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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Reason

Solution

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

Quick release button not in 

Seal

 position.

Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the 

Seal

 

position.

Cooker is regulating excess 
pressure.

This is normal. No action required.

Steam gushes 
from steam 
release valve 
when quick 
release button 
is in 

Seal

 

position

Not enough liquid in the inner 
pot.

Add 500 mL of a thin cooking liquid to the inner 
pot. 

Pressure sensor control failure. Contact 

Customer Care

.

Steam release valve not 
seated properly.

Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the 

Seal

 

position.

Display remains 
blank after 
connecting the 
power cord

Bad power connection or no 
power.

Inspect power lead for damage. If damage is 
noticed, contact 

Customer Care

Check outlet to ensure it is powered.

Cooker’s electrical fuse has 
blown.

Contact 

Customer Care

.

Occasional 
clicking or light 
cracking sound

The sound of power switching 
and expanding pressure 
board when changing 
temperatures.

This is normal; no action needed.

Bottom of the inner pot is wet.

Wipe exterior surfaces of inner pot. Ensure heating 
element is dry before inserting inner pot into cooker 
base.

Problem

Error Code

Meaning of Error Code

Error code 
appears on display 
and cooker beeps 
continuously

C1
C2
C6

C6H

C6L

Faulty sensor.

Contact 

Customer Care

.

C5

Temperature is too high 
because inner pot is not 
placed in the cooker base.

Press 

Cancel

 and wait for 

heating element to cool; 
ensure there are no foreign 
objects in cooker base; insert 
or re-position inner pot in 
cooker base and re-enter 
commands.

Temperature is too high 
because there is no water 
in inner pot.

Add 500 mL of a thin cooking 
liquid to the inner pot 

C7

or

NoPr

Not enough liquid.

Begin by adding 2 cups  
(500 mL) of a thin cooking 
liquid to inner pot. Add more 
liquid as required.

Quick release button  
is in the 

Vent

 position.

Flick quick release  
button to ensure it is  
in the 

Seal

 position.

C9

Sensor connectors on Air 
Fryer Lid and cooker base  
are not making full contact.

Press the lid down slightly to 
ensure that .the female lid 
sensor connector contacts the 
male base sensor connector.

Lid

Lid is not in the correct 
position for the selected 
programme.

Open and close the lid. 
Do not use a lid when using 

Sauté

.

Burn / 

Food burn

High temperature detected 
at bottom of inner pot; 
cooker automatically reduces 
temperature to avoid 
overheating.

Starch deposits at the bottom 
of the inner pot may have 
blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the cooker off, release 
pressure according to the 
recipe, and inspect the 
bottom of the inner pot.

PrSE

Pressure has accumulated 
during a non-pressure 
cooking programme.

Press quick release button 
down until it clicks into  

Vent

 position.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Summary of Contents for Duo Crisp + Air Fryer AF 8

Page 1: ...DUO CRISP TM AIR FRYER MULTI USE PRESSURE COOKER AND AIR FRYER 5 7 AND 8 LITRE User Manual...

Page 2: ...Cleaning Before First Use 23 Overview of Pressure Control Features 25 Pressure Cooking Lid 25 Quick Release Button 26 Steam Release Valve 27 Anti Block Shield 28 Sealing Ring 29 Float Valve 30 Condens...

Page 3: ...emovable inner pot installed 04 Always use an Instant Pot stainless steel inner pot when using the air 05 fryer lid DO NOT use a ceramic coated inner pot When pressure cooking do not open the applianc...

Page 4: ...appliance is in operation or has residual pressure Do not touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in operation as this could result in injury 20 Do not cover or obstruct the steam re...

Page 5: ...nance is recommended before and after each use Check the steam release valve steam release pipe anti block shield and float valve on the pressure cooking lid for clogging Check the heating element and...

Page 6: ...must not be inserted into the inner pot or air fryer basket as they may cause risk of fire and or personal injury 49 Do not store any materials in the cooker base or inner pot when not in use 50 Do no...

Page 7: ...bel from the cooker base Follow Care Cleaning and Storage instructions to wash the appliance before cooking CAUTION Do not place the appliance on a hob Do not place anything on top of the appliance Do...

Page 8: ...duct Always refer to the actual product Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Always refer to the actual product Lid Handle Air Intake Lid Positi...

Page 9: ...ce the lid is safely in the standing position it s easy to remove the inner pot Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Always refer to the actual...

Page 10: ...s temperature in C Celsius or F Fahrenheit Air Fryer Lid Display indicates temperature in C Celsius or F Fahrenheit Control Panel 3 LED Indicators Illuminate to indicate the active Smart Programme and...

Page 11: ...m after cooking Keep Warm is on by default on the Pressure Cook Slow Cook and Steam Smart Programmes To turn automatic warming off select an applicable Smart Programme then press Keep Warm The LED ind...

Page 12: ...t is dishwasher safe Wipe the heating element with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles present before returning the inner pot to the cooker base Note Before cooking always en...

Page 13: ...ir fryer basket must be used with the stainless steel inner pot Pressure Cooking Lid The stainless steel lid included is necessary for most cooking processes and is essential for pressure cooking Alwa...

Page 14: ...pressure cooking but does not lock into place when closed The lid can be removed during Pre heating but locks into place once the cooker has pressurized Refer to Overview of Pressure Control Features...

Page 15: ...ooner if stretching deformation or damage is noticed Remove the Sealing Ring Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless steel sealing ring rack With...

Page 16: ...may result in property damage and or personal injury Install the Float Valve Drop the narrow end of the float valve into the float valve hole on the top of the lid Place one finger on the flat top of...

Page 17: ...fter the float valve pops up the cooker needs a few minutes to finish building pressure When the required pressure level is reached cooking begins The display switches from On to the cooking countdown...

Page 18: ...depressurisation process Wait a few minutes before trying to QR again If spatter continues use NR to safely release remaining pressure 10 Minute NR Leave the quick release button in the popped up Sea...

Page 19: ...the inner pot You re ready to start cooking CAUTION The inner pot will be hot after cooking Always use appropriate heat protection when handling a hot inner pot Whether you are a novice cook or a culi...

Page 20: ...e levels 9 Press Keep Warm to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off or on as you desire Refer to Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking for details 10 Press Start to begin The display reads O...

Page 21: ...nd Hi High temperature levels Note Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature level are saved when you press Start 6 Press Start to begin The display reads On to indicate that the cooker has begu...

Page 22: ...the cooking process for easy access If the float valve rises ensure the quick release button is set to the Vent position Refer to Depressurising the Cooker Venting Methods Sous Vide Sous Vide cooking...

Page 23: ...te after cooking Use garlic powder rather than raw garlic Raw garlic can become bitter and overpowering when cooked sous vide Pure and high quality garlic powder provides the best results Note Do not...

Page 24: ...ve your dish a crispy golden finish after cooking with the Pressure Cook Slow Cook Steam or Sous Vide Smart Programmes 2 Cook your dish entirely with the air fryer lid with the Air Fry Roast Bake or G...

Page 25: ...e cooker reaches the target temperature On changes to the cooking countdown timer 11 Part way through the cooking cycle the display indicates turn Food 12 Lift the air fryer lid off the Instant Pot co...

Page 26: ...maining cooking time in seconds 16 When the Smart Programme is complete the lid beeps and the display indicates End Bake Like a tiny oven the Bake Smart Programme can be used to create decadent browni...

Page 27: ...te the lid beeps and the display indicates End Dehydrate The Dehydrate Smart Programmes applies a low heat over a long period of time to safely dry out food items Always follow a trusted recipe when d...

Page 28: ...to taste Porridge 1 10 Food Quantity Setting Cooking Time Cooking Temperature Chips frozen 450 g Air Fry 18 20 minutes 205 C 680 g 22 24 minutes Chips fresh 450 g Air Fry 20 22 minutes 205 C 680 g 24...

Page 29: ...y require a vinegar dampened sponge and some scrubbing to remove If there is tough or burned food residue at the bottom soak in hot water for a few hours for easy cleaning Wash after each use Ensure a...

Page 30: ...Problem Possible Reason Solution Difficulty opening the pressure cooking lid Pressure inside the cooker Release pressure according to recipe only open lid after float valve has dropped down Float valv...

Page 31: ...ously C1 C2 C6 C6H C6L Faulty sensor Contact Customer Care C5 Temperature is too high because inner pot is not placed in the cooker base Press Cancel and wait for heating element to cool ensure there...

Page 32: ...pany makes no warranties conditions or representations express or implied usage custom of trade or otherwise with respect to the appliance or parts covered by this warranty and 2 the Company shall not...

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