InstantPot RIO PLUS User manual

INSTANT POT®RIO™PLUS
WIDE MULTI-COOKER
USER MANUAL

to your new Instant Pot®Rio™Plus Multi-Cooker!
This Rio Plus 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 Rio Plus!
Welcome

CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 8
Using your Rio Plus 10
Initial setup 13
Using the lid 18
Slow Cook 24
Rice 26
Steam 28
Sauté 29
Yogurt 31
Sous Vide 33
Cake 35
Keep Warm 37
Cleaning 38
Troubleshooting 39
Error codes 41
Replacement parts 43
Learn more 44
Warranty 45

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Instant Pot Rio Plus, 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 gas or electric burner,
or an 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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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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 and/or property damage.
DO use extreme caution when the inner 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.
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 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.

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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 on how to use the lid, see page 17.
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.
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 page 37.
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.

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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 fill the cooking pot higher than
the “1/2” line when cooking these foods.
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.
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.

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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 multicooker 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.
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 with an 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.

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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.
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
Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot
WhisperQuiet™lid cover
Sealing ring rack
Steam release valve and
Anti-Block shield
Float valve
Sealing ring
Steam release switch
Handle
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
Control panel
Condensation collector (rear)
Power cord
Condensation rim
Sealing ring (extra)
1 sealing ring
comes installed
Stainless steel steam rack
with handles

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USING YOUR RIO 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
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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.
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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 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.
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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
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Anti-Block Shield
The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through
the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation.
As an integral part of product safety, the anti-block shield must be
installed before use and cleaned frequently.
Remove the Anti-Block Shield
• Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press
firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing towards
the side of the lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath.
Install the Anti-Block Shield
• Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps
into position. Do not attempt to operate the pressure cooker
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Test run
Setting up your new Rio 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. Plug in your Rio Plus to turn it on.
1. Add 3 cups 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 close and 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.
‘How to unlock and open 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 Rio 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 Rio 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. Turn the lid counter-clockwise until the arrow on the lid lines up
with the unlock symbol on the cooker base.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the arrow on the lid lines up with the
lock symbol on the cooker base.
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.