Use and Care Manual

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Get started
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Get started
INITIAL SET UP
Clean before use
1. Wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use
a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the inner cooking
pot in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth
to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
Setting up the condensation collector
The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and
accumulates overflow moisture 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.
Install the condensation collector
• Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on
the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector
into place.
Using the Sealing Ring
When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on
the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and
the cooker base.
• The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker and
should be cleaned after each use.
• Install 1 sealing ring at a time; use one for sweet dishes and one
for savory.
• Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. To keep your
product safe, replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months.
Replace sooner if you notice stretching, deformation, or damage.
Install the Sealing Ring
1. Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into
place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.
2. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the
lid is turned over.
Remove the Sealing Ring
1. Grip the edge of the sealing ring and pull it out from behind the
sealing ring rack.
2. Inspect the rack to ensure it is secured, centered, and an even
height all the way around the lid. If the sealing ring rack is
deformed, do not try to repair it.
Plug in cord (3QT and 6QT models)
When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot Duo, plug the electrical cord
into the power socket on the back of the unit.
Note: the 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit.
Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo for a test run is a great way
to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually
cook a meal.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking on page 9 using the
Steam Smart Program.
2. Add water (but no food) as shown in ‘Using liquid to create steam’
on page 10.
3. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
4. After the cooking session is done, discard any remaining water.
5. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot Duo!