InstantPot Nova Plus 60 User manual
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Nova Plus
Series
Welcome to the World of
Robert J. Wang
Founder, CEO
Thank you for selecting an Instant Pot®smartcooker! Our vision for
Instant Pot®is to provide you with the right tools to enhance your food
preparation experience. Our smartcookers are designed to save you
time, replace a number of appliances and prepare healthy and tasty
meals in a convenient and dependable way.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
Overview
Control and Features
Getting Started
Pressure Cooking
Non-Pressure Cooking
Usage Tips
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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5
6 - 9
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving.
3. Do not place the 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.
4. Do not use near water or flame. Please keep out of direct sunlight.
5. : Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance
containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is
under pressure.
6. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
7. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
8. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding
injury. Make certain the appliance is properly closed before operating.
Refer to the "Getting Started" section.
9. Do not fill the appliance over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand
during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the appliance
over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and
developing excess pressure. Refer to the ”Pressure Cooking” section.
10. Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam release
pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for clogging. Refer to the “Getting
Started” section.
11. Do not open the appliance until the appliance has depressurized and all
internal pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up and/or the
lid is difficult to open, this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized –
do not force it open. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous.
Refer to the "Getting Started" section for instructions to safely remove lid.
12. Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
13. Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release
valve/handle or float valve when the appliance is in operation or has
residual pressure. Do not touch the metal portion of the lid when the
appliance is in operation; this could result in injury.
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Read and save these safety guidelines.
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
1
CAUTION
14. Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve/handle and float valve
with cloth or other objects. Obstructing the steam release valve/handle and
float valve can create a safety issue and may cause injury.
15. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release
valve/handle or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes.
There may be residual pressure in the appliance. Allow the appliance to
depressurize naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. Refer
to the “Troubleshooting” section.
16. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and
ensure sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to the “Getting Started”
section.
17. : To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
18. A short power supply cord (0.6 m to 0.9 m) is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled
in, or tripping over a longer cord.
19. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into power source. To
disconnect, turn appliance OFF, then remove plug from power source.
20. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or storage.
21. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact
Customer Care.
22. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
23. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable,
heat-resistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents
on the bottom of the appliance. Do not place on hot stove.
24. : Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and
cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use
outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
25. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell
when heated. Do not pierce the skin as long as it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read and save these safety guidelines.
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
WARNING
WARNING
26. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high fat/oil
content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Please follow recipe
instructions for pressure release method. Once steam is fully released,
gently shake the appliance with extreme caution and then if necessary,
release the steam again before removing the lid.
27. Before inserting the inner pot into the appliance, wipe the outer surface of
the inner pot and cooking element to confirm they are dry and free of food
debris.
28. Do not attempt to repair, replace, or modify components of the appliance,
as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void the warranty.
29. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
30. Do not use appliance in electrical systems other than 120V/60Hz for North
America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
31. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
32. This appliance should not be used by children; by individuals whose
physical, sensory or mental abilities may prevent safe use of the appliance;
or by individuals with limited knowledge of how to use the appliance. Close
supervision is needed when using this appliance near these individuals.
33. To reduce the risk of electric shock and pressure leakage, cook only in a
removable container authorized by the manufacturer.
34. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read and save these safety guidelines.
When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
WARNING
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
Do not cover or obstruct
the steam release valve.
Do not force lid open when the float valve is UP.
Make sure the float valve is DOWN when you open the lid.
Special Cord Set Instructions
As per UL safety requirements, a short
provided to reduce the hazards resulting
plug the power cord into a grounded
Detachable Cord
Product Specifications
WARNING
WARNING
Model Volume Product Dimensions
Volume WeightProduct Dimensions
Model Volume Product Dimensions
Rated
Power
Inner Pot
Dimensions
120V~
60Hz
15.7x 23.9 cm
6.2 x 9.4 in.
34L x 31W x 31.7H cm
13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 in.
Nova Plus 60
Model Volume Product
Dimensions Weight
5.22 kg
11.5 lbs
Power
Supply
1000 W 6 quart
WARNING: Spilled food can
appliance and cord away from
over edge of counter, never
use power outlet below
counter, and never use with
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Steam release
handle
Float valve
Lid position
marker
Lid handle
Lid
To install:
Position the anti-block
shield in place and
push down
To remove:
Using your thumb, push the side
of the anti-block shield towards
the lid rim and lift up with some
pop out
Cooker
handle
Control panel
Heating element
Outer pot
Cooker base
Overview
Anti-block Shield
5
5
Control Panel for the Nova Plus
The control panel of your Instant Pot®Nova Plus consists of a LCD display,
Control and Features
Perfect cooking results
with built-in automatic
programs
Cooking program keys
Pressure
indicators
Mode
indicators
+/- keys to
adjust
time
LCD
display
Time
display
Instant Pot®is a programmed smartcooker that has preset cooking times for
recent settings per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experi-
To return to the factory default settings, press Cancel to return the cooker to
key until the cooker beeps, or
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Control and Features
7
Sound ON/OFF
OFF
ON
1
1
The Pressure Level key toggles between High and Low pressure settings for pressure
The Pressure Level
programs: Slow Cook, Sauté and Yogurt
2
2
The Delay Start
3
3
The Keep Warm ON and OFF
5
5
The Cancel key ends a cooking program at anytime, or resets the cooker to factory
6
6
4
Cooker status icons
Indicates that cooker is heating and cooking is in progress
Indicates that a pressure cooking program is selected
4
Cooking Program Options
Control and Features
The soup/broth remains
clear due to lack of boiling
motion under pressure
Less
Normal
More
Programs Suggested Uses Notes for Users
Modes
based on the meat texture
Less
Normal
More
based on the bean texture
Less
Normal
More
based on the meat texture
Less
Normal
More
Use as a food warmer or as
a longer warm water
Corresponds to Low setting in
some temperature controlled
Corresponds to High setting
in some temperature
Non-pressure cooking
the Instant Pot®glass lid as
Less
Normal
More
Meat
Stew
Bean
Chili
Poultry
Slow
Cook
Soup
Broth
Automated cooking
+/- keys will not
Wild rice, brown rice, mung
based on the type of grains
Wild rice, brown rice, mung
Tough grains or a mixture of
Less
Normal
More Program includes 45
minutes of warm water
minutes of pressure
Less
Normal
More
Rice
Multigrain
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Cooking Program Options
DO NOT use Quick Release
as thick liquid will spatter
out and block the steam
Rice porridge/congee with
Less
Normal
More
Porridge
Programs Suggested Uses Notes for Users
Modes
Use the steam rack
provided to elevate food
Release method to prevent
Less
Normal
More
Steam
Sauté
(Brown)
Simmering, thickening and
NEVER have the lid on when
Less
Normal
More
Manual programming of
pressure level and cooking
time according to your
favourite recipes or cooking
Press the Pressure Level
key to adjust pressure
levels and the +/-keys to
Less
Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented
Default fermentation time is
Fermenting milk when
Pasteurizing milk when
Less
Normal
More
‘Yogt’ will be displayed on
the screen when
‘boiL’ will be displayed on
Normal
More
Yogurt
Pressure
Cook
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)
Working Temperature: 115 - 118°C (239 -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)
Control and Features
9
materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and
Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent
Install the condensation collector at the rear of the cooker by aligning
Getting Started
1
4
1
4
5
Before using your Instant Pot®:
Make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside
of the sealing ring
on the lid with the (unlock) mark and turn clockwise to the
(lock)
7
6
a b cc
Getting Started
11
Getting Started
• Do not put the lid on for the Sauté
To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot®and check if the cooker is
working properly:
Sealing
Press the Steam button and press the + / - keys to adjust
The preheating cycle will start after 10 seconds and the cooker will
display On
Steam
cooking cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and switch to Keep
Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is ON
1
Initial Test Run
~20
MINS.
1
4
The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew,
Bean/Chili, Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure
Cook.
• After the cooking process has started, you can press Cancel at any time to
Position the steam release handle to Sealing
OFF, indicating that the
Select a pressure cooking program: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili,
Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, or Pressure Cook.
WARNING
Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cooking
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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 (except for the Rice Cooking
Program)
Change the cooking pressure Pressure Level Select either High or Low
Set the delayed cooking time Delay Start + / - buttons to set the hours
Delay Start again
+ / - buttons to set the minutes
6
5
Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows:
displays On
using Delay Start, the Delay Start
seconds after selecting this program, the delayed cooking time count down
On for the
-
ing pressure is reached, the cooker enters the pressure cooking cycle and
enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function
is turned ON00:02
If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF
Natural Release:
Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to
release handle while releasing steam, as escaping steam is extremely hot
starch content, immediately turn the steam release handle back to the
Quick Release should ALWAYS
Press CancelOFF, indicating that the cooker is in
Make sure the float valve is down before
opening the lid.
7
8
Do not place hand over
steam release valve
Do not lean face over
cooker when it is in operation or
releasing steam/pressure
WARNING
Pressure Cooking
15
Non-Pressure Cooking
The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook,
Yogurt and Keep Warm.
Sauté
OFF, indicating that the cooker
Select the Sauté
To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle
between Less Normal (for regular
More
times and the LCD displays On to indicate that
temperature is reached, the LCD displays Hot
Cancel
displays OFF
• Do not use the pressure cooker lid during Sauté
• As a safety precaution, the cooker automatically enters standby mode
Cancel
1
4
5
WARNING
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