d e t r a t get s INSTANT POT ® DUO ™ CRISP 9-IN-1 INSTANT POT ® CRISP 9-IN-1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS At Instant Brands™, your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot® was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms at instanthome.com to see what we mean. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 01 READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage. Do not use the appliance near water or flame. Keep out of direct sunlight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage. Do not touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 18 Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil. 19 Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve 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 as this could result in injury. 20 Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or the float valve with cloth or any other objects.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Do not let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters, or touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable, heatresistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the cooker base or on the air fryer lid. Leave at least 5” / 13 cm of space around the air fryer lid when in use. Do not place the appliance on a hot stove.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 38 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 39 Proper maintenance is recommended after each use. Refer to Care, Cleaning and Storage. Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage. 40 When using the air fryer lid, do not overfill the air fryer basket. Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids. Improper use, including moving the air fryer lid or cooker base, may result in personal injury. Do not move the appliance while it is in use. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the inner pot or air fryer basket as they may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury. Do not store any materials in the cooker base or inner pot when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before attempting to use this appliance. WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. • DO NOT remove ground. • DO NOT use an adapter. • DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
Product, parts and accessories See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together.
Product, parts and accessories Cooker base Power and sensor connector Condensation collector Outer pot (Rear) Condensation rim Cooker handles Heating element (Interior) Control panel Power cord (Rear) Air fryer lid Accessories Lid handle Lid position marker Air fryer basket Lid fins Back Air fryer basket base (Duo Crisp) Air intake Air vent Air fryer basket base (Crisp) Interior Element cover Heating element (Beneath element cover) Male power and sensor connector Illustrations in this docu
Get started 01 Pull that Duo Crisp out of the box! Always use a stainless-steel inner pot, not the non-stick ceramic coated variety, with the air fryer lid. 02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the cooker and make sure all the parts are accounted for. See Product, parts and accessories for a full parts breakdown. Make sure to check under the inner pot! 03 Wash the inner pot in a dishwasher or with hot water and dish soap.
Get started Initial test run (water test) Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Duo Crisp prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works. 01 Remove the inner pot from the cooker base and add 3 cups (~25 oz / 750 mL) of water to the inner pot, then place it back into the cooker base. 02 Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The display shows OFF.
Pressure cooking 101 When pressure cooking, the Duo Crisp goes through 3 stages. Pre-heating What you see What you don’t see Tips Frozen foods have the longest preheating time. For the fastest results, thaw your food before cooking it. The display shows On. While the cooker pre-heats, it vaporizes liquid to create steam. Once enough steam has built up, the float valve pops up and locks the lid in place.
Releasing pressure You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method. Venting methods Natural Release (NR or NPR) Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the cooker drops, the cooker depressurizes naturally over time. What to do Leave the quick release button in the Seal position (popped-up) after cooking completes. What to expect Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Program ends.
Releasing pressure Easy-Release Switch for Quick Release (QR or QPR) Stops cooking quickly and prevents overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood! What to do Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position. Duo Crisp What to expect When pressed down, a jet of steam ejects through the top of the steam release valve. This is normal! When pressure has been fully released, the float valve drops into the lid.
Control Panel Pressure cooking lid Smart Programs Time display Temperature/ pressure display • Pressure Cook Air fryer lid • Steam • Air Fry • Rice • Roast • Oatmeal • Bake • Saute • Broil • Slow Cook • Keep Warm The time display shows the time in HH:MM format. Counts up or down, depending on the Smart Program. Pressure cooking lid: Displays Lo (Low) or Hi (High) pressure level. Air fryer lid: Displays temperature in ºC or ºF.
Pressure control features See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts. Pressure cooking lid What we love about it When you close it, it sets to Seal automatically, for seriously easy pressure cooking. What you should know about it The lid is removable during non-pressure cooking so you can taste-test as you go. When you’re pressure cooking, the lid only locks into place once the cooker While plugged in, the Duo Crisp plays a has pressurized.
Pressure control features Quick release button The quick release button controls the steam release valve — the part controls whether pressure is released or not. Duo Crisp Quick Release Button Seal position Flick to seal. What we love about it It’s really easy to use, and keeps our hands far away from the steam! What you should know about it The lid says Turn to Seal, but it’s more like a flicking motion.
Pressure control features Steam release valve The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam release pipe. When the cooker releases pressure, steam ejects from the top of the steam release valve. The steam release valve is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure cooking. Duo Crisp Crisp Sealing ring When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the inner pot. The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker.
Pressure control features CAUTION Only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings. DO NOT use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. • Always check for cuts, deformation and correct installation of the sealing ring before cooking. • Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. The sealing ring should be replaced every 12–18 months or sooner if you notice stretching, deformation, or damage. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.
Pressure control features Float Valve Crisp DANGER DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is up and NEVER attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Anti-block shield The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation.
Cooking The Duo Crisp is super versatile in the kitchen — whether you want to pressure cook first and use the air fryer lid to crisp up your dish, or if you’d prefer to cook your meal just using the air fryer lid — you can! Pressure cooking lid Air fryer lid • Pressure Cook • Air Fry • Sauté • Roast • Slow Cook • Bake • Steam • Broil • Rice • Oatmeal Instant Tip: A jingle sounds when the lids are in the correct position, and the display indicates OFF.
Cooking CAUTION Always inspect the lid and inner pot carefully to make sure they are clean and in good working condition before use. • To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the inner pot if it is dented, deformed or damaged. • Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking. Always make sure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the inner pot into the cooker base. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the cooker.
Cooking To get pressure cooking, follow the same basic steps as you did in the Initial test run (water test) — but add food this time! Instant Tip: Using the multi-functional rack will ensure your food items are steamed and not boiled. It helps heat food evenly, prevents nutrients from leeching into the cooking liquid, and stops food items from scorching on the bottom of the inner pot. When the Smart Program finishes, follow your recipe’s directions to select the appropriate venting method.
Cooking 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. Temperature Suggested use Notes Lo (Low) Simmer, reduce and caramelize. The display switches from On to Hot when the inner pot has reached cooking temperature. Hi (High) Pan sear, stir-fry, sauté and brown. As a safety precaution, 30 minutes is the maximum cooking time.
Cooking Air Fry, Roast, Bake, and Broil Using the air fryer lid is an amazing way to ramp up your meal's flavor and texture. NOTICE If the Food burn error appears while using the air fryer lid, deglaze the bottom of the inner pot as necessary, according to Cooking: Sauté instructions. CAUTION Always ensure the stainless-steel inner pot is present in the cooker base when using the air fryer lid. DO NOT use a non-stick ceramic coated inner pot.
Cooking Air Fry, Roast, Bake, and Broil Insert food into the multi-level air fryer basket, oven-safe cookware, or directly into the inner pot, according to your recipe. If using an accessory, insert the accessory into the inner pot. 01 Insert the stainless-steel inner pot into the cooker base. 02 Place the air fryer lid on the cooker base by lining up the lid fins and inserting them into the base handles. Press the lid down to ensure the power and sensor connectors are in full contact with each other.
Settings To do this Do this Turn sound on/off. When in standby, press and hold + above Time until display indicates S On (sound on) or SOFF (sound off). Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off. Change display temperature ºC / ºF. Press and hold + above Temp until the display indicates ºC or ºF. The temperature is displayed in the unit indicated.
Status messages The Duo Crisp is in standby mode. May indicate that the lid is missing, not properly secured, or that the wrong lid is being used for the Smart Program selected. The cooker is pre-heating. The Sauté Smart Program has reached cooking temperature and food may be added to the inner pot.
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Duo Crisp and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage, severe personal injury and/or death. Always unplug your cooker 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 WARNING The Instant Pot cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric leakage or personal injury, make sure the cooker base stays dry. • DO NOT immerse the cooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt to cycle it through the dishwasher. • DO NOT rinse the heating element. • DO NOT submerge or rinse the power cord or the plug.
Care, cleaning and storage Steam release valve Steam release handle Remove the steam release valve Remove the steam release handle Pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. The steam release valve must be installed before using the cooker. Duo Crisp Crisp Install the steam release handle Install the steam release valve Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly.
Care, cleaning and storage Anti-block shield Float valve and silicone cap Remove the anti-block shield Remove the float valve from the lid 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. Place one finger on the flat top of float valve, then turn the lid over. Detach the silicone cap from the bottom side of the float valve.
Care, cleaning and Storage Condensation collector The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and catches any overflow from the condensation rim. It should be installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use. Remove the condensation collector Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down. Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.
Troubleshooting Register your Duo Crisp today at instanthome.com/register. Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at support@instanthome.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280. View the full Troubleshooting table online at instanthome.com. Problem Possible reason The display remains blank Bad power connection or no power. after connecting the power cord. Cooker’s electrical fuse has blown. Steam leaks from side of lid.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Try this Cancel the Smart Program, unplug the cooker and allow it to cool to room temperature. Black smoke is coming from the air fryer lid. Using an oil with a low smoke point. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as Canola, Avocado, Soybean, Safflower, or Rice Bran. Food residue on the bottom of the inner pot or around the element on the air fryer lid.
Warranty One (1) Year Limited Warranty This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.
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