InstantPot DUO EVO PLUS User manual

DUO EVOTM PLUS
6 and 8 Quart
Multi-Use Pressure Cookers
User Manual
Important Safeguards
Product Specications
Initial Setup
Product, Parts and Accessories
Smart Program Settings
Cleaning Before First Use
Overview of Pressure Control
Features
Pressure Cooking with the
Duo Evo Plus
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Recommended Cooking Times
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo Evo™Plus pressure
cooker to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious
meals more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a collection of
recipes that we hope you enjoy!
Happy cooking,
Robert J. Wang
Founder and Chief Innovation Ofcer
Find helpful how-to videos, download the app, or visit our recipe site.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................ 5
Special Cord Set Instructions .....................................................................................10
Product Specications.................................................................................................10
Initial Setup ..................................................................................................................... 11
Product, Parts and Accessories ................................................................................... 12
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 18
Progress Indicator and Status Icons ........................................................................ 20
Status Messages.......................................................................................................... 21
Smart Program Settings................................................................................................22
Turn Sound On or Off................................................................................................. 22
Change Temperature Scale (°F or °C)...................................................................... 22
Manual Keep Warm..................................................................................................... 22
Reset to Factory Default Settings ............................................................................. 23
Cleaning Before First Use .............................................................................................24
Overview of Pressure Control Features .....................................................................25
Pressure Cooking Lid ................................................................................................. 25
Sealing Ring ................................................................................................................. 27
The Float Valve............................................................................................................. 28
Pressure Cooking With The Duo Evo Plus .................................................................29
Introduction to Pressure Cooking ........................................................................... 29
Depressurizing the Cooker...........................................................................................31
Venting Methods ..........................................................................................................31
QuickCool .......................................................................................................................33
Initial Test Run.................................................................................................................34
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs..................................................................35
Smart Program – Pressure Cook, Rice/Grain, Bake................................................ 35

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Table of Contents
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs.........................................................38
Smart Program: Bake .................................................................................................. 38
Smart Program: Steam and Slow Cook ................................................................... 40
Smart Program: Sauté ................................................................................................ 42
Smart Program: Sous Vide......................................................................................... 44
Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines ................................................................................. 46
Smart Program: Yogurt............................................................................................... 48
Smart Program Overview ............................................................................................. 51
Recommended Cooking Times ...................................................................................53
Pressure Cooking Timetable..................................................................................... 53
Grain-to-Water Ratios ................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .........................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................56
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 59
Contact Information ...................................................................................................... 61

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed:
1. READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Use only the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus
pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury
and/or damage. The Instant Pot tempered glass lid, which can be purchased
separately, may be used for non-pressure cooking.
3. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized stainless
steel Instant Pot inner pot. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable
inner pot installed.
4. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
5. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Failure to
do so may result in injury or property damage.
6. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
7. CAUTION Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot
gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will
damage the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury
or property damage.
8. CAUTION Do not use the appliance near water or ame. Keep out of
direct sunlight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or
property damage.
9. CAUTION Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying
or moving. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance
containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.
10. CAUTION The cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid
electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into cooker base, and do not
immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid. Do not
rinse the appliance under tap.
11. CAUTION Do not ll over Max PC Fill as indicated on the inner pot.
When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried
vegetables, do not ll the inner pot over Half Fill line. Overlling may cause
a risk of clogging the steam release pipe and developing excess pressure.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
12. WARNING This appliance cooks under pressure. Inappropriate use may
result in burns, injury and/or property damage. Make certain the appliance is
properly closed before operating.
13. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell
when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could result in
scalding injury.
14. CAUTION When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture,
or a high fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Please
follow recipe instructions for pressure release method. Refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker.
15. CAUTION Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam
release pipe, anti-block shield and oat valve for clogging. Refer to the Pressure
Cooking Basics. Failure to do so may result in injury or property damage.
16. DANGER Do not open the appliance until it has depressurized and all
internal pressure has been released. If the oat valve is still up and/or the lid is
difcult to open, this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized — do not
force it open. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous. Refer to
Depressurizing the Cooker in this manual for information on releasing
pressure. Opening appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden
release of hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
17. Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
18. Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve/
handle or oat valve when the appliance is in operation or has residual
pressure. Do not touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in
operation; this could result in injury.
19. Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve/handle and/or oat valve
with cloth or other objects. Obstructing the steam release valve/handle and/or
oat valve can create a safety issue and may cause injury.
20. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve/handle
and/or oat valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. There may
be residual pressure in the appliance. Allow the appliance to depressurize
naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. For more information
on how to release pressure, refer to Troubleshooting.
21. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and ensure
sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure Cooking Basics for
information on checking the sealing ring.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
22. To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
23. Unplug from the outlet 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.
24. 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 at
[email protected] or 1-800-828-7280.
25. CAUTION Do not let the power cord hang over edges of tables or
counters, or touch hot surfaces or open ame, including the stovetop.
26. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply
cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
• Never drape the power cord over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an
extension cord.
27. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable, heat-
resistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the
bottom of the appliance. Do not place on a hot stove.
28. CAUTION Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by
Instant Brands™Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, may cause a risk of injury, re or electric shock.
29. CAUTION Before inserting the inner pot into the appliance, clean the
outer surface of the inner pot and the heating element located on the inner
surface of the outer pot with a clean dry cloth. Ensure they are dry and free of
food debris. Refer to Care and Cleaning. Failure to do so may result in injury or
property damage.
30. Do not attempt to repair, replace, or modify components of the appliance, as
this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void the warranty.
31. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in
injury or property damage.
32. Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V / 60 Hz for
North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
33. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should
not play with this appliance.
34. To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace the
sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring.
35. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
36. Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to Care and
Cleaning. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning
or storage.
37. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
38. CAUTION DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after
cooking. To avoid personal injury,
• Always use oven mitts when removing accessories, and to handle
the inner pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat resistant surface or cooking plate.
• Use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or property damage.
39. CAUTION Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
40. CAUTION Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot
oil, hot food, or hot liquids. Improper use, including moving the cooker base,
may result in personal injury. Do not move the appliance while it is in use.
41. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the
inner pot as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.
42. Do not store any materials in the cooker base or inner pot when not in use.
43. Do not place any combustible materials in the cooker base or inner pot, such
as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
44. 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.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
45. The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients.
Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from the cooker base to
avoid burn injury.
46. Use caution when removing the lid. Heat and steam escapes as soon as the lid
is removed. Never place your face, hands or exposed skin over the appliance
opening where heat and steam escapes when removing the lid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m /
24" to 35") is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing,
entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that
is easily accessible.
Product Specications
Duo Evo Plus 6
Duo Evo Plus 60 6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 120 V~60 Hz 1200 W 13.01 lbs / 5.9 kg 13.03" × 12.68" × 12.8" 33.1 cm × 32.2 cm × 32.5 cm
Duo Evo Plus 80 8 Quarts / 7.6 Litres 120 V~60 Hz 1400 W 15.83 lbs / 7.2 kg 14.37" × 13.9" × 14.2"
36.5 cm × 35.3 cm × 36 cm
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO
NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock or death.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this appliance. Failure to do so
may result in injury.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

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Initial Setup
• Read all of the Important Safeguards in this User Manual before using the
appliance. Failure to read and follow Important Safeguards may result in
damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury.
• Use only the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo
Plus pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may
cause injury and/or damage. The Instant Pot tempered glass lid, which
can be purchased separately, may be used for non-pressure cooking.
• Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around
the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from combustible
material and external heat sources. Leave at least 5" / 13 cm of space
around the appliance.
• Follow Cleaning Before First Use instructions in this manual to clean the
appliance before cooking.
CAUTION Do not place the appliance on a stovetop.
CAUTION Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
CAUTION Do not block or cover the steam release assembly located on the lid.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Duo Evo Plus 6 and 8 Quart Pressure Cooker
Before using the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus, verify that all parts are accounted for.
Duo Evo Plus
Pressure
Cook
Steam
Sauté
Cancel Start
Rice/
Grain
Slow
Cook
Sous
Vide
Yogurt
Bake
Keep
Warm
Delay
Start
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Steam Release Cover
Float Valve
Quick Release Switch
Lid Fins
Lid Handle
QuickCool™Protective Cover
Lid Position Marker
Steam Release Valve
Steam Release Pipe
Disperses and softens steam release.
Works with the silicone cap (on the bottom of the lid) to
seal in steam and help the cooker pressurize.
Must be installed before use.
Seal for pressure cooking. Vent for non-pressure
cooking and to release pressure.
To save space and keep the lid off your counter,
insert one of the lid ns into the lid holder
slots on the cooker base.
Ergonomic handle to remove lid from cooker base.
Removable, for faster Natural Release
after pressure cooking.
Use as a guide to open and close the lid.
Regulates the cooker’s internal pressure.
It ts loosely when installed, but should
remain in place when the lid is turned over.
When releasing pressure quickly, steam
travels through this pipe from the inner pot
to the steam release valve.
Steam Release Assembly
Steam release assembly must be fully installed before use.
Top of Lid
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Product, Parts and Accessories
Anti-Block Shield
Prevents food particles from coming
up through the steam release pipe,
which assists with pressure regulation.
Must be installed before use.
Locking Pin
Silicone Cap
Sealing Ring
Sealing Ring Rack
Locks the lid in the closed position when the cooker is
pressurized to prevent accidental opening of the lid.
Keeps the oat valve in place and assists in
pressurization. Must be installed before use.
After closing the lid, the sealing ring creates
an airtight seal between lid and cooker
base. Must be installed before use.
Holds the sealing ring in place. It should
be centered in the lid and an even height
all the way around.
Bottom of Lid
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Fill Line Indicators
Stainless Steel Inner Pot
Easy-Grip Silicone Handles
Flat Bottom
Do not ll the inner pot higher than
Max PC Fill when pressure cooking.
Durable 304 (18/8) stainless steel. Food must
be placed in the inner pot, not the cooker base.
Use to easily and safely lift the inner pot from the
cooker base, and to hold it in place while cooking.
Impact Bonded Tri-Ply bottom
for use in the cooker base and on electric,
ceramic, gas and induction cooktops.
Inner Pot
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Product, Parts and Accessories
Condensation Rim
Lid Holder
Outer Pot
Control Panel
Stainless Steel Exterior
Heating Element (Interior)
Power Cord (Rear)
Collects excess condensation and
directs it to the condensation collector.
Insert lid n into lid holder to keep
it off your counter and save space.
Insulates the cooker for optimal
energy efciency.
Select programs and make
adjustments to cooking parameters.
Cooking time is shown in HH:MM format:
05:20 is 5 hours, 20 minutes.
Fingerprint resistant.
1200/1400 watts for fast, powerful heating.
Hardwired and grounded for safety.
Condensation Collector
(Rear)
Accumulates excess moisture
from the condensation rim.
Must be installed before use.
Cooker Base
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Lid Standing Position
The Duo Evo Plus is equipped with slots on both the left and right side of the
cooker base in which to rest the lid when not in use. The inner pot can easily be
removed when the lid is in the standing position.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Control Panel
Duo Evo Plus
1 Display – The LCD display includes the following:
• Status Icons show cooker status as described in Progress Indicator and Status Icons
below
• Progress Indicator – Pre-heating/Cooking/Keep Warm
• Timer displays Cooking time, time before Delay Start and time in Keep Warm
• Pressure Level – None/Low/High
• Temperature Level - Custom/Low/High
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2
4
2
4
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Control Panel
2 Smart Programs – The 8 Smart Programs provide 48 preset cooking times,
temperatures, and pressure levels to choose from.
Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cook
Rice/Grain
Bake
Non-Pressure Cooking
Steam
Sauté
Slow Cook
Sous Vide
Yogurt
Bake (Custom/Proong)
Manual Keep Warm
3 Control Dial
Turn the dial to scroll through Smart Programs, modify status icons, adjust time,
temperature and pressure levels.
The dial is also a button. Press the dial to conrm your selection.
4 System settings
• Delay Start – Enables the delayed start of a Smart Program up to 24 hours. Can
also be used as a kitchen timer.
• Keep Warm – Press to enable or disable manual or automatic Keep Warm
function.
• Cancel – Press at any time to stop a Smart Program and return the cooker to
Standby mode (display indicates OFF).
• Start – Press to start a Smart Program or begin Delay Start timer.
5 Preset Cooking Options
Once you select a Smart Program you can choose from a variety of preset options
using the dial to scroll to the preset of your choice.

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Control Panel
Progress Indicator and Status Icons
Status Icons
Sound On/Off icon
Delay Start icon
Keep Warm icon
°F / °C indicator
Progress Indicator
When the cooker begins to heat, the progress bar indicates that Pre-heating is in
progress. The display indicates On while pre-heating.
When cooker reaches the pressure or temperature required by the Smart Program
the progress bar indicates that Cooking is in process. The display indicates the
cooking time remaining and current pressure/temperature level.
When the cooking process is complete and Keep Warm is on, the progress bar
displays Keep Warm and the timer counts up the elapsed time to a maximum of
10 hours.
When Keep Warm completes, the display indicates End.