InstantPot Max Series User manual

DUO
User Manual
Series

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 unit 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, food should not pass the 1/2 line.


apply to non-pressure cooking programs.
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19) Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth,
sputter, and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked under
pressure cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot®cooker recipes.

before use.
21) Always make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of
the sealing ring.
Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
11) Make sure the steam release handle is in the Sealing position during all pressure
cooking programs.
12) This appliance should not be used by children; by individuals whose physical, sensory or
mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance; or by individuals with limited
knowledge of how to use a pressure cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this
appliance near these individuals.
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.

press Cancel, 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) Do not attempt to move the pressure cooker when it is operating under pressure or
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.
®nor recommended by the
Instant Pot®Company may cause the cooker to malfunction. Cook only in Instant Pot®
stainless steel or ceramic non-stick inner pots for best results. Other brands may not
have the correct curvature to match the heating element.
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19) Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or
other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth,
sputter, and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked under
pressure cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot®cooker recipes.

before use.
21) Always make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of
the sealing ring.
Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
11) Make sure the steam release handle is in the Sealing position during all pressure
cooking programs.
12) This appliance should not be used by children; by individuals whose physical, sensory or
mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance; or by individuals with limited
knowledge of how to use a pressure cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this
appliance near these individuals.
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.

press Cancel, 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) Do not attempt to move the pressure cooker when it is operating under pressure or
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.
®nor recommended by the
Instant Pot®Company may cause the cooker to malfunction. Cook only in Instant Pot®
stainless steel or ceramic non-stick inner pots for best results. Other brands may not
have the correct curvature to match the heating element.
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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
UP.
DOWN when you open the lid.

WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from
children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use power outlet below counter,
and never use with an extension cord.
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per UL safety requirements, 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.

Important Safeguards
Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference. 5
Volume Weight
Product Dimensions
Model Volume Product Dimensions
Rated
Power
Inner Pot
Dimensions

60Hz
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








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DUO Mini
IP-DUO60 V3

Model Volume Product
Dimensions Weight
3.9 kg

6.75 kg



Power
Supply
700 W


3 quart
6 quart
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Overview
Anti-block shield
Steam release
handle
Float valve
Lid position
marker 
Lid handle
Lid
Stainless steel
inner pot
To install:
Position the anti-block
shield in place and
push down
Cooker
handle
Control panel
Heating element
Exterior pot
Cooker base
To remove:
Using your thumb, push the side of the
anti-block shield towards the lid rim and

shield should pop out
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Control Panel for the DUO Series
The control panel of your Instant Pot®
display,cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time, and a
Keep Warm and Cancel key.
Note that the Duo Mini does not have the Poultry and Multigrain programs.
Control and Features
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Pressure indicators
Mode indicators
+/- keys to adjust
time
Operation Keys.
(See next page for details)
LED Display
Time Display
Cooking program keys
Perfect cooking results
with built-in automatic
programs

Control and Features
The Pressure Level Slow Cook, Sauté and Yogurt.
Sound ON/OFF
Press and hold the -Key
for 3 seconds to turn
sound OFF.
Press and hold the +key
for 3 seconds to turn
sound ON
The Keep Warm key turns
the Auto Keep Warm
function ON and OFF
The Delay Start key sets
the delay time before a
cooking program starts.
The Pressure Level key
toggles between High
and Low pressure
settings for pressure
cooking programs
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Control Panel for the DUO Series
Instant Pot®
ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent settings per cooking
program for a more personalized cooking experience. To return to the factory default
settings, press Cancel to return the cooker to standby mode displaying OFF, 1) for individual
cooking programs reset, press and hold the cooking program key until the cooker beeps, or
2) for global reset, press and hold the Cancel key until the cooker beeps.
The Cancel key ends
a cooking program at any
time, or resets the
cooker to factory default
settings by pressing and
holding this 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 Suggested Uses 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
Soft texture. 
based on the meat texture
desired.
Very soft texture.

Less
Normal
More
Corresponds to Low setting
in some temperature
controlled slow cookers.
Corresponds to Medium
setting in some temperature
controlled slow cookers.
Corresponds to High setting
in some temperature
controlled slow cookers.
Non-pressure cooking
program. You may also use
the Instant Pot®glass lid as
an option.
Less
Normal
More
Meat
Stew
Bean
Chili
Poultry1
Slow
Cook
Soup
Broth

Al dente white rice. Automated cooking
program. LED displays
‘Auto’. The +/- keys will not
work in this program.
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
Oatmeal. DO NOT use Quick Release
as thick liquid will spatter
out and block the steam
release valve. See page 17.
White rice porridge/congee.
Rice porridge/congee with
various rices and beans.
Less
Normal
More

minutes of warm water
soaking time prior to 60
minutes of pressure
cooking.
Less
Normal
More
Normal texture white rice.
Softer texture white rice.
Rice
Multigrain1
Porridge
Control and Features
Programs Suggested Uses Notes for Users
Modes
Cooking Program Options
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Use the steam rack
provided to elevate food
above the water. Use Quick
Release method to prevent
food from overcooking.
Vegetables.
Fish and Seafood.
Meat.
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Normal
More
Steam
Sauté
(Brown)
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

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Control and Features
Programs Suggested Uses 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
Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented
glutinous rice dessert.
Default fermentation time is
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time based on your recipe.
Fermenting milk when
making yogurt.
Pasteurizing milk when
making yogurt.
Less
Normal
More
‘Yogt’ will be displayed on
the screen when
completed.
‘boiL’ will be displayed on
the screen.
Normal
More
Yogurt
Pressure
Cook
1 Poultry and Multigrain cooking programs are not available on Duo Mini.
Pressure Cooking Programs:
Working Pressure:
Low Pressure: 5.8 - 7.2 psi (40 - 50 kPa); High Pressure: 10.2 - 11.6 psi (70 - 80 kPa)
Pressure Release Pressure Limit: 15.22psi (105kPa)
Working Temperature: 115°C - 118°C (239°F ~ 244°F)
Non-Pressure Cooking Programs:
Keep Warm function: 63 - 78°C (145 ~ 172°F);
Slow Cook function: Less mode: 82-87.8°C / 180-190°F; Normal mode: 87.8-93°C / 190-200°F;
More mode: 93-99°C / 200-210°F;
Sauté function: Less mode: 135 -150°C (275 -302°F); Normal mode: 160 -176°C (320 -349°F);
More mode: 175 - 210°C (347 - 410°F)

Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable
warning cards from the cooker and accessories.
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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.
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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 required, place the
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of liquid for minimum liquid requirement. See “Cooking and Safety Tips” on page 22.
Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry. Make sure there is no food debris on the
bottom side of the inner pot nor 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 rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of the
sealing ring. Ensure there is no deformation on the sealing ring rack. Do not attempt
to repair a deformed ring rack. Please contact the customer care team.
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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and free of debris.

• Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program.
To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® 

Close the lid. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position.
Press the Steam button and press the + / - keys to adjust
time to 2 minutes.
The preheating cycle will start after 10 seconds and the cooker with display On. Traces of
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working pressure is reached. After the cooking cycle has completed, the cooker will beep
and switch to Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is ON.
*If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on pages
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Pressure Cooking
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Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili,
Poultry1, Rice, Multigrain1, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook.


• After the cooking process has started, you can press Cancel at any time to end the program.
The cooker then goes to standby mode.
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Position the steam release handle to Sealing.
Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the
cooker is in standby mode.
Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry1, Rice,
Multigrain1, Porridge, Steam, or Pressure Cook.
1 Poultry and Multigrain cooking programs are not available on DUO Mini.

Pressure Cooking
Change the cooking time
To do this .... Press this button...
Cooking Program
Key Select between three preset cooking times,
Less, Normal and More by pressing the
cooking program key repeatedly
Followed by these steps...
+ / - Add/subtract time; 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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10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooker beeps 3 times and displays On to
indicate that the cooker has entered preheating cycle. If using Delay Start, the Delay
Start light indicator will light up and 10 seconds later, the delay timer will start to count
On for the
preheating cycle. Depending on the amount of food and its temperature, the preheating
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the pressure cooking cycle and displays the remaining cooking time.
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enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function
is turned ON. The LED displays the elapsed time (such as L0:02).
If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.
**Users can switch Auto Keep Warm ON/OFF, adjust pressure level and cooking time at
any time during the cooking process.

Pressure Cooking

Natural Release: 

cooker. Place a wet towel on the metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the
steam release).
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 scalding. When cooking food with
large liquid volume or starch content, immediately turn the steam release handle back to
ALWAYS be closely
attended.
Press Cancel. The LED 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
Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and
Keep Warm.
Sauté
Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
Select the Sauté program.
To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle
between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for regular browning), and
More (for stir-frying or blackening meat).
10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooking process will start.
The cooker will beep 3 times and the LED displays On to indicate that
the cooker has entered the preheating cycle. When the working
temperature is reached, the LED displays Hot.
Add food to the inner pot and sauté.
Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating
that the cooker is in standby mode.
• Do not use the pressure cooker lid during Sauté program. There will be warning alerts

• As a safety precaution, the cooker automatically enters standby mode after 30 minutes if
you have not pressed Cancel.
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