Instant POT PRO PLUS User manual

INSTANT POT®PRO PLUS
USER MANUAL

to your new Instant Pot Pro Plus!
This Instant Pot®Pro Plus multi-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 new Instant Pot Pro Plus!
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Welcome

CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 8
Using your Instant Pot Pro Plus 11
Initial set up 14
Using the lid 16
About pressure cooking 18
Pressure Cook 19
Rice 22
Steam 24
Slow Cook 26
Sauté 28
Sous Vide 30
Bake 32
Yogurt 34
Keep Warm 36
NutriBoost™38
Delay Start 39
Timer 40
Maintenance 41
Cleaning 45
Troubleshooting 46
Error Codes 48
Replacement parts 49
Learn more 50
Warranty 51

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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injury nd/or property dmge nd my void your wrrnty.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Instant Pot Pro, please read all instructions,
including the Safety Information below. Keep this manual for
reference.
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 inner 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 inner cooking pot from the cooker base
to avoid burn injury.
DO use extreme caution when the inner cooking pot contains hot food,
hot oil or other hot liquids.

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injury nd/or property dmge nd my void your wrrnty.
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.
DO NOT touch 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 or pressure 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
depressurize 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 pressure cooking lid when pressure cooking. For
instructions, see “Using the lid” on page 16.
DO turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release
valve and/or float valve 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.

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injury nd/or property dmge nd my void your wrrnty.
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.
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 depressurized,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurized 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 steam release
valve or float valve 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.
DO be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, sputter, and clog the pressure
release device (steam vent).
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 the sealing ring is properly installed.

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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 fire, electric shock, personal injury
and/or property damage.
DO use only an authorized stainless-steel 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 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.
DO NOT store any materials, other than the multi-cooker inner
cooking pot, 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.

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This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
ONLY plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
DO NOT remove ground.
DO NOT use extension cord.
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 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 electric 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.
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].
DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, 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 and/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.

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DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
120 V ~ 60 Hz for North America.
DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under a faucet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Lid (top)
Lid (bottom)
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Lid fin Handle
Steam release cover
Steam release vents
Lid position marker
Sealing ring
Sealing ring rack Float valve
Steam release valve
and Anti-Block shield

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Cooking Pot
Cooker Base
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Max fill
Condensation collector (rear)
Condensation rim
Heating element
(inside)
Half full
Control panel
Lid holder
Cooker handle

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Accessories
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live.
Condensation collector
Steam rack
Extra sealing ring

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USING YOUR INSTANT POT PRO PLUS
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Pressure Indicator
When lit, indicates pressure
in the multicooker
2. Time Display
Counts down for cooking
Counts up for Keep Warm
Shows custom temperature settings
Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius
3. Progress Bar
Shows cooking progress at-a-glance
4. Message Bar
Shows status and Smart Program
instructions
5. Pressure
Choose High, Low or Max
6. NutriBoost
Choose On or Off
7. Temperature
Choose High, Low or Custom
8. Venting Options
Natural release
Pulse release
Quick release
9. Delay Start
Choose On or Off
Can also be used as kitchen timer
10. Keep Warm
Choose On or Off
11. Control Dial
Adjust time, temperature,
pressure settings
12. Start
13. Cancel
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Turning the sound On/Off
You set the alert sounds to either ON or OFF.
1. When the Message Bar shows Ready, press and hold Delay Start
and the Control Dial for 5 seconds.
2. The Message Bar shows Sound On or Sound Off.
3. Repeat as needed.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Choosing the temperature scale
You can choose to show cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
1. When the Message Bar shows Ready, press and hold Keep Warm
and the Control Dial for 5 seconds.
2. The Message Bar shows Temp Unit F or Temp Unit C.
3. Repeat as needed.
Cooking temperature will now show in the scale you chose.
Cancel cooking
When in Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm modes, press Cancel. The
Message Bar shows Ready.
Memorized settings
Each time you use a Smart Program, the multi-cooker memorizes the
settings you select and they become the default the next time you use
that program. Each time you use a Smart Program, you can use the
default settings or change them. This applies to:
• Pressure settings
• Temperature settings
• Steam release settings
• NutriBoost™settings

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Reset Smart Programs to original settings
You can erase all of the memorized settings and reset them to the
original settings.
Reset Individual Smart Programs
• When the Message Bar shows Ready, press and hold one Smart
Program button for over 3 seconds until the Smart Program flashes
twice and the multi-cooker returns to Ready mode.
• When a Smart Program is in operation, press and hold the current
Smart Program button until the cooking time and temperature
settings return to the factory defaults.
Reset All Smart Programs
• When the Message Bar shows Ready, press and hold the Control
Dial until all Smart Program buttons flash 3 times.
All Smart Program settings are restored to the factory defaults.

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INITIAL SET UP
Clean and assemble before use
1. Hand wash the cooking pot, lid and sealing ring in warm water with
soap. Rinse and use a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash
the cooking pot in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the multi-cooker base with a soft
cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
3. Install the condensation collector. See the instructions on page 44.

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Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot Pro Plus for a test run is a great way
to familiarize yourself with how the multi-cooker works before you
actually cook a meal.
To perform a test run:
1. Add 3 cups water to the cooking pot.
2. Place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base.
3. Place the lid on top of the multi-cooker base.
See ‘How to close the lid’ below
4. Press Pressure Cook.
5. Press Pressure to select High pressure level.
6. Press the minutes field to activate it, then turn the Control Dial
to select 5 minutes.
7. Press Keep Warm to turn off the Keep Warm setting.
8. Press the venting field to select Quick pressure release.
9. Press Start. The progress bar and Message Bar show Preheating.
10. When the pressure is ready, the Progress Bar shows Cooking and
Message Bar shows Don’t Open Lid. When the timer reaches 00:00,
cooking stops.
11. Venting begins automatically. When all steam is released, the
Message Bar shows OK to Open Lid.
12. Open the lid.
See ‘How to open the lid’ below
13. Discard any remaining water, and then wash and dry the cooking
pot.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot Pro Plus!

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USING THE LID
You’ll use the lid for most Smart Programs, and always for pressure
cooking. Always use the lid that came with this Instant Pot Pro Plus
multi-cooker.
How to close the lid
1. Line up on the lid with the on the multi-cooker base.
2. Turn the lid until the on the lid aligns with the on the
cooker base.
For pressure cooking, the lid will automatically lock when the multi-cooker
starts building pressure.
How to open the lid
1. If you’re using a pressure cooking Smart Program, make sure to
vent the steam first until the Pressure Indicator light turns off and
the Message Bar shows OK to Open Lid.
2. Turn the lid counterclockwise until the on the lid lines up with the
on the multi-cooker base.
3. Carefully lift the lid up and off the multi-cooker base.
How to release steam
Instant Pot Pro Plus can release steam in 3 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.
Use for: Foods that can simmer, like stews, chili, pasta and beans.
1. In the venting field, press Natural. Natural stays lit.
2. Steam is released gradually.
3. When all steam is released, the Pressure Indicator light turns off.

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Pulse steam release
Releases steam in bursts after cooking stops.
Use for: Foods like rice and grains.
1. In the venting field, press Pulse. Pulse stays lit.
2. Steam is released in short bursts.
3. When all steam is released, the Pressure Indicator light turns off.
Quick steam release
Quickly releases steam after cooking stops.
Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.
1. In the venting field, press Quick. Quick stays lit.
2. Steam is released in a single burst.
3. When all steam is released, the Pressure Indicator light turns off.
If you see a lot of spatter while Quick releasing pressure, press the venting
field to return to Natural, then touch Start. Wait a few minutes before trying
to release pressure again. If the spatter continues, use Natural steam release
to safely release the remaining pressure.
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, personal injury
and/or property damage. Read more in the Safety, Maintenance and
Warranty sections.

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ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cooking uses pressure to raise the temperature in the cooking
pot, allowing you to cook food much faster than normal. When pressure
cooking, the Instant Pot Pro Plus goes through 3 stages.
Pre-heating
While the multi-cooker pre-heats, it heats the liquid to create steam.
Once enough pressure has built up, the lid locks in place and the multi-
cooker is ready to start cooking.
Cooking
When the multi-cooker reaches the required pressure level, cooking
begins and keeps the pressure level consistent throughout cooking.
See the Smart Program instructions starting on page 19 for details.
Steam release
When food has finished cooking, the multi-cooker is still pressurized
and hot. Venting releases the pressure, lowers the temperature and
allows you to safely remove the lid.
See How to release steam on page 16.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.