InstantPot duo plus User manual

DUO
Plus
User Manual

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
Overview
Control and Features
Getting Started
Pressure Cooking
Non-Pressure Cooking
Cooking and Safety Tips
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
2 - 5
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Pictures in manual are for reference only. Please refer to actual product.

Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
1) Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use side handles for carrying.
2) Do not place the cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
3) Intended for countertop use only.

5) Never deep fry or pressure fry in the cooker with oil.
6) Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
7) Do not use cooker in electrical systems other than 110-120V~/60Hz for North America.

or has been damaged in any manner.
9) Do not open the cooker until the cooker has cooled and all internal pressure

indication that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open.
Please see “Getting Started” pages 12-14.
10) For all pressure cooking programs, the total amount of pre-cooked food and liquid in
the inner pot should not pass the 2/3 line. When cooking food that expands during
cooking such as rice, beans or vegetables, the inner pot should not pass the 1/2 line.


level warnings do not apply to non-pressure cooking programs.
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Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
11) Make sure the steam release handle is in the Sealing position for all the pressure
cooking programs.
12) This appliance should not be used by or near children or by individuals with disabilities or
limited knowledge in using pressure cookers.
13) Do not immerse the cooker base in water. To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse the cord, power plug, or cooker in any liquid.

turn controls OFF, then remove plug from the wall outlet. Unplug from power outlet
when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the cooker to cool before putting on or

15) For Household use only. Not intended for outdoor use.
16) Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
17) This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injuries.
Make certain the lid is properly closed before operating. Caution: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, cook only in removable containers. See “Getting Started” pages 12-14.


stainless steel or ceramic non-stick inner pots for best results. Other brands may not
have the correct curvature to match the heating element.
19) Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal and
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, and spaghetti can foam, froth,
sputter, and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked under

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
before use.
Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
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When in operation or releasing pressure DO NOT place
unprotected skin over the steam release valve.
Do not move cooker when
it is in operation
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UP.
DOWN when you open the lid.
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WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from
children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and
never use with an extension cord.
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per UL safety requirement, a short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m) is provided to
reduce the hazards resulting from 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.
Working Pressure:

Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
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Rated
Power
Inner Pot
Dimensions
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60Hz 6 quart 
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
DUO Plus 6.75 kg
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Power
Supply
Model Volume WeightProduct Dimensions
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Overview
Anti-block shield
Steam release
handle
Float valve
Lid position
marker
Cooker
handle
Control panel
Base and
heating unit

Heating element
Exterior pot
Cooker base
Lid handle
Lid
Stainless steel
inner pot
To install:
Position the anti-block
shield in place and
push down
6
To remove:
Using your thumb, push the side of the
anti-block shield towards the lid rim and

shield should pop out

Control Panel
The control panel of your Instant PotDUO Plus consists of a
large LCD display, cooking program keys, operations keys to control pressure level,
+ / - to adjust cooking time and a Cancel button.
Control and Features
Time display
Pressure indicators
Mode indicators
Operation keys
Cooking program keys
LCD display
Cooker status icons
indicates that cooker is
heating and cooking is in
progress
indicates that a pressure
cooking program is selected
indicates keep warm
function is ON or OFF after
a cooking program

indicates sound is
ON or OFF when cooking

alerts cannot be turned
OFF.
+ / - keys to adjust
cooking time
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Control and Features
The Pressure Level Slow Cook, Sauté and Yogurt.
The Delay Start key
sets the delayed time
before a cooking
program starts
The Pressure Level key
toggles pressure setting
between High and Low
for pressure cooking
programs
The Keep Warm key
switches automatic keep
warm function ON and OFF
after a cooking program
Warm
function is ON, the Keep Warm
status icon and LED light on
top of the Keep Warm
button will also light up
The Cancel key to
end a cooking progress
at any time or to return
the cooker to standby
mode displaying OFF
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Sound ON/OFF
Press Cancel to return cooker
to standby mode displaying
OFF, press and hold the
- 
to SOFF, or the +key
S On.
Control Panel
Instant Potis a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking instructions for

per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience.

cooking program key until the cooker beeps and displays OFF. For a full reset of all cooking
programs, return cooker to standby mode displaying OFF, then press and hold the Cancel
key until the cooker beeps.

Cooking Program Options
Control and Features
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Soup without meat. The soup/broth remains
clear due to lack of boiling
motion under pressure
cooking.
Soup with meat.
Rich bone broth.
Less
Normal
More
Programs Cooking Options Notes for Users
Modes
Soft texture. 
based on the meat texture
desired.
Very soft texture.

Less
Normal
More
Less soft texture. 
based on the bean texture
desired.
Soft texture.
Very soft texture.
Less
Normal
More
Lighter moist cakes. Adjust cooking time for

Denser moist cakes.
New York style cheesecakes.
Less
Normal
More
Soft boiled eggs. Pre-set times are intended
for extra large eggs. Adjust
cooking time to account for

Medium boiled eggs.
Hard boiled eggs.
Less
Normal
More
Simmering, thickening and
reducing liquids. NEVER have the lid on when
sautéing. Maximum time is
30 minutes as a safety
precaution.
Pan searing.
Stir-frying or browning meat.
Less
Normal
More

Control and Features
Corresponds to LOW setting
in a temperature controlled
slow cooker.
Non-pressure cooking
program. You may also use

an option.
Corresponds to MEDIUM
setting in a temperature
controlled slow cooker.
Corresponds to HIGH setting
in a temperature controlled
slow cooker.
Less
Normal
More
Programs Cooking Options Notes for Users
Modes
Al dente white rice. Automated cooking
program. LCD displays
‘Auto’ until cooking count
down time starts.
Wild rice, brown rice, mung
beans, etc. 
based on the type of grains
and the desired texture.
Wild rice, brown rice, mung
beans, etc.
Tough grains or a mixture of
grains and beans.
Less
Normal
More
White rice porridge. DO NOT use Quick Release
as thick liquid will spatter
out and block the pressure
release valve. See page 17.
White rice porridge.
Rice porridge with a mixture of
various grains and beans.
Less
Normal
More

minutes of warm water
soaking time prior to 60
minutes of pressure
cooking.
Cooking Program Options
10
Less
Normal
More
Normal texture white rice.
Softer texture white rice.

11
Control and Features
Use the trivet provided to
elevate food above the
water and use Quick
Release method to prevent
food from overcooking.
Programs Cooking Options Notes for Users
Modes
Manual programming of
pressure level and cooking
time according to your
favourite recipes or cooking
habits.
Press the Pressure Level
key to adjust pressure
levels and the + / - keys to
change cooking time.
Less
Cooking Program Options
Vegetables.
Fish and Seafood.
Meat.
Less
Normal
More
Pasteurization of dairy
products.
No pressure hot water bath

**see note below**
Sterilization of utensils and
canning of acidic fruits and
vegetables.
Sterilization of utensils and
canning of acidic fruits and
vegetables.
Less
Normal
More
Low pressure hot water bath

**see note below**
High pressure hot water bath

**see note below**
Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented
glutinous rice dessert.
Default fermentation time is

time based on your recipe.
Fermenting milk when
making yogurt.
Pasteurizing milk when
making yogurt.
Less
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‘yogt’ will be displayed on
the screen when
completed.
‘boiL’ will be displayed on
the screen.
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More
**Please refer to ‘USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning’ for details. The DUO Plus has not
been tested by USDA for food safety in pressure canning.**

Read warning card and warning stickers. Remove all packaging materials and warning
stickers from the cooker and accessories.

Install the condensation collector at the rear of the cooker by aligning the top of the collector
with the guides on the cooker and press in.
Place the steam release handle on the lid.

Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Before using your Instant Pot®:
To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker.
Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If steaming, place the

Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry. Make sure there is no food debris on the
cooking element.
Put the inner pot back into the cooker. Rotate slightly to ensure that it is seated
correctly.
Make sure the sealing ring is properly seated in the sealing ring rack and there is no
deformation on the sealing ring rack. Do not attempt to repair a deformed ring rack.
To place lid, reverse Step 1. Place the lid on the cooker, align the mark on the lid
with the (unlock) mark and turn clockwise to the (lock) mark.
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Getting Started

and free from debris.

• Do not put the lid on for Sauté program.
To familiarize yourself with the and check if the cooker is working properly:
Add 3 cups of water into the inner pot using the plastic
measuring cup provided.
Close the lid. Turn steam release handle to Sealing position.
Press the Steam button and press the + / - keys to adjust
steaming time to 2 minutes.
The preheating cycle will start after 10 seconds and the cooker with display On. Steam will
Steam program will begin after a few minutes when
working pressure is reached. The cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm
mode if the Keep Warm function is ON.
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Pressure Cooking
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The following pressure cooking programs are available: Pressure Cook, Rice, Soup/Broth,
Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Multigrain, Porridge, Cake, Egg, Sterilize and Steam.


• After the cooking process has started, you can press Cancel at any time to end the program.
The cooker then goes to standby mode.

Position the steam release handle to Sealing.
Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker
is in standby mode.
Select a pressure cooking program: Pressure Cook, Rice, Soup/Broth,
Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Multigrain, Porridge, Cake, Egg, Sterilize or Steam.

Pressure Cooking
Change the cooking time
To do this .... Press this button
Cooking Program
Key of Your Choice Select between three preset cooking times,
Normal, Less and More by repeatedly
pressing the cooking program you wish to
adjust.
Followed by these steps...
+ / - Add/subtract time in one-minute
increments or press and hold for faster
changes
Change the cooking pressure Pressure Level Select either High or Low
Set the delayed cooking time Delay Start 1. Use the + / - buttons to set the hours
2. Press Delay Start again
3. Use the + / - buttons to set the minutes
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Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows:
10 seconds after pressing the settings, the cooker beeps 3 times and displays On to
indicate that the cooker has entered preheating cycle. Depending on the amount of food


When working pressure is reached, the cooker enters cooking cycle and
displays the remaining cooking time in minutes.

Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm function is turned ON. The LCD
displays the elapsed time (such as 00:02
cooker turns OFF.
**Users can switch Keep Warm ON/OFF, adjust pressure level and cooking time at any
time during the cooking process.

Pressure Cooking
Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe):
Natural Release: 


OFF Keep Warm mode if it is turned ON.
Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to let steam out

steam as escaping steam is extremely hot and can cause scalds. For food with large liquid
volume or starch content, use Natural Release instead as thick liquid may splatter out.
Press Cancel. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.
Open the lid. Make sure the float valve is down before opening the lid.
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Do not place hand over
steam release valve
Do not lean face over
cooker when it is in operation or
releasing steam/pressure
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Non-Pressure Cooking
The following non-pressure cooking programs are available: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt
and Keep Warm.
Sautéing
Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
Select the Sauté program.
To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté repeatedly to select
between Normal (for regular browning), Less (for simmering or
thickening sauce) and More (for stir-frying or blackening meat).
10 seconds after pressing the settings, the cooking process will start.
The cooker beeps 3 times and the LCD displays On to indicate that the
cooker has entered the preheating cycle. When the working temperature
is reached, the LCD displays Hot.
Add food to the inner pot and sauté.
Cancel. The LCD displays OFF, indicating
that the cooker is in standby mode.
• Do not put the lid on for Sauté program. There will be warning alerts and the display will

• As a safety precaution, the cooker automatically enters standby mode after 30 minutes if
you have not pressed Cancel.
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