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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Position the pressure release handle properly
Please note that it is perfectly normal and necessary for the pressure release handle to be
loose. It works by weight and simply rests on top of the pressure release outlet. It can also
be removed for washing if necessary by pulling it straight out.
When running any of the programs except
"Keep-Warm", "Sauté" or "Slow Cook",
align the pointed end of the pressure
release handle to "Sealing" position,
indicating that the pressure cooker is in the
sealed position.
The "Sauté" function must be used without
the lid. The "Slow Cook" and “Keep-Warm”
functions can operate with or without the
lid, or use an optional glass lid available at www.InstantPot.com.
Caution: When the lid is closed while initiating the “Keep Warm” or “Slow Cook” programs,
the pressure release valve must be in the ‘Venting’ position.
Controls and States of the Cooker
Control Panel
The control panel of your Instant Pot® consists of a LED display, 3 mode indicators, 3 operation
keys and 12 function keys. Each function key has a function indicator light. Operation keys do not
have indicator lights.