Nova Plus Series User Manual Instant Pot® Free Recipe App • 500+ Free Recipes • New User Tips • Getting Started Videos
Welcome to the World of Cooking! 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.
Table of Contents Important Safeguards 1-3 Detachable Cord & Product Specifications 4 Overview 5 Control and Features 6-9 Getting Started 10 - 12 Pressure Cooking 13 - 15 Non-Pressure Cooking 16 - 19 Usage Tips 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Troubleshooting 22 - 24 Warranty 25 - 26
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 2 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
Detachable Cord WARNING 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. WARNING WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children.
Overview Lid handle Steam release handle Float valve Lid Lid position marker Cooker handle Lid fin Outer pot Heating element Control panel Cooker base Anti-block Shield 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 effort.
Control and Features Control Panel for the Nova Plus Perfect cooking results with built-in automatic programs The control panel of your Instant Pot® Nova Plus consists of a LCD display, cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time, a Keep Warm key and a Cancel key.
Control and Features 1 4 5 2 6 3 1 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. 2 The Pressure Level key toggles between High and Low pressure settings for pressure cooking programs.The Pressure Level key has no effect on non-pressure cooking programs: Slow Cook, Sauté and Yogurt. 3 The Delay Start key sets the delay time before a cooking program starts.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Soup Broth Meat Stew Bean Chili Poultry Slow Cook Rice Multigrain 8 Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Less Soup without meat. Normal Soup with meat. More Rich bone broth. The soup/broth remains clear due to lack of boiling motion under pressure cooking. Less Soft texture. Normal Very soft texture. More Fall-off-the bone meat texture. Less Less soft texture. Normal Soft texture. More Very soft texture. Less Soft texture.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Porridge Steam Sauté (Brown) Yogurt Pressure Cook Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Less Oatmeal. Normal White rice porridge/congee. More Rice porridge/congee with various rices and beans. DO NOT use Quick Release as thick liquid will spatter out and block the steam release valve. See page 17. Less Vegetables. Normal Fish and Seafood. More Meat. Less Simmering, thickening and reducing liquids.
Getting Started 1 Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and accessories. 2 Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use. 3 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. 4 Place the steam release handle on the lid.
Getting Started Before using your Instant Pot®: 1 a To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift. b c 2 Remove the inner pot from the cooker. 3 Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If required, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first. Always add at least 18 fl oz / 500 mL of liquid for minimum liquid requirement. See “Usage Tips” on page 20. 4 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry.
Getting Started • Make sure the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield are clean and free of debris. • After putting the lid on, make sure the float valve on lid top drops down. • Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program. Initial Test Run ~20 MINS. To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly: 1 Add 3 measuring cups of water into the inner pot (~19 fl oz / 540 mL). 2 Close the lid. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position.
Pressure Cooking The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook. WARNING • Do not fill the inner pot more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the inner pot more than 1/2 full. • After the cooking process has started, you can press Cancel at any time to end the program. The cooker then goes to standby mode.
Pressure Cooking 5 Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows: To do this .... Press this button... Followed by these steps...
Pressure Cooking 7 Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe): Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This may take 10 to 40 minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of food in the 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 until the float valve drops down.
Non-Pressure Cooking The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm. Sauté Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. 1 Select the Sauté program. 2 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).
Non-Pressure Cooking Slow Cook 1 You may use the Instant Pot® glass lid as an option. If using the pressure cooking lid, make sure the steam release handle is turned to Venting. 2 Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. 3 Select the Slow Cook program. 4 Optionally, modify the slow cooking program as follows: To do this .... Press this button... Followed by these steps...
Non-Pressure Cooking 5 When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LCD will display the elapsed time (such as 00:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours. 6 If the lid is on, remove it by turning counterclockwise and lifting. 7 Press Cancel. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode. Yogurt 1 Pasteurize Milk a) Add milk to the inner pot.
Non-Pressure Cooking 2 Cool Milk a) Remove the inner pot and place it on a wire rack. b) Allow the milk to cool to 115°F/46°C. Test the milk temperature with a thermometer. 3 Add Starter Culture a) Add starter culture to the warm milk in the inner pot. b) Replace the inner pot and close the lid. The steam release handle can be left in Venting or Sealing position. 4 Ferment Yogurt a) Select the Yogurt program and adjust to Normal mode. b) Press + / - to set the fermentation time.
Usage Tips WARNING • Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to the Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury. • Do not attempt to open the lid until pressure inside the cooker is completely released. As a safety feature, until the float valve drops down the lid is locked and cannot be opened. Do not force lid open. • When opening the lid, the inner pot may adhere to the lid.
Care and Cleaning Unplug your Instant Pot® and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. • All Instant Pot® inner pots, pressure cooker lids, and accessories are dishwasher safe. • Remove the inner pot and lid, and wash with detergent. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. • Wipe the inner cooker base rim and slot with dry cloth to prevent rusting of the exterior cooker rim. • Remove the sealing ring and anti-block shield from the underside of the lid.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the cooker, need technical assistance or product return information, please contact the Instant Pot support team using the methods below: • Create a support ticket: www.InstantPot.com/support/ • Email: support@instantpot.com • Call 1-800-828-7280 ext 2 for the customer care team. You can also find tips, videos and FAQs on www.InstantPot.com/faq/ The issues in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution Float valve unable to rise Too little food or water in inner pot Add water according to the recipe Float valve obstructed by the lid locking pin Close the lid completely, see “Getting Started” section Steam comes out from the steam release valve non-stop Steam release valve not in sealing position Turn the steam release handle to the sealing position Pressure control fails Contact support Display flashes “Lid” Lid is not in the correct position f
Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The cooker beeps 5 times and displays ‘burn’ message after the cooking program started. Indication of overheating. The cooker has reduced the heating temperature, and may not reach cooking pressure Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner pot might have clogged heat dissipation.
Warranty Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
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