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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Before the First Use
Before the first use, please take out all accessories from the package and read this manual
carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions and cautions to avoid any
injury or property damage. Please wash the inside of the lid and the inner pot with warm soapy
water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Clean the outside of the cooker base with a clean damp cloth.
Never immerse the cooker base in water or any other liquid. Never clean the cooker base in the
dishwasher. The lid and sealing ring can be washed in dishwasher from time to time. Make sure
water is fully drained after washing. Inspect the lid to ensure that there is no food debris blocking
the valves.
Removing and Installing the Anti-Block Shield
The anti-block shield can
be removed by pushing it
on the side and outward.
To install the anti-block
shield, position it in place
and press it down.
Removing and Installing the Sealing Ring
The sealing ring can be removed by
pulling it outward, section by section,
from the sealing ring rack. To reinstall
the sealing ring, press it down into
the rack section by section. The
sealing ring can be installed with
either side facing up.
Please note the following:
• Prior to each use, inspect to make sure the sealing ring is well seated in the sealing ring
rack and the anti-block shield is mounted properly on the pressure release valve. A
properly seated sealing ring can be shifted, with a bit of effort, clockwise or anti-clockwise
inside the sealing ring rack.
• After use, remove any food debris from the sealing ring and anti-block shield.
• Keep the sealing ring clean to avoid odor. Washing the sealing ring in warm soapy water or
dishwasher can remove odor. However, it is normal for the sealing ring to absorb the smell
of certain acidic foods. It is recommended to have more than one sealing ring at home.
You can purchase additional sealing rings from www.InstantPot.com.
• Never pull the sealing ring by force, as the force may cause deformation of the sealing ring
and sealing ring rack to affect its function in sealing the pressure.
• A sealing ring with cracks, cuts, or other damages should be replaced immediately.