InstantPot Duo User manual

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
Pressure Cooking Timetable
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care, Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information
DUOTM
3, 5.7 and 8 Litre
Multi-Use Pressure Cookers

Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo™ 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 Instant Pot App

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................ 5
Initial Set-up ...................................................................................................................... 8
Product, Parts and Accessories ....................................................................................... 9
Duo Mini, 5.7 and 8 Litre Pressure Cookers................................................................9
Product, Parts and Accessories .....................................................................................10
Inner Pot .........................................................................................................................10
Cooker Base ..................................................................................................................10
Product, Parts and Accessories .....................................................................................11
Accessories....................................................................................................................11
Control Panel...................................................................................................................12
Control Panel...................................................................................................................13
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
Smart Programme Settings ...........................................................................................15
Cancel and Standby Mode..........................................................................................15
Turn Sound On/Off ......................................................................................................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 Programmes to Factory Default Settings.............................................16
Reset Individual Smart Programmes..........................................................................16
Reset All Smart Programmes.......................................................................................16
Smart Programme Settings ...........................................................................................16
Status Messages .............................................................................................................17
Cleaning Before First Use..............................................................................................18

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Table of Contents
Overview of Pressure Control Features .......................................................................19
Pressure Cooking Lid ..................................................................................................19
Steam Release Handle .................................................................................................20
Anti-Block Shield...........................................................................................................22
Sealing Ring...................................................................................................................23
Float Valve......................................................................................................................24
Condensation Collector...............................................................................................26
Introduction to Pressure Cooking.................................................................................27
Cooking with the Duo .................................................................................................27
Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods)..........................................................29
Natural Release (NR) ....................................................................................................29
Quick Release (QR).......................................................................................................30
Initial Test Run (Water Test) ...........................................................................................32
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes..............................................................33
Using The Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes.......................................................34
Pressure Cooking Settings ............................................................................................36
Pressure Cooking Tips....................................................................................................38
Pressure Cooking Timetable .........................................................................................40
Grain-to-Water Ratios...................................................................................................41
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes .....................................................42
Slow Cook......................................................................................................................43
Sauté ..............................................................................................................................44
Yogurt .............................................................................................................................45
Care, Cleaning and Storage ..........................................................................................47
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................49
Warranty...........................................................................................................................52
Contact information .......................................................................................................54

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IMPORTANT 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 lid with the Instant Pot Duo 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.

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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.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Lead Set Instructions
As per safety requirements, a short power supply lead is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
Product Specications
Duo Mini 3 Litres 700 watts 220-240V ~50/60Hz 3.9 kg cm: 29 L × 25.5 W × 28.5 H
Duo 60 5.7 Litres 1000 watts 220-240V ~50/60Hz 5.35 kg cm: 34 L × 31 W × 31.7 H
Duo 80 8 Litres 1200 watts 220-240V ~50/60Hz 7.16 kg cm: 37.6 L × 33.8 W × 36.1 H
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 or death.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this appliance. Failure to do so
may result in injury.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

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Initial Set-up
• 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 lid with the Instant Pot Duo 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 the lid or rating label from
back of the cooker base.
• Follow Cleaning Before First Use instructions to clean the appliance
before rst use.
CAUTION
Do not place the appliance on a hob. 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 Mini, 5.7 and 8 Litre Pressure Cookers
Before using the Instant Pot Duo, verify that all parts are accounted for.
Top of Lid
Bottom of Lid
Lid Position Marker
Handle
Lid Fins
Steam Release Handle
Float Valve
Steam Release Pipe
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Anti-Block Shield
Locking Pin
Silicone Cap
(bottom of oat valve)
(beneath anti-block shield)
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
(rear, 8 Litre is hardwired)
(interior)
Base Power Socket
Stainless Steel Exterior
Condensation Rim
Cooker Handles
Control Panel
Outer Pot
Heating Element
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Stainless Steel Inner Pot
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!
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Product, Parts and Accessories
Sealing Ring
Condensation Collector
Steam Rack with Handles
Getting Started Guide
Safety, Maintenance and Warranty
(Mini steam rack may not have handles)
(installed in lid)
Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Control Panel
The Instant Pot Duo multi-use pressure cooker features an intuitive control panel
to help make cooking fast and easy.
Duo
Meat
Stew
Poultry
Pressure
Level
Soup
Broth Rice
Multigrain
Porridge
Steam
Bean
Chili Less
Low Pressure High Pressure
Normal More
Delay
Start
Keep
Warm
Slow
Cook
Sauté Pressure
Cook
Yogurt
Cancel
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 Messages as described below.
2 Pressure Field
• LED indicators light up to indicate Low or High pressure level.
3 Less – Normal – More
• Pressure cooking: 3 pre-set time options.
• Non-Pressure cooking: 3 temperature levels.
4 LED Indicators
• Illuminate 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
• Bean/Chili
• Poultry (Not available on Duo Mini)
• Rice
• Multigrain (Not available on Duo Mini)
• Porridge
• Steam
Non-Pressure Cooking:
• Slow Cook
• Sauté
• Yogurt
• Keep Warm

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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 customize 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.
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 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 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 and will not turn on after cooking completes.
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.
Reset Smart Programmes 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 pressure cooker lid is not properly
secured or missing.
Indicates that the cooker is in Preheat mode.
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.
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 cooker is in Standby mode.

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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 to ensure it is free of stray packaging particles
before returning the inner pot to 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, 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, as indicated on the inner pot.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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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 you use the Duo pressure cooking
lid with the Duo cooker base.
For replacement parts and accessories, visit our store.
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.
CAUTION Always check the lid for damage and excessive wear prior to cooking.
WARNING The Duo pressure cooking lid is not compatible with all Instant Pot pressure
cookers. Always ensure you use an authorised Instant Pot pressure cooking lid
compatible with Duo pressure cookers when pressure cooking. Using any other
pressure cooker lid may cause injury and/or property damage.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

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Overview of Pressure Control Features
Steam Release Handle
Turning the handle from Sealing to Venting and vice versa manually opens and
closes the steam release valve, sealing and venting the cooker as you desire.
When the cooker releases pressure, steam is ejected from the top of the steam
release handle.
Refer to Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods) for details on
safe depressurisation.
The steam release handle is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure
cooking. It should be installed before use and cleaned regularly.
Remove the Steam Release Handle
Pull steam release handle up and off steam release pipe.
Steam release handle must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
WARNING Do not cover or block the steam release handle.