Smart WiFi User Manual Includes • Important Safeguards • Helpful Links • Getting Started • Control Panel • WiFi Pairing • Venting Methods • Initial Test Run (Water Test) • Pressure Cooking • Non-Pressure Cooking • Slow Cook • Sauté • Yogurt • Care & Cleaning • Warranty Download Instant Pot Cooker Control & Recipe App • 1000+ Recipes • New User Tips • Getting Started Videos
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving 3. CAUTION 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. CAUTION Do not use near water or flame. Please keep out of direct sunlight. 5.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve/ handle 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; this could result in injury. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 22. CAUTION Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 23. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the appliance. Do not place on hot stove. 24. WARNING Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 32. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized Instant Pot inner pot. 33. To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring. Refer to Getting Started Guide. 34. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Getting Started 1 Read Manual & Place Cooker 2 Install Condensation Collector Read all Important Safeguards. Do not remove Install: Align grooves on condensation collector over warning or identifications stickers from cooker. tabs on back of cooker base, and push into place. Place cooker on a stable surface. CAUTION Do not place appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage appliance.
Getting Started 5 6 Remove & Install Anti-Block Shield Check Sealing Ring & Sealing Ring Rack Remove: Grip lid and press firmly against side Remove: Pull sealing ring out from of anti-block shield (pressing towards side of lid behind sealing ring rack. and up) until it pops off prongs underneath. Install: Place sealing ring over sealing ring rack Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press into place. Ensure sealing ring is tight. and press down until it snaps into position.
Control Panel Cooker Status Icons WiFi Enabled Element is Heating Pressure Cooking Program Keep Warm ON/OFF Sound ON/OFF LCD Display Local Time & Cooking Display Pressure Indicators Less / Normal / More Pressure Cooking 3 Pre-Set Time Options Program Indicator Indicate when a Slow Cook & Sauté recipe script is running 3 Temperatures LED Indicators Illuminate when selected Programs Settings Smart Programs Pressure Cooking • Pressure Level & WiFi On/Off • Soup/Broth • Slow Cook • Keep Warm • M
Control Panel Pressure Level Select a pressure cooking program and press to toggle between High (10.2~11.6psi) and Low (5.8~7.2psi). Higher pressure results in higher temperature. Cancel Key & Standby Mode When cooker is plugged in but not in operation, display will read “OFF” to indicate Standby mode. Press Cancel to stop a Program at any time—cooker will go to Standby. Keep Warm Available on all Programs except Sauté and Yogurt.
WiFi Pairing New Users Instant Pot Smart WiFi Cooker App Requirements Download the app Mobile Devices Use one of the following methods: • Android: 5.0 or later 1. Scan the QR code at the bottom of this page 2. Visit www.instantpot.com/app 3. Search Apple App Store / Google Play Store for “Instant Pot” New users: “Sign Up” to create an account • iOS: 9.0 or later Cooker requires 2.
Venting Methods & Initial Test Run (Water Test) Venting Methods Natural Release (NR) Quick Release (QR) No action is taken. Allow cooker to cool To vent, turn steam release handle from naturally, dissipating heat and pressure “Sealing” to “Venting” position. Float valve will over time until float valve drops. drop into lid when cooker has depressurized. If spatter occurs, turn steam release handle back to “Sealing” position, and try again after a few minutes.
Pressure Cooking When pressure cooking, add at least 1½ cups (375 mL / 12 oz) of liquid to inner pot, unless otherwise specified in recipe. Suitable Liquids: Water, broth/stock, fruit/vegetable juice, beer/wine (low alcohol content), and waterbased cooking sauces. CAUTION CAUTION Do not fill inner pot higher than “PC MAX — 2/3” line indicated on inner pot. When cooking foods that expand such as rice or beans, do not fill the appliance over “— 1/2” line indicated on inner pot. Liquids must be water-based.
Non-Pressure Cooking: Slow Cook 1 2 3 Add ingredients to inner pot and Close stainless steel lid, or use a Turn steam release handle to insert inner pot into cooker base. tempered glass lid with steam vent to “Venting” position. release moisture. 4 5 Select Slow Cook. 6 Press again to toggle between “Less / Use + / – keys to adjust cook time. Normal / More” temperature settings. 7 8 9 Press Keep Warm to After 10 seconds, cooker will Note: Float valve will not rise toggle OFF or ON.
Non-Pressure Cooking: Sauté 1 2 3 Select Sauté. Insert inner pot into cooker base. Press again to toggle between “Less / Normal / More” temperature settings. 4 5 6 After 10 seconds, the cooker will When the display reads “Hot”, add Press Cancel when finished beep 3 times and display “On” to recipe ingredients. cooking, or wait for the cook time indicate that it has begun heating. to complete. Cooker will beep 10 times and return to Standby.
Page Title Non-Pressure Cooking: Yogurt Pasteurize Milk 1 2 Add milk to inner pot, then insert 3 Place and close lid. Turn steam release handle to inner pot into cooker base. 4 “Venting” position. 5 Select Yogurt. 7 6 Press again to toggle to “More”. After 10 seconds Display will read “boiL”. cooker will beep 3 times. 8 9 When the target Remove lid and use Milk must reach a minimum of 161°F temperature is reached, the thermometer to check temperature.
Non-Pressure Cooking: Yogurt Add Starter Culture Purchase a yogurt starter culture or use store-bought yogurt as a starter. If using store-bought yogurt as a starter, ensure flavor is “plain” and cultures are “active”. • Yogurt Starter Culture: Follow instructions on packaging • Store-Bought Yogurt: Add 2 tablespoons (30mL) yogurt for every 1/2 gallon (1.8L) of milk 1 2 3 Cool pasteurized milk to Follow instructions for adding Leave mixture in inner pot, just below 110°F (43°C).
Care & Cleaning Unplug the Instant Pot and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Cleaning Method Part Cleaning Tip Accessories • Steam Rack Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or scouring • Soup Spoon pads on accessories • Rice Paddle Place on top rack of dishwasher • 160 mL / 5.
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 Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
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