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  • Page 1 INSTANT POT ® ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ® This Duo can help you cook 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 Duo!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safeguards What’s in the box Using your Duo Initial setup Pressure cook Sauté Slow cook Yogurt making Keep warm Cleaning Troubleshooting Error codes Replacement parts Learn more Warranty...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    • DO use extreme caution when the cooking pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids. • 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.
  • Page 5 • DO check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for clogging before use. • DO NOT remove the pressure cooking lid with unprotected hands. • DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base. User Manual...
  • Page 6 • DO check that sealing ring is properly installed. Accessories • DO use only accessories or attachments authorized by Instant Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of electric shock or other personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
  • Page 7 Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty. • DO use only an authorized 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 8 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. Electrical Cautions The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Steam Release Valve Float Valve Steam Release Switch Lid Position Marker Sealing Ring Rack Sealing Ring Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. User Manual...
  • Page 10 Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot Cooker Base Condensation Collector (rear) Heating Element (inside) Control Panel Power Socket (rear, 8 quart is hardwired) Stainless Steel Exterior Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. User Manual...

  • Page 11: Using Your Duo

    USING YOUR DUO Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. Soup Rice Broth Meat Multigrain Stew Low Pressure High Pressure Bean Porridge Chili Less Normal More Poultry Steam Slow Pressure Keep Yogurt Cook Level...
  • Page 12 Status messages The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Instant Pot 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 all cooking programs with your Instant Pot Duo. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Instant Pot Duo cooker base. Open the Lid Turn the lid handle to align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the cooker base.
  • Page 14 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 15: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP 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 16 Note: the 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit. Test run Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo for a test run is a great way to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal.

  • Page 17: Pressure Cook

    Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to turn it off. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Instant Pot Duo is building pressure. It can take up to 30 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods increase the preheating time.
  • Page 18 See ‘How to release steam’ below for full details Using liquid to create steam Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot Duo, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need: Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking* 3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres...
  • Page 19 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) after cooking stops.
  • Page 20 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 Low / High Setting Less Normal More Cooking Time 20 minutes 35 minutes 4 hours (00:20) (00:35)
  • Page 21 White Rice White Rice White Rice The Instant Pot Duo automatically adjusts cooking time depending on volume of rice; display will show Auto. You can adjust cooking time and setting to achieve desired texture. Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
  • Page 22 Multigrain Pressure Low / High Setting Less Normal More Cooking Time 20 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour (00:20) (00:40) +45 minutes soaking (01:45) Best for Al dente / Brown or Tough grains or a Brown rice wild rice mixture of grains and beans The More setting will add an additional 45 minutes for soaking grains/beans with 60 minutes of pressure cooking.

  • Page 23: Sauté

    SAUTÉ 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: Setting More Normal Less 170 F / 77 C 154 F / 68 C 143 F / 62 C Cooking time...
  • Page 24 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 25: Slow Cook

    SLOW COOK 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 26: Yogurt Making

    YOGURT MAKING You can use your Instant Pot Duo to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt. Choose from these settings in the Yogurt Smart Program: Setting Less Normal More Cooking 24 hours 8 hours* Not adjustable Time (24:00)
  • Page 27 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 3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters 2 Cups...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Cleaning

    CLEANING Clean your Instant Pot 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 30 Part Cleaning instructions Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off 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 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Difficulty closing lid Sealing ring not properly Reposition sealing ring, installed. ensure it is snug behind sealing ring rack. Contents in cooker are Set Steam Release switch still hot. to Vent, then lower lid onto cooker base. When opening cooker, Cooling of inner cooking pot Carefully lower the inner...
  • Page 32 Problem Cause Solution Occasional clicking or Cooker’s electrical fuse has Contact Consumer Care. light cracking sound blown. Bottom of the cooking pot Wipe exterior surfaces of is wet. cooking pot. Ensure heating element is dry before inserting cooking pot into multi-cooker base.

  • Page 33: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES If the control panel shows an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Instant Pot Duo. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem. Problem Cause Solution C1 C2 C6 Faulty sensor.

  • Page 34: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot Duo, if you need them. Visit www.instanthome.com to order. Part Part number Sealing Ring 3QT: 211-0010-01 6QT: 211-0001-01 8QT: 211-0008-01 SS Inner Pot 3QT: 212-0001-01 6QT: 212-0401-01 8QT: 212-0601-01...
  • Page 35 Part Part number Glass Lid 3QT: 213-0001-01 6QT: 213-0201-01 8QT: 213-0301-01 Silicone Lid 3QT: 213-0002-01 6QT: 213-0202-01 8QT: 213-0302-01 Steam Rack – metal 3QT: 210-0002-01 6QT: n/a 8QT: 210-0041-01 Steam Rack – silicone 3QT: n/a 6QT: 210-0008-01 8QT: n/a Condensation 3QT: 310-0003-01 Collector Cup 6QT: 310-0001-01.

  • Page 36: Learn More

    LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant cooking 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 2000+ recipes Instanthome.com...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 NOTES User Manual...
  • Page 40 Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 In U.S., distributed by Instant Brands LLC 3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 700 Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S. instanthome.com © 2023 Instant Brands 110-0043-01, 112-0170-01, and 113-0059-01 Art release date 08/15/2023 INSTANT, INSTANT POT, DUO and INSTANT BRANDS...

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