DUO NOVA - Instant Pot

DUO NOVATM

3 QUART, 6 QUART, AND 8 QUART

Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

User Manual

WelcomeImportant Safeguards Getting StartedPressure Cooking BasicsCooking With the Duo NovaCare & CleaningTroubleshootingWarrantyContact/Support Information

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Table of Contents

Welcome . ..................................................................................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...............................................................................4–9

Specifications .........................................................................................................9

Getting Started ............................................................................................... 10–20

InitialSetup ...........................................................................................................10

Product,PartsandAccessories ................................................................... 11–12

ControlPanel .................................................................................................. 13–14

StatusMessages ..................................................................................................15

StatusIcons ...........................................................................................................16

Settings ........................................................................................................... 17–19

CleaningBeforeFirstUse ..................................................................................20

Pressure Cooking Basics ............................................................................... 20–29

PressureControlFeatures ..................................................................................21

DepressurizingtheCooker ..........................................................................27–28

InitialTestRun ......................................................................................................29

Cooking with the Duo Nova ................................................................................ 30

PressureCookingWiththeDuoNova ...................................................... 30–36

Non-PressureCookingWiththeDuoNova ..............................................37–44

Care & Cleaning ..............................................................................................45–46

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 47–49

Warranty ........................................................................................................... 50–51

Contact and Support Information ...................................................................... 52

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.

Thankyouforwelcomingusintoyourkitchen.

Havingfamiliesourselves,wedevelopedtheInstantPot®Duo™Nova Multi-UsePressureCookerstoallowbusyfamiliesandprofessionalsalike tocookhealthy,deliciousmealsmoreeasilyandinlesstime.

Wehavepartneredwithchefs,authorsandbloggerstocompilea collectionofrecipesthatwehopeyouenjoy!

Happycooking,

RobertJ.WangFounder&ChiefInnovationOfficer

Findhelpfulhow-to videos,download the app,orvisitourrecipesite.

Download the Instant Pot App•1000+OriginalRecipes•NewUserTips•GettingStartedVideos

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhenusingelectricalappliances,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed:

1. READTHEGETTINGSTARTEDGUIDEANDALLINSTRUCTIONS,SAFEGUARDS,ANDWARNINGSBEFOREOPERATINGTHEAPPLIANCE.FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESESAFEGUARDSANDINSTRUCTIONSMAYRESULTININJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.

2. UseonlytheInstantPot®DuoNovalidwiththeInstantPot®DuoNovapressurecooker.Usinganyotherpressurecookerlidsmaycauseinjuryand/ordamage.

3. Alwaysoperatetheapplianceonastable,non-combustible,levelsurface.

4. Donotusetheapplianceforanythingotherthanitsintendeduse.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

5. Forhouseholduseonly.Donotuseoutdoors.Notforcommercialuse.

6. CAUTION Donotplacetheapplianceonorincloseproximitytoahotgasorelectricburner,oraheatedoven.Heatfromanexternalsourcewilldamagetheappliance.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

7. CAUTION Donotusetheappliancenearwaterorflame.Keepoutofdirectsunlight.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

8. CAUTION Donottouchhotsurfaces.Onlyusesidehandlesforcarryingormoving.Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingtheappliancecontaininghotliquids.Donotmovetheappliancewhenitisunderpressure.

9. CAUTION Thecookerbasecontainselectricalcomponents.Toavoidelectricalshock,donotputliquidofanykindintocookerbase,anddonotimmersepowercord,plug,ortheapplianceinwaterorotherliquid.Donotrinsetheapplianceundertap.

10. CAUTION Donotfillover“PCMAX–2/3”asindicatedontheinnerpot.Whencookingfoodsthatexpandduringcookingsuchasriceordriedvegetables,donotfilltheinnerpotover“–1/2”line.Overfillingmaycauseariskofcloggingthesteamreleasepipeanddevelopingexcesspressure.Refertothe“GettingStartedGuide."

Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS11. WARNING Thisappliancecooksunderpressure.Failuretofollow

theseinstructionsmayresultinburns,injuryand/orpropertydamage.Makecertaintheapplianceisproperlyclosedbeforeoperating.

12. Whencookingmeatwithskin(e.g.sausagewithcasing),theskincanswellwhenheated.Donotpiercetheskinwhileitisswollen;thiscouldresultinscaldinginjury.

13. CAUTION Whenpressurecookingfoodwithadoughyorthicktexture,orahighfat/oilcontent,contentsmaysplatterwhenopeningthelid. Pleasefollowrecipeinstructionsforpressurereleasemethod.RefertoDepressuringtheCookerinthismanual.

14. CAUTION Beforeeachuse,checkthesteamreleasevalve/handle,steamreleasepipe,anti-blockshieldandfloatvalveforclogging.Refertothe“GettingStartedGuide."Failuretodosomayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

15. WARNING Donotopentheapplianceuntilithasdepressurizedandallinternalpressurehasbeenreleased.Ifthefloatvalveisstillupand/orthelidisdifficulttoopen,thisindicatesthattheapplianceisstillpressurized– donotforceitopen.Anypressureintheappliancecanbehazardous.Refertothe"DepressurizingtheCooker"inthismanualforinformationonreleasingpressure.Openingappliancewhileitisstillpressurizedmayleadtosuddenreleaseofhotcontentsandmaycauseburnsorotherinjuries.

16. Donotusethisappliancefordeepfryingorpressurefryingwithoil.

17. Donotleanoverorplaceyourhandsorfaceoverthesteamreleasevalve/handleorfloatvalvewhentheapplianceisinoperationorhasresidualpressure.Donottouchthemetalportionofthelidwhentheapplianceisinoperation;thiscouldresultininjury.

18. Donotcoverorobstructthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalvewithclothorotherobjects.Obstructingthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalvecancreateasafetyissueandmaycauseinjury.

19. Turntheapplianceoffifsteamescapesfromthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalveinasteadystreamforlongerthan3minutes.Theremayberesidualpressureintheappliance.Allowtheappliancetodepressurizenaturallyorreleaseallexcesspressurebeforeopening.Formoreinformationonhowtoreleasepressure,referto“Troubleshooting”onpage47ofthisguide.


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS20. Turntheapplianceoffifsteamescapesfromthesidesofthelidand

ensuresealingringisproperlyinstalled.Refertopage22inthis manualonhowtocheckthesealingring.

21. Todisconnect,selectCancel,thenremoveplugfrompowersource.

22. Unplugfromtheoutletwhennotinuse,aswellasbeforeaddingorremovingpartsoraccessories,andbeforecleaning.Tounplug,grasp theplugandpullfromtheoutlet.Neverpullfromthepowercord.

23. Regularlyinspecttheapplianceandpowercord.Donotoperatetheapplianceifthepowercordorplugisdamaged,oraftertheappliancemalfunctionsorisdroppedordamagedinanymanner.Forassistance,[email protected].

24. CAUTION Donotletthepowercordhangoveredgesoftablesorcounters,ortouchhotsurfacesoropenflame,includingthestovetop.

25. CAUTION Spilledfoodcancauseseriousburns.Ashortpower-supplycordisprovidedtoreducethehazardsresultingfromgrabbing,entanglementandtripping.

•Keeptheapplianceandcordawayfromchildren. •Neverdrapethepowercordoveredgesoftablesorcounters. •Neverusebelow-counterpoweroutlets,andneverusewithan extensioncord.

26. Intendedforcountertopuseonly.Keeptheapplianceonastable,heat-resistantplatform.Donotplaceonanythingthatmayblocktheventsonthebottomoftheappliance.Donotplaceonahotstove.

27. CAUTION DonotuseanyaccessoriesorattachmentsnotauthorizedbyInstantBrands™Inc.Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedbythemanufacturer,maycauseariskofinjury,fireorelectricshock.

28. CAUTION Beforeinsertingtheinnerpotintotheappliance,cleantheoutersurfaceoftheinnerpotandtheheatingelementlocatedontheinnersurfaceoftheouterpotwithacleandrycloth.Ensuretheyaredryandfreeoffooddebris.Referto“Care&Cleaning."Failuretodosomayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

29. Donotattempttorepair,replace,ormodifycomponentsofthe


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSappliance,asthismaycauseelectricshock,fireorinjury,andwill voidthewarranty.

30. Donottamperwithanyofthesafetymechanisms.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.

31. Donotusetheapplianceinelectricalsystemsotherthan120V/60HzforNorthAmerica.Donotusewithpowerconvertersoradapters.

32. ThisapplianceisNOTtobeusedbychildrenorbypersonswithreducedphysical,sensory,ormentalcapabilities.Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisusednearchildrenandtheseindividuals.Childrenshouldnotplaywiththisappliance.

33. Toreducetheriskofpressureleakage,cookonlyinanauthorizedstainlesssteelInstantPot®Innerpot.DONOTusetheappliancewithouttheremovableinnerpotinstalled.

34. Topreventpersonalinjuryanddamagetotheappliance,onlyreplace thesealingringwithanauthorizedInstantPot®sealingring.Referto the“GettingStartedGuide."

35. Theuseofaccessoryattachmentsnotrecommendedbytheappliancemanufacturermaycauseinjuries.

36. Propermaintenanceisrecommendedaftereachuse.Referto“Care&Cleaning."Lettheappliancecooltoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning orstorage.

37. Neverconnectthisappliancetoanexternaltimerswitchorseparateremote-controlsystem.

38. CAUTION DONOTtouchaccessoriesduringorimmediatelyaftercooking.Toavoidpersonalinjury,

•Alwaysuseovenmittswhenremovingaccessories,andtohandle theinnerpot. •Alwaysplacehotaccessoriesonaheatresistantsurfaceorcookingplate. •Useextremecautionwhendisposingofhotgrease. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage

39. Donotleavetheapplianceunattendedwhileinuse.


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS40. CAUTION Extremecautionmustbeusedwhentheinnerpot

containshotoil,hotfood,orhotliquids.Improperuse,includingmovingthecookerbase,mayresultinpersonalinjury.Donotmovetheappliancewhileitisinuse.

41. Oversizedfoodsand/ormetalutensilsmustnotbeinsertedintothe innerpotastheymaycauseriskoffireand/orpersonalinjury.

42. Donotstoreanymaterialsinthecookerbaseorinnerpotwhennotinuse.

43. Donotplaceanycombustiblematerialsinthecookerbaseorinnerpot,suchaspaper,cardboard,plastic,Styrofoamorwood.

44. Donotusetheincludedaccessoriesinamicrowave,toasteroven,convectionorconventionaloven,oronaceramiccooktop,electriccoil,gasrange,oroutdoorgrill.

45. Theremovableinnerpotcanbeextremelyheavywhenfullofingredients.Careshouldbetakenwhenliftingtheinnerpotfromthecookerbasetoavoidburninjury.

46. CAUTION Usecautionwhenremovingthelid.Heatandsteamescapesassoonasthelidisremoved.Neverplaceyourface,handsorexposedskinovertheapplianceopeningwhereheatandsteamescapeswhenremovingthelid.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Special Cord Set Instructions

AsperULsafetyrequirements,ashortpowersupplycord(0.6mto0.9m/ 24"to35")isprovidedtoreducethehazardsresultingfromgrabbing,entanglementandtripping.

Thisappliancehasa3-pronggroundingplug.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,plugthepowercordintoagrounded(earthed)electricaloutletthat iseasilyaccessible.

Product Specifications

DuoNovaMini 3Quarts/2.8Litres 120V~60Hz 700W 8.8lb/3.99kg11.5"×10.2"×11"

29.2cm×25.9cm×27.9cm

DuoNova60 6Quarts/5.7Litres 120V~60Hz 1000W 11.8lb/5.37kg13.2"×12.2"×12.5"

33.5cm×31cm×31.7cm

DuoNova80 8Quarts/7.6Litres 120V~60Hz 1200W 15.6lb/7.08kg14.8"×13.6"×14"

37.6cm×34.3cm×36.8cm

WARNINGTHE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNINGElectrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock or death.

WARNINGTo avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this appliance. Failure to do so may result in injury.


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Initial Setup

• ReadalloftheImportantSafeguardsinthisUserManualbeforeusing theappliance.FailuretoreadandfollowImportantSafeguardsmay resultindamagetotheappliance,propertydamageorpersonalinjury.

• UseonlytheInstantPot®DuoNovalidwiththeInstantPot®DuoNova pressurecooker.Usinganyotherpressurecookerlidsmaycauseinjuryand/ordamage.

• Removeallpackagingmaterialandaccessoriesfromwithinandaroundtheappliance.

• FollowCare&Cleaninginstructionsinthismanualtocleantheappliancebeforefirstuse.

• Placetheapplianceonastable,levelsurface,awayfromcombustiblematerialandexternalheatsources.Donotplacetheapplianceonastovetop.

• Donotplaceanythingontopoftheappliance.

• Donotblockthepressurecontrolmechanismslocatedontheappliancelid.

Product, Parts & Accessories

Top of Lid

Underside of Lid

Note: Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance.

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Product, Parts & Accessories

Inner Pot

Cooker Base

Note: Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance.

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Control Panel

DuoNovaMulti-UsePressureCookersfeatureanintuitivecontrolpanelwithLEDdisplaytohelpmakecookingfastandeasy.

1 Display

Status Icons showcookerstatusasdescribedin “StatusIndicators,”below.

Timer/ReadoutshowscountdowntoDelay Start,cookingtime remaining,andKeep Warmtimepassedinhoursandminutes.Also showscertain“StatusMessages”asdescribedbelow.

Less – Normal – MoreindicatetheselectedSmartProgramcooking timeortemperature.

Pressure Level IndicatorshowstheselectedSmartProgrampressurelevel.

2 Smart Program Settings Keys

−/+ keys–adjustDelay Start,cookingandKeep Warmtimes.

Pressure Level–togglesbetweenLowandHighpressurelevels.

Keep Warm–turnstheKeep Warmoptiononoroff.

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Control Panel

Delay Start–enablesthedelayedstartoption.

LED IndicatorsshowtheselectedoractiveSmartProgramincluding anyoptionsselected.

Cancel–PresscancelatanytimetoreturnthecookertoStandbymode.

See “Settings," below for more information.

3 Smart Programs

Pressure Cooking Soup/Broth Meat/Stew Bean/Chili Poultry(notavailableonDuoNova3Quartmodels) Rice Multigrain(notavailableonDuoNova3Quartmodels) Porridge Steam PressureCook

Non-Pressure Cooking SlowCook Sauté Yogurt KeepWarm

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Status Messages

[OFF]indicatesthatthecookerisinStandbymode.

[Lid]indicatesthatthecookerlidisnotproperlysecured.

[On]indicatesthatthecookerispreheating.

[Auto]indicatesthattheRiceSmartProgramisrunning.

[boiL]indicatesthattheYogurtSmartProgramisintheprocessofpasteurizingmilk(i.e.,theYogurtSmartProgramissettoMore).

[Hot]indicatesthattheSautéSmartProgramhasreachedcookingtemperatureandfoodmaybeaddedtothe innerpot.

[HH:MM]displaysoneofthefollowing:

• WhenDelayStartisselected,displaysacountdownuntiltheSmartProgrambegins;

• WhenaSmartProgramisrunning,displaysthecookingtimeremaininginthatSmartProgram;

• WhenKeepWarmisselected,displaysthelengthoftimethatfoodhasbeenwarming.

[End]indicatesthataSmartProgramhasended.

[Food Burn]indicatesthatthecookerisoverheatingdueto insufficientliquid.See“Troubleshooting”formoreinformation.

[C*]indicatesthatanerrorhasoccurred.See“Troubleshooting”formoreinformationonerrorcodes.

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Status Icons

Illuminatedwhentheheatingelementisactive,e.g.,duringpreheatingmodeandwhenheatisbeingappliedduringcooking.

Illuminatedwhenthecookerisusingapressurecookingprogram.

IlluminatedwhenKeepWarmisinprogress.

Illuminatedwhencookersoundsareturnedoff.

Note: Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

IlluminatedtoindicatetheSmartProgramselectedorrunning.

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Settings

Pressure Cooking Smart Programs

Adjusting and Saving Pressure Levels

SelectapressurecookingSmartProgramandpressPressure Leveltotogglebetween“Low”and“High”pressuresettings.

Whencookingbegins,thesettingwillbesavedandrememberedthenexttimetheSmartProgramisselected.

Tip: Higher pressures create higher cooking temperatures.

Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Smart Program Cooking Time

SelectapressurecookingSmartProgramandpresstheSmartProgramkeyagaintotogglethroughthe“Less,"“Normal”and“More”cookingtimesettings.Viewthecookingprogramsoptionsonpage36.


Delay Start

WithaSmartProgramselected,pressDelay Starttoactivatethedelayhours.Press“−/+”toadjust.

PressDelay Startagaintoactivatethedelayminutes.Press“−/+”toadjust.

Delay startwillactivateafter10secondsandstartcountingdown.

Delay startcanbesettoaminimumof10minutesormaximumof24hours.

Keep Warm

WithaSmartProgramselected,pressKeep WarmtotoggleONorOFF. TheKeep WarmlightwillbeilluminatedwhensettoON.Keep WarmwillstartautomaticallyaftertheSmartProgramendsandcontinueuntilCancel ispressedorthecookerlidisremoved.

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Settings

Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures

Selectanon-pressurecookingSmartProgramandpresstheSmartProgramagaintotogglethroughthe“Less,"“Normal”and“More”cookingtemperaturesettings.


Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time

Selectanon-pressurecookingSmartProgramandpress“−/+”toadjustcookingtime.Cookingtimeadjustmentsmadewhilecookingisinprogresswillapplytothecurrentcookingsessiononlyandwillnotbesaved.

Delay Start

WithaSmartProgramselected,pressDelay Starttoactivatethedelayhours.Press“−/+”toadjust.

PressDelay Startagaintoactivatethedelayminutes.Press“−/+”toadjust.

Note: Delay Start is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.

Keep Warm

WithaSmartProgramselected,pressKeep WarmtotoggleONandOFF.

Note: Keep Warm is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.

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Settings

Resetting Smart Programs to Factory Default Settings

Resetting Individual Smart Programs

WiththecookerinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdtheSmartProgramcontrolyouwishtoresettofactorydefaultfor10seconds.TheSmartProgrampressurelevel,cookingtimeandtemperaturesettingswillberestoredtothefactorydefaults.

Reset All Time and Temperature Settings

WiththecookerinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdCancelfor10seconds.AllSmartProgrampressurelevels,cookingtimes andtemperatureswillberestoredtothefactorydefaults.

Turn Sounds On and Off

CookersoundsareONbydefault.WiththeapplianceinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdthe“−“for5secondstoturnallsoundsexcepterroralertsOFF.The statusindicatorwillbeilluminated.Pressandholdthe“+“for5secondstoturnallsoundsON.The statusindicatorwillbeextinguished.

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Cleaning Before First Use

1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecookerandwashwithhotwateranddishsoap.

Note: the inner pot is dishwasher safe.

2. Inspectinnerpotfordeformationsordamage.

Note: To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or damaged inner pot. Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots in your cooker.

3. Rinseanddrytheinnerpotbeforereturningittothecooker.

4. Wipetheheatingelementwithadryclothtoensurethatitisdryandfreeoffoodparticles.Failuretodosomayresultinpersonalinjuryordamagetotheappliance.

CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property damage, do not pour food or liquid into cooker base.

WARNING Do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line (Pressure Cooking Maximum), as indicated on the inner pot. Exercise extreme caution when cooking and venting food such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, split peas, noodles, etc., as these foods may foam, froth, or spatter, and may clog the steam release pipe and/or steam release valve. Do not fill the inner pot higher than the —1/2 line when cooking these foods.

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Pressure Control Features

Locking Lid

Placethelidonthecookerwiththe onthelidalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.

Tolockthelidandsealthecooker,turnthelidclockwiseuntilthe isalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.

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Sealing Ring

Thesealingringinstalledontheundersideofthelidcreatesanair-tightsealbetweenthelidandthecooker.

Removethesealingringbypullingitgentlyoffofthecircular,stainlesssteelsealingrackattachedtotheundersideofthecookerlid.

Cleanandinspectthesealingringfordeformationordamageaftereachuse.

Reinstallbygentlypressingthesealingringoverthesealingringrack.Ensurethatthesealingringracksitssnuglywithinthegrooveinthesealingring.

Notes: Two sealing rings are included with the cooker. Use one for sweet dishes and one for savory dishes. Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid when using the cooker. Replace the sealing ring(s) every 12 months or when the sealing ring becomes deformed or damaged.

CAUTION Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only use authorized Instant Pot® sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION Sealing rings may stretch over time. Do not use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. If puckering occurs, replace sealing ring.

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Quick Release Button

Whenthecookerlidislocked,theQuickReleaseButtonisautomaticallysettothesealed(up)position,sealingthecookerandallowingpressuretobuild.(TheFloatValvewillpopupwhenthecookerispressurized.)

ReleasepressurebypressingdownontheQuickReleaseButtontoopen theSteamReleaseValve.

ClosetheSteamReleaseValvebyturningtheQuickReleaseButton counter-clockwiseuntilitpopsupintothesealedposition.

Float Valve

TheFloatValveprovidesavisualindicationofthepressurewithinthecooker.

WhentheFloatValveisup,thecookerispressurized.

CleanandinspecttheFloatValveaftereachuse.

Vent(down) Seal(up)

CAUTION All pressure must be released and float value must be down. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

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RemovetheFloatValvebypullingtheFloatValveSiliconeCapofftheFloatValvepipe(ontheundersideofthelid)andremovingthefloatvalvefromtopoflid.

ReinstalltheFloatValvebyinsertingitpipe-firstintofloatvalveholeinthetopofthelid.Holditinthatpositionwhilefirmlypressingthesiliconecapontothevalvepipeprotrudingfromtheundersideofthelid.

Donotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithoutthefloatvalveorsiliconecapproperlyinstalledinthecookerlid.

Steam Release Valve

TheSteamReleaseValve(locatedinthetopofthelid)openstoallowthereleaseofpressurewithinthecookerwhentheQuickReleaseButtonispressed.

TheSteamReleaseValvewillalsoopenautomaticallytoregulateandmaintainoptimalpressurewhilecooking.

RemovetheSteamReleaseValvecoverbypullingitupandofftheSteamReleaseValvestem.

CleanandinspecttheSteamReleaseValvecoveraftereachcookeruse.

ReinstallthecoverbypressingitfirmlydownwardontotheSteamReleaseValvestemuntilitsnapsintoplace.

DonotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithouttheSteamReleaseValvecoverinstalled.

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Anti-Block Shield

TheSteamReleaseValveincludesanAnti-BlockShieldlocatedontheundersideofthelid.

TheAnti-BlockShieldpreventsfoodparticlesfromenteringtheSteamReleaseValveandaffectingtheperformanceofthecooker.

RemovebypressingfirmlyagainstthesideoftheAnti-BlockShield (pressingtowardsoutsideedgeoflid)untilitpopsoffofthespringtabs.

CleanandinspecttheAnti-BlockShieldaftereachuse.

ReinstalltheAnti-BlockShieldbycenteringitoverthespringtabsandpressingdownfirmlyuntilitsnapsintoplace.

DonotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithouttheAnti-Block Shieldinstalled.

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Condensation Collector

TheCondensationCollectorholdsthecondensatethatcollectsnaturallyintheCondensationRimwhilecooking.

ToinstalltheCondensationCollector,alignandslidethegroovesoneithersideofthetopofthereservoiroverthetabsinthereservoirholderatthe backofthecooker.

DonotoperatethepressurecookerwithouttheCondensation Collectorinstalled.

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Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)

AlwaysfollowtheInstantPotpressurecookingrecipeinstructionsfordepressurizingthecooker.Therearetwowaystoreleasepressure.NaturalRelease(NR)andQuickRelase(QR).

Natural Release

Important:UseNaturalReleasetodepressurizethecookeraftercookinghighstarchfoods(e.g.,soups,stews,chilis,pasta,oatmealandcongee)orwhencookingfoodsthatexpandwhencooked(e.g.,beansandgrains).

LeavetheQuickReleaseButtonintheclosedposition.Asthetemperaturewithinthecookerdrops,thecookerwilldepressurizenaturallyovertime.

Depressurizationtimevarieswithvolumeoffoodandliquidinthecookerandcantake10–40minutesorlonger.Whenthecookerissafelydepressurized,theFloatValvedropsintothelid.

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Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)

Quick Release

Important:Donotusequickreleasewhencookinghighstarchfoods(e.g.,soups,stews,chilis,pasta,oatmealandcongee)orwhencookingfoodsthatexpandwhencooked(e.g.,beansandgrains).Toreleasepressurequickly,presstheQuickReleaseButtondownuntilitlocksintoplace.

PressurewillbereleasedthroughtheSteamReleaseValve.Whenthecookerissafelydepressurized,theFloatValvewilllowerintothelid.

Ifquickventingcreatesundesirablesteamspatter,closetheQuickReleaseButtonbyturningitcounter-clockwiseuntilitpopsup,andtryagainafterafewminutes.Ifspattercontinues,usetheNaturalReleaseproceduretoreleaseremainingpressure.

WARNING

Do NOT lean over steam release valve.

Do NOT place unprotected skin over steam release valve.

Do NOT cover steam release valve.

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Initial Test Run

Followthesestepstoensurethatyourcookerbuildsandreleases pressureproperly.

1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecooker

2. Add3cups(750ml)ofwatertotheinnerpot

3. Placeinnerpotincooker.

4. Placethelidonthecookerwiththe onthelidalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.Turnthelidclockwiseuntilthe isalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.TheQuickReleaseButtonwillpopupintothesealedposition.

5. Plugthepowercordintoa120Voutlet.(TheDisplaywillread“OFF.")

6. PressPressure CooktoselectthePressureCookSmartProgram.

7. PressKeep WarmtodeactivatetheKeepWarmoption.

8. Press“−/+”toadjustcookingtimeto“00:05."

9. After10seconds,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicatethatpre-heatinghasbegun.

10. TheFloatValvewillpopupwhenthecookerhasreachedtherequiredpressurelevel.TheDisplaywillcountdowntheremainingcookingtime.

11. TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.PresstheQuickReleaseButtondownuntilitlocksintoplace.SteamwillbereleasedthroughtheSteamReleaseValve.TheFloatValvewilldropintothelidwhenthecookerisfullydepressurized.

12. Turnthelidcounter-clockwisetounlock.Liftthelid,removetheinnerpot,discardtheremainingwateranddrytheinnerpot.

CAUTION Inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use oven mitts or Instant Pot Mini Mitts when handling a hot inner pot.

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Cooking With the Duo Nova

Pressure Cooking with the Duo Nova

Pre-heating and Pressurization

Pressurecookingisafast,thoroughandenergy-efficientwaytocooka varietyoffoods.

Heatvaporizestheliquidinsidethecookerandactivatesthefloatvalve,whichpopsupautomaticallytosealandallowthecookertobecomepressurized.

Itisnormaltoseesomesteamescapingthroughthefloatvalveduringthisprocess.Pressurizationtimevarieswiththevolumeofliquidandfoodin thecooker.

Cooking

Whentherequiredpressurelevelisreached,cookingbegins.TheDisplay willcountdowntheSmartProgramcookingtimeinhoursandminutes.

Cookingtime,temperatureandpressurelevelcanbeadjustedwhiletheSmartProgramisrunning.

TheDisplaywillread“00:00”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.

IfKeep Warmisactivated,theDisplayshowstheelapsedtimeafterSmartProgramcookinghasended.

Depressurizing

AlwaysfollowtheInstantPotpressurecookingrecipeforthecorrectpressureventingprocedure.

CAUTION Do not attempt to remove lid while cooker is pressurized. See "Depressurizing the Cooker" for more information on releasing pressure. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

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Using the Pressure Cooking Smart Programs

FollowthesestepswhenusingpressurecookingSmartPrograms.

1. Addliquidandfoodtotheinnerpotasdirectedbytherecipe.

Size Minimum Liquid*

3Quarts/2.8Litres 1cup(8oz/250ml)

6Quarts/5.7Litres 11/2cups(12oz/375ml)

8Quarts/7.6Litres 2cups(16oz/500ml)

2. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.

3. Placethecookerlidonthebase,alignthe withthe andturnclockwisetolock inplace.Thelidwillautomaticallybeinthesealedpositionandthequickreleasebuttonwillbeup.

CAUTION Liquids must be water-based. To avoid scorching or scalding injury, be cautious when cooking with more than 1/4 cup (2 oz / 60 mL) oil, oil-based sauces, condensed cream-based soups, and thick sauces. Add suitable liquid to thin sauces. Avoid recipes that call for more than 1/4 cup (2 oz / 60 mL) of oil or fat content.

CAUTION Do not fill inner pot higher than "PC MAX—2/3" line indicated on inner pot. When cooking foods that expand such as rice or beans, do not fill the appliance over "—1/2" line indicated on inner pot.

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4. PressapressurecookingSmartProgramkey.

5. PresstheSmartProgramkeyrepeatedlytocyclethroughandselectaSmartProgramcookingtime/temperaturesetting.

6. PressPressure LeveltotogglebetweentheLowandHigh pressureoptions.

7. Press toadjustcookingtime.

Note: When cooking begins, pressure cooking settings adjustments will be saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.

8. PressKeep WarmtoturntheKeepWarmoptiononoroff.

9. PressDelay Startandthe“−/+”controlstosetthehoursandminutesbeforetheSmartProgrambegins.

DelayStartcountdownwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.

IfDelayStartisactive,theDisplaywillshowthetimeremaininguntil theSmartProgramcookingbegins.

WhentheSmartProgrambegins,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicate thatpreheatingisinprogress.

Whenthecookerreachesthetargetcookingtemperature,cooking beginsandtheDisplaywillcountdowntheremainingcookingtime.

TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.

FollowtheInstantPotrecipedirectionsforcookerdepressurization beforeattemptingtoremovethelid.

ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.

WARNING Until cooker pressurizes and float valve has popped up, lid will be removable. Once pressurized, lid will lock. To avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to force lid open while cooker is pressurized. Failure to follow these instruction may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

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Pressure Cooking Default Settings

Smart Program

Settings and Default

Soup/Broth

Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)

Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More

DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)

00:20 00:30 04:00 00:20 00:30 04:00

Meat/Stew




00:20 00:35 00:45 00:20 00:35 00:45

Bean/Chili




00:25 00:30 00:40 00:25 00:30 00:40

Poultry*




00:05 00:15 00:30 00:05 00:15 00:30

Rice




00:08 00:12 00:15 00:08 00:12 00:15

Multigrain*




00:20 00:40

01:00 (+00:45soakingtime)

00:20 00:40

01:00 (+00:45soakingtime)

Porridge or Oatmeal




00:05 00:20 00:30 00:05 00:20 00:30

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Pressure Cooking Default Settings

Smart Program

Settings and Default

Steam




00:03 00:10 00:15 00:03 00:10 00:15

Pressure Cook




00:20 00:35 00:45 00:20 00:35 00:45

* Not available on Duo Nova 3 Quart models.

CAUTION Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of meats reaches a safe minimum internal temperature.

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Pressure Cooking Tips

Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Note

Soup/Broth

Less Soupwithoutmeat Liquidremainsclearduetolackof

boilingmotion.

AlwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure

whencookingsoupwithahigh

starchcontent.

Normal Soupwithmeat

More Richbonebroth

Meat/Stew

Less Softtexture Choosesettingbasedonmeattexturedesired,oradjustcooktime

manually.

Allowmeatto“rest”for5–30minutes,

dependingonsize.Itwillretaincook-

ingjuicesfortender,succulentmeat.

Normal Verysofttexture

More Fall-off-the-bonetexture

Bean/ Chili

Less FirmertextureChoosesettingbasedonbeantexturedesired,oradjustcooktime

manually.

Whencookingbeansorlegumes,

alwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure.

Ensuredrybeansarecompletely

submergedinwater.

Normal Softtexture

More Verysofttexture

Poultry*

Less SofttextureChoosesettingbasedonpoultry

texturedesiredoradjustcooktime

manually.

Allowmeatto“rest”for5–30minutes,

dependingonsize.Itwillretaincook-

ingjuicesfortender,succulentmeat.

*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure Cook.

Normal Verysofttexture

More Fall-off-the-bonetexture

Rice

Less TenderbutfirmtobiteForcookingmediumandlong-grainwhiterice.

Dependingonthevolumeofrice,

cooktimemayrangefrom8–15

minutes.

Use10-MinuteNaturalReleaseafter

cookingforperfectresults.

Normal Normaltexturewhiterice

More Softertexturewhiterice

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Pressure Cooking Tips

Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Note

Multi-grain*

LessBrownrice,wildrice,blackbeans,chickpeas,etc.

Select“Less”or“Normal”basedontypeofgrainanddesiredtexture.

“More”beginswith45minutesofwarmwatersoakingtimepriorto60

minutesofpressurecooking.

*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure Cook.

NormalBrownrice,wildrice,mung

beans,etc.

MoreToughgrainsora

mixtureofgrainsandbeans

Porridge

Less Oatmeal—steelcutorrolledAdjusttimeasdirectedinrecipe.

AlwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure

whencookingfoodsthatexpand.

Normal Whiterice,porridge/congee

MoreRiceporridge/congeewithamixtureofvariousgrains

Steam

Less Vegetables Usesteamrackprovidedtoelevate

foodabovethecookingliquid.

UseQRtoreleasepressuretopre-

ventfoodfromovercooking.

Normal FishandSeafood

More Meat

Pressure Cook NA Manualprogramming

PressPressure Leveltotogglebe-tweenHighandLowpressure.Use+ / - keystoadjustcooktime.Adjustaccordingtorecipeforde-

siredresults.

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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova

Followthesestepswhenusingnon-pressurecookingSmartPrograms.

Slow Cook

1. Addliquidandfoodtotheinnerpot.


3. Lockthecookerlidinplace,oralternativelyyoucancoverthecooker withanInstantPotGlassLid(purchasedseparately).

4. PresstheQuickReleaseButtondowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.

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5. PressSlow Cook.

6. PressSlow Cookagaintoadjustthecookingtemperature.

Setting Suggested Use

Less 4.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F

Normal 3.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F

More 2.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F

Time to reach target temperature can be +/− 30 minutes from set time.

7. Press toadjustcookingtime.

Note: When cooking begins, the setting will be saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.

Optionally,pressKeep Warmtoturnthefoodwarmingoptiononoroff.

Optionally,pressDelay Startandusethe“−/+”controlstoadjustthe durationofthedelay.

TheSlow CookSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.

IfDelayStartisactive,Displaywillcountdownthetimeremaininguntilthe SmartProgrambegins.

WhentheSmartProgrambegins,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicate thatpreheatingisinprogress.

Whencookingbegins,theDisplaywillcountdowntheremaining cookingtime.



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Smart Program – Sauté


2. PressSauté.

3. PressSautéagaintoadjustthecookingtemperature.

Setting Suggested Use

Less Simmering,thickeningandreducingliquids

Normal Pansearingorsautéing

More Stir-fryingorbrowningmeat

Note: Cooking temperature adjustments will be saved to the Smart Program when cooking begins.

TheSautéSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10secondsand theDisplaywillread“On”toindicatethatheatingisinprogress.

Whenthecookerhasreachedthetargetcookingtemperature,the Displaywillread“Hot”toindicatethatfoodmaybeaddedtotheinnerpot.

Note: The Display may alternate between “On” and “Hot” during cooking to indicate that the cooker is maintaining the target cooking temperature.


ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.Youcannotuse theKeep WarmfunctionwithSauté.

WhenusingSautémodewithpressurecooking,alwaysensureyou deglazethepotafteryouarefinishedsautéingandbeforeyou pressurecookasfoodcangetstuckonthebottomoftheinnerpot.

Deglazinginvolvesaddingathinliquidlikewaterorbrothtothehot surfaceandscrapingthebottomwithasiliconescraperorwooden spatulatoremoveanythingthatmaybestucktothebottom.

Deglazingalsoaddsflavortoyourdishandcanpreventgettinga "burn"notice.

WARNING When sautéing, food may burn if unmonitored. To avoid burning, do not leave cooker unattended and do not use a lid.

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Smart Program – Yogurt

Smart Program

Setting Suggested Use Note

Yogurt

LessForJiuNiang,asweetfermentedglutinousricedessert

Defaultfermentationtimeis"24:00"hours.

Adjusttimebasedonrecipe.

NormalFermentingmilkaftercurlturehasbeenadded

Defaultfermentationtimeis"08:00"hours.

Adjustasdesiredupto"99:30"hours.

"yogt"willbedisplayedon-screenwhencompleted.

More Pasteurizingmilk"boiL"willbedisplayedwhileProgramisrunning.

"yogt"willbedisplayedwhencompleted.

Step 1 – Pasteurize Milk

1. Addmilktotheinnerpot.

Minimum and Maximum Milk Volumes

Duo Nova Model Minimum Maximum

3Quart/2.8Litres 2cups(6.7oz/473.2mL) 2quarts(80oz/2.3L)

6Quart/5.7Litres 4cups(32oz/946.4mL) 4quarts(128oz/4.5L)

8Quart/7.6Litres 6cups(50oz/1419.5mL) 6quarts(240oz/6.8L)


3. Lockthecookerlidinplace.

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4. PresstheQuickVentControldowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.

5. PressYogurt.

6. PressYogurtagaintoadjustthecookingtemperaturetoMore. TheDisplaywillread“boiL."

TheYogurtSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.

WhenthecookerhasreachedthetargetcookingtemperatureforStep1, theDisplaywillread“End”andreturntoStandbymode.

Note: Use a thermometer to ensure that the milk has reached the pasteurization temperature of 161°F / 72°C.

Step 2 – Add Starter Culture

1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecookerandallowthemilktocool.

2. Addstarterculturetothemilkinaccordancewiththeinstructionsincludedwithstartercultureproduct.

Note: Plain yogurt with active cultures can also be used as a starter. Follow a trusted Instant Pot yogurt recipe when using yogurt as a starter culture.


4. Lockthecookerlidinplace.

5. PresstheQuickReleaseButtondowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.

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Step 3 - Ferment

6. PressYogurt.

7. PressYogurtagaintoadjustthecookingtemperaturetoNormal. TheDisplaywillread“08:00”(i.e.,thedefaultfermentationtime).

Optionally,press“−/+”toadjustfermentationtime.

TheYogurtSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds andtheDisplaywillshowtheelapsedcookingtime.



Using Pre-measured Yogurt Cups

Pre-measuredyogurtcupscanbeusedwiththeYogurtSmartProgram.

1. Transferthemilktothepre-measuredyogurtcups.

2. Sealthepre-measuredyogurtcups.

3. Cleantheinnerpotthoroughly.

4. PlacetheSteamRackinthebottomoftheInnerPot.

5. PlacethesealedyogurtcupsontheSteamRackandaddwatertotheInnerPotuntilthecupsaresubmergedhalfway.

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Smart Program - Keep Warm (Manual)

1. WiththecookerinStandbymode,pressKeep Warm.

2. PressKeep Warmagaintotogglethroughthe Less/Normal/Moretemperaturesettings.SeeDefaultSettings onnextpage.

3. Press“−/+”toadjustthewarmingtimetoamaximumof99:50hours.

Note: Keep Warm function will count up.

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Non-Pressure Cooking Default Settings

Smart Program Settings and Defaults

Slow Cook

Setting Less Normal More


08:00 06:00 04:00

CookingTemperature (notadjustable)

97–100°C/207–212°F

Sauté


DefaultCookingTime(notadjustable)

00:30


105°C/221°F 169°C/156°F 174°C/345°F

Yogurt


DefaultCookingTime

24:00(adjustable) 08:00(adjustable)boiL(notadjustable)


33°C/91.5°F 42°C/108°F83–88°C/

181.4–190.4°F

Keep Warm



56°C/133°F 63°C/145°F 74°C/165°F

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Care & Cleaning

Cleanthepressurecookeraftereachuse.Alwaysensuretheinnerpotisdryontheoutsidebeforeinsertingintothecookerbaseandthatthecookerbaseisfreeoffoodordebris.

Alwaysunplugthecookerandletitcooltoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning.

Neveruseharshchemicaldetergents,scouringpads,orpowderstoclean anypartofthecooker.

Cleaning Method Part Cleaning Tip

Dishwasher Safe or Hand Wash

Accessories •SteamRack •CondensationCollector

Neveruseharshchemicaldetergents,powdersorscouringpadsonaccessories

Placeontoprackofdishwasher

Washaftereachuse

Lid SmallParts •Anti-BlockShield •SealingRing •SteamReleaseHandle •FloatValve •FloatValveSiliconeCap

Removesmallpartsfromlidbeforewashing

Inspectandcleansteamreleasepiperegularly

Washaftereachusewithhotwaterandmilddishsoap

Allsmallpartsshouldberemovedonceeveryfewcookingcyclesforroutinecleaning,andanytimethereisvisiblefoodparticles

InnerPot

Donotuseabrasivecleanersorscouringpadsoninnerpot

Acutehardwaterstainingmayrequirescrubbingwithavinegardampenedsponge

Washaftereachuse

Ensureallsurfacesaredrybeforeplacingincookerbase

Damp Wash Only

DetachablePowerCord (3&6QuartOnly)

Useabarelydampclothtowipeanyparticlesoffpowercord.

CookerBase

Wipetheinsideoftheouterpotaswellasthecondensationrimwithabarelydampcloth,andallowtoairdry

Cleancookerbaseandcontrolpanelwithasoft,barelydampclothorsponge

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Care & Cleaning

Ensure heating element remains dry at all times.

Do not immerse cooker base in water or attempt to cycle through dishwasher.

Do not submerge power cord at any time.

Do not wet prongs of power cord.

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Troubleshooting

Registeryourproducttodayatinstantpot.com/support/register.TocontactCustomerCare,call1 800 828 7280,[email protected] chatinstantpot.com/#Chat.

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Difficulty closing lid

Sealingringnotproperlyinstalled

Repositionsealingring,ensureitissnugbehindsealingringrack

Floatvalveinthepopped-upposition

Gentlypressthefloatvalvedownwardwithalongutensil

Contentsincookerarestillhot

Turnsteamreleasehandletowards"Venting"position,thenlowerlidontocookerbaseslowly,allowingheattodissipate

Difficulty opening lid

Pressureinsidethecooker

Releasepressureaccordingtorecipe;onlyopenlidafterfloatvalvehasdroppeddown

Floatvalvestuckatthepopped-uppositionduetofooddebrisorresidue

Ensuresteamiscompletelyreleasedbyquickreleasingpressure,thenpressfloatvalvegentlywithalongutensil.Openlidcautiously.Thoroughlycleanfloatvalve,surroundingarea,andlidbeforenextuse.

CAUTION Contents may be under pressure. To avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to force lid open.

Inner pot is stuck to lid when cooker is opened

Coolingofinnerpot maycreatesuction,causinginnerpottoadheretothelid

Toreleasethevacuum,turnsteamreleasehandletowards"Venting"position

Steam leaks from side of lid

Sealingringdamagedornotinstalledproperly

Replacesealingring

Lidnotclosedproperly Openthencloselid

Sealingringrackiswarpedoroff-centre

Removesealingringfromlid,checksealingringrackforbendsorwarps,contactCustomerCare

Fooddebrisattached tosealingring

Removesealingringandcleanthoroughly

Innerpotrimmaybemisshapen

CheckfordeformationandcontactCustomerCare

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Troubleshooting


Float valve does not rise

Fooddebrisonfloatvalveorfloatvalvesiliconecap

Removefloatvalvefromlidandcleanthoroughly;perform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare

Toolittleliquidintheinnerpot

Checkforscorchingonbottomofinnerpot;add11/2cups(12oz/325mL)liquidtoinnerpot

Floatvalvesiliconecapworn,damagedormissing

Installorreplacefloatvalve

Floatvalveobstructedbylid-lockingmechanism

Tapfloatvalvewithalongutensil.Ifnotresolved,turncookeroffandremovesmallpartsfromlid;cleanthoroughlyandre-install,thenperform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare

NoheatintheinnerpotPerform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare

Innerpotbasemaybedamaged

Perform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare

Minor steam leaking/hissing from steam release handle during cook cycle

Steamreleasehandlenotin"Sealing"position

Turnsteamreleasehandleto"Sealing"position

Cookerisregulatingexcesspressure

Thisisnormal;noactionrequired

Steam gushes from steam release handle when in "Sealing" position

Notenoughliquidintheinnerpot

Add11/2cups(12oz/325mL)ofathincookingliquidtoinnerpot

Pressuresensorcontrolfailure

ContactCustomerCare

Steamreleasehandlenotseatedproperly

Turnsteamreleasehandleto"Sealing"position

Display remains blank after connecting the power cord

Badpowerconnectionornopower

Inspectpowercord;ensuredetachablepowercordispluggedtightlyintobasepowersocket;checkoutlettoensureitispowered

Cooker'selectricalfusehasblown

ContactCustomerCare

Occasional clicking or light cracking sound

Thesoundofpowerswitchingandexpandingpressureboardwhenchangingtemperatures

Thisisnormal;noactionrequired

Bottomoftheinnerpotiswet

Wipebottomofinnerpot,andensureheatingelementisdrybeforecooking

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Error Codes


Error code appears on display and cooker beeps continuously

C1

C2

C6

C6H

C6L

Faultysensor ContactCustomerCare.

C5

Temperatureistoohighbecauseinnerpotisnotplacedinthecookerbase

PressCancelandwaitforheatingelementtocool;ensuretherearenoforeignobjectsincookerbase;insertorrepositioninnerpotincookerbaseandre-entercommands.

Temperatureistoohighbecausethereisnowaterininnerpot

Checkforscorchingonbottomofinnerpot;removeifnecessary.

Addthin,water-basedliquidtoinnerpotbasedonsize:

3Qt-1cup|6Qt-11/2cups

8Qt-2cups

C7

or

NoPr

Heatelementhasfailed ContactCustomerCare

Notenoughliquid

Addthin,water-basedliquidtoinnerpotbasedonsize:

3Qt-1cup|6Qt-11/2cups 8Qt-2cups

Steamreleasehandleisinthe“Venting”position

Turnsteamreleasehandleto“Sealing”position.

LidLidisnotinthecorrectpositionfortheselectedprogram

Openandclosethelid.

DonotusealidwhenusingSauté.

OvHt/

Burn/

Foodburn

Hightemperaturedetectedatbottomofinnerpot;cookerautomaticallyreducestemperaturetoavoidoverheating

Starchdepositsatthebottomoftheinnerpotmayhaveblockedheatdissipation.

Turnthecookeroff,releasepressureaccordingtotherecipe,andinspectthebottomoftheinnerpot.

PrSE

Pressurehasaccumulatedduringanon-pressurecookingprogram

Turnsteamreleasehandleto“Venting”position.

Iftheproblemspersistorforanyserviceissue,contactanauthorizedservicerepresentative [email protected]/support. DONOTATTEMPTTOSERVICETHEAPPLIANCEYOURSELF.

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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 representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of

your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this appliance is operated

and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands

will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the

appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will

expire 12 months from the date of original consumer purchase.

This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of the United States of America and Canada.

Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of the

appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance

or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alterations or modifications were expressly

authorized by an Instant Brands representative.

Limitation and Exclusions

The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed

the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

1. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the

operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to

provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God or repair by anyone unless directed by

an Instant Brands Representative;

2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a manner that is

contrary to published user or operator instructions; or

3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from unauthorized repairs

or modifications made to this appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be paid by you.

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Warranty

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES

NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF

TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY,

MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.

Some states or provinces do not allow for the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so

this limitation may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are

expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Limitation of Remedies; Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR OR

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE

APPLIANCE OR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY,

LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.

Warranty Registration

Please visit www.instantpot.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance

and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date

of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of

your appliance) along with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date

with product developments, recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By

registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in

the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain service under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone at 1-800-828-7280 or by email to [email protected]. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instantpot.com/support. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs associated with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.

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