DUO TM Multi-Use Pressure Cooker Welcome Initial Setup Cooker Parts Overview Getting Started Venting Methods Initial Test Run (Water Test) More Controls & Smart Programs Support & Contact Information Getting Started Guide Full manual and instruction videos available at instantpot.com.au Register your product today at instantpot.com.
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Initial Setup • 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. • Use only the Instant Pot® Duo™ lid with the Instant Pot® Duo™ pressure cooker. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage. • Remove all packaging material from in and around the cooker, and verify that all parts are accounted for.
Cooker Parts Overview 4
Cooker Parts Overview Inner Pot Top of Lid Cooker Base Bottom of Lid Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.
Getting Started
1 Open & Close Lid When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when the lid is opened and closed. Open Open: Grip handle and turn lid counter-clockwise until symbol on lid is aligned with symbol on rim of cooker base. Lift lid up and off of cooker base. Note: Always check lid for damage prior to cooking. Close 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.
2 Check Sealing Ring & Sealing Ring Rack Remove: P ull 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. Remove After closing the lid, the sealing ring creates an airtight seal between lid and cooker base.
3 Remove & Install Float Valve The float 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 finger on the flat top of float valve. Turn lid over. Detach silicone cap from bottom side of float valve. Remove float valve from top of lid. Do not discard float valve or silicone cap.
4 Remove & Install Anti-Block Shield Remove: Grip lid and press firmly 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.
5 Remove & 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.
6 Remove & Clean Inner Pot Remove inner pot from cooker base and wash with hot water and dish soap before first 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.
7 Install 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
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. Sealing Note: Depressurization time will vary based upon volume of food and liquid. May take 10-40 minutes, or longer.
Initial Test Run (Water Test) 1. Add 3 cups (24 oz / 750 mL) water to inner pot. 8. Once pressurized, Cooking begins and display changes from “On” to cook time countdown. 2. Insert inner pot into cooker base. 3. 3L & 5.7L: Secure power cord to base connection socket. Ensure connection is tight. Connect power cord to a 220-240V~ power source. Align on lid with 9. hen the Smart Program completes, cooker begins W Keep Warm or display indicates “End”. 10.
More Controls 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.
Smart Programs Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Soup/ Broth Less Soup without meat Normal Soup with meat More Rich bone broth Meat/ Stew Less Soft texture Normal Very soft texture More Fall-off-the-bone texture Bean/ Chili Less Firmer texture Normal Soft texture More Very soft texture Less Soft texture More Very soft texture Normal Fall-off-the-bone texture Less Tender but firm to bite Normal Normal texture white rice More Softer texture white rice Poultry* Rice 18 |
Smart Program Multigrain* Porridge Steam Pressure Cook Slow Cook Setting Suggested Use Less Brown rice, wild rice, black beans, chickpeas, etc. Normal Brown rice, wild rice, mung beans, etc.
Smart Program Sauté Yogurt Setting Suggested Use Less Simmering & reducing Normal Pan searing or sautéing More Stir-frying or browning meat Less For lower temperature fermentation such as Jiu Niang Normal Fermenting milk after culture has been added More Pasteurizing milk Note Do not use the lid on Sauté. Maximum 30 minutes to prevent overheating. When display switches from “On” to “Hot”, add recipe ingredients.
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