Instant DUO CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID User manual

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INSTANT POT DUO™ CRISP
WITH ULTIMATE LID
USER MANUAL

Before using your new Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, 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.
to your new Duo™ Crisp with Ultimate Lid!
This Instant Pot®Duo™ Crisp with Ultimate Lid is designed to pressure
cook and air fry using a single lid. 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!
Welcome
Get Started with your Duo™
Crisp with Ultimate Lid!

CONTENTS
What’s in the box 10
Using your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid 11
Changing Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid settings 12
Using the Ultimate Lid 14
Initial set up 18
Pressure Cook + Steam 20
Sauté 23
Slow Cook 25
Sous Vide 27
Yogurt 29
Air Fry 31
Bake + Roast 33
Grill 35
Dehydrate + Proofing 36
Keep Warm 38
Cleaning 39
Troubleshooting 40
Error codes 42
Learn more 43
Warranty 44

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INSTANT POT®
DUO™CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID
Safety Instructions
At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products.
This Instant Pot®Duo™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. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result
in personal injury and/or property damage and will void your
warranty.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and/or property damage

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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.
DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom
of the appliance.
General Use
The removable inner cooking pot is extremely hot during use, and
can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients.
DO use oven mitts when handling the inner cooking pot and
removing accessories.
DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
DO use care when lifting the cooking pot from the cooker base
to avoid burn injury.
DO use extreme caution when the cooking pot contains hot food, hot
oil or other hot liquids.

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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.
DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid, the appliance’s hot surfaces,
or any accessories during or immediately after cooking because they
will be hot. Only use the side handles for carrying or moving.
DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying with oil.
DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme
caution when disposing of hot grease.
DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Children should not play with this appliance.
DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use.
It is not intended for commercial use.
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
Pressure Cooking
This appliance cooks under pressure. Allow the appliance to
depressurise naturally or release all excess pressure before opening.
Inappropriate use may result in burns, personal injury and/or property
damage.
DO make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating.
DO check that the steam release valve is installed.
DO use the Instant Pot lid when pressure cooking. For instructions on
how to use the lid, see the User Manual or Getting Started Guide.

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DO turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the hot air outlet in
a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. If steam escapes from the
sides of the lid, turn the appliance off. Once steam stops, pressure is
released, and the cooker has cooled carefully make sure the sealing
ring is properly installed.
DO check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block
shield and float valve for clogging before use. 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.
DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or float valve
with cloth or other objects.
DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurised,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurised may lead to sudden release of
hot contents and may cause burns, personal injury, and/or property
damage.
DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the hot air outlet
when the appliance is in operation or has residual pressure, and do not
lean over the appliance when removing the lid.
Overfill During Pressure Cooking
Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release pipe and
developing excess pressure.
DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘PC MAX — 2/3’.
DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘— 1/2’ when
cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice, dried beans
or dried vegetables.

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DO exercise extreme caution when cooking and venting food(s) such
as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, split peas, noodles,
etc. as these foods may foam, froth, or spatter, and may clog the
steam release pipe, valve, and/or steam release handle.
DO NOT fill the inner pot higher than the “PC MAX- 1/2” line when
cooking these foods. Failure to follow this warning may lead to
personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
DO NOT place oversized foods into the inner cooking pot as they
may cause risk of fire, personal injury and/or property damage.
DO check that sealing ring is properly installed.
Air Frying
When the unit is air frying, hot air is released through the air vents.
Keep your hands and face away from the air vents and take extreme
caution when removing hot accessories from the appliance. Failure
to do so may result in personal injury or property damage.
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.
DO NOT place unprotected hands inside the appliance until it has
cooled to room temperature.
DO NOT use a ceramic-coated or stoneware inner pot for air frying.
DO NOT block the vents on the bottom of the cooker base or on the
lid. Leave at least 13 cm of space around the lid when in use.
DO NOT place the appliance on a hot stove.
DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible materials
such as tablecloths and curtains.
DO NOT cover the air vents while air frying. Doing so will prevent
even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance.

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DO NOT place the lid directly on countertop; use the protective
pad provided.
Should the unit emit black smoke when air frying, press Cancel and
unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before
removing the lid, then clean thoroughly.
Overfill During Air Frying
DO NOT overfill the air fryer basket when air frying. Only fill air
fryer basket as high as the basket handles, and no higher.
DO NOT allow food to contact the heating element.
Accessories
DO use only accessories or attachments authorised by Instant
Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire,
personal injury and/or property damage.
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.
DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric
coil, gas range or outdoor grill.
Care and Storage
DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning
or storage.

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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.
WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and
cord away from children.
Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below
counter, and never use with an extension cord.
DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,
including the stovetop.
DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or
separate remote-control systems.
This appliance has a 3-prong earthed plug. To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
ONLY plug the power cord into an earthed electrical outlet.
DO NOT remove earth.
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. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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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
[e-mail] (if located in the UK) or
[e-mail] (if located in the EU) or by phone
at [phone]. .
DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or fire, personal
injury and/or property damage, and will void the warranty.
DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury or property damage.
DO NOT put liquid or food of any kind into cooker base without the
inner cooking pot.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
220- 240V~ 50-60Hz.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Duo™ Crisp with Ultimate Lid
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this
Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert for reference.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Hot air outlet
Stainless steel
inner cooking pot
Heating element
(under lid)
Lid handle
Steam vent
Cooker base
Cooker handles
Control panel
Pressure cooking cover
Heating element (inside)
Air frying basket
Condensation
collector

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USING YOUR DUO CRISP WITH ULTIMATE LID
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
Cooking Progress Bar
1. Preheating: cooker is heating to the set temperature. Display shows cooking time.
2. Cooking: cooker has started the smart programme. Display counts down cooking time.
3. Keep Warm: turns on automatically after cooking stops. When done, display shows End.
1. Pressure Cooking smart programmes
• Light shows the active smart programme
2. Air Frying smart programmes
• Light shows the active smart programme
3. Temperature Display
• Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius
4. Time Display
• Cook time countdown
• Keep Warm count
5. Cooking Progress Bar
6. Message Bar
• Displays status messages
7. Delay Start
• Can also serve as Kitchen Timer
8. Keep Warm
• On or Off
9. Temperature
10. Time
11. Cancel
12. Steam Release Control Button
• Lights show type of steam release
selected
13. Start
14. Control Dial
• Adjust time and temperature
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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.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Choosing temperature scale
You can choose to show cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
• When in Standby mode, press and hold the Temp button for
5 seconds until the display shows Temp Unit F or Temp Unit C.
Delay the start of cooking
You can use Delay Start to delay cooking for a minimum of 10 minutes
or a maximum of 24 hours.
4. Select a smart programme, adjust the settings as you want, then
press Delay Start.
5. When the time flashes, use the Control Dial to adjust the
delay time.
6. Press Start and the timer counts down.
7. When Delay Start ends, the smart programme begins, and the
display shows cooking time.
8. Delay Start is not available with the Air Fry, Sauté, Yogurt,
Sous Vide, Roast, Grill, Bake, Dehydrate, Proofing or Keep Warm
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Set a timer
You can set a cooking timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum
of 1 hour.
1. When in Ready mode, press Delay Start.
2. When the time flashes, use the Control Dial to adjust the
delay time.
3. Press Start and the timer counts down.
4. When the timer ends, the display shows Ready.
Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset smart programmes
• While in Ready mode, press and hold one smart programme button
for over 3 seconds until the smart programme button blinks twice.
The smart programme’s settings are restored to the factory default setting.
• While in Cooking mode, press and hold the currently used smart
programme button for over 3 seconds until the smart programme
button blinks twice.
The smart programme’s settings are restored to the factory default setting.
Reset all settings
• While in Ready mode, press and hold the Control Dial for over
3 seconds until the smart programme buttons blink 3 times and
the display shows Ready.
All settings are restored to the factory default setting.

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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.
Open the Lid
1. After pressure cooking, be sure to release the steam before
opening. See How to Release Steam on page 17.
2. Turn the Lid Lock Switch to the Unlock position.
3. Use the lid handle to raise the lid from the cooker base.
Close and lock the Lid
For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to
prevent steam from escaping.
1. Use the lid handle to lower the lid onto the cooker base, and
press the lid down.
2. For pressure cooking turn the Lid Lock Switch to the Lock position.
Do not open the lid until all pressure is released and the the message
says “Ok to open lid.” Opening the lid before pressure is released,
may result in burns, personal injury and/or property damage. Do not
lean over steam vent. Hot steam may release and result in burns or
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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
1. Insert the Pressure Cooking Cover into the slot on the underside of
the Ultimate Lid, bottom first.
2. Push the Pressure Cooking Cover fully into place. When the
Pressure Cooking Cover is in place, you will hear a locking sound.

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Remove the Pressure Cooking Cover
1. Open the Ultimate Lid, and then grasp the Inner Cover holder loop.
2. Be sure to hold the Pressure Cooking Cover holder loop with a
kitchen cloth or protective gear since it may still be hot.
3. Press the red button on top of the lid, and the Pressure Cooking
Cover will release.

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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
gradually over time
(up to 40 minutes
or more) after
cooking stops
Releases timed
bursts of steam in
quick puffs after
cooking stops
Quickly releases
steam after you
press the steam
release button
Use for
Foods that can
simmer, like stews,
chili, pasta, oatmeal,
beans and grains
Foods like rice
and grains
Foods that tend
to overcook, like
vegetables and
seafood
How to release steam
1. Press the Steam Release on the Front Control Panel to toggle
between Natural Release, Pulse Release and Quick Release.
You can change the steam release type any time: before, during,
or after cooking.
2. When all steam is released the display shows OK to open lid.
3. After steam release, you can use the lid handle to open the lid.
Hot steam releases from the steam vent; do not place your hands or face
near the vent when steam is releasing.
Steam Vent

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INITIAL SET UP
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 and the inside
of the Ultimate Lid with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray
packaging particles.
Using 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.
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 Air Frying Basket
When using any of the Air Fry programmes the air frying basket should
be used to allow air to circulate evenly throughout the cooking process.
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.