InstantPot duo plus User manual

Getting Started Guide
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Welcome
Initial Set-up
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls and Smart Programmes
Sous Vide Cooking Steps
Support & Contact Information
DUOTM PLUS
Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® DuoTM Plus
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!
Robert J. Wang
Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer

Initial Set-up

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Initial Set-up
• Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet before use. Failure to
do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Use ONLY the Instant Pot®DuoTM Plus lid with the Instant Pot®DuoTM Plus pressure cooker. Using any other
pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
• 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.
• Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in the included Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet to wash the
cooker before first use.
• Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid, serial number from bottom, or rating label from back of
cooker base.
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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.

Cooker Parts Overview

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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.
Cooker Parts Overview |
Steam Release Valve
Float Valve
Quick Release Button
Handle
Lid Position Marker
Lid Fins
(beneath Anti-Block Shield)
Float Valve Silicone Cap
Anti-Block Shield
Steam Release Pipe
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Locking Pin
(Interior)
Heating Element
Base Power Socket
(Rear)
Control Panel
Outer Pot
Cooker Handles
Condensation Rim
Stainless Steel Inner Pot

Getting Started

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Open & 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 & 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.
CAUTION Sealing rings may stretch over time. Do not use a stretched or damaged
sealing ring. If puckering occurs, replace sealing ring.
Remove
Install
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3Remove & 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 oat
valve. Turn lid over. Detach silicone cap from
bottom side of 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.
Clean after each use.
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.
Top Bottom
Depressurised
Pressurised
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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.

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4Remove & 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.
Remove Install
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Getting Started |
5Remove & 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.
Remove Install

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Note: Always check inner pot for dents or deformations
prior to cooking.
Remove & 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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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.
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Let’s get cooking!
Venting Methods
Venting Methods
When closing the lid, the quick release button will automatically
reset to the popped-up “Seal” position.
VentSeal
| Venting Methods
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.

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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)
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.
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WARNING
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.

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Initial Test Run
(Water Test)

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Initial Test Run (Water Test)
1. Add 3 cups (750 ml) water to inner pot.
2. Insert inner pot into cooker base.
3. Secure power lead to base power 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
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