Four easy steps to Instant Pot success!
Four easy steps to Instant Pot success!
1.1 Product explained
1.2 The lid and sealing ring
1.3 Learn about pressure release
1.1 Product explained
1.2 The lid and sealing ring
1.3 Learn about pressure release
Always use the lid that is provided with your Instant Pot. When the lid is closed, the sealing ring creates an airtight seal between the lid and the inner pot. Please note the lid is self sealing.
To release pressure, Move the quick release switch from Seal to Vent and wait until the float valve drops into the lid.
Watch the video to learn how to learn about pressure release.
Wash the Inner Cooking Pot with hot water and soap, dry thoroughly. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base and the inside of the lid to remove any stray packaging particles.
The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and accumulates overflow moisture. It should be installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use.
To remove, pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down.
To install, align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.
Before using your new Pro for the first time, you must perform a pressure-cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
Before using your new Pro for the first time, you must perform a pressure-cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
Level
PSI
Use for
High Pressure
10.2 – 11.6
Meat, poultry, root vegetables, oats, beans, grains, stew, chilli
Low Pressure
5.8 – 7.2
Fish, seafood, soft vegetables, rice, egg
Tips for best results
Watch the video to learn how to slow cook.
Settings
Equivalent to
Less
Low setting on standard slow cookers
Normal
Medium setting on standard slow cookers
Tips for best results
Watch the video to learn how to sauté and deglaze
Settings
Equivalent to
Less
Simmering, thickening and reducing liquids
Normal
Pan searing or sautéing
More
Stir-frying or browning meat
Tips for best results
Watch the video to learn how to make yogurt in your Instant Pot, or follow our How to guide on the blog.
Watch the video to learn how to Sous Vide in your Instant Pot.
Delay Start can be set from between 10 minutes (00:10) and 24 hours (24:00).
(Not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programmes)
When cooking is complete, the display shows End if Keep Warm is turned off. If not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00).
Try these simple, base recipes to get you starting cooking with your Instant Pot Pro.
Click to view our basic Instant Pot Recipe Booklet
Download our Pressure Cooking Timetable.
Tried & Tested Recipes for you to try at home.
Clean your Instant Pot after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
All parts of your Duo aside from the multi cooker base and power lead are dishwasher safe.
For the steam rack and lid and lid parts, place on the top rack of the dishwasher only. Remove all parts of the lid before cleaning.
If Multicooker base and power cord need cleaning, WIPE ONLY with a damp cloth.
Note: Check the condensation collector after each use and empty and clean it as needed. Do not allow food or moisture to sit in the condensation collector, as harmful bacteria may result.
Note: Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the multicooker’s safety or performance.
Refer to the user manual for status messages and error codes.
