DUO VIVA MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER User manual Important safeguards Products, parts and accessories Get started Pressure cooking 101 Releasing pressure Control panel Pressure control features Cooking Care, cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Download the Instant Pot app with 1000+ recipes at instantpot.com/app.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot ® Duo Viva was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms to see what we mean. As always, be careful when using electrical appliances and follow basic safety precautions. 01 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. • If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure control features: sealing ring. • DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base. Refer to Releasing pressure. When cooking meat with skin (e.g.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should not play with this appliance. 24 DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system. 25 DO NOT store any materials in the multicooker base or inner pot when not in use.
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................................................ 2 Other cooking styles.................................................................................................. 34 Special cord set instructions....................................................................................7 Slow Cook................................................................................................................
Product, parts and accessories Product, parts and accessories See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together.
Get started Get started Initial set up (It won't bite!) Initial test run (water test) You — yes, you — can do this! Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Duo Viva prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.
Pressure cooking 101 Releasing pressure Pressure cooking uses steam to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC / 212ºF. These high temperatures allow you to cook some foods way faster than normal. Behind the magic curtain When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot goes through 3 stages. You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method, and always wait until the float valve drops into the lid before opening.
Releasing pressure Releasing pressure Quick Release (QR or QPR) Timed natural release Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood! The carryover cooking continues for a specific amount of time, then stops quickly when you release the remaining pressure. Perfect for finishing rice and grains. What to do Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position.
Control panel Settings 2 4 Setting Description Turn sound on When in standby, press and hold the + button until the display shows S On. 3 1 1 6 5 8 9 Turn sound off. 7 When in standby, press and hold the − button until the display shows SOFF. Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off. Once a Smart Program is selected, changes to the cooking time, temperature and pressure Adjust and save custom cooking times level are saved once the Smart Program and temperatures. begins.
Settings Setting Status messages Description Delay Start can be set from between 10 minutes (00:10) and 24 hours (24:00). 01 Select a Smart Program and tweak it as needed, then press Delay Start. Once pressed, there is no way to go back to the Smart Program settings. You’ll have to press Cancel and start again. Set a Delay Start timer. 02 When the hours field flashes, use the − / + buttons to adjust the hours.
Pressure control features (Your little bag of tricks!) Pressure control features See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts. Quick release button Pressure cooking lid The quick release button controls the steam release valve — the part that controls when pressure is released from the multicooker. What we love about it When you close it, it sets to Seal automatically, for seriously easy pressure cooking.
Pressure control features Pressure control features Sealing ring Float valve When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the inner pot. The float valve is a visual indication of whether there is pressure in the multicooker (pressurized) or not (depressurized). It appears in two positions: The sealing ring must be installed before using the multicooker. Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid at a time.
Pressure cooking Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or a complete newbie, these Smart Programs help get you cooking with the touch of a button. • Soup/Broth • Meat/Stew • Bean/Chili • Cake • Egg • Rice • Multigrain • Porridge • Sterilize • Pressure Cook Pressure cooking Using pressurized steam guarantees your dish is cooked evenly and deeply, for the delicious results you expect every time. Suggested Pressure level use Fish and Low Pressure seafood, soft 5.1 - 8 psi vegetables (35 – 55 kPa) and rice.
Pressure cooking Pressure cooking Smart program breakdown Smart program breakdown Smart Programs Soup/Broth Meat/Stew Cake Egg Smart Programs Settings and defaults Pressure Low (35–55 kPa / 5.1 psi) High (65–85 kPa / 9.4–12.3 psi) Pressure Low (35–55 kPa / 5.1 psi) High (65–85 kPa / 9.4–12.
Pressure cooking Pressure cooking Smart program breakdown Pressure cooking tips Smart Programs Pressure Cook Settings and defaults Smart Program Pressure Low (35–55 kPa / 5.1 psi) High (65–85 kPa / 9.4–12.3 psi) Setting Less Default cooking time (adjustable) 20 minutes (00:20) Cooking time range Normal More 35 minutes 45 minutes (00:35) (00:45) Soup/Broth What it's for Less Soup without meat. Normal Soup with meat. More Rich bone broth. Less Soft texture.
Pressure cooking Pressure cooking Pressure cooking tips Smart Program Multigrain Porridge Smart Program Setting What it's for Less Brown rice, wild rice, black beans, chickpeas, etc. Normal Brown rice, wild rice, mung beans, etc. More Tough grains or a mixture of grains and beans. Less Oatmeal—steel cut or rolled. Normal White rice, porridge or congee. More Rice, porridge or congee with a mixture of various grains. Tips Select Less or Normal based on type of grain and desired texture.
Other cooking styles Other cooking styles The Duo Viva is much more than a pressure cooker. These Smart Programs don’t cook with pressure, but are just as easy to use. Slow Cook • Slow Cook • Sauté • Yogurt • Sous Vide Slow Cook is compatible for use with any common slow cooker recipe, so you can keep cooking your classics! If the float valve rises, make sure the quick release button is set to Vent. See Pressure control features: Quick release button.
Other cooking styles Other cooking styles Sauté Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) Sauté can be used in place of a frying pan, griddle or flat-top grill. Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to boost flavors, as sugars caramelize from the high heat of the Sauté Smart Program. Setting Suggested Use Less Simmering, thickening and reducing liquids. Normal Pan searing or sautéing. More Stir-frying or browning meat.
Other cooking styles Other cooking styles Stage 1: Pasteurize milk Stage 2: Add starter culture Using yogurt cups 01 Remove the inner pot from the multicooker base. 01 Allow pasteurized milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F). Yogurt cups are a convenient way to portion out yogurt servings. 02 Add unpasteurized milk to the inner pot then insert the inner pot into the multicooker base. 02 Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions.
Other cooking styles Other cooking styles Stage 1: Setting up the sous vide water bath 01 Remove the inner pot from the multicooker base. Fill the inner pot with warm water up to — 1/2 line, as indicated on the inner pot. Insert the inner pot into the multicooker base. 02 Secure the power cord to the base power socket on the back of the multicooker base. Make sure the connection is tight. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The display shows OFF.
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Duo Viva and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage and/or severe personal injury. Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents on any of the Instant Pot’s parts or accessories. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.
Care, cleaning and storage Care, cleaning and storage Steam release valve Anti-block shield Float valve and silicone cap Condensation collector Remove the steam release valve Remove the anti-block shield Remove the float valve Pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing towards the side of the lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Register your Instant Pot today! Problem If your problem persists or if you have questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantpot.com/#chat, by email at support@instantpot.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280. Problem Occasional clicking or light cracking sound. Difficulty closing the lid. Possible reason Install a sealing ring. The sealing ring is damaged or not installed properly. Replace the sealing ring.
Warranty Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Not enough liquid in the inner pot. Steam gushes from the steam release valve when the quick release button is Pressure sensor control failure. in the Seal position. Steam release valve is not seated properly. C1 C2 C6 C6H C6L Contact Customer Care. Flick the quick release button to make sure it is in the Seal position. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the United States of America and Canada.
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