InstantPot Duo User manual

Getting Started Guide
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Welcome
Initial Setup
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls & Smart Programs
Support & Contact Information
DUO
TM
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 PotTM DuoTM 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 & Chief Innovation Ofcer
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• Getting Started Videos

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Initial Setup
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in the included Safety,
Maintenance & 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 stovetop. 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 appliance.

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Cooker Parts Overview

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Cooker Parts Overview |
Cooker Parts Overview
Top of Lid
Bottom of Lid
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.

Getting Started

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Getting Started |
Open & 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 counter-clock-
wise until symbol on lid is aligned with
symbol on rim of cooker base. Lift lid up and
off of 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 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 centered 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
CAUTION Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only
use authorized 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 & Install Float Valve
The oat valve has 2 positions. It pops up to indicate
when the cooker is pressurized, and lowers into the
lid when the cooker is depressurized.
Refer to “Venting Methods” section in this Guide for information on
releasing pressure.
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 pressurized 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.
Depressurized
Top Bottom
Pressurized
CAUTION While oat valve is up, contents of cooker are pressurized. Do not touch the oat valve while the cooker is pressurized. Do
not attempt to remove the lid while the cooker is pressurized.

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| Getting Started
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 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 & 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

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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 dish soap 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 authorized 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 applesauce, 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.
Must be emptied and rinsed after use.
Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base. Do not pull down on
condensation collector.

Venting Methods

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Venting Methods
Once cooking completes, 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: Depressurization time will vary based upon volume of food and liquid.
May take 10-40 minutes, or longer.
Quick Release (QR)
Move steam release handle from “Sealing” to “Venting”.
A continuous stream of steam will release through the top of the
steam release handle until the float 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
depressurized. 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.
Sealing
Venting
Venting Methods |

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Initial Test Run (Water Test)
1. Add 3 cups (24 oz / 750 mL) water to inner pot.
2. Insert inner pot into cooker base.
3. 3 & 6 Quart: Secure power cord to base connection
socket. Ensure connection is tight.
Connect power cord to a 120V 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 Program: Pressure Cook.
7. Use the + / – keys to adjust cook time to “00:05” minutes.
Note: The Instant Pot will save any customization made
to cook time.
After 10 seconds, cooker displays “On” to indicate that it
has begun Pre-heating.
8. Float valve rises when cooker has pressurized
Once pressurized, Cooking begins and display changes
from “On” to cook time countdown.
9. When the Smart Program completes, 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 counter-clockwise until a
jingle sounds.
12. Discard water and dry inner pot.
13. Start cooking!
For details on Smart Programs and operation instructions, view the full
manual at instantpot.com
| Initial Test Run (Water Test)

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Cancel Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. Cooker returns to Standby
and display indicates “OFF”.
Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Program and if
desired, adjust the cook 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 completes on all Smart
Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. Once Smart Program 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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Smart
Program 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 cook 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 bean texture desired, or adjust cook 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 cook time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5-30 minutes, depending on size. It will retain cooking juices for
tender, succulent meat.
*6 & 8 Quart 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, cook 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
Smart Programs
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Smart
Program Setting Suggested Use Note
Multi-
grain*
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.
*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure Cook.
Normal Brown rice, wild rice, mung
beans, etc.
More Tough grains or a
mixture of grains and beans
Porridge
Less Oatmeal—steel cut 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 elevate food above the cooking liquid.
Use QR to release pressure to 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 cook time.
Adjust according to recipe for desired results.
Slow
Cook
Less Corresponds to Low on common
slow cookers
Ensure steam release handle is set to “Venting” position.
Optionally, use a glass lid for slow cooking
Normal Corresponds to Medium on
common slow cookers
More Corresponds to High on com-
mon slow cookers
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Smart
Program Setting Suggested Use Note
Sauté
Less Simmering & 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 Jiu Niang Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C (161°F) for pasteurization to occur.
Allow pasteurized milk to cool to below 43°C (110°F).
8 hours is standard for fermentation, but a longer period will result in tangier yogurt.
Normal Fermenting milk after culture has
been added
More Pasteurizing milk
Pressure cooking Smart Programs operate at High (10.2 ~ 11.6psi) or Low (5.8 ~ 7.2psi) pressure. Higher pressure results in higher temperature.