DUO Plus User Manual
Table of Contents Important Safeguards Overview Control and Features 2-5 6 7 - 11 Getting Started 12 - 14 Pressure Cooking 15 - 17 Non-Pressure Cooking 18 - 21 Cooking and Safety Tips 22 Care and Cleaning 23 Troubleshooting Warranty 24 - 26 27, 28 Pictures in manual are for reference only. Please refer to actual product.
Important Safeguards SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed. 1) Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use side handles for carrying. 2) Do not place the cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 3) Intended for countertop use only. 4) Do not use pressure cooker for anything other than intended use. 5) Never deep fry or pressure fry in the cooker with oil.
Important Safeguards 11) Make sure the steam release handle is in the Sealing position for all the pressure cooking programs. 12) This appliance should not be used by or near children or by individuals with disabilities or limited knowledge in using pressure cookers. 13) Do not immerse the cooker base in water. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, power plug, or cooker in any liquid. 14) Always attach plug to the cooker first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
Important Safeguards 20) Always check the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield for clogging before use. When in operation or releasing pressure DO NOT place unprotected skin over the steam release valve. Do not move cooker when it is in operation Do not force lid open when the float valve is UP. Make sure the float valve is DOWN when you open the lid. 4 Please read this manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Important Safeguards WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord. Special Cord Set Instructions As per UL safety requirement, 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.
Overview Lid handle Steam release handle Float valve Lid Lid position marker Lid fin Anti-block shield To install: Position the anti-block shield in place and push down Stainless steel inner pot Cooker handle Control panel 6 Exterior pot Heating element Cooker base Base and heating unit 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 The control panel of your Instant Pot® DUO Plus consists of a large LCD display, cooking program keys, operations keys to control pressure level, + / - to adjust cooking time and a Cancel button.
Control and Features Control Panel Instant Pot® is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking instructions for different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent setting per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience. To return to factory default setting for a specific cooking program: press and hold the cooking program key until the cooker beeps and displays OFF.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Modes Cooking Options 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 Lighter moist cakes. Normal Denser moist cakes. More New York style cheesecakes.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs 10 Modes Cooking Options Notes for Users Less Corresponds to LOW setting in a temperature controlled slow cooker. Normal Corresponds to MEDIUM setting in a temperature controlled slow cooker. Non-pressure cooking program. You may also use the Instant Pot® glass lid as an option. More Corresponds to HIGH setting in a temperature controlled slow cooker. Less Al dente white rice. Normal Normal texture white rice.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Modes Cooking Options Notes for Users Less Vegetables. Normal Fish and Seafood. More Meat. Use the trivet provided to elevate food above the water and use Quick Release method to prevent food from overcooking. Less Pasteurization of dairy products. No pressure hot water bath canning at ~83°C/181.4°F. **see note below** Normal Sterilization of utensils and canning of acidic fruits and vegetables.
Getting Started 1 Read warning card and warning stickers. Remove all packaging materials and warning stickers 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. The steam release handle should not lock tight into the lid but will fit loosely.
Getting Started Before using your Instant Pot®: 1 To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift. a b c 2 Remove the inner pot from the cooker. 3 Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If steaming, place the steamer rack on the bottom of the inner pot first. 4 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry. Make sure there is no food debris on the cooking element. 5 Put the inner pot back into the cooker.
Getting Started • Make sure the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield are clean and free from debris. • After putting the lid on, make sure the float valve on lid top drops down. • Do not put the lid on for Sauté program. Initial Test Run To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly: 1 Add 3 cups of water into the inner pot using the plastic measuring cup provided. 2 Close the lid. Turn steam release handle to Sealing position.
Pressure Cooking The following pressure cooking programs are available: Pressure Cook, Rice, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Multigrain, Porridge, Cake, Egg, Sterilize and Steam. • 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 6 Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows: To do this .... Press this button Followed by these steps... Change the cooking time Cooking Program Key of Your Choice Select between three preset cooking times, Normal, Less and More by repeatedly pressing the cooking program you wish to adjust.
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 lid to speed up cooling. After cooking is finished, turn OFF Keep Warm mode if it is turned ON.
Non-Pressure Cooking The following non-pressure cooking programs are available: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm. Sautéing 1 Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. 2 Select the Sauté program. 3 To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté repeatedly to select between Normal (for regular browning), Less (for simmering or thickening sauce) 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 beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LCD displays the elapsed time (such as 00:02). After 24 hours, the cooker turns off. 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. b) Select the Yogurt program.
Non-Pressure Cooking 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. b) Press + / - to set fermentation time. c) When finished, the cooker beeps and the LCD displays Yogt. d) Remove the lid and transfer yogurt into clean jars and refrigerate.
Safety and Cooking Tips • Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury. • Do not 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. • Both the inner pot and lid 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 dry with 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 problem with the cooker, please DO NOT return the product to the retail store or online merchant. For technical assistance and product return information: • Create a support ticket: www.InstantPot.com/support/ • Email: support@instantpot.com • Call 1800 828 7280 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 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 to the sealing ring Clean the sealing ring Lid not closed properly Open then close the lid again Food debris on the float valve silicone seal Clean the float valve silicone seal Float valve silicone ring worn- out Replace the float valve silicone ring Too little food or water in inner pot Add water acco
Troubleshooting Possible reason Solution C1 Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online C2 Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online C5 Temperature is too high because inner pot is not placed into the cooker base Insert the inner pot properly Temperature is too high because there is no water in inner pot Put food and water in the inner pot Problem All LCDs flash with a code appearing on screen and the warning beep is ON 9 10 C6 Faulty pressure sensor C6H Faulty HIGH pressure se
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 Instant Pot Company (“IPC”) representative, return of your appliance as IPC may direct at IPC’s expense, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations to the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you.
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