Instant Instant Pot Duo mini User manual

DUO™
MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER
User manual
Important safeguards
Products, parts
and accessories
Get started
Pressure cooking 101
Releasing pressure
Control panel
Pressure control features
Cooking
Care, cleaning and storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes rst. The Instant Pot®Duo™was
designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this
Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms at instantpot.co.uk to see what
we mean. As always, be careful when using electrical appliances and follow
basic safety precautions.
01 READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
02 Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
The Instant Pot tempered glass lid, which can be purchased separately,
may be used for non-pressure cooking.
03 Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children
should not play with the appliance. Use only the Instant Pot Duo lid with
the Instant Pot Duo pressure cooker base.
04 Do not put the pressure cooker into a hot oven or on any
heated surface.
05 Do not move the pressure cooker while under pressure.
06 Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for
which it is intended.
07 This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from
inappropriate use of the pressure cooker. Make sure the cooker is
properly closed before applying heat. Refer to the Getting Started Guide.
08 Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making sure
that its internal pressure has completely dropped. Refer to the Getting
Started Guide.
09 Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would
seriously damage it.
10 Do not ll the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking
foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated
vegetables, do not ll the cooker to more than 1/2 of its capacity.
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Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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11 When cooking doughy food, use caution when removing the lid to avoid
food being ejected.
12 Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting Started Guide.
13 After cooking meat with a skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell
under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while
the skin is swollen as you may be scalded.
14 The heating element surface inside the Instant Pot base is subject to
residual heat after use; do not touch.
15 Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to the
Getting Started Guide.
16 Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or
shallow frying of food.
17 Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance
instructions specied in the instructions for use.
18 Only use Instant Pot spare parts and accessories in accordance with
the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same
manufacturer indicated as being compatible.
19 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. If the power
supply lead is damaged, users should contact Customer Care
for further assistance.
20 For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.
21 Be aware that certain foods such as stewed apples, cranberries, pearl
barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb
or spaghetti can foam, froth and clog the steam release. These foods
should not be cooked under pressure cooking settings unless as
directed in Instant Pot cooker recipes.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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22 This appliance should not be used by children, by individuals whose
physical, sensory or mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance,
or by individuals with limited knowledge of how to use a pressure
cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this appliance near
these individuals.
Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply lead is
provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
• Keep the appliance and lead away from children.
• Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power sockets, and never use with an
extension lead.
23 Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool before cleaning. Allow all
surfaces to dry thoroughly before use.
24 The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or a separate remote-control system.
25 Do not immerse the cooker base in water. To protect against
electric shock, do not immerse the lead, power plug or cooker base
in any liquid.
26 Always make sure the sealing ring is completely set in the groove on
the inside of the sealing ring rack. Avoid spillage on the connector.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Special lead set instructions
As per CE safety requirements, a short power supply lead is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has an earthed plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power
lead into an earthed and easily accessible electric socket.
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Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before
attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Use earthed socket only.
• DO NOT remove earthing.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension lead.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
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 INJURY.
Product specications
The tables below do not represent all models in the 7-in-1 Duo family.* To view a full list
of sizes, colours and patterns, go to instantpot.co.uk/duo.
Duo mini v3 700 W 220–240V~50/60 Hz 3 Litres 3.9 kg
Duo 60 v4 1000 W 220–240V~50/60 Hz 5.7 Litres 5.44 kg
Duo 80 v3 1200 W 220–240V~50/60 Hz 8 Litres 7.16 kg
Duo mini v3 Duo 60 v4 Duo 80 v3
cm: 29 L x 25.5 W x 28.5 H cm: 33.5 L x 31 W x 31.7 H cm: 37.6 L x 33.8 W x 36.1 H
* Not all models and sizes are available in all countries.
Find your model name and serial number
Model name: Find it on the label on the back of the multicooker base, near the power lead.
Serial number: Turn the multicooker base over — you’ll nd this info on a sticker on
the bottom.
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................... 2
Special lead set instructions...................................................................................4
Product specications .............................................................................................5
Find your model name and serial number ..........................................................5
Product, parts and accessories .................................................................................. 8
Get started.................................................................................................................. 10
Initial set up (It won't bite!) ...................................................................................10
Is anything missing or damaged? ......................................................................10
Initial test run (water test)......................................................................................11
Pressure cooking 101................................................................................................ 12
Behind the magic curtain......................................................................................12
Releasing pressure .................................................................................................... 13
Venting methods....................................................................................................13
Control panel ............................................................................................................. 15
Settings ....................................................................................................................... 16
Status messages ........................................................................................................ 18
Pressure control features (Your little bag of tricks!) .............................................. 19
Pressure cooking lid ..............................................................................................19
Steam release handle............................................................................................20
Sealing ring.............................................................................................................20
Float valve ...............................................................................................................21
Anti-block shield ....................................................................................................21
Pressure cooking ....................................................................................................... 22
Jump start magic! ..................................................................................................23
Smart programme breakdown ............................................................................24
Pressure cooking tips ............................................................................................26
Pressure cooking grains........................................................................................28
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Table of contents
Other cooking styles ................................................................................................. 29
Slow Cook ...............................................................................................................30
Sauté .......................................................................................................................31
Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) ..................................32
Yogurt ......................................................................................................................33
Using yogurt pots ..................................................................................................34
Care, cleaning and storage ...................................................................................... 35
Removing and installing parts ................................................................................. 36
Silicone sealing ring ..............................................................................................36
Steam release handle............................................................................................37
Anti-block shield ....................................................................................................37
Float valve and silicone cap..................................................................................38
Condensation collector.........................................................................................38
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 39
Warranty...................................................................................................................... 42
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Product, parts and accessories
Represents all Duo Mini, 5.7 and 8 litre models. See Care, cleaning and storage:
Removing and installing parts to nd out how everything ts together.
Top of lid
Bottom of lid
Stand the lid up in the multicooker base to keep it off your
countertop! Insert the left or right lid n into the corresponding
slot in the multicooker base handles to stand it up and
save some space.
Sealing ring
Sealing ring rack
Steam release pipe
(beneath anti-block shield)
Anti-block shield
Locking pin
Silicone cap
(bottom of oat valve)
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may
differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
Lid position marker
Handle
Float valve
Steam release handle
Lid ns
Open
Close
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Product, parts and accessories
(interior)
Base power socket
Detachable power lead
Stainless-steel exterior
Condensation rim
Condensation collector (rear)
Base handles
Control panel
Outer pot
Heating element
Inner pot
Multicooker base
Stainless-steel inner pot
Fill lines
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may
differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
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Get started
Initial set up (It won't bite!)
You — yes, you — can do this!
“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook — try new recipes,
learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”
– Julia Child
01 Take that Duo out of the box!
02 Remove all packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicooker.
Check under the inner pot!
03 Wash the inner pot in a dishwasher or with hot water and washing up liquid. Rinse
with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry the outside of the inner
pot.
04 Wipe the heating element with a soft, dry cloth to make sure there are no stray
packaging particles left in the multicooker base.
Do not remove the safety warning stickers from the lid or the rating label from the
back of the multicooker base.
05 You may be tempted to put the Duo on your hob — but don’t do it!
Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material
and external heat sources.
Is anything missing or damaged?
Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at [email protected] or
by phone on [phone] and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you!
Feeling keen?
• Check out Product, parts and accessories to get to know your Instant Pot’s
components, then read the Pressure control features for an in-depth look.
• While you’re doing the Initial test run (water test), read Pressure cooking 101
to nd out how the magic happens!
WARNING
Read the Important
safeguards before using the
appliance. Failure to read and
follow those instructions for
safe use may result in damage
to the appliance, property
damage or personal injury.
Do not place the
appliance on a hob or
on another appliance.
Heat from an external
source will damage
the appliance.
Do not place anything on
top of the appliance, and
do not cover or block the
steam release handle or
anti-block shield, located
on the appliance lid.
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Get started
Initial test run (water test)
Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Duo
prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.
Stage 1: Setting up the Duo for
pressure cooking
01 Remove the inner pot from the multi-
cooker base and add 3 cups (750 mL)
of water to the inner pot, then place it
back inside the multicooker base.
02 Secure the power lead to the base
power socket at the back of the
multicooker base. Make sure the
connection is tight.
Connect the power lead to a
220–240V power source.
The display shows OFF.
03 Place and close the lid as described
in Pressure control features: Pressure
cooking lid.
04 Turn the steam release handle to the
Sealing position.
Stage 2: "Cooking"
(...hot water à la king, anyone?)
01 Select Pressure Cook.
02 Use the − / + buttons to adjust the
cooking time to 5 minutes (00:05).
Adjustments are saved when a Smart
Programme starts, so the next time you
use Pressure Cook, it will default to
5 minutes.
03 Press Keep Warm to turn the
automatic Keep Warm setting off.
04 The multicooker beeps after 10 seconds
and the display shows On.
While the multicooker does its thing,
read Pressure cooking 101 on
the next page to nd out how
the magic happens.
05 When the Smart Programme is
complete, the display shows End.
Stage 3: Releasing pressure
01 Follow instructions for a Quick Release in
Releasing pressure: Venting methods.
02 Wait for the oat valve to drop,
then carefully open and remove the
lid as described in Pressure control
features: Pressure cooking lid.
03 Using proper hand protection, remove
the inner pot from the multicooker
base, discard the water and thoroughly
dry the inner pot.
That's it! You're good to go :)
CAUTION
Pressurised steam is released through the top of the steam release handle. Keep
exposed skin away from the steam release handle.
CAUTION
The inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use appropriate heat protection when
handling a hot inner pot.
DANGER
DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is up and NEVER
attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float
valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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Pressure cooking 101
Pressure cooking uses steam to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC/212ºF. These
high temperatures allow you to cook food much faster than normal.
Behind the magic curtain
When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot goes through 3 stages.
Pre-heating
What you see What you don’t see Tips
The display shows On.
While the multicooker pre-heats,
it vaporises liquid to create
steam.
Once enough steam has built
up, the oat valve pops up and
locks the lid in place.
The time it takes for the multicooker
to pressurise depends on things like
food and liquid temperature and
volume.
Frozen foods have the longest pre-
heating time. For the fastest results,
thaw your food before cooking it.
No need to hang around during this
stage — trust that IP magic!
Cooking
What you see What you don’t see Tips
The oat valve bobs
up and down from
all the steam, then
pops up and stays
ush with the lid. The
display switches
to the cooking
countdown timer.
When it reaches the required
pressure level, cooking begins.
The Instant Pot automatically
maintains the cooking pressure
at High or Low pressure.
A higher pressure means a higher
temperature.
Smart Programme settings (e.g.,
cooking time, pressure level, etc.)
can be adjusted at any time during
cooking.
Releasing pressure
What you see What you don’t see Tips
If Keep Warm is on
after cooking, the timer
counts up from 00:00.
If not, the multicooker
goes back to standby
and the display
shows End.
The oat valve is still
popped up.
Although food has nished
cooking, the multicooker is still
pressurised and hot, which is why
the oat valve is up.
Releasing pressure lowers
the temperature inside the
multicooker, which allows you to
safely remove the lid once the
oat valve has dropped.
See Releasing pressure for
information on safe venting
techniques and what they’re used for.
Follow your recipe instructions to
choose the best venting method for
your meal.
The Instant Pot cools faster
if Keep Warm is turned off.
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Releasing pressure
You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid.
Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method, and always wait until the
oat valve drops into the lid before opening.
Venting methods
• Natural Release (NR or NPR)
• Quick Release (QR or QPR)
• Timed Natural Release
WARNING
Steam ejected from the steam release handle is hot.
DO NOT place hands, face or any exposed skin over
the steam release handle when releasing pressure.
DO NOT cover the
steam release handle.
DANGER
DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is up and NEVER
attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float
valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Natural Release (NR or NPR)
Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the multicooker drops, the Instant Pot
depressurises naturally over time.
What to do What to expect
Once cooking is nished, leave the steam
release handle in the Sealing position until all
pressure is released.
Sealing position
Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Programme
has ended.
This is called “carryover cooking” or “resting”, and it’s
great for large cuts of meat.
The depressurisation time may vary based on the volume, type
and temperature of food and liquid. It can take up to
40 minutes with some dishes, so plan ahead — it’s well worth
the wait!
When the pressure has been fully released, the oat valve
drops into the lid.
Pressurised Depressurised
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Releasing pressure
NOTICE
Use NR to depressurise the multicooker after cooking high-starch foods
(e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta, oatmeal and congee) or after cooking
foods that expand when cooked (e.g., beans and grains).
Quick Release (QR or QPR)
Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables
and delicate seafood!
What to do What to expect
Carefully, quickly and condently, turn the steam
release handle to Venting and wait for all pressure
inside the multicooker to be released.
Venting position
A jet of steam is ejected through the top of the steam
release handle. This is normal!
When the pressure has been fully released, the oat
valve drops into the lid.
Timed natural release
The carryover cooking continues for a specic amount of time, then stops quickly when
you release the remaining pressure. Perfect for nishing rice and grains.
What to do What to expect
Leave the steam release handle in the Sealing position
for a while (according to your recipe) then turn it to
Venting and wait for all pressure inside the multicooker
to be released.
A jet of steam is ejected through the top of the steam
release handle.
The temperature within the multicooker drops, so the
steam release may not be as powerful as a normal QR.
When the pressure has been fully released, the oat
valve drops into the lid.
If there is substantial spatter while venting, turn the steam release handle back to Sealing.
Wait a few minutes before trying to release pressure again. If spatter continues, use NR to
safely release the remaining pressure.
CAUTION
Steam ejected from the steam release handle is hot. DO NOT place hands, face
or any exposed skin over the steam release handle when releasing pressure.
NOTICE
Do not use QR when cooking fatty, oily, thick or high-starch foods (e.g., stews,
chilis, pasta and congee) or when cooking foods that expand when cooked
(e.g., beans and grains).
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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Control panel
1 Smart Programmes
Pressure cooking
• Soup/Broth
• Meat/Stew
• Bean/Chili
• Poultry
• Rice
• Multigrain
• Porridge
• Steam
• Pressure Cook
Non-pressure cooking
• Slow Cook
• Sauté
• Yogurt
• Keep Warm
2 Time display Shows the time in HH:MM format. Counts up or down, depending
on the Smart Programme.
3Pressure elds LEDs show if the multicooker is using Low or High pressure during
pressure cooking.
4 Less / Normal / More Pre-set cooking time or temperature levels, depending on the Smart
Programme.
5− / + buttons Adjust time for cooking, Delay Start and Keep Warm.
6 Pressure level Toggle between Low Pressure and High Pressure.
7Keep Warm Turns the Keep Warm setting on or off.
8 Delay Start Delay the start of cooking.
9 Cancel Stop a Smart Programme at any time.
Duo
Meat
Stew
Poultry
Pressure
Level
Soup
Broth Rice
Multigrain
Porridge
Steam
Bean
Chili Less
Low Pressure High Pressure
Normal More
Delay
Start
Keep
Warm
Slow
Cook
Sauté Pressure
Cook
Yogurt
Cancel
1
2
3
4
1
5
6 78 9
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Settings
Setting Description
Turn sound on When in standby, press and hold the +button
until the display shows S On.
Turn sound off.
When in standby, press and hold the −button
until the display shows SOFF.
Audible safety and error message alerts
cannot be turned off.
Adjust and save custom cooking times
and temperatures.
Once a Smart Programme has been selected,
changes to the cooking time, temperature
and pressure level are saved once the Smart
Programme begins.
See Cooking for details.
Reheat or warm for long periods.
Keep Warm can be used for up to a maximum
of 10 hours (10:00).
01 When in standby, press Keep Warm.
02 Press Keep Warm again to cycle through
Less, Normal and More warming
temperature levels.
03 Use the − / + buttons to set a warming timer.
04 Keep Warm begins automatically after
10 seconds.
When cooking thick or starchy foods, heat may
not dissipate evenly. To ensure food safety,
stir the contents of thicker dishes every 40to
60 minutes.
When Keep Warm is complete, the display
shows End.
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Settings
Setting Description
Set a Delay Start timer.
Delay Start can be set from between
10 minutes (00:10)and 24 hours (24:00).
01 Select a Smart Programme and tweak it as
needed, then press Delay Start.
Once pressed, there is no way to go back
to the Smart Programme settings. You’ll
have to press Cancel and start again.
02 When the hours eld ashes, use the
− / + buttons to adjust the hours.
03 Press Delay Start again to toggle to the
minutes eld and use the − / + buttons
to adjust the minutes.
04 The Delay Start timer starts automatically
after 10 seconds.
When Delay Start ends, the Smart Programme
begins and the display shows On.
Delay Start is not available with the Sauté
or Yogurt Smart Programmes.
Reset an individual smart programme.
When in standby, press and hold one Smart
Programme button until the multicooker
returns to Standby and displays OFF.
The Smart Programme’s pressure level,
cooking time and temperature are restored to
the factory default setting.
Reset all smart programmes.
When in standby, press and hold Cancel until
the multicooker beeps.
All Smart Programme pressure levels, cooking
times and temperatures are restored to the
factory default setting.
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Status messages
The Instant Pot is in standby mode, ready for action!
May indicate that the lid is missing or is not properly secured.
The multicooker is pre-heating.
The Rice Smart Programme is running.
The Yogurt Smart Programme is in the process of pasteurising
milk (i.e., the Yogurt Smart Programme is set to More).
The inner pot has reached the perfect temperature and is ready
to start cooking your food.
Only applies to Sauté.
Display shows one of the following:
• When Delay Start is running, the multicooker counts down
until the Smart Programme begins;
• When a Smart Programme is running, the multicooker
counts down the remaining cooking time;
• When Keep Warm is running, the multicooker counts the
length of time that food has been warming.
The Smart Programme has nished and Keep Warm is off.
The multicooker is overheating due to insufcient liquid.
See Troubleshooting for more information.
Can you see something else? See Troubleshooting for more information.
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Pressure control features (Your little bag of tricks!)
See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts.
Pressure cooking lid
What we love about it What you should know about it
The lid was designed with lid ns that t
perfectly inside the handles on the left and
right sides of the multicooker base to help
keep your countertop dry!
When the Instant Pot is plugged in, it plays a
little jingle when you open and close the lid.
The lid is removable during non-pressure
cooking so you can taste-test as you go.
When you’re pressure cooking, the lid only locks
into place once the multicooker is pressurised.
Try not to remove the lid unnecessarily!
Removing the lid
01 Grip the lid handle and turn it anti-
clockwise to align the symbol on the
lid with the symbol on the rim of the
multicooker base .
02 Lift the lid up and off the multicooker
base towards your body.
Closing the lid
01 Align the symbol on the lid with the
symbol on the multicooker base ,
then lower the lid onto the track.
02 Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol
on the lid aligns with the symbol on
the multicooker base .
WARNING
Only use a compatible Instant Pot Duo lid with the Instant Pot Duo multicooker
base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
CAUTION
Always check the lid for damage and excessive wear prior to cooking.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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Pressure control features
CAUTION
Only use authorised Instant Pot sealing rings. DO NOT use a stretched or
damaged sealing ring.
• Always check for cuts, deformation and correct installation of the sealing ring
before cooking.
• Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. The sealing ring should be
replaced every 12–18 months or sooner if you notice stretching, deformation
or damage.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead
to personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
Do not cover or block the steam release handle in any way.
Steam release handle
The steam release handle controls the steam, venting it from the top of the steam release
handle, or sealing it inside the Instant Pot.
What we love about it What you should know about it
It’s easy to tell when the handle is in the Sealing
or Venting position. The steam release handle sits
loosely on the steam release pipe
to pivot easily while under pressure,
so it may feel a bit wobbly.
This is normal!
The steam release handle is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure
cooking. It should be installed before use and cleaned regularly.
See Releasing pressure for safe venting methods and information on pressurisation
and depressurisation.
Sealing ring
When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring
creates an airtight seal between the lid and the inner pot.
The sealing ring must be installed before using the multicooker.
Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid at a time.
Silicone is porous, so it absorbs strong aromas and certain avours. Keep extra
sealing rings on hand to limit the transfer of aromas and avours between dishes.
Sealing position Venting position
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