Instant Pot IP-DUO User Manual English
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1. More and Less modes with the Adjust key The Normal mode is suited for regular saut or browning The More mode is for stir frying or blackening meat at higher temperature The Less mode is suitable for simmering reducing juices or thickening r sauce To avoid pressure building up the lid cannot be closed If wary you accidentally close the lid flashing Lid is displayed towarn about wrong lid position Caution partially closing the lid during saut ing could cause the pressure to build up in the cooker This can be hazardous 5 Heating starts automatically in 10 seconds after the last key is pressed The Saut program can be cancelled at any time by pressing Keep Warm Cancel key 6 When the designated temperature is reached the LED display shows Hot 7 When cooking finishes the cooker beeps and goes to standby state If you need more time simply press the Saut key again 15 Warming Pressing the Keep Warm Cancel key in the standby state activates the Keep Warm function You can use and to change the time between 10 minutes and 99 hours and 50 minutes When Keep Warm function starts the time counts up by minutes The Keep Warm function can be used with or without the lid closed You can also use an optional glass lid for this function When it finishes the cooker beeps and goes to standby state Making Yogurt You ca2. 78 C 145 172 F e Slow Cook function 0 5 20 hours at 88 99 C 190 210 F e Saut function Normal mode 160 176 C 320 349 F More mode 175 210 C 347 410 F Less mode 135 150 C 275 302 F e Yogurt function up to 99 hours 30 minutes Normal mode for making yogurt 36 43 C 96 8 109 4 F Less mode for making Jiu Niang fermented glutinous rice 30 34 C 86 93 2 F More for pasteurizing milk 83 C 180 F Model Power Rated Volume Caliber of inner Weight Dimension Supply Power pot IP DUO50 220 750 5 Liter 14x22x24 cm 5 3kg 33x31x30 cm 240V 900W 5 5x8 66x9 45 11 68lb 13x12 2x11 8 50Hz inch inch H x Inner rim LxWxH diameter x outer rim diameter IP DUO60 220 840 6 Liter 16x22x24 cm 6 61kg 33x31x32 cm 240V 1000W 6 3x8 66x9 45 14 57 b 13x12 2x12 6 50Hz inch inch Accesso Rice paddle Soup spoon Measuring cup Steam rack Condensation water collector ries User manual and Recipe booklet Product Structure Steam release Lid handle Float valve Lid fin Lid position mark Inner pot Heating Cooker handle element Lid Open Close mark Exterior pot Control box Lid fin slot Control panel Cooker housing Base amp Heating unit poon shelf Sealing ring Sealing ring rack Anti block shield Lid locking p
3. Delayed Cooking with Timer section for details 12 Cooking with Your Instant Pot Pressure Cooking The following procedure is for Rice Soup Poultry Meat Stew Bean Chili Multigrain Porridge Steam and Manual functions Instant Pot 1 Follow steps in the Cooking Preparation section of this manual 2 Connect power cord The LED display shows OFF indicating that it s in standby state 3 Select a cooking function e g Soup Once a function key is pressed its indicator lights up e Within 10 seconds after pressing a function key you can still select any other function keys and adjust cooking duration 4 Select cooking time e You may use the Adjust key except the Manual and Rice functions to adjust cooking duration Press the Adjust key repeatedly to change between Normal Less and More modes which will light up on the display Instant Pot e f necessary change the cooking time with and Press and hold the or key for faster changes e The built in cooking time is suitable for general purpose food Please use the cooking time table in the recipe book to determine the appropriate cooking time based on the specific food the quantity of food and your texture preference 5 Select cooking pressure Instant Pot e All functions except Rice defaults to High Pressure For Rice
4. mix the cold water and yeast powder with the rice thoroughly in the container Make sure that each rice grain is separated rather than stuck together Gently press the rice mixture together and leave a hole in the middle of the mixture 5 Add water to the 3rd mark in the inner pot Lower the container into the inner pot withthe steam rack Water should submerge about 1cm 0 5in of the bottom of the container for even heat conduction Make sure to close the lid of the container to avoid excess evaporation from the rice 6 Press the Yogurt function key and then press the Adjust key twice to Less mode for Jiu Niang function The default fermentation time is 24 hours You may need to change this following the instruction of the yeast 7 Jiu Niang will be ready when the program finishes A well made fermented glutinous rice has transparent liquid and some small gas bubbles with an aromatic smell of liquor and is very sweet If there are some white fungi on surface this is normal If it has ow black fungi the rice was contaminated during the process andit nce Chill should not be consumed Avoid running the fermentation for too long which causes the rice to turn sour Poultry 8 When the program completes Instant Pot beeps displays yogt and goes to standby state Initial Test Run In order to get a feel for your Instant Pot before jumping in with your favorite recipe it s a great idea to take
5. out Replace the float valve sili cone ring 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 Cooking Preparation section Steam comes out from exhaust valve non stop Steam release handle not in sealing position Turn the release handle to the sealing position Pressure control fails Contact support online Display flashes Lid Lid is not at the correct posi tion for the selected program Close lid for pressure cook ing or open the lid for sau t ing Display shows noPr Working pressure is not reached during pre heating cycle If the lid leaks steam please see Problems 3 4 5 and 6 If there is no steam leaking and you have frozen food in the cooker please run the current program again Display shows Ovht Overheating is detected on the inner pot Please stop the program and check if the food at the bottom of the inner pot is burnt 19 Troubleshooting Table Cont Problem Possible Reason Solution Bad power connection or no Inspect the power cord to 10 Display remains blank power ensure a good connection after connecting the check the power outlet is power cord active Cooker s electrical fuse was Contact support online blown C
6. and tips please do the following Sign up for our newsletter at http www instantpot co uk Join our Facebook community at http www Facebook com instantpotuk Earlyview Ltd Instant Pot UK 15 Walton Business Centre 44 Terrace Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2LA UK Tel 0333 123 0051 Email support instantpot co uk Instant Pot Company 11 300 Earl Grey Dr Suite 383 Ottawa Ontario Canada K2T 1C1 Telephone 1 800828 7280 Fax 1 613 800 0726 Web http www IinstantPot com E mail support instantpot com All contents in this document have been checked carefully Instant Pot Company reserves the right to interpret any printing mistake or misunder standing of content For any technical improvement or change in appearance or name plate changes shall be placed in the revised manual without further notice In case of changes in appearance and color please refer to the actual product for detailed information 2011 2012 2013 2014 Instant Pot Company All Rights Reserved
7. are accompanied by a person responsible for their safety 31 Do not use this product on any electrical system other than voltage 220 240V 50Hz PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS And keep the user manual in a convenient place for future reference Precautions Before each use please make sure to inspect the following 1 The anti block shield float valve and exhaust valve are not blocked by food debris 2 The bottom surface of the inner pot and the heating plate are free of any foreign objects 3 The steam release handle is in the Sealing position for all pressure cooking After cooking wait until the cooker cools down for a while and release the pressure using the steam release handle Use extreme caution when opening the lid Scald and serious burns can be caused by the steam inside the unit If all LED lights are flashing on the control panel unplug the power cord immediately and consult the Troubleshooting section Care must be taken with the sealing ring to avoid deformation Failure to do so may prevent the product from working properly Special Cord Set Instructions A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement and tripping An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use If an extension cord is used the electrical rating of the cord must be at least 12 amps and 220 240V 50Hz The extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over edge of table o
8. release Please use Natural Release The Poultry key is programmed to make poultry dishes You may use the Adjust key to change the poultry cooking time from Normal to More or Less depending on your preference of the texture and the amount of poultry you put into the pot Poultry meat is generally easier to cook than pork lamb and beef Hence the poultry cooking time is adjusted within a shorter 11 time range when using the Poultry function key The Meat Stew key is for cooking meat and stew The Adjust key can be used to change the cooking time to achieve the desired texture of the meat In general More duration is for bone stripping effect on meat The Bean Chili key is specifically for cooking beans and making Chili If you want the beans well cooked please use the Adjust key to select More duration The Rice key is a fully automated smart program for cooking regular rice or parboiled rice The cooking duration is adjusted automatically depending on the amount of food content To cook 2 cups of rice it takes about 12 minute pressure keeping time for 3 5 cups of rice it takes about 14 minute pressure keeping time more cups will take longer time accordingly Total cooking time is not displayed whereas the pressure keeping time will be shown when working pressure is reached The Adjust key has no effect on this program Please note You can cook as little as one cup of rice with th
9. the housing rim Instant Pot has a safety feature to disable the cooker and the display flashes Lid if the lid is not positioned correctly When using Soup Poultry Meat Stew Bean Chili Multigrain Rice Steam Porridge and Yogurt the lid should be fully closed When using Saut the lid should be open Keep Warm and Slow Cook works with the lid either opened or closed 6 Position the steam release handle properly Please note that it is perfectly normal and necessary for the steam release handle to be loose It works by weight and simply rests on top ofthe exhaust pipe It can also be removed for washing if necessary by pulling it straight out In operation of the cooker for any functions except Keep Warm Saut or Slow Cook align the pointed end of the steam release handle pointing to Sealing indicating that the pressure cooker is in the sealed position The Saut function must be used without the lid The Slow Cook and Keep Warm can operate with or without the lid or using an optional glass lid available at www InstantPot co uk Controls and States of the Cooker Control Panel The control panel of your Instant Pot consists of an LED display 2 pressure indicators 3mode indicators 4 operation keys and 14 function keys Each function key has a function indicator light Operation keys do not have indicator lights Instant Poto LED display
10. 1 code Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online cannot be detected C2 code Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online short circuited 11 All LEDs C5 code Temperature is too high be Put in the inner pot properly flash with cause inner pot is not placed a code appearing onscreen Temperature is too high be Put food and water inthe cause there is no water in inner pot inner pot C6 code Faulty pressure sensor Contact support online Too little water Adjust dry rice and water Rice half cooked or too ratio according torecipe hard Cover opened prematurely After cooking cycle com 12 pletes leave the cover on for 5 more minutes 13 Rice too soft Too much water Adjust dry rice and water ratio according torecipe Indication of overheating Possibly starch deposits at Intermittent beeping The cooker has reduced the the bottom of the inner pot after the cooker starts heating temperature and which have clogged heat 14 forawhile may not reach cooking pres dissipation Stop the cooker sure and inspect the bottom of the inner pot Occasional ticking or The normal sound of power Nothing to be worried about 15 light cracking sound switching and expanding pressure board in changing temperature Wet inner pot bottom Wipe inner pot bottom dry before cooking 20 Limited Warranty Earlyview Ltd EV warrants this appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal residenti
11. Adjust key By pushing the Adjust key repeatedly you can adjust the cooking mode to Normal More and Less modes which correspond to medium high and low in a common slowcooker 6 Cooking starts automatically in 10 seconds after the last key is pressed 7 When the cooking finishes the cooker beeps and goes intothe Auto Keep Warm cycle for 10 hours Delayed Cooking with Timer Your Instant Pot has a timer function to delay the start of cooking for up to 24 hours Timer function does not apply to the Keep Warm Yogurt and Saut functions The following shows how to program for delayedcooking 1 Follow steps in the previous Pressure Cooking and Slow Cooking sections to seta cooking program 2 Within 10 seconds after program selection press the Timer key to set the hours and 14 minutes to be delayed Use and to set the delayed hours Press Timer key again to change the minutes The time is the Instant Pot delayed time before the program starts Please allow sufficient cooking time and cooling down time before serving Meat Stew 3 10 seconds after last key press the Timer function starts the Bean Chili time on LED display counts down and the flashing green indicator on the Timer key changes to solid green Poultry 4 To cancel the Timer operation press the Keep Warm Cancel key at any time 5 Y
12. If any of the following circumstances take place please stop using the appliance immediately and contact Instant Pot support team e Power cord and plug suffer from expansion deformation discoloration damages etc e A portion of power cord or the plug gets hotter than usual e Electric pressure cooker heats abnormally emitting a burnt smell e When powered on there are unusual sounds or vibrations If there is dust or dirt on the plug or socket please remove dust or dirt with a dry brush Cleaning Caution please make sure the appliance has cooled down and is unplugged before cleaning 1 Clean the product after each use Wipe the black inner housing rim and slot dry with clothto prevent rusting on the exterior pot rim 2 Remove the lid and take out the inner pot wash them with detergent rinse with clear water and then wipe dry with a soft cloth The stainless steel inner pot is also dishwasher safe 3 Use water to clean the lid including the sealing ring which can be removed exhaust valve anti block shield and wipe them clean with dry soft cloth Do not take apart the steam release pipe assembly 4 Clean the cooker body with clean damp cloth Do not immerse the cooker into water Donot use a wet cloth to clean the pot while the power cord is plugged into the power outlet Troubleshooting If you experience any problem with the appliance please DO NOT initially return the product to the retail store or online mercha
13. Instant Pot Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker User Manual Model IP DUO50 and IP DUO60 Pictures in the text are for reference only Please refer to the actual product Thank you for purchasing the multi functional Instant Pot Please read the User Manual carefully before use and keep it in a convenient place for future reference Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 0 ee ee ccc cecceccecceceececcecceccecceceecscecceceeceecescescuseeceececeseeens 3 PRS OI Sessa weedeat A a a a a NOS N ni NEEE E AO NENN ENES 4 Special Cord Set Instructions esssenssssenessseesssreressrrressseresssreresserressrreessereessereres 4 Prod ct ITO GUCEION sisi cascasesesnnsceascacadesaseuasinsnuiacanansaadenvacuaceavaacaceasianadentsebadiearaincanunand 5 Fe UN SS e E E EE E E E E EE S 5 SOC ITN ARVO S wiscinceer cats bavtisneesantecacdexvateetannodeedicpswaieetecqeiceneaeetintnedssdauearenantesusoersnaeees 5 Product SCUCTUN Gs ices vacvieacdacwactdaictcanadsavadnsennveoasdunwasadwadeaceedwavets landvdanvdeavesaduiwaccncdes 6 Before the First USC ccceccsceccecsccsceccececcecetcncstcececceceteecsteececcececcesecceseccesecaesecens 7 Install the Condensation Collector 20 0 0 ccc cececceceececceccecceccecscecceccecceceececusesenss 7 Remove and Install the Anti Block Shield 0 2 0 eee cecceccecceceeceececcecceceeceececseess 7 Remove and Install the Sealing RING ccccssseccccsssecceceseceeceeseceeseeeceesueaeeeese
14. al use for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty extends only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt purchase order number or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed EV s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing or assisting in the repair at EV s option All repairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre authorized by EV This appliance comes equipped with many safety features Any attempt to interfere with their Operation may result in serious injury damages and void this warranty No warranty service willbe provided to any appliance that has been tampered with unless directed by an EV representative This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from negligent use or misuse of the appliance use contrary to the operating instructions failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or disassembly repair or alteration by anyone unless directed by an EV Representative The warranty does not cover damage resulting from Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes EV is not responsible for shipping cost for warranty service Limitation and Exclusions To the extent permitted by applicable law the liability of EV if any for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall be limited to repair or replacement of the appliance or part and shall not exceed the purchase price of a comp
15. arable replacement appliance or part THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT S COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES S INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED EV is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of orin connection with the use or performance of the appliance or damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or profits loss of enjoyment or use costs of removal installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature You the buyer may have other rights and remedies which are in addition to any right or remedy which may be available under this limited warranty Warranty Service If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period please contact Instant Pot Customer Service team by e Create a support ticket at www InstantPot co uk support e Email to support instantpot co uk e Or call 0333 123 0051 for Instant Pot customer service representative 21 To facilitate speedy service please provide e Yourname email address or phone number e A copy of the original purchase receipt with order number the model and serial number e Description of the product defect pictures or video if possible Keep Up To Date For the latest news hints
16. ck the pressure release devices the steam release handle for clogging before use 10 Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released If the handles are difficult to push apart this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized do not force it open Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous Please see Cooking Preparation 11 Never deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil It is dangerous and may cause a fire or serious damage 12 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid 13 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning 14 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the service center for examination repair or adjustment See Warranty section 15 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 16 This product is for household use only Do not use outdoors 17 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 18 Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 3 19 Extreme caution must be used when moving the unit containing hot oil or other hot liquids 20 Caution to reduce the risk of electr
17. d with the d Open mark on the cooker housing rim 2 Check whether all parts on the lid are assembled properly Check the float valve and exhaust valve for obstructions Make sure that the sealing ring is well seated inside its holding rack the anti block shield is installed properly and the float valve can move up and down easily 3 Take out the inner pot and put in food and liquid The total amount of food and water should NEVER exceed the Max maximum level marking of the inner pot It is recommended that you do not fill the unit over 2 3 full When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice beans or dried vegetables do not fill the unit over 1 2 full Over filling may risk clogging the vent pipes and developing excess pressure This could alsocause spillage and may damage to the unit 4 Place the inner pot inside the cooker housing Before that be sure to remove foreign objects and wipe dry the outside of the inner pot and the heating element inside of the cooker After putting the inner pot inside the housing rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure good contact between the inner pot and the heating element 27 5 Close the lid completely Hold the lid handle and put the lid on the cooker with the vy mark on the lid and the n Open marks on the housing rim are aligned Rotate the lid clockwise approximately 30 degrees until the W mark on the lid is aligned with the m Close mark on
18. e correct ratio of water The Multigrain key is a program to cook mixed grains of wild rice hard brown rice mung beans etc There are three Adjust options for multigrain rice cooking The Normal setting has 40 minutes of pressure cooking time The Less setting has 20 minutes of pressure cooking time The More setting has 45 minutes of warm water soaking time and 60 minutes of pressure cooking time The More setting is suitable for harder grains such as dry split corn The Steam key is designed for steaming purposes You can steam vegetables seafood or reheating with the enclosed steam rack When steaming vegetables and seafood please note that using the Natural Release method for releasing the steam will likely overcook the food You will need to release the steam as soon as the cooking time has expired using the Quick Release method Using 1 2 cups 160ml of water is sufficient for steaming fresh or frozen vegetables with 1 2 minute pressure keeping time Please use or keys to change the steaming time Please note that unlike other pressure cooking functions the Steam function heats at full power continuously This may burn food in direct contact with the bottom of the inner pot Please use the trivet provided to elevate the food above the water Use a metal basket or oven safe glass ceramic container that fits into the inner pot to contain the food The Manual key allows manual
19. e steam release handle when using Quick Release The escaping steam is very hot and can cause scalding e Never pull out the steam release handle when it is letting out steam e Please be aware that Quick Release is not suitable for food in large liquid volume or with high starch content e g porridge congee sticky liquids soup etc Food content may splatter out with steam Use Natural Release instead Natural Release e Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down This may take 10 to 15 minutes after cooking is finished and the cooker is in Keep Warm mode e Putting a wet towel on the lid can speed up cooling 3 Open the lid Hold the lid handle turn the lid counterclockwise to the open position and lift the lid up to open To avoid vacuum suction on the lid turn the steam release to Venting position to let in air when lifting the lid e Caution Do not open the lid until pressure inside the pot is completely released Asa safety feature until the float valve drops down the lid is locked and cannot be opened e If the float valve is stuck due to food debris or stickiness you can push it down with a pen or chopsticks when you are certain the pressure has been released by moving the steam release handle in the venting position Cooking Preparation 1 Open the lid Holding the lid handle with your hand rotate approximately 30 degrees counterclockwise until the W mark on the lid is aligne
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21. function the default is Low Pressure Low Pressure operates at half of the regular working pressure around 5 8psi or 40kpa It is used to avoid overcooking tender food materials such as vegetables and for certain recipes that may call for using low pressure setting 6 Cooking starts automatically in 10 seconds after the lastkey press e Three audible beeps will sound to indicate the cooking process has begun The LED display shows On indicating that the pre heating state is in progress Please note Depending on the food content the quantity and its temperature frozen or not the preheat cycle can range between 10 to 40 minutes e As the pressure increases inside the cooker it is perfectly normal for traces of steam to escape from the float valve until the float valve pops up e Once the cooker reaches working pressure the LED display changes from On to the programmed cooking time The cooking time counts down to indicate the remaining time in minutes During this pressurized state you should not see any steam gushing out 13 anywhere from the lid However from time to time you may see a small smoke effect coming from the steam release handle and occasionally a little sputtering This is perfectly normal e During the cooking operation the cooker makes low clicking sounds This comes from normal operation in switching the heating element on and off e At any time you can cancel the cooking program in progress and retu
22. g can be installed on either side facing up Please note the following e Prior to each use inspect to make sure the sealing ring is well seated in the sealing ring rack and the anti block shield is mounted properly on the steam release pipe A properly seated sealing ring can be shifted with a bit of effort clockwise or anti clockwise inside the sealing ring rack e After use remove any foreign objects from the sealing ring and anti block shield e Keep the sealing ring clean to avoid odor Washing the sealing ring in warm soapy water or dishwasher can remove odor However it is normal for the sealing ring to absorb the smell of certain acidic foods That s why it is always a good idea to have more than one sealing ring on hand You can purchase additional sealing rings from www I nstantPot co uk e Never pull the sealing ring by force as the pulling may cause deformation and affect its function in sealing the pressure e A sealing ring with cracks cuts or other damages should not be used A new Sealing ring replacement should be used Safe Lid Opening 1 Make sure the pressure cooking program has completed or press Keep Warm Cancel to terminate the program 2 Releasing pressure in one of the following approaches Quick Release e Slide the steam release handle to the Venting position to let out steam until the float valve drops down Caution e Please keep hands and face away from the hole on the top of th
23. ic shock cook only in the provided removable container cooking pot 21 Do not use incompatible removable container cooking pot or sealing ring gasket to avoid pressure leakage 22 Todisconnect turn any control to off then remove plug from wall outlet 23 Do not place the unit on an unstable location it is strictly prohibited to use it ona newspaper foam or other object that may easily block the vent holes at the bottom 24 Do not use it in a place which is near splash water or fire Do not use it in a place exposed to directly to sunshine or oil splash Put it in a place out of the reach of children 25 Before use each time be sure to check the anti block shield float valve and exhaust valve steam release handle for obstruction wipe the surface of the inner pot and the heating plate to confirm they are free of any foreign object make sure the steam release handle is in sealing position 26 Do not move this product or force to remove the lid when the unit is in operation 27 Do not place your hands or face over the exhaust valve steam release handle or float valve to avoid scald when the unit is in operation 28 Toreduce the risk of fire or electric shock only authorized personnel should do repairs 29 Do not cover the pressure valves 30 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they
24. in Lid fin slot on the cooker handle can hold the open lid on either left or right Condensation collector and the power cord holder Before the First Use Before the first use please take out all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully Please pay particular attention to operational instructions and cautions to avoid any injury or property damage Please wash the inside of the lid and the inner pot with warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth Neverimmerse the cooker housing in water or any other liquid The inner pot sealing ring and steamrelease handle and all accessories are dishwasher safe But never clean the lid and housing ina dishwasher Install the Condensation Collector To install the condensation collector Slide it into the slot on the cooker housing Follow the reverse order to remove it for cleaning Remove and Install the Anti Block Shield The anti block shield can be removed by pushing it on the side to lift it up To install the anti block shield position it in place and press it down The anti block shield can be installed on either direction lengthwise Remove and Install the Sealing Ring The sealing ring can be removed by pulling upwards from the sealing ring rack in sections To reinstall the sealing ring pressing it down into the rack section by section The sealing rin
25. it for a test run This will help you to become familiar with your Instant Pot make sure that your unit is working perfectly and also clean the unit of possible residues in the process This test run can be accomplished in about 15 minutes It s optional but recommended 1 Make sure the steam release handle and float valve are unobstructed and clean and that the sealing ring is properly seated 2 Insert the inner pot in the cooker base and add water to the 3 mark on the inner pot 3 Close the lid Make sure that the steam release handle is pointing to Sealing mark on the lid 4 Press the Steam button and press the the time to 2 minutes Uu u button to change 5 In 10 seconds your Instant Pot will go into the preheating cycle display showing On Within a few minutes steam will start Multigrain coming out for a minute or two until the Float Valve pops up ICN Porriage and seals the cooker Within another minute or two the working Ka pressure will be reached and the countdown timer will begin Once the countdown is finished your Instant Pot will beep and automatically go into the Keep Warm mode That s it The test is complete Press the Keep Warm Cancel button and or unplug the unit Once the pot cools down you can open it and are ready to try your favorite recipe 17 Care and Maintenance Regular care or maintenance is essential in ensuring that this product is safe for use
26. n make yogurt either with the inner pot or use glass bottles The process to make yogurt involves two steps The first step is to pasteurize the milk by heating it to 180 F 83 C This serves two purposes 1 killing pathogens and harmful bacteria which can grow during the fermentation period and 2 denaturation of milk proteins which prevents curding of milk and makes the proteins easier to absorb Instant Pot provides two convenient ways to heat your milk If you Instant Pot use the inner pot to make yogurt press Yogurt then Adjust to ow rE More mode when you will see the word boil on the display Meat Instant Pot will then boil the milk to 180 F 83 C When it s done it Stew beeps and displays yogt Cra Poultry If you use a container or bottles to make yogurt you can steam the milk by adding 1 cup of water in the inner pot putting in the steam rack and placing your container or bottles on top of the rack Select the Steam function and set the time for 1 minute Once the process is over use the Natural Release method to release the steam The second step after heating the milk is to let it cool to below 115 F 46 C then add an adequate amount of yogurt starter or fresh yogurt If you use a container or bottles you can place them inthe inner pot without adding any additional water Press the Yogurt Soup function key and adjust the time using the a
27. nd keys based a on the instructions of the yogurt starter The program automatically Ba starts in 10 seconds When the program completes Instant Pot beeps displays yogt and goes to standby state Poultry The yogurt can be served plain together with other dishes e g curry or mixed with honey or jam to make a fruityogurt si or a fest Making Jiu Niang Jiu Niang also known as fermented glutinous rice is a sweet and mildly alcoholic delicacy of Asia It is highly nutritious and easy to digest commonly used to make desserts in China Japan Korean and other Asian countries Glutinous rice also known as sticky rice is used in making Jiu Niang Glutinous rice contains high concentration of starch which is converted to sugars during fermentation 1 Soak two cups of glutinous rice in cold water for at least 5 hours until the rice grains can easily be broken with fingers 2 Drain the water and wrap the soaked rice with cheese cloth and put it into asteaming basket Place the basket on top of the steam rack trivet and add 2 cups of water into the inner pot Run the Steam function for 30 minutes Use Natural Release method 3 Prepare 1 cup of cold boiled water normally at a water to dry rice ratio of 1 2 starter yeast powder and a glass or ceramic container with lid Make sure that all tools are clean and free from bacteria oil and salt 16 4 After the steamed rice cool down to below 35 C 95 F
28. nt For technical assistance and product return information please e Create a support ticket at www I nstantPot co uk support e Email to support instantpot co uk e Orcall 0333 123 0051 for Instant Pot customer care team The cases in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker Please examine the cooker carefully before contacting the support for repair You can also find help videos and FAQon www InstantPot co uk faq 18 Troubleshooting Table Problem Possible Reason Solution Difficult to close the lid Sealing ring not installed properly Position the sealing ring well Float valve in the popped up position Press the float valve lightly downwards Difficult to open the lid Pressure exists inside the cooker Use the steam release han dle to reduce the internal pressure Open the lid after the pressure is completely released Float valve stuck at the popped up position Press the float valve lightly with a pen or chopstick Steam leaks from the side of the lid No sealing ring Install the sealing ring Sealing ring damaged Replace the sealing ring Food debris attached tothe sealing ring Clean the sealing ring Lid not closed properly Open then Close the lid again Steam leaks from float valve for over 2 minutes Food debris on the float valve silicone seal Clean the float valve sili cone seal Float valve silicone ring worn
29. our Instant Pot starts cooking when the delay timer counts down to 0 After cooking the cooker will then enter the Auto Keep Warm cycle for 10 hours Please Note e We highly discourage using the Timer function for perishable foods such as meat and fish which may go bad when left at room temperature for hours Cooked rice may yield overly soft texture due to long soaking time It may also cause a layer of burned rice atthe bottom of the pot if it is left in Keep Warm mode for too long e Care should be taken when using Timer function for porridge oatmeal or other foamy and sticky foods Because of the possibility of these foods gumming up the float valve if your pot is overfilled causing it to never seal and leading to overflowing food content it is highly recommended that your Instant Pot not be filled more than full and ideally not be left unattended during the preheat cycle Saut ing 1 Follow steps in the Cooking Preparation section of this manual Keep the lid open to avoid pressure from building up inside the cooker An optional glass lid can also be used and Instant Pot mini mitts to grip and aid removal of the Inner pot are also available 2 Connect power cord The LED display shows OFF indicating that it s in standby state Instant Pot 3 Press Saut key For safety reasons the maximum operation time of one Saut cycle is 30 minutes 4 Change the cooking temperature among Normal
30. r counter where it can be pulled by children or tripped over accidentally This appliance has a fitted plug Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way Product Introduction Instant Pot programmable pressure cooker is the new generation of smart kitchen appliances It isa 7 in 1 multi function cooker combining the benefits of a Pressure Cooker Saut Slow Cooker Rice Cooker Steamer Yogurt Maker and Food Warmer Instant Pot is a convenient and kitchen friendly time saver Its 14 micro processor controlled intelligent programs make youreveryday cooking as easy as pressing abutton It brings your green thinking right into the kitchen by saving up to 70 of energy compared with conventional cooking In most cases your Instant Pot reduces the cooking time by 70 and preserves more vitamins and minerals in the naturalingredients Instant Pot has been designed to avoid the common errors and safety hazards of old stove top pressure cookers using 10 proven safety mechanisms and patented technologies They include lid position monitoring locking the lid under pressure electronic pressure and temperature control dry burn detection with automatic shutoff over pressure protection and temperature and electrical current limiting fuse Instant Pot has earned the entrusted UL and now CE certification by going through rigorous lab testing Features e High safety standard 10 safety mechanisms UL and CE safety certification Please visit ww
31. re cooking functions except Manual and Rice functions Rice is fully automatic 2 Switching the temperature of Slow Cook and Saut 3 Selecting programs in Yogurt Function Keys The most important key is Keep Warm Cancel When Instant Pot is being programmed or any program is in effect press this key will Instant Pot cancel the program and take the cooker to standby state Whenthe cooker is in standby state pressing this key activates the keep warm program The Soup key is for making various soups and broth You can use the Adjust key to select a shorter or longer cooking duration depending on the intended cooking result Instant Pot controls the pressure and temperature to a level that the liquid never goes into the heavy boiling state For example making chicken broth with the Soup function the broth is clear and the chicken remains intact after cooking If you need the food content to be fully broken down please stir and mix the soup before serving The Porridge key is to make porridge of various grains You can use the Adjust key to select a cooking duration The Normal duration is for rice porridge For a mixture various grains and beans please choose the More duration Stir the Porridge before serving Please note after the Porridge program is finished do NOT put steamrelease handle in venting position otherwise the porridge will splatter through the steam
32. rn to standby mode by pressing the Keep Warm Cancel key 7 When the pressure cooking cycle finishes the cooker beeps and automatically goes into the Keep Warm cycle called Auto Keep Warm Cycle The LED display shows an L on the first digit instant Pot such as LO 02 to indicate the Keep Warm cycle and time duration The clock counts up for 10 hours If the 10 hour Auto Keep Warm cycle finishes the cooker goes into standby state e It is not recommended to leave cooked rice in Keep Warm state for too long as it may affect the texture or the taste of the food enn 8 Toserve the food press Keep Warm Cancel to stop thekeep warm cycle and open the lid according to the Safe Lid Opening section of this manual e When opening the lid the inner pot may appear to be stuck on the lid by vacuum This is caused by contraction of air due to cooling Please turn the steam release handle to Venting to let in air to release the vacuum Slow Cooking 1 Follow steps in the Cooking Preparation section of this manual The steam release handle must be at the Venting position An optional glass lid can also be used 2 Connect power cord The LED display shows OFF indicating that it s in standby state 3 Press Slow Cook key 4 Change cooking duration between 0 5 and 20 hours by pressing the or key 5 Select the desired cooking mode with the
33. setting of cooking time The time set in this mode is pressure cooking time which will begin to count down when working pressure is reached The maximum pressure cooking time is 120 minutes The Saut key is used for open lid saut ing browning or simmering inside the inner pot Adjust can be used to change the operating temperature in 3 modes Please see the Saut ing section for details The Slow Cook key allows you to use your Instant Pot as a common slow cooker The usercan change the cooking duration by pressing the or key between 0 5 and 20 hours The Adjust key allows you to adjust the level of heating as in traditional slow cookers Please see the Slow Cooking section for its usage The Yogurt key has 3 programs make yogurt pasteurize milk and making Jiu Niang aka fermented glutinous rice Please see the Making Yogurt and Making Jiu Niang sections The Timer key is for delayed cooking To start delayed cooking first select the desired cooking function all program functions except Saut and Yogurt and then press the Timer key Use and to set the delayed hours Press Timer key again to change the minutes The time you are setting is the delayed time before the program starts Please allow sufficient cooking time and cooling down time before serving The time delay can be adjusted with or keys for up to 24 hours Please see the
34. ssrreiirsireerrenrvioirins Kerru e PECENE NED PEREDES EO EAEEREN RESTEERT 21 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Your Instant Pot cooks with pressure When using pressure cookers basic safety precautions should always be followed PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven 1 2 3 4 Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids 5 Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use 6 This appliance cooks under pressure Improper use may result in scalding injury Make certain unit is properly closed before operating Please see Cooking Preparation 7 Do not fill the unit over 2 3 full When cooking foods that expand during cooking suchas rice or dried vegetables do not fill the unit over 1 2 full Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure Please see Food Preparation Instructions 8 Be aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can foam froth and sputter and clog the pressure release device the steam release handle These foods should only be cooked in a pressure cooker with caution with the inner pot never more than full and using natural release 9 Always che
35. w InstantPot co uk for detailed information e Multi function Braising pressure cooking stewing steaming simmering slow cooking saut browning fermenting making yogurt and keeping warm e 14 convenient cooking programs controlled by a microprocessor Simply press one of the function keys to start cooking The microprocessor controls the time cooking pressure and temperature eliminating the need to watch over the cooker in the kitchen e Clean and pleasant Instant Pot produces very little noise and leaks almost no steam This keeps the aromas and flavor of ingredients in the food and avoids messy spills splashes or spatters to clean up e Dual pressure settings for fast and flexible cooking Cooking with the high pressure reduces cooking time by up to 70 and low pressure avoids overcooking delicate food e Upto 24 hour delayed cooking Long 24 hour timer Perfect for meal planning e Upto 120 minutes of manual cooking time selection e Auto keep warm After cooking the keep warm function starts automatically for 10 hours e Dishwasher safe stainless steel inner pot and steam rack Specifications e Working pressure High 10 2 11 6psi 70 80kPa Low 5 8 7 2 psi 40 50kpa e Steam release pressure limit 15 22psi 105kPa e Working temperature 115 C 118 C 239 F 244 F at high pressure setting 110 C 112 C 229 233 F at low pressure setting e Keep warm function up to 99 hours 50 minutes 63
36. www InstantPot co uk Soup Pressure indicators Meat Vie Stew Low Pressure High Pressuv Mode indicators Bean w T Chili Less Normal More g E S Operation keys Function indicators Slow Pressure Cook Adjust Function keys States of the Cooker Your Instant Pot has 3 states which are shown on the LED display and function indicators 10 e Standby state the LED display shows OFF e Pre heating state the LED display shows On and the activated function indicator lights up e Program operating state the activated function indicator lights up and the LED display shows time For pressure cooking slow cooking and timer functions the time counts down For Keep Warm and Yogurt functions the time counts up Operation Keys The 4 operations keys include Pressure and Adjust keys The and are used to change the time value The Pressure key toggles the pressure setting between High Pressure and Low Pressure for the pressure cooking functions which include Soup Bean Chili Poultry Meat Stew Multigrain Porridge Steam Rice and Manual functions The Pressure key has no effect on non pressure cooking functions Slow Cook Saut and Yogurt The Adjust key can make 3 types of adjustments 1 Changing the pressure keeping time for pressu
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