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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Special Cord Set Instructions 
To  reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical 
outlet that is easily accessible. This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in only one way. If 
the plug does not fit into the outlet, flip the plug. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. 
For safety reasons, the power supply cord is designed to be short to minimize the possibility of 
entanglement or tripping. 
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. 
Product Introduction 
Instant Pot® is a convenient, kitchen-friendly time and space saver. It is a 6-in-1 multi-function 
cooker combining the benefits of a Pressure Cooker, Sauté Pan, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, 
and Food Warmer. Its 10 micro-processor controlled intelligent programs make your everyday 
cooking as easy as pressing a button. It helps you conserve energy by saving up to 70% of energy 
comparing with conventional cooking. In most cases, your Instant Pot® reduces the cooking time 
by 70%, and preserves more vitamins and minerals in the food ingredients. 
Instant Pot® has earned the entrusted UL certification by going through the rigorous UL lab 
testing. The product has been designed to avoid the common user errors and safety hazards of 
conventional stove-top pressure cookers through the use of 10 proven safety mechanisms and 
patented technologies. These include: 1) safety lid lock, 2) pressure regulator, 3) leaky lid smart 
detection, 4) anti-blockage vent, 5) magnetic sensor for lid position detection, 6) auto pressure 
control, 7) excess pressure protection, 8) auto temperature control, 9) high temperature 
monitoring, and 10) power fuse cut off. 










