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Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Smart Programmes: Non Air Frying
Follow these steps to start familiarising yourself with your Instant Pot Duo Crisp +
Air Fryer.
Note:
Always ensure you are using the stainless steel inner pot when air frying. NEVER place
food or liquid into the cooker base.
Total test time: Approximately 20 minutes.
1.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
2.
Add 750 mL of water to the inner pot.
3.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
4.
Connect the appropriate power lead for your outlet type to the cooker base,
then insert the plug into an accessible outlet. Display indicates
OFF
.
5.
Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features — Pressure
Note:
The lid automatically seals for pressure cooking.
6.
Press
Pressure Cook
to select the Pressure Cook Smart Programme.
7.
Use the
+
/
−
Time
buttons to adjust the cooking time to
5
minutes
(00:05)
.
Note:
Cooking time adjustments are saved to the Smart Programme when cooking begins.
8.
Press
Keep Warm
to deactivate the automatic Keep Warm setting.
9.
Press
Start
to begin. The display reads
On
to indicate that the cooker has
begun
Pre-heating
.
Note:
To understand how pressure cooking works, read
while the cooker heats.
10.
The float valve rises when the cooker has pressurized. After a few minutes the
cooker reaches the target pressure level and
Cooking
begins. The display
changes from
On
to the cook time countdown.
11.
When the Smart Programme is complete, the display indicates
End
.
12.
Press the quick release button down until it clicks into the
Vent
position.
Pressurized steam releases through the top of the steam release valve.
13.
The float valve drops when the pressure has been fully released.
14.
Open and remove the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features—Pressure
15.
Carefully remove the inner pot from the cooker base, discard the water and
thoroughly dry 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 culinary expert, the Duo Crisp + Air Fryer
provides Smart Programmes to get you cooking —fast!
All oven-safe cookware is safe for use in the inner pot, and the included air frying
accessories feature multiple levels to suit your cooking needs.
Always inspect your Instant Pot pressure cooking lid, inner pot and cooker base
carefully to ensure they are clean and in good working condition before use.
Pressure Cook and Steam
The Pressure Cook and Steam Smart Programmes are pressure cooking
Programmes. Using pressurised steam ensures your dish is cooked evenly and
deeply, for predictably delicious results every time.
The Duo Crisp features 2 pressure levels to choose from:
Pressure Level
Suggested Use
Default Cooking
Time
Cooking Time
Range
Lo
(Low) 5.8–7.2 psi
(35–55 kPa)
Fish and seafood,
soft vegetables, rice
Pressure Cook:
00:35
Steam:
00:30
00:00–04:00
Hi
(High) 10.2–11.6 psi
(65–85 kPa)
Eggs, meat, poultry, roots and
other hard vegetables, oats, beans,
grains, bone broth, chili
Because the pressure level controls the temperature, a higher pressure results
in a higher cooking temperature.
Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice.
If using tinned, condensed or cream-based soup, add water as directed below.
Instant Tip
: Using the multi-functional rack will ensure your food items
are steamed and not boiled. This ensures even heat distribution, prevents
nutrients from leeching into the cooking liquid, and stops food items from
scorching on the bottom of the inner pot.
CAUTION
To avoid scorching or scalding injuries, be cautious
when cooking with more than 60 mL of oil, oil-based
sauces, condensed cream-based soups and thick sauces. Add
suitable liquid to thin sauces. Avoid recipes that call for more than
60 mL of oil or fat content.
Pressure level
Minimum liquid required*
5.7 Litres
1 ½ cups (~12 oz / 375 mL)
8 Litres
2 cups (~16 oz / 500 mL)
*Unless otherwise speci ied by your recipe