InstantPot Duo Plus Series User manual

DUOTM PLUS
3, 5.7 and 8 Litres
Multi-Use Pressure Cookers
User Manual
Important Safeguards
Product Specications
Initial Set-up
Product, Parts and Accessories
Smart Programme Settings
Cleaning Before First Use
Overview of Pressure
Control Features
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Cooking with the Duo Plus
Pressure Cooking Timetable
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care, Cleaning and Storage
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™Plus pressure
cookers 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.
Download the free Instant Pot App
for original recipes and more!

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................ 5
Special Lead Set Instructions .......................................................................................7
Product Specications...................................................................................................7
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................... 8
Product, Parts and Accessories ..................................................................................... 9
Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 12
Smart Programme Settings .......................................................................................... 14
Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature ...................................................14
Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Time .................................................................14
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures ........................................14
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time ........................................................14
Cancel and Standby Mode .........................................................................................15
Turn Sound On/Off ......................................................................................................15
Adjust Temperature Scale: Fahrenheit and Celsius................................................15
Set a Delay Start Timer ................................................................................................15
Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking .....................................................16
Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods.........................................................16
Reset Smart me to Factory Default Settings............................................................16
Status Messages............................................................................................................. 17
Cleaning Before First Use ............................................................................................. 18
Overview of Pressure Control Features ..................................................................... 19
Pressure Cooking Lid ..................................................................................................19
Quick Release Button ................................................................................................. 20
Steam Release Valve ................................................................................................... 20
Anti-Block Shield ......................................................................................................... 22

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Table of Contents
Sealing Ring.................................................................................................................. 23
Float Valve..................................................................................................................... 24
Condensation Collector............................................................................................. 25
Cooking with the Duo Plus ...........................................................................................26
Introduction to Pressure Cooking ........................................................................... 26
Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods).........................................................28
Natural Release (NR) ................................................................................................... 28
Quick Release (QR)...................................................................................................... 28
10-Minute NR ............................................................................................................... 29
Initial Test Run (Water Test) ..........................................................................................30
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes ............................................................ 31
Pressure Cooking Settings......................................................................................... 34
Pressure Cooking Tips................................................................................................ 36
Pressure Cooking Timetable........................................................................................38
Grain-to-Water Ratios....................................................................................................39
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes ...................................................40
Slow Cook......................................................................................................................41
Sauté ............................................................................................................................. 42
Yogur t ............................................................................................................................ 43
Sous Vide ...................................................................................................................... 45
Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines ................................................................................. 47
Care, Cleaning and Storage .........................................................................................49
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................50
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................53
Contact ............................................................................................................................55

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT 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 Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Plus pressure
cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury
and/or damage
3. Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children should
not play with the appliance.
4. Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven or on any heated surface.
5. Do not move the pressure cooker while under pressure.
6. Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for which
it is intended.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would seriously
damage it.
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. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting Started Guide.
12. 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.
13. The heating element surface inside the Instant Pot base is subject to residual
heat after use; do not touch.
14. Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to the Getting
Started Guide.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
15. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or shallow
frying of food.
16. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance
instructions specied in the instructions for use.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.
20. 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.
21. Do not let children near the pressure cooker while in use.
22. Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply lead is provided
to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
• 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.
23. Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool before cleaning. Allow all surfaces
to dry thoroughly before use.
24. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer
or a separate remote-control system.
25. 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.
26. Always make sure the sealing ring is completely set in the groove on the
inside of the sealing ring rack.
27. Avoid spillage on the connector.
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 or damage.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Lead Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply lead is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from entanglement and tripping.
Product Specications
Model: Duo Plus Mini 700 W 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 3 Litres 3.99 kg cm: 29.2 L x 25.9 W x 27.9 H
Model: Duo Plus 60 1000 W 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 5.7 Litres 5.60 kg cm: 33.5 L x 31 W x 33 H
Model: Duo Plus 80 1200 W 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 8 Litres 7.06 kg cm: 37.6 L x 34.3 W x 36.8 H
WARNING
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 an earthed outlet only. DO NOT remove earthing. DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension lead. Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock and/or death.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand Instruction Manual before using this appliance.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
WARNING

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Initial Setup
• Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read
and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance,
property damage or personal injury.
• Use only the Instant Pot Duo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Plus pressure
cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury
and/or damage.
• 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.
• Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid or rating label from back of
cooker base.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before rst use.
CAUTION
Do not place the appliance on a stovetop. Heat
from an external source will damage the appliance.
Do not place anything on top of the appliance, and
do not cover or block the steam release valve or
anti-block shield located on the appliance lid.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Duo Plus 3, 5.7 and 8 Litre Pressure Cookers
Before using the Instant Pot Duo Plus, verify that all parts are accounted for.
Top of Lid
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Bottom of Lid
Steam Release Valve
Locking Pin
Float Valve Silicone Cap
Anti-Block Shield
Steam Release Pipe
(beneath anti-block shield)
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Float Valve
Quick Release Button
Handle
Lid Position Marker
Lid Fins
Instant Tip: The lid has been designed with lid ns
that t perfectly inside the handles on the left and
right sides of the cooker base to help keep your
countertop dry!

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Cooker Handles
Condensation Rim
Stainless Steel Inner Pot
Outer Pot
Control Panel
Base Power Socket
Heating Element
(interior)

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Glass Lid
(Not included with all models of Duo Plus)
Steam Rack with Handles
(8 Litre models only)
Steam Rack
(3 Litre model only)
Detachable Power Lead
(x2) (UK and EU Plug)
Condensation Collector
Sealing Rings (×2)
(1x installed in lid)

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Control Panel
1 Time Display
Countdown timer indicates cooking and Delay Start time in hour format:
05:20 is 5 hours, 20 minutes.
Keep Warm timer counts up.
Display also shows Status Icons as described below, as well as Status Messages.
2 Pressure Field
Indicators light up to indicate Low or High pressure level.
3 Less – Normal – More
Pressure cooking: 3 preset time options.
Non-Pressure cooking: 3 temperature levels.
4 LED Indicators
Light up to indicate the active Smart Programme and settings selected.
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Control Panel
5 Smart Programme Settings
Pressure Level
Keep Warm
−/ +buttons
Delay Start
Cancel
See Smart Programme Settings for more information.
6 Smart Programmes
Pressure Cooking:
• Pressure Cook
• Soup/Broth
• Meat/Stew
• Cake (Not available on Duo Plus Mini)
• Egg
• Rice
• Bean/Grain (Not available on Duo Plus Mini)
• Porridge/Oatmeal
• Steam
• Sterilise
Non-Pressure Cooking:
• Slow Cook
• Sauté
• Yogurt
• Sous Vide
• Keep Warm
7 Status Icons
Element is heating
Pressure cooking in progress
Keep Warm On/Off
Sound On
Sound Off

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Smart Programme Settings
Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature
Select a pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press Pressure Level to toggle
between High (10.2–11.6 psi) and Low (5.8–7.2 psi) pressure levels.
Note: A higher pressure results in higher cooking temperature.
When cooking begins, the pressure level you selected is saved and remembered
the next time the Smart Programme is selected.
The cooking temperature may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking by
pressing Pressure Level, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not
be saved.
Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Time
Select a pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press the Smart Programme
button again to cycle through the Less, Normal and More cooking time options.
If desired, use the −/ +buttons to further customise the time.
When cooking begins, your customisations are saved and remembered the next
time the Smart Programme is selected.
The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking, but
adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures
Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press the Smart
Programme button again to cycle through the Less, Normal and More cooking
temperature levels.
When cooking begins, the temperature level is saved and remembered the next
time the Smart Programme is selected.
The cooking temperature may be adjusted at any time during non-pressure
cooking by pressing the Smart Programme button, but adjustments made after
cooking has begun will not be saved.
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time
Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Programme, then use the −/ +buttons
to adjust the cooking time.
The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during non-pressure cooking,
but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

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Smart Programme Settings
Cancel and Standby Mode
When the cooker is plugged in but not in operation, the display reads OFF to
indicate Standby mode.
Press Cancel to stop a Smart Programme at any time. The cooker returns to
Standby mode.
Turn Sound On/Off
Sound On: When in Standby, press and hold +button until display
indicates S On.
Sound Off: When in Standby, press and hold −button until display
indicates SOFF.
Note: Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Adjust Temperature Scale: Fahrenheit and Celsius
Press both −and +buttons simultaneously twice. Default temperature unit will
be displayed.
Press the +button repeatedly, to toggle between °F and °C.
Note: Temperature is only displayed within the Sous Vide Smart Programme.
Set a Delay Start Timer
Delay Start can be set to a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours.
1. Select a Smart Programme and adjust the settings as you desire, then press
Delay Start.
Note: Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking
settings. To adjust Smart Programme settings, press Cancel and enter new selections.
2. When the hours eld ashes, use the −/ +buttons to adjust the delay time.
E.g., 02:00 indicates that cooking will start after 2 hours.
3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes eld and follow the same
process as the previous step.
4. Delay Start begins automatically after 10 seconds and the timer counts down.
5. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Programme begins, and the display
indicates On. Delay Start is not available with the Sauté, Sous Vide or Yogurt
Smart Programmes.

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Smart Programme Settings
Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart
Programmes except Sauté, Sous Vide and Yogurt.
When automatic warming begins, the timer begins counting from 00:00 to
indicate the time passed, up to 10 hours.
To turn automatic warming off, press Keep Warm. The LED above the button
dims to indicate that it is off.
Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods
When in Standby, select Keep Warm. Press Keep Warm again to cycle through
Less, Normal and More warming temperature levels.
Use the −/ +buttons to set a warming timer up to 99 hours and 50 minutes.
Keep Warm begins automatically after 10 seconds.
When Keep Warm completes, the display indicates End.
Reset Smart me to Factory Default Settings
Reset Individual Smart Programmes
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Programme button
until the cooker returns to Standby and displays OFF.
The Smart Programme’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are
restored to the factory default setting.
Reset All Smart Programmes
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Programme pressure levels, cooking times and temperatures are
restored to the factory default setting.

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Status Messages
Indicates that the cooker is in Standby mode.
Indicates that the pressure cooker lid is not properly secured
or missing.
Indique que l’autocuiseur est en mode Preheat.
Display timer indicates one of the following:
• When a Smart Programme is running, the display timer
counts down to indicate the cooking time remaining in
the Smart Programme.
• When Delay Start is running, the display timer counts down
until the Smart Programme begins.
• When Keep Warm is running, the display timer counts up
to indicate how long food has been warming.
Indicates that the Rice Smart Programme is running.
Indicates that the Yogurt Smart Programme is in the pasteurizing
cycle (i.e., the Yogurt Smart Programme is set to More).
Indicates that the Sauté Smart Programme has reached cooking
temperature and food may be added to the inner pot.
Indicates that a Smart Programme has ended and Keep Warm
is off.
Indicates overheating in the cooking chamber.
Refer to Troubleshooting.
Indicates that an error has occurred. Refer to Troubleshooting.

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Cleaning Before First Use
Remove the inner pot from the cooker base and wash it with hot water and
washing up liquid. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry the
outside of the inner pot.
Note: The inner pot is dishwasher safe.
Wipe the heating element with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging
particles present before returning the inner pot to the cooker base.
Note: Before cooking, always ensure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting
the inner pot into the cooker base. Failure to do so may damage the cooker.
The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Food must be placed in the
inner pot, and never directly in the cooker base.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or
damaged inner pot. Use only authorised Instant Pot inner pots made for this
model when cooking.
CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property damage, as well as damage to the
cooker, do not pour food or liquid into cooker base.
WARNING Do not ll the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 (Pressure Cooking Maximum),
as indicated on the inner pot.
Exercise extreme caution when cooking and venting food such as applesauce,
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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Overview of Pressure Control Features
Pressure Cooking Lid
The stainless steel lid included is necessary for most cooking processes, and
is essential for pressure cooking. Always ensure to use the Duo Plus pressure
cooking lid with the Duo Plus cooker base.
When plugged in, the cooker plays a jingle when the lid is opened and closed.
Open and Remove the Lid
Grip the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise to align the symbol on the lid
with the symbol on the rim of the cooker base, then lift the lid up and off the
cooker base.
Close the Lid
Align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the cooker base, and lower
the lid onto the track. Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on the lid aligns
with the symbol on the cooker base.
Open
Close
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Overview of Pressure Control Features
The pressure cooking lid automatically seals for easy pressure cooking, but does
not lock into place when closed. The lid can be removed during Pre-heating but
locks into place once the cooker has pressurised.
Refer to Overview of Pressure Control Features–Float Valve for information on
pressurization and depressurization.
Quick Release Button
The quick release button controls the steam release valve, sealing and venting the
cooker as you desire.
Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods) for details on safe
depressurization.
Steam Release Valve
CAUTION Always check the lid for damage and excessive wear prior to cooking.
DANGER Do not attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is up.
WARNING Use only the Instant Pot Duo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Plus pressure cooker
base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
Quick Release Button