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- Page 1 PRO PLUS INSTANT POT ® USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Welcome! ........................3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................4 Product, parts and accessories .................. 9 Get started ........................11 Cooking from the Instant Brands Connect App ............ 14 Pairing with the Instant Brands Connect App ............15 Control panel ......................16 Settings ........................ -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing you new Instant Pot® Pro Plus Pressure Cooker. We hope you enjoy cooking with it for years to come. Register your product Help us keep in touch, in case we need to reach you. Register your product at instantbrands.co.uk/product-registration. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
™ At Instant , we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This Instant Pot Pro Plus was designed with you and your safety in mind. Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as directed. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result in personal injury and/or property damage and will void your warranty. - Page 5 General Use The removable inner cooking pot is extremely hot during use, and can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. DO use oven mitts when handling the inner cooking pot and removing accessories. DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate. DO use care when lifting the cooking pot from the cooker base to avoid burn injury.
- Page 6 User Manual. DO NOT remove the pressure cooking lid with unprotected hands. DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base. DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
- Page 7 DO use only the authorised stainless-steel inner cooking pot for the Pro Plus to reduce the risk of pressure leakage. DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Brands sealing ring to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
- Page 8 DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or separate remote-control systems. This appliance has an earthed plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock: ONLY plug the power cord into a earthed electrical outlet. DO NOT remove EARTH. If the unit includes a detachable power cord: To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
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Page 9: Product, Parts And Accessories
Product, parts and accessories Before using your new Instant Pot Pro Plus, make sure everything is accounted for, then see Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of lid Steam release... - Page 10 Product, parts and accessories Cooking pot Easy Grab silicone handles Instant Tip: Stove top and oven-friendly up to 204°C The cooking pot features a cookware-grade impact Fill line indicators bonded tri-ply bottom, which sounds complicated, but really just means you can use it just about anywhere —...
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Page 11: Get Started
05 You may be tempted to put the Pro Plus 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 12 Get started Initial test run (water test) Before using your new Pro Plus for the first time, you must perform a pressure cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly. Stage 1: Setting up the Pro Plus for The display shows On and the cooking pressure cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
- Page 13 Get started CAUTION Pressurised steam releases through the top of the steam release valve. Keep exposed skin away from the steam release valve to avoid burn injury. DANGER DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the pressure indicator is on and NEVER attempt to force the lid open.
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Page 14: Cooking From The Instant Brands Connect App
Cooking from the Instant Brands Connect App Make cooking simple and easy when you control your Instant Pot® Pro Plus using the Instant Brands Connect App from your mobile device. You have full control of the cooking programmes, plus access to 1000+ interactive guided cooking recipes. -
Page 15: Pairing With The Instant Brands Connect App
• Know your home WiFi network name and password. • Make sure your Bluetooth setting is set to On. • Make sure your Pro Plus is plugged in and not currently cooking. It should display OFF. • Make sure you have your mobile device near the Pro Plus. -
Page 16: Control Panel
Control panel The Pro Plus has a touch screen control panel that’s easy to use and understand. Pro Plus º º Pressure Slow Pre-heating Cooking Keep Warm Cook Cook 05:20 Steam Rice Pressure Temperature Yogurt Canning High High Venting NutriBoost Sous Sauté... - Page 17 Control panel • Pressure Cook • Slow Cook • Rice • Steam • Canning • Yogurt Smart Programmes • Sauté • Sous Vide See Cooking for details. Shows when the multicooker is in Pre-heating, Cooking and Keep Warm modes. Cooking progress bar See Control panel: Cooking progress bar for more information.
- Page 18 Pre-heating is in progress. The display shows On during the pre-heating stage to let you know that it’s working on getting up to temperature. Cooking is shown after the Pro Plus reaches the target pressure or temperature required by the Smart Programme.
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Page 19: Settings
Settings Setting Description When in standby, touch and hold the sound icon for 2 seconds to Turn sound toggle sounds on and off. on or off. Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off. Change displayed When in standby, touch and hold the thermometer icon for temperature 2 seconds to toggle between displaying °C and °F. -
Page 20: Pressure Cooking
Pressure cooking uses pressure to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC. These high temperatures allow you to cook food much faster than normal. When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot Pro Plus goes through 3 stages. How pressurising works... -
Page 21: Releasing Pressure
Releasing pressure You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method. WARNING DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot. DO NOT place hands, release valve or cover to avoid personal face, or any exposed skin over the injury and/or property damage. - Page 22 Natural, then touch Start. Wait a few minutes before trying to release pressure again. If spatter continues, use NR to safely release the remaining pressure. Pulse release When cooking completes, the Pro Plus releases timed bursts of steam to release pressure – perfect for rice, grains, and much more. What to do...
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Page 23: Pressure Control Features
See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts. Pressure cooking lid When it’s plugged in, the Pro Plus plays a little jingle when you open and close the lid. What we love about it What you should know about it... - Page 24 Pressure control features QuickCool For the fastest Natural release after pressure cooking, use the QuickCool tray*. What we love about it What you should know about it The metal portion of the lid gets It’s a huge timer saver — you can release extremely hot, so don’t remove the pressure naturally up to 50% faster! protective cover unless you’re using...
- Page 25 Pressure control features Steam release assembly The steam release assembly must be fully installed before use. Steam release cover Steam release valve Steam release pipe What we love about it What you should know about it The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam release pipe.
- Page 26 DO NOT use it. Replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months or sooner, and 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 27 When the pressure indicator icon is not lit the unit is safe to open. The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurised steam. Do not attempt to operate the Instant Pot without the float valve properly installed. DANGER DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the pressure indicator is lit and NEVER attempt to force the lid open.
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Page 28: Cooking
• To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the cooking pot if it is dented, deformed, or damaged. • Use only authorised Instant Pot cooking pots made for this model when cooking. Always make sure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the cooking pot into the multicooker base. - Page 29 Jump start magic! These programmes use pressurised steam to cook food quickly, evenly, and deeply, for delicious results every time! For the best pressure cooking results, always follow an authorised Instant Pot recipe or our tried, tested and true pressure cooking timetables which feature grain-to-water ratios for making a variety of rice and grains.
- Page 30 If not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00). Keep Warm comes on automatically. If you don’t want the Pro Plus to Keep Warm after cooking, press Keep Warm to turn it off any time.
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Page 31: About Canning
Following proper canning processes, canning can be an easy, economical way to preserve quality food at home. The Pro Plus uses 2 pressure canning settings: Perfect for canning high-acid fruit, including sauces, jams and chutneys. Store your amazing vegetarian sauces and high-acid vegetables, as well as low-acid foods such as sauces and soups containing meat. -
Page 32: Canning 101
Canning 101 Filling jars for canning Choose a recipe that has been pre-tested and approved for pressure canning. Though ingredients may vary, the process will be the same! 01 Fill warm, sterilised canning jars with 04 Pour hot water into the cooking food and liquid. -
Page 33: Cooking
Cooking NutriBoost™ NutriBoost is a mid-cooking Pulse release setting that can be activated during the Pressure Cook and Rice Smart Programmes. The boiling motion effect helps to break down food, which adds nutrients, enhances flavours, and improves textures. Amazing for rich bone broth and creamy risotto! NutriBoost is super easy to use —... - Page 34 06 Press Start to begin. The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating. 07 When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature, the progress bar moves over to Cooking and the timer counts down. 08 When the Smart Programme finishes the display shows End.
- Page 35 07 Press Start to begin. The progress bar shows Pre-heating and the timer starts counting down immediately. 08 When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature the progress bar moves over to Cooking. 09 When the Smart Programme finishes the display shows End if Keep Warm is turned off.
- Page 36 The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating. 06 When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature the progress bar moves over to Cooking and the display shows Hot for a few moments before switching over to the countdown timer.
- Page 37 DO NOT use a lid and DO NOT leave the multicooker unattended while using Sauté. Yogurt Made for easy fermenting dairy and non-dairy yogurt recipes that you can make again and again. Instant Pot size Minimum milk volume Maximum milk volume 5.7 Litres 3.8 L...
- Page 38 Follow a trusted 02 Place and close the pressure cooking Instant Pot yogurt recipe when using lid as described in Pressure control yogurt as a starter culture. features: Pressure cooking lid.
- Page 39 Cooking Tips for yogurt making • The thicker the milk, the thicker the yogurt! • For even thicker yogurt, pasteurise your milk twice before fermenting. • The longer you ferment your milk, the tangier the yogurt will be. • Use a cheesecloth to strain out liquid whey to get rich Greek-style yogurt. •...
- Page 40 Pressure control 01 While the water heats, start by features: Pressure cooking lid. seasoning your food as desired. See Step 2: Setting up the Pro Plus for sous Ingredients and seasonings below vide cooking for tips! 03 Touch Sous Vide.
- Page 41 Cooking Step 4: Cook ‘em up! 03 Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control 01 Once the water bath is ready, the features: Pressure cooking lid. display shows Hot for a few moments before switching over to the countdown 04 When the Smart Programme finishes timer.
- Page 42 Cooking Keep Warm Perfect to reheat meals or warm food for long periods of time. Default Default Time range Temperature range time temperature High 10 hours 10 minutes to 10 hours High (10:00) (00:10 to 10:00) Custom: 25 to 90°C 01 Touch Keep Warm.
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Page 43: Care, Cleaning And Storage
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Instant Pot Pro Plus 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 44 Care, cleaning and storage WARNING The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric leakage and/or personal injury, make sure the multicooker base always stays dry. • DO NOT immerse the multicooker base in water or other liquid or attempt to cycle it through the dishwasher.
- Page 45 Care, cleaning and storage Removing and installing parts Silicone sealing ring Install the sealing ring Remove the sealing ring Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and firmly press it into place. Make Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sure there’s no puckering.
- Page 46 Care, cleaning and storage Steam release assembly Anti-block shield Remove the steam release assembly Remove the anti-block shield Remove the steam release cover, then Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use pull the steam release valve up and off your thumbs to press firmly against the the steam release pipe.
- Page 47 Care, cleaning and storage Condensation collector QuickCool protective cover The condensation collector sits at the Remove the protective cover back of the multicooker base and catches Grip the tab and push it towards the lid any overflow from the condensation rim. handle, then pull it up, towards you, Remove the condensation collector and off.
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Register your Instant Pot Pro Plus today! If your issue persists or you have any additional questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at UKSupport@instantbrands.com (if located in the UK) or EUSupport@ instantbrands.com (if located in the EU) or by phone at +44 (0) 3331 230051. - Page 49 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Try this No sealing ring in the lid. Install a sealing ring. The sealing ring is damaged or Replace the sealing ring. not installed properly. Food debris on the Remove the sealing ring and clean it thoroughly. sealing ring.
- Page 50 Not enough liquid. 500 mL Incorrect cooking pot Only use a stainless-steel Pro Series cooking pot with easy is used. grip handles with the Pro Plus. Wifi error. Contact Customer Care. Error code The lid is not in the Open and close the lid.
- Page 51 Warranty Instant Brands (EMEA) Limited, Instant Brands (Ireland) Limited, and Instant Brands LLC (collectively the “Company”) warrant this appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal household use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the UK and EU.
- Page 52 Warranty Warranty Please visit instantbrands.co.uk/product-registration/ to register your appliance. You will be asked to provide your name, your email address, the store name, date of purchase, model number and serial number (both of which are found on the appliance). This registration will enable us to keep you up-to-date with product developments and recipes, and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification.
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