DUO Series 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 24 - 26 Warranty 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 during all pressure cooking programs. 12) This appliance should not be used by children; by individuals whose physical, sensory or mental abilities prevent safe use of the appliance; or by individuals with limited knowledge of how to use a pressure cooker. Close supervision is needed when using this appliance near these individuals. 13) Do not immerse the cooker base in water.
Important Safeguards 19) Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, sputter, and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked under pressure cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot® cooker recipes. 20) Always check the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield for clogging before use.
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 power outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord. Special Cord Set Instructions As per UL safety requirements, 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 Exterior pot Heating element Control panel 6 Cooker base 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 Perfect cooking results with built-in automatic programs Control Panel for the DUO Series The control panel of your Instant Pot® DUO Mini/60/80 consists of a LED display,cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time, and a Keep Warm and Cancel key. Note that the Duo Mini does not have the Poultry and Multigrain programs. Cooking program keys Pressure indicators Mode indicators Time Display LED Display +/- keys to adjust time Operation Keys.
Control and Features Control Panel for the DUO Series Instant Pot® is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking times for different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent settings per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Soup Broth Meat Stew Bean Chili Poultry1 Slow Cook Modes Suggested Uses 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 Soft texture.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Rice Suggested Uses Notes for Users Less Al dente white rice. Normal Normal texture white rice. More Softer texture white rice. Automated cooking program. LED displays ‘Auto’. The +/- keys will not work in this program. Less Wild rice, brown rice, mung beans, etc. Normal Wild rice, brown rice, mung beans, etc. More Tough grains or a mixture of grains and beans.
Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Yogurt Pressure Cook 1 Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Less Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented glutinous rice dessert. Default fermentation time is 24:00 hours. You can adjust time based on your recipe. Normal Fermenting milk when making yogurt. ‘Yogt’ will be displayed on the screen when completed. More Pasteurizing milk when making yogurt. ‘boiL’ will be displayed on the screen.
Getting Started 1 Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards 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.
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 required, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first. Always add at least 18 fl oz / 500 mL of liquid for minimum liquid requirement. See “Cooking and Safety Tips” on page 22. 4 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry.
Getting Started • Make sure the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield are clean and free of debris. • After putting the lid on, make sure the float valve on lid top drops down. • Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program. Initial Test Run To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly: 1 Add 3 measuring cups of water into the inner pot (~25 fl oz / 750 mL). 2 Close the lid. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position.
Pressure Cooking The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry1, Rice, Multigrain1, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook. • 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 Select between three preset cooking times, Less, Normal and More by pressing the cooking program key repeatedly +/- Add/subtract time; press and hold for faster changes Change the cooking pressure Pressure Level Select either High or Low Set the delayed cooking time Delay Start 1.
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 metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the steam release). Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to let steam out until the float valve drops down.
Non-Pressure Cooking The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm. Sauté 1 Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. 2 Select the Sauté program. 3 To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for regular browning), 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 LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. 3 Select the Slow Cook program. 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 will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED will display the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours. 6 If the lid is on, remove it by turning counterclockwise and lifting. 7 Press Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode. Yogurt 1 Pasteurize Milk a) Add milk to the inner pot.
Non-Pressure Cooking 2 Cool Milk a) Remove the inner pot and place it on a wire rack. b) Allow the milk to cool to 115°F/46°C. Test the milk temperature with a thermometer. 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 and adjust to Normal mode. b) Press + / - to set fermentation time.
Cooking and Safety Tips • Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to the Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury. • Do not attempt to 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. • All Instant Pot® inner pots, pressure cooker lids, glass lids, and accessories 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 with dry 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 problems with the cooker, need technical assistance or product return information, please contact the Instant Pot support team using the methods below: • Create a support ticket: www.InstantPot.com/support/ • Email: support@instantpot.com • Call 1-800-828-7280 ext 2 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 or missing Replace the float valve silicone ring Too little food or water in inner pot Add
Troubleshooting Possible reason Solution C1 Faulty temperature sensor Contact support C2 Faulty temperature sensor Contact support 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 LEDs flash with a code appearing on screen and the warning beep is ON 9 10 C6 Faulty pressure sensor C6H Faulty HIGH pressure sensor C6L Fau
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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