remove the lid and Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines immerse the sealed pouches in the warm water. The pouches contents should be submerged, but the seal should remain above the water line.
– 60°C 30 minutes 30 minutes After lifting the air fryer lid off the Instant Pot cooker base, always place it on the buttery protective pad provided. Do not rest the air fryer lid on countertops or on its Eggs power lead.
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Air frying is an amazing way to bring out a lot of flavor using only a little oil. 11. Part way through the cooking cycle the display indicates turn Food. 12. Lift the air fryer lid off the Instant Pot cooker base and place it on the Default...
11. Part way through the cooking cycle, the display indicates turn Food. 4. Press Bake to select the Bake Smart Programme. 12. Lift the air fryer lid off the Instant Pot cooker base and place it on the protective pad provided.
Smart Programmes: Air Frying Smart Programmes: Air Frying Grill Dehydrate Grilling involves direct top-down heating, and broiled foods benefit from being The Dehydrate Smart Programmes applies a low heat over a long period of time placed close to the element. to safely dry out food items.
Smart Programme Overview Cooking Time Chart Pressure / Food Quantity Setting Cooking Time* Cooking Temperature* Smart Default Default Pressure / Time Range Temperature Lid Required Programme Time Temperature 450 g 18–20 minutes Range Chips (frozen) Air Fry 205°C 680 g 22–24 minutes Lo (Low) / Sauté...
Care, Cleaning and Storage Care, Cleaning and Storage Clean your Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer after each use. Cleaning Part Instruction Method Always unplug the Duo Crisp and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. • Allow the Air Fryer Lid to cool to room temperature, then Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before use and storage.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Register your Duo Crisp today at instantpot.co.uk/support/register-your-product/. Problem Possible Reason Solution Release pressure according to recipe; only open lid Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at UKSupport@instantbrands.com or by Pressure inside the cooker. after float valve has dropped down. phone on +44 (0) 3331 230051.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reason Solution Problem Error Code Meaning of Error Code Minor steam Quick release button not in Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the Seal leaking/hissing Seal position. position. from steam Customer Care. Faulty sensor. Contact release valve Cooker is regulating excess...
Warranty Warranty Limited Warranty Warranty Registration Instant Brands (EMEA) limited and Instant Brands Inc. (collectively the “Company”) warrant this Please visit instantpot.co.uk/support/register-your-product/ to register your appliance. You will be appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal household use, for a asked to provide your name, your email address, the store name, date of purchase, model number period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
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Lost quick release button for Duo crisp air fryer af-6!! Can I purchase one? Thanks