InstantPot DUO PLUS 101 User manual

DUO™PLUS
MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes rst. The Instant Pot ®Duo™ Plus
was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check
out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms to see what we mean.
As always, be careful when using electrical appliances and follow basic
safety precautions.
01 READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
SAFEGUARDS AND WARNIN GS BEFORE OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
02 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.
03 Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children
should not play with the appliance. Use only the Instant Pot Duo Evo
Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus pressure cooker base.
04 Do not put the pressure cooker into a hot oven or on any heated
surface.
05 Do not move the pressure cooker while under pressure.
06 Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for
which it is intended.
07 This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from
inappropriate use of the pressure cooker. Make sure the cooker is
properly closed before applying heat. Refer to the Getting Started Guide.
08 Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making
sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped. Refer to the
Getting Started Guide.
09 Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would
seriously damage it.

WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10 Do not ll the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking
foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated
vegetables, do not ll the cooker to more than 1/2 of its capacity.
11 When cooking doughy food, use caution when removing the lid to
avoid food being ejected.
12 Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting
Started Guide.
13 After cooking meat with a skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell
under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while
the skin is swollen as you may be scalded.
14 The heating element surface inside the Instant Pot base is subject
to residual heat after use; do not touch.
15 Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to
the Getting Started Guide.
16 Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or
shallow frying of food.
17 Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance
instructions specied in the instructions for use.
18 Only use Instant Pot spare parts and accessories in accordance with
the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same
manufacturer indicated as being compatible.
19 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. If the power
supply lead is damaged, users should contact Customer Care
for further assistance.
20 For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.
21 Be aware that certain foods such as stewed apples, cranberries, pearl
barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb
or spaghetti can foam, froth and clog the steam release. These foods
should not be cooked under pressure cooking settings unless as
directed in Instant Pot cooker recipes.

WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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22 This appliance should not be used by children, by individuals whose
physical, sensory or mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance,
or by individuals with limited knowledge of how to use a pressure
cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this appliance near
these individuals.
23 Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply
lead is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing,
entanglement and tripping.
24 • Keep the appliance and lead away from children.
• Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power sockets, and never use with
an extension lead.
25 Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool before cleaning. Allow all
surfaces to dry thoroughly before use.
26 The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or a separate remote-control system.
27 Do not immerse the cooker base in water. To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse the lead, power plug or cooker base in any liquid.
28 Always make sure the sealing ring is completely set in the
groove on the inside of the sealing ring rack.
29 Avoid spillage on the connector.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Special lead set instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply lead is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has an earthed plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power
lead into an earthed and easily accessible electric socket.
Product specications
To view a full list of sizes, colours and patterns, go to instantpot.co.uk.
Model: Duo Plus 60 V2 1000–1200 W 220–240 V ~ 50–60 Hz 5.7 Litres 5.2 kg cm: 33 L x 34 W x 33 H
Model: Duo Plus 80 V2 1200–1400 W 220–240 V ~ 50–60 Hz 7.6 Litres 6.8 kg cm: 33.5 L x 38 W x 36.5 H
* Not all models and sizes are available in all countries.
Find your model name and serial number
Model name: Find it on the label on the back of the multicooker base, near the power lead.
Serial number: Turn the multicooker base over — you’ll nd this info on a sticker on the bottom.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before
attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Use earthed socket only.
• DO NOT remove earthing.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension lead.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT
CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.