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  • Page 1 PRO PLUS INSTANT POT ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 2 | support@instantpot.com.au | 1800 251 643...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome! IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Product, parts and accessories Get started Cooking from the Instant Brands Connect App Pairing with the Instant Brands Connect App Control panel Settings Pressure cooking Releasing pressure Pressure control features Cooking About Canning Canning 101...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    WELCOME! Thank you for purchasing you new Instant Pot® Pro Plus Multi-Use 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 02 Use only the Instant Pot Pro Plus lid with the Instant Pot Pro Plus multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 07 The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from the multicooker base to avoid burn and/or personal injury. • Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids.
  • Page 7 Refer to Pressure control features: sealing ring. • DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base. Refer to Releasing pressure.
  • Page 8 • Keep the appliance and cord away from children. 18 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorised by Instant Brands LLC. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock, and property damage.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping.

  • Page 11: 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 12 PRODUCT, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES INNER POT Easy Grip silicone handles Instant Tip: Stove top and oven-friendly up to 204°C! The inner 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 —...

  • Page 13: Get Started

    GET STARTED INITIAL SET UP 01 Pull that Instant Pot Pro Plus out of the box! 02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicooker and make sure all the parts are accounted for. See Product, parts and accessories for a full parts breakdown.
  • Page 14 07 Touch the Venting field to toggle You're ready start cooking with your between Natural, Pulse and Quick Instant Pot® Pro Plus! release options. Select Quick for a quick pressure release after the test finishes.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: 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 interactive guided cooking recipes.

  • Page 17: Pairing With The Instant Brands Connect App

    • Android version 5.0 or later • iOS version 12.0 or later The Instant Pot can only connect to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. Bluetooth must be turned on to pair the Instant Pot. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO START THE PAIRING PROCESS.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Delay Start or cooking timer is running. Appears when Keep Warm is running, or is set to turn on after cooking finishes. Lights up when paired with the Instant Brands Connect App and connected to a WiFi indicator device.See WiFi for more information.
  • Page 19 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 20 CONTROL PANEL COOKING PROGRESS BAR 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Pressure Cooking

    Pressure cooking uses pressure to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC. These high temperatures allow you to cook food way faster than normal. When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot Pro Plus goes through 3 stages. HOW PRESSURISING WORKS...

  • Page 23: Releasing Pressure

    Smart Programme ends. Touch the Venting field on Pressure Temperature the control panel to toggle to Instant Tip: This is called “carryover cooking” or “resting”, and Natural. it’s great for large cuts of meat. Canning Venting The depressurisation time may vary based upon the volume, type and temperature of food and liquid.
  • Page 24 RELEASING PRESSURE QUICK RELEASE (QR or QPR) When cooking finishes, a quick release drops the pressure and temperature quickly to prevent overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood! What to do What to expect When cooking finishes, the Pro Plus Pressure releases a warning puff and beeps Temperature...

  • Page 25: Pressure Control Features

    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 When you close the lid, it automatically gets ready to seal for seriously easy...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid at a time. Instant Tip: Silicone is porous, so it absorbs strong aromas and certain flavours. Keep extra sealing rings on hand to limit the transfer of those aromas and flavours between dishes.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Cooking

    • To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the inner pot if it is dented, deformed, or damaged. • Use only authorised Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking. Always make sure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base.
  • Page 31 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 32 COOKING PRESSURE COOK, RICE AND CANNING Pressure Smart Default Default Cooking time range levels programme cooking time pressure available 0 minutes to 4 Pressure 10 minutes hours High High Cook (00:10) (00:00 to 04:00) 12 minutes 0 minutes to 1 hour Rice (00:12) (00:00 to 01:00)

  • Page 33: About Canning

    ABOUT CANNING The Canning Smart Programme is a pressure cooking function based on traditional canning principles. 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.

  • Page 34: 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 inner pot until food and liquid.

  • Page 35: 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 36 COOKING STEAM The Steam programme works like a regular stovetop steamer, boiling liquid in the inner pot to cook food with hot steam. When steaming, use the stainless steel steam rack to keep food out of the boiling liquid. Smart Default Default time Time range...
  • Page 37 COOKING SLOW COOK The Slow Cook programme is comparable to a traditional slow cooker, so you can keep using all your family favourite recipes! Cooking time Temperature Suggested use Notes range level You can use the pressure For that low and cooking lid, or, if you want slow, all-day kind to watch your food while it...
  • Page 38 Instant Tip: If you prefer, you can use the inner pot on any electric, ceramic, gas and induction cooktop. The easy grip handles make it easy to hold on to and stir without...
  • Page 39 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 4 cups (1 L) ~3.8 L...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 COOKING SOUS VIDE Sous Vide cooking involves cooking food underwater, in an airtight, food-safe bag, for a long period of time. Food cooks in its own juices and comes out delicious and unbelievably tender. CAUTION Do not overfill the inner pot to avoid damage to the multicooker. Total contents (water and food pouches) should leave at least 5 cm of headspace between the water line and the brim of the inner pot.
  • Page 43 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 44 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.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 Do not attempt to repair a deformed ring rack. Instant Tip: The sealing ring is easiest to remove when it is wet and soapy. instantpot.com.au | 47...
  • Page 48 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 pull Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use the steam release valve up and off the your thumbs to press firmly against the steam release pipe.
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Register your Instant Pot Pro Plus today at instantpot.com.au/support/register If your problem persists or if you have any questions, get in touch with Customer Care by email at support@instantpot.com.au or by phone at 1800 251 643 or (02) 9317 1000.
  • Page 51 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 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible reason Try this Check outlet to make sure it is powered. The display Bad power connection or no Inspect power cord for damage. If you notice damage, remains power. contact Customer Care. blank after connecting the The multiooker’s electrical fuse power cord.

  • Page 53: Notes

    NOTES instantpot.com.au | 53...
  • Page 54 Provide a description of the appliance you believe has malfunctioned due to defective parts or workmanship. If it is necessary for the appliance to be sent to Instant Brands Australia for repair or replacement, Instant Brands Australia will send you a pre-paid shipping label and you must send the appliance and your dated sales receipt to Instant Brands Australia along with the appliance.
  • Page 55 Instant Brands Australia reserves the right to return the appliance to you at your pre-paid cost. If this cost is not met, Instant Brands Australia reserves the right to dispose of the appliance after 45 days’ notice to you.
  • Page 56 © 2023 Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd. Sydney Corporate Park Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015, Australia instantpot.com.au © 2023 Instant Brands LLC. INSTANT and INSTANT BRANDS are registered trademarks of Instant Brands Holdings Inc.

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