InstantPot DUO NOVA User manual

Getting Started Guide
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Welcome
Initial Set-up
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls and Smart Programmes
Support and Contact Information
DUOTM NOVA
Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
As the new owner of an Instant Pot® Duo™ Nova 7-in-1 Multi Pressure Cooke, we’d like to welcome you to
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Initial Set-up
• Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety, Maintenance and Warranty booklet before use.
Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Use ONLY the Instant Pot® DuoTM Nova lid with the Instant Pot® DuoTM Nova pressure cooker. Using any
other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions in the included Safety, Maintenance and Warranty booklet to wash
the cooker before first use. Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the cooker, and verify that all parts are accounted for.
• Place the cooker on a stable, level surface, away from external heat sources.
• Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid, serial number from bottom, or rating label from back of
cookerbase.
CAUTION Never use the cooker on a hob. Do not place appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a hot oven. Heat from an external source will
damage appliance.
Initial Set-up |

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Cooker Parts Overview
Top of Lid
Bottom of Lid
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Images are for reference only.
Refer to actual product.
Steam Release Valve
Float Valve
Quick Release Button
Handle
Lid Position Marker
Lid Fins
(beneath Anti-Block Shield)
(9.5 Litre model only)
Float Valve Silicone Cap
Anti-Block Shield
High-Pressure Valve
Steam Release Pipe
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Locking Pin
Heating Element
Base Power Socket
(Rear)
Control Panel
Outer Pot
Cooker Handles
Condensation Rim
Stainless Steel Inner Pot
Cooker Base
| Cooker Parts Overview
CAUTION The high-pressure valve is a safety mechanism that vents excess pressure only when necessary.
Do not touch the high- pressure valve during operation to avoid personal injury

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Getting Started |
Open and Close Lid
When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when lid is opened and closed.
Open Close
Open: Grip handle and turn lid anti-clockwise
until on lid is aligned with indicator
on the rim of cooker base. Lift lid up and off
cooker base.
Close: Grip handle and align the on lid with
indicator on rim of cooker base. Lower lid
into track then turn lid clockwise until on the
lid lines up with indicator on base.
Note: Always check lid for damage prior to cooking.

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2Check Sealing Ring and Sealing Ring Rack
Remove: Pull sealing ring out from behind sealing ring rack.
Inspect sealing ring rack. It should be centred in the lid and an even
height all the way around.
Sealing ring must be installed before use and cleaned after each use.
Install: Place sealing ring over sealing ring rack and press into place.
Ensure entire sealing ring is snug behind sealing ring rack.
After closing the lid, the sealing ring creates an airtight seal between lid
and cooker base. The sealing ring is an integral part of product safety.
Only one sealing ring should be installed when using your cooker. Replace your sealing ring every
12-18 months or when deformation or damage is noticed.
CAUTION Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only use authorised Instant Pot®
sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal
injury or property damage.
Remove
Install
To check or clean the parts in
Steps 2-7, please make sure
the unit is unplugged and cool
before performing any of
these tasks.
CAUTION
Sealing rings may stretch over time. Do not use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. If puckering occurs,
replace sealing ring.

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Getting Started |
3Remove and Install Float Valve
The oat valve has 2 positions. It pops up to
indicate when the cooker is pressurised and lowers
into the lid when the cooker isdepressurised.
Remove: Place one nger on the at top of the
oat valve. Turn lid over. Detach silicone cap
from the bottom side of the oat valve. Remove
oat valve from top oflid. Do not discard oat
valve or siliconecap.
The oat valve and silicone cap must be installed
before use to seal in pressurised steam.
Install: Drop oat valve into oat valve hole on
top of lid. Place one nger on the at top of oat
valve. Turn lid over. Attach silicone cap to bottom
of oat valve. Refer to “Venting Methods” in this
guide for information on releasing pressure.
WARNING While oat valve is up, contents of cooker are pressurised. Do not attempt to remove lid. Refer to “Venting Methods” section in
this guide for information on releasing pressure. Failure to comply with this instruction could cause injuries or property damage.
Pressurised
Top
Depressurised
Bottom

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Remove Install
Remove and Install Anti-Block Shield
Remove: Grip lid and press rmly against side of anti-block shield (pressing towards side of lid and
up) until it pops off the prongs underneath.
Anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned after each use.
Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position.
Anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting
with pressure regulation.

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Getting Started |
Remove Install
5Remove and Install Steam Release Assembly
Remove: Pull steam release valve up and off steam release pipe.
Steam release valve must be installed before use and cleaned after each use.
Install: Place steam release valve on steam release pipe and press down.
Fits loosely when installed properly but will remain in place when the lid is turned over.

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| Getting Started
*Note: Always check inner pot for dents or deformations prior to cooking.
Remove and Clean Inner Pot
Remove inner pot from cooker base and wash with hot water and washing up liquid before rst use.
Wipe outer surfaces of inner pot and heating element to ensure they are dry and free of food debris.
Failure to do so may damage the cooker.
Place inner pot into cooker base before cooking. Food must be placed only in the inner pot,
not cooker base.
The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Always use an authorised Instant Pot®inner pot
made for this model when cooking. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property
damage, do not pour food or liquid into cooker base.
WARNING Do not ll the inner pot higher than the PC MAX
— 2/3 line (Pressure Cooking Maximum), as
indicated on the inner pot.
Exercise extreme caution when cooking and venting
food such as stewed apples, cranberries, pearl
barley, oatmeal, split peas, noodles, etc., as these
foods may foam, froth or spatter, and may clog the
steam release pipe and/or steam release valve. Do
not ll the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line when
cooking these foods.

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Getting Started |
7Install Condensation Collector
Install: On back of cooker base, align grooves on condensation collector over tabs and push
condensation collector into place.
The condensation collector accumulates excess water and should be installed before cooking.
Clean after use.
Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base. Do not pull down on
condensation collector.

12 | Venting Methods
Venting Methods
When closing the lid, the quick release button will automatically reset to the
popped-up “Seal” position. VentSeal
WARNING
Do not lean
over the steam
release valve.
Do not place
unprotected skin
over the steam
release valve.
Do not cover
the steam
release
valve.
The oat valve drops when the cooker has
depressurised. Do not attempt to open the lid while
the oat valve is still popped up. Failure to follow
these instructions may lead to injury or damage.
The Duo Nova 9.5 Litre model has a high-pressure
valve. This is a safety mechanism that vents excess
pressure only when necessary. Do not touch the high-
pressure valve during operation to avoid personal injury.
Natural Release (NR)
Leave the steam release in the “Seal” position (up). The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally over time.
This method must be used when cooking food such as soups, stews or chilis, as well as food that expands, such as
beans and grains.
Note: Depressurisation time will vary based upon volume of food and liquid. May take 10-40 minutes, or longer.
Quick Release (QR)
Vent: Press quick release button down until it clicks. When depressed, a
continuous stream of steam will be released through the steam release
valve until the float valve drops into the lid.
Note: It will be loud!
If spatter occurs, flick quick release button to reset it to the “Seal” position, and try
again after a few minutes. If spatter continues, use NR to vent remaining pressure.
Seal: Flick quick release button to reset it to the popped-up “Seal” position.

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Initial Test Run (Water Test)
1. Add 750 ml water to inner pot.
2. Insert inner pot into cooker base.
3. Secure power lead to base connection socket. Ensure
connection is tight.
Connect power lead to a 220~240 V power source.
Display indicates “OFF”.
4. Align on lid with on cooker base.
Lower lid into track, then turn lid clockwise until jingle
sounds. Steam release automatically resets to “Seal”
position when the lid is closed.
5. Select Smart Programme: Pressure Cook.
6. Use + / – keys to adjust cooking time to “00:05” minutes.
Note: The Instant Pot will save any customisation made to cooking time.
After 10 seconds, display indicates “On” and cooker
begins Pre-heating.
7. Float valve rises when cooker has pressurised.
Once pressurised, Cooking begins and display changes
from “On” to cooking time countdown.
8. When the Smart Programme is completed, cooker begins
Keep Warm or display indicates “End”.
9. Press quick release button down until it clicks into
“Vent” position.
Pressurised steam will release through top of steam
release valve.
Float valve will drop when pressure has been fully released.
10. To open, turn the lid anti-clockwise until a jingle sounds.
11. Discard water and dry inner pot.
12. Start cooking!
For details on Smart Programmes and operating instructions, view the
full manual at instantpot.co.uk.
Initial Test Run (Water Test) |

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Cancel Press to stop a Smart Programme at any time. Cooker returns to Standby and displays “OFF”.
Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Programme and, if desired, adjust the cooking time, then press
Delay Start to turn the setting on. Use the + / - keys to adjust the number of hours before cooking will begin.
Keep Warm Setting is on by default on all Smart Programmes except Sauté and Yogurt. Once Smart Programme is
selected, press Keep Warm to turn the setting off.
Sound On When in Standby, press and hold “+” key until display indicates “S On”.
Sound Off When in Standby, press and hold “–” key until display indicates “SOFF”.
Note: Error code alerts cannot be silenced.
More Controls
| More Controls

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Smart Programmes
Smart Programmes |
Smart
Programme Setting Suggested Use Note
Soup/Broth
Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content.
Normal Soup with meat
More Rich bone broth
Meat/Stew
Less Soft texture Choose setting based on meat texture desired, or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5-30 minutes (depending on size), either in the cooker or covered.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone texture
Beans/Chili
Less Firmer texture Choose setting based on desired bean texture, or adjust cooking time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use NR to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Normal Soft texture
More Very soft texture
Poultry*
Less Soft texture Choose setting based on meat texture desired, or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow poultry to “rest” for 5-10 minutes (depending on size), either in the cooker or covered.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone texture
Rice
Less Tender but rm to bite
Depending on the volume of rice, cooking time may range from 8-15 minutes.
After cooking, wait 10 minutes then use QR to vent.
Normal Normal texture white rice
More Softer texture white rice
Multigrain*
Less Brown rice, wild rice, black beans,
chickpeas, etc. Select “Less” or “Normal” based on type of grain and desired texture.
“More” begins with 45 minutes of warm water soaking time prior to 60 minutes of pressure
cooking.
Normal Brown rice, wild rice, mung beans, etc.
More Tough grains or a
mixture of grains and beans
*Not available on 3 Litre size. Use Pressure Cook instead.

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Smart
Programme Setting Suggested Use Note
Porridge
Less Oatmeal—coarse or rolled
Adjust time as directed in recipe.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking foods that expand.
Normal White rice porridge/congee
More Rice porridge/congee with a mixture
of various grains
Steam
Less Vegetables Use steam rack provided to elevate food from cooking liquid.
Use QR to prevent food from overcooking.
Normal Fish and seafood
More Meat
Pressure
Cook
Less
Manual programming
Press Pressure Level to toggle between High and Low pressure.
Use + / - keys to adjust cooking time.
Adjust according to recipe for desired results.
Normal
More
Slow Cook
Less Corresponds to Low on standard
slow cookers
Ensure quick release button is set to “Vent” position.
Alternatively, use a glass lid for slow cooking.
Normal Corresponds to Medium on
standard slow cookers
More Corresponds to High on standard
slow cookers
Sauté
Less Simmering and reducing Do not use the lid on Sauté.
Maximum 30 minutes to prevent overheating.
When display switches from “On” to “Hot”, add recipe ingredients. If ingredients are added
before “Hot” message appears, it may not appear at all.
Normal Pan searing or sautéing
More Stir-frying or browning meat
Yogurt
Less Low-temperature fermentation
(Jiu Niang) Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C for pasteurisation to occur.
Allow pasteurised milk to cool to below 43°C.
8 hours is standard for fermentation, but a longer period will result in tangier yogurt.
Normal Fermenting yogurt
More Pasteurising milk
Pressure cooking Smart Programmes operate at High (70 - 80 kPa) or Low (40 - 50 kPa) pressure. Higher pressure results in higher temperature.
| Smart Programmes

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