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Instant POT DUO User Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTANT POT ® ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ® This Instant Pot Duo Multi-Cooker can help you cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time. We hope you fall in love with Instant Pot cooking and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come! Get started with your new Duo!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Duo Initial set up Pressure cooking Sautéing Slow cooking Yogurt making Keep warm Cleaning Learn more Warranty...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all instructions before using and only use this Instant Pot Duo as described in this manual. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 5 • 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 6 • DO use only an authorized stainless-steel Instant Pot inner cooking pot to reduce the risk of pressure leakage. • DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring to prevent personal injury property damage and/or damage to the appliance.
  • Page 7 Care and Storage • DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. • DO NOT store any materials in the cooker base when not in use. • DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooker base, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
  • Page 8 Electrical Warning The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock. To protect against electrical shock: • To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source. Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Steam release valve Handle Steam release switch Lid fins Lid position marker Float valve Sealing ring rack Sealing ring Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot Fill line indicators User Manual...
  • Page 10 Cooker Base Condensation Rim Cooker Handles Control Panel Heating Element (inside) Power Socket (rear) Parts + accessories Stainless steel steam rack with handles Condensation Collector Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind.

  • Page 11: Using Your Duo

    USING YOUR INSTANT POT DUO Control panel We’ve designed the Duo control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Pressure Steam Cook Soup Multigrain Preheat Cook Warm Broth Temp Low Med High Meat Poultry Stew Temp Time...
  • Page 12 Status messages The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Duo. Standby mode Preheat mode Lid not properly secured or missing Time • Smart Program: cooking time remaining • Delay Start: time until Smart Program starts •...
  • Page 13 Using the lid You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and especially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Duo cooker base. Open the Lid Turn the lid handle to align the arrow on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control panel Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
  • Page 14 Close the Lid Align the arrow on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control panel Turn the lid clockwise until the line on the lid lines up with the line on the control panel. Turning the sound On/Off Turn sound on When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm keys together until display shows S On.
  • Page 15 Delay the start of cooking You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours. Select a Smart Program, adjust the settings as you want, then press Delay Start. Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking settings.

  • Page 16: Initial Set Up

    INITIAL SET UP Clean before use Wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the inner cooking pot in the dishwasher. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
  • Page 17 Remove the condensation collector • Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down. Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector. Using the Sealing Ring When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooker base.
  • Page 18 Install the Sealing Ring Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.
  • Page 19 Plug in cord • When you’re ready to use your Duo, plug the electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit. Test run Setting up your new Duo for a test run is a great way to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal.

  • Page 20: Pressure Cooking

    PRESSURE COOKING Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to quickly and evenly cook foods. How to pressure cook Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Preheat Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Place the lid on top of the inner cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
  • Page 21 Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Depending on the size of your Duo, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need: Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking* 6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
  • Page 22 How to close and lock the lid For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to prevent steam from escaping. When you place the lid on the cooker base. The Duo will not start pressurizing unless the lid is locked. Line up line on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control panel...
  • Page 23 How to release steam Instant Pot Duo can release steam in 2 different ways. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking. Natural steam release Releases steam gradually over time (up to 40 minutes or more) as after cooking stops.
  • Page 24 Quick steam release Quickly releases steam after you press the steam release switch. Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood. After cooking, set steam release switch to Vent position and wait for all pressure to release. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
  • Page 25 Pressure Cooking Smart Programs These Smart Programs are designed to pressure cook specific types of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs. Soup/Broth Pressure High Cooking Time Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time 30 minutes (00:30) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00) The soup/broth remains clear due to a lack of boiling motion.
  • Page 26 Steam Pressure High Cooking Time Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time 10 minutes (00:10) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00) Tips Use the provided silicone steam rack to elevate food above cooking liquid. Use Quick Release method to avoid overcooking food. Multigrain Pressure High...

  • Page 27: Sautéing

    SAUTÉING Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces. Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program: Cooking Low/Medium/High (default is set to High) Temperature Cooking Time Default Cook Time...
  • Page 28 Deglazing Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of the delicious, caramelized pieces stuck to the bottom. Remove food from inner cooking pot. Add water, broth, or wine. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to bottom of the inner cooking pot.

  • Page 29: Slow Cooking

    SLOW COOKING Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes — just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to cook food. Make sure steam release is set to Venting or use a glass lid with a venting hole.

  • Page 30: Yogurt Making

    YOGURT MAKING You can use your Duo to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt. Process Default Cook Default Custom Time Time Temperature Range Pasteurize 3 minutes (00:03) High Ferment (dairy) 8 hours (08:00) Ferment (non- 8 hours (08:00) Low (adjustable) Minimum 30 dairy, custom)
  • Page 31 End. A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt. Allow yogurt to cool. Place in fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavors. How much to make? Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume ® 6 Quarts / 5.7 Liters 4 Cups...

  • Page 32: Keep Warm

    KEEP WARM The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat food. Keep warm after cooking When automatic warming begins, the timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Duo after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry. Part Cleaning instructions Accessories • Wash after each use •...
  • Page 34 Part Cleaning instructions Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord. Always disconnect from power source before cleaning power cord. Cooker base • Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow to air dry •...

  • Page 35: Learn More

    LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Pot information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. Register your product Instanthome.com/register Contact Consumer Care In the Instant Brands Connect App Instanthome.com/customer-care-center support@instanthome.com Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes ®...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.
  • Page 37 You can also create a support ticket online at www.instanthome.com. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your...
  • Page 38 NOTES User Manual...
  • Page 39 NOTES User Manual...
  • Page 40 Distributed by Instant Brands LLC 3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 700 Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S. instanthome.com © 2022 Instant Brands LLC 112-0212-01-0101 INSTANT, INSTANT POT INSTANT BRANDS and DUO are registered trademarks of Instant Brands Holdings Inc.

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