Instant Pot duo plus Specification sheet

INSTANT POT®DUO™PLUS

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to your new Instant Pot®Duo™Plus!

This Instant Pot Duo Plus multifunction 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 Instant Pot!

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Welcome

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CONTENTS

What’s in the box 2

Using your Duo Plus 4

Initial setup 7

Using the lid 11

Slow Cook 17

Rice 19

Steam 21

Sauté 22

Yogurt 24

Sous Vide 26

Cake 28

Keep Warm 30

Cleaning 31

Learn more 32

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Lid

Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot

Whisper quiet lid cover

Sealing ring rack

Steam release valve and

Anti-Block shield

Float valve

Sealing ring

Steam release switch

Handle

Lid fins

Steam release vents

Lid position marker

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Cooker Base

Parts + Accessories

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle

everything that can be recycled where you live.

Heating element (inside)

Cooker handles

Stainless steel exterior

Condensation collector (rear)

Power cord (rear, 8-quart

model has attached cord)

Condensation rim

Control panel

Sealing ring (extra)

1 sealing ring

comes installed

Stainless steel steam rack

with handles

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USING YOUR DUO PLUS

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Smart Program Settings

• Cooking presets

2. Time

• Cooking time

• Delay Start time

• Keep Warm time

3. Delay Start Indicator

• Shows Delay Start is active

4. Pressure Indicator

• When lit, shows the pressure

level selected

5. Temperature Indicator

• When lit, shows the

temperature selected

6. Progress Bar

• Shows cooking progress

7. Message Display

• Shows cooking instructions

8. Cooking Programs

• Active program will be lit

9. Delay Start

• Light shows ON

10. Keep Warm

• Light shows ON

11. Cancel

12. Start

13. Steam Icon

• When lit, there is pressure in

the multi-cooker

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Turning the sound On or Off

Turn sound on

When in Ready mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm for

5 seconds. The message display shows Sound Off.

Turn sound off

When in Ready mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm for

5 seconds. The message display shows Sound On

Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Changing the temperature scale

Set to Fahrenheit

When in Ready mode (and scale is set to Celsius), press and hold the

Control Dial for 5 seconds. The message display shows Temp Unit F.

Set to Celsius

When in Ready mode (and scale is set to Fahrenheit), press and hold the

Control Dial for 5 seconds. The message display shows Temp Unit C.

Delay the start of cooking

You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a

maximum of 24 hours.

1. Select a Smart Program, adjust the settings as you want, then press

Delay Start.

2. When the minutes field flashes, turn the Control Dial to set the

minutes (in 10 minute increments) and press the Start to select.

3. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.

4. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins.

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Set a timer (without cooking)

You can set a timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum of

60 minutes.

1. When the unit is on and the message display shows Ready, press

Delay Start.

2. When the minutes field flashes, turn the Control Dial to set the

minutes (in 1 minute increments).

3. Press Start to begin the timer.

Cancel cooking

When in Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm modes, press Cancel.

The message display shows Ready.

Reset unit to original settings

Reset individual programs

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold one program button

for over 3 seconds. The message display shows Ready.

The Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored

to the factory default setting.

Reset individual programs during cooking

• With the cooker in Cooking mode, press and hold that program’s

button for over 3 seconds. The display returns to the Cooking

program in progress, but with the factory default settings.

The Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored

to the factory default setting.

Reset all program settings

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold Cancel for over

3 seconds. The message display shows Ready.

The unit’s settings are restored to the factory default.

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INITIAL SETUP

Clean before use

1. 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.

2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth

to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.

Setting up the condensation collector

The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and

accumulates overflow moisture from the condensation rim. It should be

installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use.

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.

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Install the condensation collector

• Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on the

back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.

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.

• Install 1 sealing ring at a time; use one for sweet dishes and one

for savory.

• Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. To keep your

product safe, replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months.

Replace sooner if you notice stretching, deformation, or damage.

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Install the Sealing Ring

1. Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into

place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.

2. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid

is turned over.

Remove the Sealing Ring

1. Grip the edge of the sealing ring and pull it out from behind the

sealing ring rack.

2. Inspect the rack to ensure it is secured, centered, and an even

height all the way around the lid. If the sealing ring rack is

deformed, do not try to repair it.

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Plug in cord (6QT model)

• When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot®Duo™Plus, plug the

electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit.

The 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit.

Test run

Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo Plus for a test run is a great way

to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook

a meal.

To perform a test run:

1. Add 3 quarts water to the inner cooking pot.

2. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.

3. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.

See ‘How to lock the lid’ below

4. Press Pressure Cook on the Control Panel.

5. Press the Control Dial, then turn the Control Dial to set the cooking

time to 5 minutes.

6. Press Keep Warm to turn off the Keep Warm setting.

7. Press Start to begin. The message display shows Preheating.

8. When cooking is done, the display shows DO NOT OPEN LID.

9. Release steam by moving the steam release switch to the

Vent position. When steam is completely released, the message

display shows OK to Open Lid and End alternatively.

See ‘How to release steam’ below for complete instructions

10. Unlock and open the lid.

See ‘How to unlock the lid’ below

11. 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 Plus!

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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 Instant Pot®Duo™Plus cooker base.

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:

1. Line up line on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control

panel .

2. Turn the lid clockwise until the line on the lid lines up with the line

on the control panel.

If the lid is not closed and locked when you start a cooking program, the

message display will show Turn to Lock Lid and the unit will not start

pressurizing.

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How to unlock and open the lid

Once steam is completely released, you must unlock the lid before

opening it:

1. Turn the lid counterclockwise until the line on the lid lines up with

the arrow on the side of the control panel.

2. Carefully lift the lid up and off the cooker base.

When a cooking program is finished and steam has been released, the steam

icon on the display will disappear and the message display will show END

and OK to Open Lid.

How to release steam

Instant Pot®Duo™Plus can release steam naturally or quickly. Use the

one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking.

Natural steam release

1. After cooking, leave the steam release switch in the

Seal position until all pressure is released.

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2. When pressure is released the steam icon on the display

disappears and the message display shows OK to Open Lid, remove

the lid.

Quick steam release

Quickly releases steam after you move the steam release switch to

the Vent position. Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables

and seafood.

1. After cooking, set steam release switch to Vent position

position and wait for all pressure to release.

2. When pressure is released, the steam icon on the display

will disappear and the message display shows OK to Open Lid,

remove the lid.

Pressure Cooking Caution

This appliance uses pressure to cook. Allow the appliance to release all

excess pressure and steam before opening the lid. Opening the lid before

pressure is released may result in burns, injury and/or property damage.

Read more in the Safety, Maintenance and Warranty document.

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Pressure Cook

Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to cook foods quickly and

evenly. Each specific Smart Program is designed to pressure cook a

specific type of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program Default Cook

Time

Min Cook

Time

Max Cook

Time

Default

Pressure Level

Custom 10 minutes

(00:10)

0 minute

(00:00)

8 hours

(08:00)

High

Chicken 10 minutes

(00:10)

0 minute

(00:00)

4 hours

(04:00)

High

Pasta 1 minute

(00:01)

0 minute

(00:00)

1 hour

(01:00)

High

Soup 30 minutes

(00:30)

0 minute

(00:00)

4 hours

(04:00)

High

Beef 30 minutes

(00:30)

0 minute

(00:00)

4 hours

(04:00)

High

Beans 20 minutes

(00:20)

0 minute

(00:00)

4 hours

(04:00)

High

Egg 5 minutes

(00:05)

0 minute

(00:00)

10 minutes

(00:10)

Low

Sterilize 10 minutes

(00:10)

0 minute

(00:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

High

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for all Pressure

Cook programs.

• Delay Start is available for all Pressure Cook programs.

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How to pressure cook

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot and place the inner

cooking pot into the cooker base.

2. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.

3. Press Pressure Cook on the Control Panel.

4. Turn the Control Knob to highlight the Smart Program you want to

use, then press the Control Knob to select it.

5. The default cooking time flashes. To select it, press the Control

Dial. Or turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control

Dial to select it.

6. The default pressure level flashes. To select it, press the Control

Dial. Or turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control

Dial to select it.

7. To delay cooking, press Delay Start, then turn the Control Knob to

select the delay time.

8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm to turn it off.

9. Press Start. The message display shows Preheating and the unit

builds pressure.

It can take 10-15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods

increase the preheating time.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the message display shows Do Not

Open Lid. Cooking starts, and the progress bar shows Cooking.

2. The cooking time starts counting down.

You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

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Stop cooking

1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

2. If Keep Warm is ON, the time starts counting up.

Release steam

Choose the steam release method that works for your recipe.

See ‘How to release steam’ above 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™Plus,

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)

8 Quarts / 7.6 Litres 2 cups (16 oz / 500 mL)

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.

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.

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SLOW COOK

Slow cooking lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing

recipes — just like grandma used to make. This program does not use

pressure to cook food.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program Default Cook

Time

Min Cook

Time

Max Cook

Time

Default

Temperature

Custom 4 hours

(04:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Chicken 4 hours

(04:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Pasta 3 hours

(03:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Soup 6 hours

(06:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Beef 6 hours

(06:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Beans 8 hours

(08:00)

30 minutes

(00:30)

99 hours,

30 minutes

(99:30)

High

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for all Slow

Cook programs.

• Delay Start is available for all Slow Cook programs.

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How to slow cook

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot and place the inner

cooking pot into the cooker base.

2. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.

3. Press Slow Cook.

4. Turn the Control Knob to highlight the Smart Program you want

to use, then press the Control Knob to select it.

5. The default cooking time flashes. To select it, press the Control

Dial. Or to change it, turn the Control Dial to change it, then press

the dial to select it.

6. The default cooking temperature flashes. To select it, press the

Control Dial. Or to change it, turn the Control Dial to change it.

7. You can delay cooking if you want. Press Delay Start, then turn the

Control Knob to select the delay time.

8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm to turn it off.

9. Press Start. Preheating starts. When ready, cooking starts, and the

progress bar shows Cooking.

10. The cooking time starts counting down.

You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Stop cooking

1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

2. If Keep Warm is ON, the time starts counting up.

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