InstantPot DUO CRISP Specification sheet

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INSTANT POT®DUO CRISP™

This Instant Pot®Duo Crisp 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!
Before using your new Duo Crisp, read the Safety, Maintenance and
Warranty document. Failure to do so may result in property damage
and/or personal injury.OM.
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Welcome
CONTENTS
What’s in the box 2
Using your Duo Crisp 4
Initial set up 9
Pressure cooking 11
Sautéing 15
Slow cooking 17
Air frying 19
Cleaning 22
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Pressure Cooker Lid
Air Fryer Lid
Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot
Cooker Base
Parts + accessories
Sealing Ring (installed in pressure cooker lid)
Condensation Collector
Cooking Rack with Handles (Mini steam rack may not have handles)
Air Fryer Basket
Air Fryer Basket Base
Protective Pad and Storage Cover
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.
Steam release valve
Lid Fins
Lid Fins
Steam release switch
Lid Position Marker
Handle
Handle
Lid Position Marker
Air Intake
Air Vent
Heating Element Cover
Condensation Rim
Heating Element (inside)
Cooker Handles
Control Panel
Power Socket
(rear, 8 quart
is hardwired)
Stainless Steel Exterior
Power pin connector
Base sensor and connector
Float Valve

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Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using
your Instant Pot Duo Crisp.
Standby mode
Preheat mode
Lid not properly secured or missing
Time
• Smart Program: cooking time remaining
• Delay Start: time until Smart Program starts
• Keep Warm: time food has been warming
Rice Smart Program is running
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Smart Program ended (Keep Warm is off)
Overheating: see Troubleshooting
Error: see Troubleshooting
USING YOUR DUO CRISP
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Time
• Cooking time
• Delay Start time
• Keep Warm time
2. Temperature/Pressure
• Cooking temperature
• Low or High pressure
3. Temperature Control
• Increase or decrease
cooking temperature
4. Time Control
• Increase or decrease cooking time
5. Smart Program Settings
• Start
• Keep Warm On/Off
• Delay Start On/Off
• Cancel
6. Pressure and Slow Cooking
Smart Programs
• Light shows the active
Smart Program
7. Air Frying Smart Programs
• Light shows the active
Smart Program
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Store the Lid
1. Place the protective pad on the counter with the grooved side
facing up.
2. Align the back of the air fryer lid with OPEN on the protective pad,
then turn the air fryer lid clockwise to the LOCK position.
Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
When in Standby mode, press and hold +button until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
When in Standby mode, press and hold –button until display shows SOFF.
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 in Standby mode, press and hold Temp + until the display
shows °F or °C.
Cooking temperature will now show in the scale you chose.
Delay the start of cooking
You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a
maximum of 24 hours. Delay Start is available for the Pressure Cook,
Sauté, Slow Cook, Steam and Sous Vide Smart Programs, but not for
the air fry Smart Programs.
1. Select a Smart Program, adjust the settings as you want, then press
Delay Start.
Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking settings.
To adjust Smart Program settings, press Cancel and enter new selections.
2. When the hours field flashes, use the Time – / + buttons to adjust
the delay time hours.
Using the pressure cooker lid
You’ll use the stainless steel lid for most cooking programs, and
especially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid
that came with this Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base.
Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the arrow symbol on the lid with the
unlock symbol on the cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
Close the Lid
1. Align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the
cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid until the arrow symbol on the lid aligns with the lock
symbol on the cooker base.
Using the air fryer lid
You’ll use the air fryer lid for all air frying. Always use the air fryer lid
that came with this Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base.
Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the arrow symbol on the lid with the
unlock symbol on the cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
Close the Lid
1. Align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the
cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
Press the lid down slightly to ensure that the lid sensor connector contacts the base
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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 with a soft cloth
to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
3. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with
warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.
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.
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.
3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and adjust
the delay time minutes.
4. 4 Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.
5. 5 When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins, and the
display indicates On.
Save Custom Temperatures
You can set and save custom temperatures for the Sous Vide, Air Fry,
Roast, Bake, Broil and Dehydrate Smart Programs.
1. Select the Smart Program you want to set.
2. Use the Temp – / + buttons to adjust the temperature in °F or °C.
3. Press Start to start the program and save the temperature. The next
time you use that Smart Program, the new temperature is used. Adjustments made after
cooking begins are not saved.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset Individual Smart Programs
1. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program
button until the cooker returns to Standby and shows OFF.
The Smart Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored to the factory
default setting.
Reset All Smart Programs
2. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the
cooker beeps.
All Smart Program pressure levels, cooking times and temperatures are restored to the
factory default setting.

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PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to quickly and evenly
cook foods.
Pressure cooking programs
Your Instant Pot Duo Crisp includes 4 Smart Programs for pressure
cooking: Steam, Rice, Oatmeal and Pressure Cooking.
Default
Pressure
Default
Cooking Time
Min Cooking
Time
Max Cooking
Time
Pressure
Cook
High 35 minutes
(00:35)
0 minutes
(00:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
Steam High 30 minutes
(00:30)
0 minutes
(00:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
Rice Low 12 minutes
(00:12)
1 minute
(00:30)
1 hour
(01:00)
Oatmeal High 5 minutes
(00:05)
1 minute
(00:30)
1 hour
(01:00)
How to pressure cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the pressure cooker lid on top of the cooker base and lock the
lid making sure the sealing ring is installed properly.
See ‘How to lock the pressure cooker lid’ below
4. Choose a Smart Program for cooking and press its button on the
Control Panel.
See ‘About pressure cooking programs’ above
Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo Crisp 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. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking on page 11.
2. Use 3 quarts water, but no food.
3. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
4. After the cooking session is done, discard any remaining water.
5. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot.
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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 Crisp,
here are the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
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.
How to lock the pressure cooker 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 [triangle symbol] on lid with [open padlock symbol] on the
cooker base.
2. Turn lid clockwise until [triangle symbol] on lid lines up with
[triangle symbol] on cooker base.
How to release steam
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 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) as after
cooking stops.
Use for: Foods that can simmer, like stews, chili, pasta, oatmeal, beans
and grains.
1. After cooking, leave steam release switch in Sealing position until
all pressure is released.
2. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.
5. Press the Smart Program again to toggle between temperature
options: Low or High.
6. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time exactly,
press + or –.
7. Press Pressure Level to toggle between pressure options: High
or Low.
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to
turn it off.
9. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Instant Pot Duo
Crisp is building pressure.
It can take 10–15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods increase the
preheating time.
The pressure level and time you choose will be the new settings the next time you use that
Smart Program
Cook
1. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot Duo Crisp starts
cooking and the steam float valve rises to the up position.
2. The cooking timer starts counting down.
3. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops.
You can press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time.
Release steam
Choose from the steam release method that works for your recipe.
See ‘How to release steam’ below for full details

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SAUTÉING
Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the
flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.
Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program:
Setting Low High
Cooking time 15 minutes
(00:15)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for Simmering, thickening,
and reducing liquids
Stir-frying or browning meat
How to sauté
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to
your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Press Sauté.
3. Cycle through temperature presets to select Low or High.
4. Press – / + to adjust cooking time.
5. Keep Warm setting is on by default. Press Keep Warm again to
turn it off.
6. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and displays timer.
Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add ingredients.
2. When timer ends, display shows End.
3. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.
Quick steam release
Quickly releases steam after you press the steam release switch.
Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.
1. After cooking, press down on Vent button to release steam and wait
for all pressure to release.
2. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.
Timed steam release
Allows food to continue cooking as steam releases for a specific time
that you set.
Use for: xxx
1. After cooking, leave steam release switch in Sealing position for
the set time. [how?]
2. When timer reaches 00:00, set steam release switch to Venting
position and wait for all pressure to release.
3. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
4. After steam release, turn lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.
You can insert the handle into the cooking base vertically for easy storage.
Pressure Cooking Caution
This appliance uses pressure to cook. Allow the appliance to release
all excess pressure and steam before opening the pressure cooker 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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SLOW COOKING
Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes –
just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to
cook food. Make sure steam release is set to Venting or use a glass lid
with a venting hole.
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program:
Setting Low High
Best for ‘Low and Slow’ cooking High setting equivalent on
traditional slow cookers
Cooking Time 10 hours
(10:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
How to slow cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot
3. Place pressure cooker lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid
4. Press Slow Cook
5. Cycle through temperature presets to select Low or High
6. Press – / + to adjust cooking time
7. Keep Warm setting is On by default. Press Keep Warm again to
turn it off
8. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and displays timer
Deglazing
Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of
the delicious, caramelized pieces stuck to the bottom.
1. Remove food from inner pot
2. Add water, broth, or wine
3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to
bottom of the inner cooking pot
Sautéing before Pressure or Slow Cooking
Quite often, you’ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further
cooking them.
1. Sauté ingredients
2. Press Cancel
You can deglaze the inner cooking pot now before switching to Pressure Cook or Slow
Cook (see Deglazing Inner Pot)
3. Select from the Smart Program

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AIR FRYING
The Duo Crisp uses the Air Fry lid to produce rapid air circulation to
crisp or cook food, giving your meals all the rich, crispy flavor of deep
frying, with little to no oil.
There are two options for air frying:
• Give your food a crisp finish after cooking with the Pressure Cook,
Slow Cook, Steam or Sous Vide Smart Programs.
• Cook your dish entirely with the Air Fry, Roast, Bake or Broil
Smart Programs.
What to cook in
For best results use the provided air fryer basket or you can also cook
directly in the inner cooking pot if your recipe calls for that.
Prep
Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter your ingredients according to
your recipe.
Cook
1. Place your food into the air fryer basket or directly in the inner pot,
according to your recipe.
2. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
3. Place the lid on the cooker base.
4. Press Air Fry.
5. Use the Temp + / – buttons to adjust the temperature.
6. Use the Time + / – buttons to adjust the cooking time.
7. Press Start to begin. The display shows On to indicate that
pre-heating has started.
Note: Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature are saved when you press Start.
8. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the cooking
countdown timer starts.
Keep Warm
When cooking completes, the display shows End if Keep Warm is
turned off. If not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours
(10:00).
Keep warm
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all
Smart Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. You can also use Keep Warm
to reheat food.
Keep warm after cooking
1. When automatic warming begins, the timer shows the time passed,
up to 10 hours.
2. To turn automatic warming off (either during cooking or during
automatic warming), press Keep Warm and the light above the
button turns off.
Reheat and keep warm
1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm.
2. Press again to cycle through Less, Normal and More
temperature levels.
3. Press the – / + buttons to set a timer for up to 99 hours and
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Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the Duo
Crisp acting like your own “mini oven”.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 400°F / 204°C 400°F / 204°C 400°F / 204°C
Cooking Time 30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To bake
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Select “Bake” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Leave approximately 1”/ 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow heat to
circulate evenly.
Broil
Broiling cooks using direct top-down heating, and broiled foods are
best when placed close to the heating element.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 400°F / 204°C Not adjustable Not adjustable
Cooking Time 30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To broil
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Place food in the broil/dehydrating tray in the air fryer basket.
• Select “Broil” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Turn
1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows Turn Food.
Some food does not require turning. If you do not remove the lid after Turn Food
displays, cooking will proceed after 10 seconds.
2. Lift the air fryer lid off the cooker base and place it on the
protective pad.
Lifting the lid automatically pauses cooking for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the program
will stop, and the air fryer lid will go into Standby mode.
3. Carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
4. Close the lid again. Cooking continues.
Finish
When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display
shows End.
The air fryer lid beep after 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes to remind you that
cooking has completed.
Roast
You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and
scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 380°F / 193°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 204°C
Cooking Time 40 minutes
(00:40)
1 minutes
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To roast
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Select “Roast” as the Smart Program.

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Part Cleaning instructions
Inner Cooking Pot • Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap
or wash in dishwasher*
• Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened
sponge and scrubbing to remove
• For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water
for a few hours before cleaning
• Dry all exterior surfaces before placing in
cooker base
Accessories
• Steam Rack
• Condensation
Collector
• Protective Pad
and Storage Cover
• Multi-Level Air
Fryer Basket
• Air Fryer
Basket Base
• Broil/
Dehydrating Tray
• Wash after each use
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or
wash in dishwasher, top rack
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or
scouring pads on accessories
• Empty and rinse condensation collector after
each use
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles
off cord
Cooker base • Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the
condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and
allow to air dry
• Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control
panel with a soft, barely-damp cloth or sponge
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
In the manual
For full details about removing pressure cooker lid parts for cleaning,
read the User Manual, available at instanthome.com
CLEANING
Clean your Instant Pot Duo Crisp after each use. Always unplug the unit
and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use
or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
Part Cleaning instructions
Pressure Cooker Lid
and parts
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Ring
• Steam Release
Valve
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or
wash in dishwasher, top rack
• Remove all small parts from lid before washing.
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield
removed, clean interior of steam release pipe to
prevent clogging.
• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp
the lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink,
then turn it all the way around
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to
disperse odor
• To eliminate odors from sealing ring, add 1 cup
(8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
white vinegar to inner cooking pot, and run
Pressure Cook for 5–10 minutes, then use
Quick Steam Release
Air Fryer Lid • Allow the air fryer lid to cool to room temperature,
then clean the heating element and surrounding
area with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Ensure it is
free of food debris and/or grease splatter.
• Wipe the exterior clean with a soft damp cloth
or sponge.
• Do not remove the heating element cover.

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Product specifications
Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
DUCO6002 6 Quart
5.7 Litres
1500
watts
120V/
60Hz
8.9 kg
19.62 lbs.
Pressure Cooking Lid
in: 13.58Lx13.58Wx12.99H
cm: 34.5 L x 34.5 W x 33 H
Air Frying Lid
in: 13.58 L x 13.58 W x 13.97 H
cm: 34.5 L x 34.5 W x 35.5 H
DUCO8002 8 Quart
7.6 Litres
1500
watts
120V/
60Hz
10.06 kg
22.18 lbs.
Pressure Cooking Lid
in: 14.76 L x 13.58 W x 14.17 H
cm: 37.5 L x 34.5 W x 36 H
Air Frying Lid
in: 14.76 L x 13.58 W x 15.28 H
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