Use and Care Manual

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Beans/Chili
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
25 minutes
(00:25)
30 minutes
(00:30)
40 minutes
(00:40)
Best for
Firmer texture Soft Texture Very soft texture
Tips
Choose setting based on desired bean texture or adjust the cook time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use Natural Release method.
Make sure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Poultry
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
5 minutes
(00:05)
15 minutes
(00:15)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Softer texture Very soft texture Fall-off-the-boat
texture
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes depending on size. It will retain cooking juices for tender,
succulent meat.
Rice
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
(Auto)
8 minutes
(00:08)
12 minutes
(00:12)
15 minutes
(00:15)
Best for
Al-dente /
White Rice
Normal texture /
White Rice
Softer texture /
White Rice
Tip
The Instant Pot Duo automatically adjusts cooking time depending on volume of rice; display
will show Auto. You can adjust cooking time and setting to achieve desired texture.
Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
Multigrain
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
40 minutes
(00:40)
1 hour
+45 minutes soaking
(01:45)
Best for
Al dente /
Brown rice
Brown or
wild rice
Tough grains or a
mixture of grains
and beans
Tip
The More setting will add an additional 45 minutes for soaking grains/beans with 60 minutes
of pressure cooking.
Porridge
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
5 minutes
(00:05)
20 minutes
(00:20)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Oatmeal: steel
cut or rolled
Pudding,
porridge,
or congee
Porridge or congee
with a mixture of
various grains
Tips
Adjust cooking time as recipe directs.
Use Natural Steam Release when cooking foods that expand.
Steam
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
3 minutes
(00:03)
10 minutes
(00:10)
15 minutes
(00:15)
Best for
Vegetables Fish and
seafood
Meat
Tips
Use the provided steam rack to elevate food above cooking liquid.
Use Quick Steam Release to avoid overcooking food.