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  • Page 1 INSTANT POT DUO™ CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 It’ll help you cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time. We hope you fall in love with your Instant Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come! Get Started with your Duo™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS What’s in the box Using your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Changing Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid settings Using the Ultimate Lid Initial set up Pressure Cook + Steam Sauté Slow Cook Sous Vide Yogurt Air Fry Bake + Roast...
  • Page 4 INSTANT POT ® CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID ™ Safety Instructions At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This Instant Pot Crisp with Ultimate Lid was designed with you ® ™ and your safety in mind. Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as directed.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Placement DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface. DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing the cooking pot on the cooker base. DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
  • Page 6 DO use only the Instant Pot lid that came with this cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker or air fryer lids may cause personal injury and/or property damage. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking pot installed.
  • Page 7 For instructions on how to clean these parts, see the User Manual. DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base. DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
  • Page 8 DO use the included inner cooking pot when air frying. DO use the Instant Pot Lid when air frying. For instructions on how to use the lid, see the User Manual or Getting Started Guide.
  • Page 9 DO use only an authorised stainless-steel inner cooking pot for the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid to reduce the risk of pressure leakage. DO only replace the pressure cooking cover with an authorised Instant Pot pressure cooking cover to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
  • Page 10 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. Power Cord A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Page 11 DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care 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) 3331230051.

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Duo™ Crisp with Ultimate Lid Lid handle Steam vent Heating element (under lid) Hot air outlet Cooker base Cooker handles Control panel Heating element (inside) Pressure cooking cover Air frying basket Stainless steel Condensation inner cooking pot collector Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 13: Using Your Duo Crisp With Ultimate Lid

    USING YOUR DUO CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Pressure Cooking smart programmes 7. Delay Start • Light shows the active smart programme • Can also serve as Kitchen Timer 2.

  • Page 14: Changing Duo Crisp With Ultimate Lid Settings

    CHANGING DUO CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID SETTINGS Turning sound On/Off You can choose to have audible cooking alerts on or off. • When in Ready mode, press and hold the Time and Temperature buttons for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off.
  • Page 15 Set a timer You can set a cooking timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum of 1 hour. When in Ready mode, press Delay Start. When the time flashes, use the Control Dial to adjust the delay time. Press Start and the timer counts down.

  • Page 16: Using The Ultimate Lid

    You’ll use the Ultimate Lid for both pressure cooking and air frying, as well as other types of cooking. Always use the lid that came with Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid cooker base. Do not open the lid until all pressure is released and the the message says “Ok to open lid.”...
  • Page 17 How to use the Pressure Cooking Cover For pressure cooking and other smart programmes that use the pressure cooking functions of the Ultimate Lid, you’ll need to install the Pressure Cooking Cover. Install the Pressure Cooking Cover Insert the Pressure Cooking Cover into the slot on the underside of the Ultimate Lid, bottom first.
  • Page 18 Remove the Pressure Cooking Cover Open the Ultimate Lid, and then grasp the Inner Cover holder loop. Be sure to hold the Pressure Cooking Cover holder loop with a kitchen cloth or protective gear since it may still be hot. Press the red button on top of the lid, and the Pressure Cooking Cover will release.
  • Page 19 How to release steam Your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid can release steam in 3 different ways. Select the option that best fits the type of food you’re cooking. Choose Natural Release Pulse Release Quick Release How? Releases steam Releases timed...

  • Page 20: Initial Set Up

    Test run Before using your new Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid for the first time, you must perform a pressure cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
  • Page 21 When done, the appliance will release steam. After steam is released, the message bar will show Ok to open lid. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid! User Manual...

  • Page 22: Pressure Cook + Steam

    Using liquid for pressure cooking Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. For this Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need: Cooking Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking* 6.2 Litres...
  • Page 23 Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice. If using canned, condensed, or cream-based soup, add water as directed above. Programme settings Choose from these settings for each smart programme: Smart Temperature Default Min. Max. Programme Cook Time Cook Time...
  • Page 24 The cooking time you choose will be the new setting the next time you use that smart programme. Cook When the cooker reaches pressure, the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts pressure cooking. The unit displays Cooking and the cooking timer starts counting down.

  • Page 25: Sauté

    Temp and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press Control Dial to select it. Press Start. The Progress Bar shows Preheating and the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts heating. The display shows Preheating. User Manual...
  • Page 26 Cook When display shows Add Food, add ingredients. The unit displays Cooking. When timer ends, display shows End. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops. Deglazing Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of the delicious, caramelised pieces stuck to the bottom.

  • Page 27: Slow Cook

    SLOW COOK Slow Cook lets you make your favourite simmering and stewing recipes. This programme does not use pressure to cook food. Choose from these settings for slow cooking: Default Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Temp. Temp. Temp. Cook Time Cook Time Cook Time High...
  • Page 28 Press Start. Both the Progress Bar and display message show Preheating. The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts heating, and the cooker timer starts counting down. During preheating the temperature gradually builds for the first 2-3 hours of cooking, just like traditional slow cookers. This is normal.

  • Page 29: Sous Vide

    SOUS VIDE Sous Vide cooks food underwater in an air-tight, food-safe bag, for a long period of time. Food cooks in its own juices and comes out delicious and very tender. This programme does not use pressure to cook food. Choose from these settings to sous vide: Default Min.
  • Page 30 Temp and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press Control Dial to select it. Press Start. The Progress Bar shows Preheating and the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts heating. The display shows Preheating. Cook When display shows Add Food, unlock and open the lid and add cooking pouch.

  • Page 31: Yogurt

    YOGURT You can use your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt. Choose from these settings for making yogurt: Pasteurising Fermenting Pasteurising Default Temperature Temperature Time Fermenting Fermenting Fermenting Time Time Time Automatically...
  • Page 32 Ferment When the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid reaches the correct temperature for fermentation, the display shows Add Yogurt Starter. Add the yogurt starter and close lid. You have 30 minutes to add the yogurt starter. If you do not add the starter in this time frame, the Yogurt programme will automatically stop.

  • Page 33: Air Fry

    AIR FRY You can air fry all sorts of foods, fresh or frozen, for a crisp finish without all the oil. Choose from these settings for air frying: Default Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Temp Temp Temp Cook Time Cook Time Cook Time 20 minutes 1 minute...
  • Page 34 The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts air frying, and the unit displays Cooking. When the unit displays Turn Food, open the lid, turn the food, and close the lid. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops.

  • Page 35: Bake + Roast

    BAKE + ROAST You can bake foods like breads, cakes and pastries, or roast meats and vegetables. Choose from these settings for each smart programme: Smart Default Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Programme Temp. Temp. Temp. Cook Cook Cook Time Time Time Bake...
  • Page 36 When the unit displays Add Food, open the lid, place the Air Frying Basket inside the Inner Cooking Pot, and close the lid. The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts baking/roasting, and the unit displays Cooking and the cooking timer starts counting down.

  • Page 37: Grill

    Time and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press Control Dial to select it. Press Start. The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts grilling, and the unit displays Cooking and the cooking timer starts counting down. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

  • Page 38: Dehydrate + Proofing

    DEHYDRATE + PROOFING You can dehydrate foods like fruit and vegetables or proof dough before baking. Choose from these settings for each smart programme: Smart Default Min. Max. Default Min. Max. Programme Temp. Temp. Temp. Cook Cook Cook Time Time Time Dehy- 7 hours...
  • Page 39 Press Start. The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid starts dehydrating/ proofing, the unit displays Cooking and the cooking timer starts counting down. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops.

  • Page 40: Keep Warm

    KEEP WARM You can choose to turn Keep Warm on automatically after cooking on many smart programmes. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat food. Choose from these settings in the Keep Warm smart programme: Default Min. Max. Default Min.

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Instant Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid 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. DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Display remains blank Bad power connection Inspect power cord for after connecting the or no power damage. If damage is power cord noticed, contact Customer Care. Check outlet to ensure it is powered. Cooker’s electrical Contact Customer Care.
  • Page 43 Problem Cause Solution Minor steam leaking/ Lid not set to Lock Check Lid Lock to ensure hissing from steam position it’s set to Lock. release valve during Cooker is regulating This is normal; no action cook cycle excess pressure required. Steam gushes from Not enough liquid in Add thin, water-based...

  • Page 44: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Code Cause Solution C1, C3 Faulty sensor Contact Customer Care.

  • Page 45: Learn More

    LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. Register your product instantbrands.co.uk/product-registration Contact Customer Care instantbrands.co.uk/support/ UKSupport@instantbrands.com EUSupport@instantbrands.com +44 (0) 3331 230051 Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes instantbrands.co.uk...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the UK and EU and must be purchased by an authorised distributor of Instant Brands. This warranty does not cover appliance use outside of the UK and EU.
  • Page 47 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 appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
  • Page 48 Instant Brands (EMEA) Limited 1 Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JG, UK Instant Brands (Ireland) Limited Suite 6, Rineanna House, Shannon Free Zone, Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland, V14 CA36 instantbrands.co.uk © 2022 Instant Brands LLC 819-0323-01...

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