User Guide
Table Of Contents
- 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.
- PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Special Cord Set Instructions
- Product Introduction
- Product Features
- Specifications
- Product Accessories Included
- Product Accessories for Purchase
- Before the First Use
- Safe Lid Opening
- Cooking Preparation
- Controls and States of the Cooker Control Panel
- States of the Cooker
- Operation Keys
- Function Keys
- Cooking with Your Instant Pot®
- Initial Test Run
- Pressure Cooking
- Slow Cooking
- Delay Start
- Sautéing
- Warming
- Advanced Operations
- Care and Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Troubleshooting
- Limited Warranty
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2.
Check whether all parts on the lid are assembled properly
Check the float valve and pressure release 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.
Remove the inner pot, and add food and liquid
For all pressure cooking programs, the total amount of pre-
cooked food and liquid in the inner pot should NEVER pass the
2/3 line. When cooking food that expands during cooking such
as rice, beans or dried vegetables, do not fill the inner pot pass
the 1/2 line. Over filling may risk clogging the pressure release
and developing excess pressure. This may also cause leakage,
personal injuries or damage to the unit.
Certain foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, cereals, split peas,
noodles, rhubarb and pasta can foam, froth or sputter and will clog the pressure release
valve. These foods should not be cooked in the pressure cooker.
For non-pressure cooking programs, do not fill past the MAX line.
4.
Place the inner pot inside the cooker base
Wipe dry the outside of the inner pot and the heating plate inside the cooker base.
After putting the inner pot inside the cooker base, rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure
good contact between the inner pot and the heating element.
5.
Close the lid completely
Hold the lid handle and put the lid on the cooker, with the “ “ mark on the lid and the
“
“ OPEN mark on the cooker base rim aligned. Rotate the lid clockwise approximately 30
degrees until the “ “ mark on the lid is aligned with the “ “ CLOSE mark on the
cooker base rim.
Instant Pot® has a safety feature to disable the cooker and the display will flash "Lid" if the lid
is not positioned correctly. When using "Soup/Broth", "Meat/Stew", "Steam", "Egg", "Rice",
"Multigrain", “Cake” and "Porridge" programs, the lid should be fully closed. When using
"Sauté", the lid should be open. "Keep Warm" and “Slow Cook” programs work with the lid
either open or closed.