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Instant Pot DUO CUISINE User Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTANT POT DUO CUISINE ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 1000’s of for how-to videos and recipe ideas. recipe inspiration. Before using your new Duo Cuisine, read all instructions, including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Duo Cuisine Using the lid Initial set up Pressure Cook Slow Cook Steam Sauté Yogurt Keep Warm Cleaning Learn More Warranty...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    SAFEGUARDS Safety Instructions At Instant™, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This Instant Pot® Duo Cuisine 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 • DO use only the Instant Pot® lid that came with this cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/ or property damage. • DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking pot installed.
  • Page 6 • DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot® cooker base. • DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure. • DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or float valve with cloth or other objects.
  • Page 7 • DO use only an authorised stainless-steel Instant Pot® inner cooking pot to reduce the risk of pressure leakage. • DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Pot® sealing ring to prevent personal injury, property damage and damage to the appliance.
  • 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 Vents Float Valve Steam Release Switch Lid Fins Handle Lid Position Marker Bottom of Lid Sealing Ring Rack Locking Pin Silicone Cap (bottom of float valve) Sealing Ring Anti-Block Shield Steam Release Pipe (beneath anti-block shield) User Manual...
  • Page 10 Inner Pot Stainless Steal Inner Pot Cooker Base Condensation Collector (rear) Cooker Handles Condensation Rim Control Panel Preheat Cook Warm Pressure Slow Sauté Steam Cook Cook Heating Element (inside) Rice Soup Yogurt Power Cord Parts + Accessories Stainless Steel Steam Rack with Handles Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 11: Using Your Duo Cuisine

    USING YOUR DUO CUISINE Control Panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Preheat Cook Warm Pressure Slow Sauté Steam Cook Cook Rice Soup Yogurt 1. Time Display 3. Delay Start 2. Smart Programs 4.
  • Page 12 Control Panel Functions Cancel Press Cancel to stop a Program at any time. The device returns to functional selection mode. Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Program and if desired, adjust the cooking time, then press Delay Start to turn the setting on. Use the dial to adjust the number of hours before cooking will begin.
  • Page 13 Control Panel Status PLUG IN MODE All screen elements and LED lights will turn on for 1 second. SCREEN OFF If there is no activity for over 2 minutes, it will returnto the power saving mode, and the dim light is OFF. Once cooking is completed, it will display End.

  • Page 14: Using The Lid

    You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and es- pecially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Instant Pot® Duo Cuisine base. How to close and lock the lid For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to pre- vent steam from escaping.
  • Page 15 Line up the line on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control panel. How to release steam Instant Pot®Duo Cuisine can release steam naturally or quickly. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking. Natural steam release Ensure that the switch is in sealing position for steam to be naturally released.
  • Page 16 The float valve is a visual indication of whether there is pressure in the cooker (pressurised) or not (depressurised). It appears in 2 positions: Pressurised Depressurised The float valve has visibly popped The float valve has descended, up above the surface of the lid. and the top is flush with the lid.

  • Page 17: 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 18 Using the Sealing Ring When the 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. • The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker and should be cleaned after each use.
  • Page 19 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 20 Release steam by moving to the venting position. Unlock and open the lid. Discard any remaining water, and then wash and dry the inner cooking pot. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot® Duo Cuisine! User Manual...

  • Page 21: Pressure Cook

    PRESSURE COOK To get pressure cooking, follow the same basic steps as you did in the initial test run (water test) — but add food and water this time! Pressure cooking uses pressurised steam to cook foods quickly and evenly. The pressure cook functions are Pressure Cook, Rice, Egg and Soup.
  • Page 22 Cook When the unit enters cooking mode, the display will show the time and start to count down. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking will stop. If Keep Warm has been activated the Keep Warm setting will automatically turn on once cooking is completed. Press Cancel if you want to turn Keep Warm off.

  • Page 23: Slow Cook

    SLOW COOK Slow cooking lets you make your favourite simmering and stewing recipes. This program does not use pressure to cook food. Other settings • The Keep Warm setting is on by default for the Slow Cook program. • Delay Start is available for the Slow Cook program. •...

  • Page 24: Steam

    Complete The display shows End when the cooking time finishes. If Keep Warm has been activated it will turn on automatically once cooking is completed. Press the Cancel button to turn Keep Warm off. If you want to delay cooking, press Delay Start and select delay time before you start cooking.

  • Page 25: Sauté

    Cook When the unit enters cooking mode, the display will show the time and start to count down. When the cooking time finishes the display will show End. SAUTÉ Use Sauté in place of using a frypan or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavours of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.
  • Page 26 Cook Add ingredients but do not close the lid. You may add oil into the inner pot as it promotes even cooking of your food and prevents sticking. Once the unit reaches the set temperature the display will show Hot for 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Yogurt

    Delay Start is not available. How to make yogurt Prep Only use pasteurised milk to make yogurt in the Duo Cuisine. Preheat Add pasteurised milk to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.

  • Page 28: Keep Warm

    Place in the fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavours. How much to make? The minimum volume of milk that can be made in the Duo Cuisine is 1 litre. The maximum volume of milk that you can make is 3.8L.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Instant Pot Duo Cuisine 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 Lid and Parts •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Register your Instant Pot® Duo Cuisine today at https://instantbrands.com.au/pages/product-registration. Get in touch with Customer Care by email at support.au@instantbrands.com or by phone at 1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000. Problem Possible reason Try this The sound of power switching and expanding pressure board when This is normal;...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible reason Try this No sealing ring in the lid. Install a sealing ring. The sealing ring is damaged or not Replace the sealing ring. installed properly. Food debris attached to the Remove the sealing ring and clean it sealing ring.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible reason Try this Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot Steam gushes Not enough liquid in the inner pot. according to its size. from the steam 5.7L: 1 ½ cups (375 mL) release valve when the quick release Pressure sensor control failure.

  • Page 33: 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 instantbrands.com.au/pages/product-registration Contact Consumer Care instantbrands.com.au support.au@instantbrands.com 1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000 Download the Instant Brands Connect App •...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is issued by Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd (Instant Brands Australia) and is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and return of your appliance is required to obtain service under this Limited. Return of your appliance to us will be done in accordance with our instructions only.
  • Page 35 WARRANTY Limitation and Exclusions To the maximum extent permitted by law, the maximum liability of Instant Brands Australia, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance or part of the same age. This Limited Warranty does not cover: Damage resulting from accident, modification/alteration (unless expressly authorised by an Instant Brands Australia Representative in writing), misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary...
  • Page 36 NOTES User Manual...
  • Page 37 NOTES User Manual...
  • Page 38 ©2024 Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd. Sydney Corporate Park Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia. instantbrands.com.au © 2024 Instant Brands LLC. INSTANT and INSTANT BRANDS are registered trademarks of Instant Brands Holdings Inc.

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