InstantPot duo plus Guide

Important Safeguards
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information
Safety,
Maintenance
and Warranty
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DUOTM PLUS
Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
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. Do not let children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children
should not play with the appliance.
3. Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven.
4. Move the pressure cooker under pressure with the greatest care.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles and knobs. If necessary,
use protection.
5. Do not use the pressure cooker for a purpose other than the one for
which it is intended.
6. This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from
inappropriate use of the pressure cooker. Make sure that the
cooker is properly closed before applying heat. Refer to the
Getting Started Guide.
7. 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.
8. Never use your pressure cooker without adding water, this would
seriously damage it.
9. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
10. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting
Started Guide.
11. 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.
12. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use;
do not touch.
13. When cooking doughy food, gently shake the cooker before
opening the lid to avoid food ejection.
14. Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to
the Getting Started Guide.
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
21. 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.
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR
APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Electric 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.
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
Model: Duo Plus Mini
Model: Duo Plus 60
Model: Duo Plus 80
700 W
1000 W
1200 W
220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
3 Litres
5.7 Litres
8 Litres
3.99 kg
5.60 kg
7.0 6 kg
cm: 29.2 L x 25.9 W x 27.9 H
cm: 33.5 L x 31 W x 33 H
cm: 37.6 L x 34.3 W x 36.8 H
Product Specifications
Working Pressure: Pressure cooking Smart Programmes operate at High (70-80 kPa) or Low (40-50 kPa)
pressure. Higher pressure results in higher temperature.
The models listed here are representative of all models in the Duo Plus series.
Not all models are available in all countries.

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Unplug your Instant Pot®and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Let all
surfaces dry thoroughly before use or storage.
Part Instruction Cleaning Method
Accessories
• Steam Rack
• Condensation Collector
• Wash after each use.
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or scouring
pads on accessories.
• For dishwasher, place on top rack.
• Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use.
Dishwasher
Safe and
Hand-Washable
Lid & Parts
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Rings
• Steam Release Valve
• Float Valve
• Float Valve Silicone Cap
• Wash after each use with hot water and washing up liquid
and allow to air dry, or place on top rack of dishwasher.
• 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, take the lid
handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then turn it
360°— like turning a steering wheel.
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease
residualodourfromhighlyavouredmeals.Toeliminate
odours, add 1 cup (250 ml) of water and 1 cup (250 ml) of
white vinegar to inner pot and run Pressure Cook for 5-10
minutes, then QR pressure.
Inner Pot
• Heavy hard water staining may require a vinegar-
dampened sponge and some scrubbing to remove.
If there is tough or burned food residue at the bottom,
soak in hot water for a few hours for easy cleaning.
• Wash after each use.
• Ensure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing in
cooker base.
Detachable Power Lead
(3 and 5.7 Litre Only)
• Use a barely damp cloth to wipe any particles off
power lead.
Damp Wash Only
Cooker Base
• Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the
condensation rim with a barely damp cloth, and allow
to air dry.
• Clean cooker base and control panel with a soft,
barely damp cloth or sponge.
Care, Cleaning and Storage
WARNING
Ensure heating
element
remains dry at
all times.
Do not immerse
cooker base in
water or attempt
to run through
dishwasher.
Do not submerge
power lead at any
time.
Do not wet pins of
power lead.

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Care, Cleaning and Storage
WARNING
Ensure heating
element
remains dry at
all times.
Do not immerse
cooker base in
water or attempt
to run through
dishwasher.
Do not submerge
power lead at any
time.
Do not wet pins of
power lead.
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Problem Possible Reason Solution
Difculty
closing lid
Sealingringnotproperlytted Re-position sealing ring, ensuring it is snug behind
sealing ring rack.
Float valve in the popped-up position Gentlypresstheoatvalvedownwithalongutensil.
Contents in cooker are still hot
Press quick release button down until it clicks into
“Vent” position, then lower lid onto cooker base slowly,
allowing heat to dissipate.
Difculty
opening lid
Pressure inside the cooker
Release pressure according to recipe; only open lid
afteroatvalvehasdroppeddown.
WARNING Contents may be under
pressure; to avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to
force lid open.
Float valve stuck in the popped-up
position due to food debris or residue
Ensure steam is completely released by quick-
releasingpressure,thenpressoatvalvegentlywitha
long utensil.
Openlidcarefullyandthoroughlycleanoatvalve,
surrounding area and lid before next use.
Inner pot is
stuck to lid
when cooker is
opened
Cooling of inner pot may create suction,
causing inner pot to adhere to the lid
To release the vacuum, press quick release button
down until it clicks into “Vent” position.
Steam leaks
from side of lid
No sealing ring in lid Fit sealing ring.
Sealing ring damaged or not properly
tted Replace sealing ring.
Food debris attached to sealing ring Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly.
Lid not closed properly Open, then close lid.
Sealing ring rack is warped or off-centre Remove sealing ring from lid, check sealing ring rack
for bends or warps. Contact Customer Care.
Inner pot rim may be misshapen Check for deformation and contact Customer Care.
Float valve
does not rise
Fooddebrisonoatvalveoroatvalve
silicone cap
Removeoatvalvefromlidandcleanthoroughly;
perform “Initial Test Run” to check operation, and
recordndings.ContactCustomerCare.
Not enough liquid in the inner pot
Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot. Add thin,
water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its
size:
3 L - 250 ml / 5.7 L - 375 ml / 8 L - 500 ml
Float valve silicone cap damaged or
missing Fitorreplaceoatvalve.
Float valve obstructed by lid-locking
mechanism
Tapoatvalvewithalongutensil.Iftheoatvalvedoes
not drop, turn the cooker off.
Contact Customer Care.
No heat in the inner pot Perform “Initial Test Run” to check operation, and
recordndings.ContactCustomerCare.
Inner pot base may be damaged Perform “Initial Test Run” to check operation, and
recordndings.ContactCustomerCare.
Troubleshooting

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Problem Possible Reason Solution
Small amount
of steam
leaking/hissing
from steam
release valve
during cook
cycle
Quick release button not in
“Seal” position
Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the
“Seal” position.
Cooker is regulating excess pressure This is normal; no action required.
Steam gushes
from steam
release valve
when quick
release button
is in “Seal”
position
Not enough liquid in the inner pot
Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot
according to its size:
3 L - 250 ml / 5.7 L - 375 ml / 8 L - 500 ml
Pressure sensor control failure Contact Customer Care.
Steam release valve not seated properly Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the
“Seal” position.
Display
remains
blank after
connecting the
power lead
Bad power connection or no power
Inspect power lead for damage. If damage is noticed,
contact Customer Care.
Check outlet to ensure it is powered.
Cooker electrical fuse has blown Contact Customer Care.
Error code
appears on
display and
cooker beeps
continuously
C1
C2
C6
C6H
C6L
Faulty sensor Contact Customer Care.
C5
Temperature is too high because
inner pot is not placed in the
cooker base
Press Cancel and wait for heating element to cool;
ensure there are no foreign objects in cooker base.
Insert or re-position inner pot in cooker base and
re-enter commands.
Temperature is too high because
there is no water in inner pot
Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot. Add thin,
water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its
size:
3 L - 250 ml / 5.7 L - 375 ml / 8 L - 500 ml
C7
or
NoPr
Heating element has failed Contact Customer Care.
Not enough liquid
Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot
according to its size:
3 L - 250 ml / 5.7 L - 375 ml / 8 L - 500 ml
Quick release button is in the
“Vent” position
Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the
“Seal” position.
Lid Lid is not in the correct position
for the selected programme
Open and close the lid.
Do not use a lid when using Sauté.
OvHt /
Burn /
Food
burn
High temperature detected
at bottom of inner pot;
cooker automatically reduces
temperature to avoid
overheating
Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner pot may
have blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the cooker off, release pressure according to
the recipe, and inspect the bottom of the inner pot.
PrSE
Pressure has accumulated
during a non-pressure cooking
programme
Press quick release button down until it clicks into
“Vent” position.
Occasional
clicking or
light cracking
sound
The sound of power switching and
expanding pressure board when
changing temperatures
This is normal; no action needed.
Bottom of the inner pot is wet
Wipe exterior surfaces of inner pot. Ensure
heating element is dry before inserting inner pot
into cooker base.
Troubleshooting
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorised service representative.

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Warranty
Limited Warranty
Once the product has been registered online within the rst 30 days of purchase, Earlyview Ltd (“EV”) warrants this
appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal residential use, for a period of one
(1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt, purchase order number or other proof of date
of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. EV’s obligation under this warranty is limited to
replacing or repairing, or assisting in the repair at EV’s option. All repairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre-
authorised by EV.
This appliance comes equipped with many safety features. Any attempt to interfere with their operation may result
in serious injury/damage and void this warranty. No warranty service will be provided to any appliance that has been
tampered with, unless directed by an EV representative.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from negligent use or misuse of the
appliance, use contrary to the operating instructions, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance,
or disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone unless directed by an Instant Pot® Representative. Further, the
warranty does not cover damage resulting from acts of God, such as re, ood, hurricanes and tornadoes. EV is
not responsible for shipping costs for warranty service.
Limitation and Exclusions
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the liability of EV, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part,
shall be limited to repair or replacement of the appliance or part and shall not exceed the purchase price of a
comparable replacement appliance or part.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT(S) COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
APPLIANCES(S) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
EV is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with
the use or performance of the appliance or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss of
revenue or prot, loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other consequential damages of any
nature whatsoever.
You, the buyer, may have other rights and remedies which are in addition to any right or remedy which may be
available under this limited warranty.
Troubleshooting

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Warranty
Warranty Service
If the previously registered appliance should become defective within the warranty period, please contact the
Instant Pot Customer Service team as follows:
• Create a support ticket at www.instantpot.co.uk/support
• Email [e-mail]
• Or call an Instant Pot customer service representative on [phone]
To facilitate speedy service, please provide:
• Your name, email address or phone number
• A copy of the original purchase receipt with order number, model and serial number
• Description of the product defect, with pictures or video if possible
Recycling
This appliance complies with the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU on the disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This appliance complies with the European directive for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
2014/30/EU and its revisions, as well as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and its revisions.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household waste throughout the
EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable re-use of material sources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact Customer Care for further recycling and WEEE information.

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