InstantPot Duo User manual

Getting Started Guide
Full manual and instruction videos available at www.instantpot.com.sg
Welcome
Initial Set-up
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls and Smart Programmes
Contact Information
DUOTM
Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Getting Started GuideGetting Started Guide
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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™DUO™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
Download Free App:
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1
Initial Set-up
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the
cooker,and verify that all parts are accounted for.
• Use only the Instant Pot DUO lid with the Instant Pot DUO
cooker base when pressure cooking. Using any other pressure
cooking lids may cause damage and/or injury.
• Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety,
Maintenance and Warranty booklet before use. Failure to do
so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Place the cooker on a stable, level surface, away from
externalheat sources.
• Follow the Care and Cleaning instructions in the included
Safety,Maintenance and Warranty booklet to wash the cooker
before cooking.
• Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid, serial number
from bottom, or rating label from back of cooker base.
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 heated oven; heat from
an external source will damage the appliance.
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2 |
Cooker Parts Overview
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Cooker Parts Overview | 3
Cooker Parts Overview
Top of Lid
Bottom of Lid
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
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Steam Release Valve
Float Valve
Lid Fins
Locking Pin
Anti-Block Shield
Silicone Cap
(bottom of fl oat valve)
Lid Position Marker
Steam Release Pipe
(beneath Anti-Block Shield)
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Condensation Rim
Cooker Handles
Outer Pot
Heating Element
Base Power Socket
Handle
Control Panel
Stainless Steel Exterior
Stainless Steel Inner Pot
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Getting Started
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1Open and Close Lid
When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when the lid is opened and closed.
Open Close
Open: Grip handle and turn lid anti-clockwise
until symbol on lid is aligned with
symbol on rim of cooker base. Lift lid up and
off cooker base.
Close: Grip handle and align the symbol
on lid with on rim of cooker base.
Lower lid into track, then turn lid clockwise
until symbol on lid lines up
with indicator on base.
*Note: Always check lid for damage prior to cooking.
OpenClose
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6 | Getting Started
2Check Sealing Ring and 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.
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. Replace your sealing ring every 12-18
months or when deformation or damage is noticed.
Remove
Install
Incorrect
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.
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3Remove and 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.
Refer to “Venting Methods” section in this Guide for information on
releasing pressure.
Remove: Place one nger on 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.
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.
Depressurised
Top Bottom
Pressurised
CAUTION While oat valve is up, contents of cooker are pressurised. Do not touch the oat valve while the cooker is
pressurised. Do not attempt to remove the lid while the cooker is pressurised.
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4Remove and 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 frequently.
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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5Remove and Install Steam Release Handle
Remove: Pull steam release handle up and off steam release pipe.
Steam release handle must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.
Install: Place steam release handle 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
Open
Close
Open
Close
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10 | Getting Started
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*Note: Always check inner pot for dents or deformations prior to cooking.
Remove and 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. Not doing 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/porridge, 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.
Must be emptied and rinsed after use.
Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base. Do not pull down on
condensation collector.
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Venting Methods
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Venting Methods | 13
Venting Methods
Once cooking is complete, there are 2 methods to release pressure:
Natural Release (NR)
Leave the steam release handle in the Sealing position. 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 on volume of food and liquid. May take 10-40 minutes or longer.
Quick Release (QR)
Quickly and carefully turn the steam release handle from Sealing to Venting.
A continuous stream of steam will release through the top of the steam release
handle until the oat valve drops into the lid.
Note: It will be loud!
If spatter occurs, move the steam release handle back to Sealing and tryagain
after a few minutes. If spatter continues, use NR to vent remainingpressure.
CAUTION Float valve will drop when cooker has
depressurised. Do not attempt to open the lid
while the oat valve is still popped up.
WARNING
Do not lean over or touch
the steam release handle.
Do not place unprotected skin
over the steam release handle.
Do not cover the steam
release handle.
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14 | Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
1. Remove inner pot from cooker base and add 3 cups
(~750 ml) water to inner pot.
2. Insert inner pot into cooker base.
3. Secure power lead to base connection 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.
5. Turn steam release handle to Sealing position.
6. Select Smart Programme: Pressure Cook.
7. Use the —/ + keys to adjust cooking time to
“00:05”minutes.
Note: The Instant Pot will save any customisation made to cooking time.
After 10 seconds, cooker displays On to indicate that it
has begun Pre-heating.
8. Float valve rises when cooker is pressurised.
Once pressurised, Cooking begins and display changes
from On to cooking time countdown.
9. When the Smart Programme is completed, cooker
begins Keep Warm or display indicates End.
10. Turn steam release handle to Venting position.
Steam will release through top of steam release handle.
Float valve will drop when pressure has been
fully released.
11. To open, turn the lid anti-clockwise until a jingle sounds.
12. Discard water and dry inner pot.
13. Start cooking!
For details on Smart Programmes and operating instructions, view the
full manual at www.instantpot.com.sg
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More Controls | 15
Cancel Press to stop a Smart Programme at any time. Cooker returns to Stand-
by and display indicates OFF.
Delay Start Postpone cooking for up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Programme
and, if desired, adjust the cooking time, then press Delay Start to
turn the setting on. Use the —/+keys to adjust the number of hours
before cooking will begin.
Keep Warm Setting turns on by default after cooking is completed on all Smart
Programmes except Sauté and Yogurt. Once Smart Programme is
selected, press Keep Warm to turn the setting off.
Sound On When in Standby, press and hold +key until display indicates S On.
Sound Off When in Standby, press and hold –key until display indicates SOFF.
Note: Error code alerts cannot be silenced.
More Controls
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16 | Smart Programmes
Smart
Programme Setting Suggested Use Note:
Soup/Broth
Less Soup without meat
Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content.
Normal Soup with meat
More Rich bone broth
Meat/Stew
Less Soft texture Choose setting based on meat texture desired, or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5–30 minutes, depending on size. It will retain cooking
juices for tender, succulent meat.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone texture
Bean/
Chili
Less Firmer texture Choose setting based on desired bean texture, or adjust cooking time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use NR to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Normal Soft texture
More Very soft texture
Poultry*
Less Soft texture Choose setting based on poultry texture desired or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5–30 minutes, depending on size. It will retain cooking
juices for tender, succulent meat.
*5.7 and 7.6 Litre only – Mini use Pressure Cook.
More Very soft texture
Normal Fall-off-the-bone texture
Rice
Less Tender but rm to bite For cooking medium and long-grain white rice.
Depending on the volume of rice, cooking time may range from 8-15 minutes.
Use 10-Minute Natural Release after cooking for perfect results.
Normal Normal texture white rice
More Softer texture white rice
Multigrain*
Less Brown rice, wild rice, black
beans, chickpeas, etc. Select Less or Normal” based on type of grain and desired texture.
More begins with 45 minutes of warm water soaking time prior to 60 minutes
of pressure cooking.
*5.7 and 7.6 Litre only – Mini use Pressure Cook.
Normal Brown rice, wild rice,
mung beans, etc.
More Tough grains or a mixture
of grains and beans
Smart Programmes
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Smart Programmes | 17
Smart
Programme Setting Suggested Use Note:
Porridge
Less Oatmeal—coarse or rolled
Adjust time as directed in recipe.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking foods that expand.
Normal White rice porridge/congee
More Rice porridge/congee with a
mixture of various grains
Steam
Less Vegetables
Use steam rack provided to raise food above the cooking liquid.
Use QR to release pressure and prevent food from overcooking.
Normal Fish and Seafood
More Meat
Pressure
Cook NA Manual programming Press Pressure Level to toggle between High and Low pressure.
Use — /+ keys to adjust cooking time. Adjust according to recipe for desired results.
Slow Cook
Less Corresponds to Low on
standard slow cookers
Ensure steam release handle is set to Venting position.
Optionally, use a glass lid for slow cooking
Normal Corresponds to Medium on
standard slow cookers
More Corresponds to High on
standard slow cookers
Sauté
Less Simmering and reducing Do not use the lid on Sauté.
Maximum 30 minutes to prevent overheating.
When display switches from On to Hot, add recipe ingredients. If ingredients are
added before Hot message appears, it may not appear at all.
Normal Pan searing or sautéing
More Stir-frying or browning meat
Yogurt
Less For lower temperature fermen-
tation such as for Jiu Niang Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C for pasteurisation to occur.
Allow pasteurised milk to cool to below 43°C.
8 hours is standard for fermentation, but a longer period will result in tangier yogurt.
Normal Fermenting milk after
culture has been added
More Pasteurising milk
Pressure cooking Smart Programmes operate at High (10.2 ~ 11.6 psi) or Low (5.8 ~ 7.2 psi) pressure. Higher pressure results in higher temperature.
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Let’s get cooking!
Enjoy time well spent with
the Instant family of small appliances.
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