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DUO EVO

PLUS

5.7 and 8 Litre

Multi-Use Pressure Cookers

User Manual

Important Safeguards
Product Specifications
Initial Set-up
Product, Parts and Accessories
Smart Programme Settings
Cleaning Before First Use
Overview of Pressure Control

Features

Pressure Cooking with the

Duo Evo Plus

Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Recommended Cooking Times
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care, Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

Summary of Contents for DUO EVO PLUS Series

Page 1: ...itial Set up Product Parts and Accessories Smart Programme Settings Cleaning Before First Use Overview of Pressure Control Features Pressure Cooking with the Duo Evo Plus Initial Test Run Water Test R...

Page 2: ...llow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy delicious meals more easily and in less time We have partnered with chefs authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hop...

Page 3: ...0 Change Temperature Scale F or C 20 Manual Keep Warm 20 Reset to Factory Default Settings 21 Cleaning Before First Use 22 Overview of Pressure Control Features 23 Pressure Cooking Lid 23 Sealing Ring...

Page 4: ...low Cook 38 Smart Programme Saut 40 Smart Programme Sous Vide 42 Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines 44 Smart Programme Yogurt 46 Smart Programme Overview 49 Recommended Cooking Times 51 Pressure Cooking Tim...

Page 5: ...any of the safety mechanisms as this may result in injury or property damage 7 Do not move the appliance while it is under pressure 8 Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for...

Page 6: ...rmed by an authorised representative If the power supply lead is damaged users should contact Customer Care for further assistance 20 When cooking doughy food use caution when removing the lid to avoi...

Page 7: ...ote control system 28 CAUTION The cooker base contains electrical components To avoid electrical shock do not immerse the power lead plug or the cooker base in water or other liquid Do not rinse the c...

Page 8: ...ll countries For a complete list of sizes and colours visit instantpot co uk WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLI...

Page 9: ...tant Pot tempered glass lid which can be purchased separately may be used for non pressure cooking Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance Place the applianc...

Page 10: ...Pot Duo Evo Plus verify that all parts are accounted for Duo Evo Plus Pressure Cook Steam Saut Cancel Start Rice Grain Slow Cook Sous Vide Yogurt Bake Keep Warm Delay Start Illustrations in this docu...

Page 11: ...ter insert one of the lid fins into the lid holder slots on the cooker base Ergonomic handle to remove lid from cooker base Removable for faster Natural Release after pressure cooking Use as a guide t...

Page 12: ...ssurised to prevent accidental opening of the lid Keeps the float valve in place and assists in pressurisation Must be installed before use After closing the lid the sealing ring creates an airtight s...

Page 13: ...ess steel Food must be placed in the inner pot not the cooker base Use to easily and safely lift the inner pot from the cooker base and to hold it in place while cooking Impact Bonded Tri Ply bottom f...

Page 14: ...ce Insulates the cooker for optimal energy efficiency Select programmes and make adjustments to cooking parameters Cooking time is shown in HH MM format 05 20 is 5 hours 20 minutes Fingerprint resista...

Page 15: ...n both the left and right side of the cooker base in which to rest the lid when not in use The inner pot can easily be removed when the lid is in the standing position Illustrations in this document a...

Page 16: ...s Icons show cooker status as described in Progress Indicator and Status Icons below Progress Indicator Pre heating Cooking Keep Warm Timer displays Cooking time time before Delay Start and time in Ke...

Page 17: ...he dial is also a button Press the dial to confirm your selection 4 System settings Delay Start Enables the delayed start of a Smart Programme by up to 24 hours Can also be used as a kitchen timer Kee...

Page 18: ...tes On while pre heating When cooker reaches the pressure or temperature required by the Smart Programme the progress bar indicates that Cooking is in progress The display indicates the cooking time r...

Page 19: ...beeps the time indicator will start counting down When cooking is complete the cooker will display End and return to Standby mode If automatic Keep Warm is on the cooker will warm food contents for up...

Page 20: ...o a maximum of 24 hours and is perfect for reheating meals or keeping food warm for a long period of time Offering a customisable setting manual Keep Warm allows you to choose a warming temperature fr...

Page 21: ...Programme Temperature Turn the dial to toggle between Custom Low and High temperature Press Start to resume the Smart Programme Note Cooking will resume after 10 seconds if Start is not pressed Reset...

Page 22: ...egral part of product safety To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance replace a dented deformed or damaged inner pot with an authorised Instant Pot inner pot made for the Duo Evo Plus Do no...

Page 23: ...gned to close easily over the handles on the newly designed inner pot Ensure that you are using the Duo Evo Plus lid included in the package Do not use any other Instant Pot pressure cooking lid or an...

Page 24: ...damage prior to cooking Close the Lid Grip the handle and align the on the lid with indicator on the rim of the cooker base Lower the lid into the track then turn clockwise until the end of the turn...

Page 25: ...the lid Do not attempt to repair a deformed sealing ring rack Install the Sealing Ring Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place Press down firmly to ensure there is n...

Page 26: ...erate the pressure cooker without the float valve and or silicone cap properly installed in the pressure cooking lid DANGER While the float valve is up contents of cooker are under extreme pressure Do...

Page 27: ...e steam inside the cooking chamber the inner pot and allows the pressure to rise even higher A higher pressure means a higher cooking temperature While it is normal to see some steam escaping through...

Page 28: ...by and displays End Note The cooker cools and depressurises faster if automatic Keep Warm is off See Depressurising the Cooker for information on releasing pressure after cooking DANGER While the floa...

Page 29: ...e valve Note It will be loud If spatter occurs move the quick release switch back to Seal and try again after a few minutes If spatter continues use NR to vent remaining pressure NOTICE Use NR to depr...

Page 30: ...pting to remove the lid Never attempt to force the lid open Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and or personal injury 10 Minute NR Typically used when cooking rice Leave...

Page 31: ...ice to the QuickCool Tray or add water and freeze the tray then position the tray on the exposed metal of the lid Wait for the float valve to drop into the lid then remove the QuickCool Tray and open...

Page 32: ...release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed 6 Press Pressure Cook to select the Pressure Cook Smart Programme 7 Turn the dial to scroll through the pre set options Press the...

Page 33: ...ure into an oven safe baking dish not directly into the inner pot unless specified in your recipe and cover with aluminium foil or an oven safe lid Place the baking dish on the steam rack in the inner...

Page 34: ...Low pressure Press the dial to confirm the change Note Bake Smart Programme offers the option to cook with no pressure None Refer to Using Non Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes for information on adju...

Page 35: ...he float valve is still up All pressure must be released and float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid Never attempt to force the lid open Failure to follow the instructions may res...

Page 36: ...evenly 3 Insert the inner pot into the cooker base 4 Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back of the cooker base Ensure the connection is tight Connect the power lead to a 220 240 V...

Page 37: ...to begin The progress bar displays Pre heating 13 When the target temperature is reached the progress indicator goes to Cooking and the display counts down the remaining cooking time 14 When the Smart...

Page 38: ...the back of the cooker base Ensure the connection is tight Connect the power lead to a 220 240 V power source The cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF 4 Close the lid as described...

Page 39: ...tart The default setting is 6 hours This can be adjusted from 10 minutes to 24 hours 11 Press Start to begin The progress bar displays Pre heating Note Slow Cook Smart Programme displays the cooking c...

Page 40: ...o select the default temperature or turn the dial to toggle between Custom Low and High settings Press the dial to confirm the change and go to the next field Note When Custom is selected the default...

Page 41: ...of the Saut Smart Programme To pressure cook after using Saut deglaze the inner pot to ensure food items do not scorch To deglaze remove food items from the inner pot and add a thin liquid e g water b...

Page 42: ...scribed in Pressure Cooking Basics 2 Open and Close Lid Note The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed For Sous Vide it doesn t matter if the quick release switch...

Page 43: ...great way to boost flavours through caramelisation After Sous Vide cooking remove the meat from the cooking pouch and gently pat it dry Then sear it lightly in the inner pot with the Saut Smart Progr...

Page 44: ...dium 60 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Medium well 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Poultry Chicken Breast 3 5 cm Soft and Juicy 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Traditionally firm 69 C 1 hour 4 hours Chicken Thigh 3 5 cm Juicy and...

Page 45: ...45 minutes Lobster Tail Soft and buttery 60 C 1 hour Scallops Soft and buttery 60 C 30 minutes 30 minutes Eggs Eggs Large Extra Large Runny 60 C 45 minutes Soft boiled 62 C 45 minutes Medium boiled 6...

Page 46: ...Starter culture is added in Step 2 Note Whole milk is recommended to achieve a thicker texture 2 Insert the inner pot into the cooker base 3 Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back...

Page 47: ...Yogurt to select the Yogurt Smart Programme 2 Turn the dial to scroll to the pre set option Ferment Press the dial to confirm your selection and go to the next field 3 When the time display flashes yo...

Page 48: ...n and go to the next field 4 When the temperature flashes you may press the dial to select the default temperature or turn the dial to adjust the temperature in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C Press the dia...

Page 49: ...roccoli None 100 C Non pressure steaming for fish and vegetables Use a glass lid when steaming or move the Quick Release Switch in the Vent position Use the steam rack for best results Saut Custom Non...

Page 50: ...ressure Level Temperature Range Notes for Use Keep Warm NA None Low High Custom Reheat keep food warm up to 24 hours Pressure cooking Smart Programmes operate at High 9 3 11 6psi or Low 4 35 7 25psi p...

Page 51: ...tatoes Cubed 2 4 minutes Meat and Eggs Beef Stew 20 minutes per 450 g Beef Large Pieces Beef Ribs 20 25 minutes per 450 g Chicken Breasts 6 8 minutes per 450 g Chicken Whole 8 minutes per 450 g Chicke...

Page 52: ...ype Grain Water Ratio White or Brown Rice 1 1 Quinoa 1 3 4 Oatmeal 1 3 Risotto 1 2 add additional wine to taste Porridge 1 10 Visit our website for a complete list of cooking timetables CAUTION Use a...

Page 53: ...a steering wheel After cleaning store the lid upside down on the cooker base Store sealing rings in a well ventilated area to decrease residual odour from highly flavourful meals To eliminate odours...

Page 54: ...letely released by quick releasing pressure then press float valve gently with a long utensil Open lid carefully and thoroughly clean float valve surrounding area and lid before next use DANGER Conten...

Page 55: ...nd contact Customer Care Inner pot base may be damaged Perform the Initial Test Run to check for function Record findings and contact Customer Care Minor steam leaking hissing from steam release valve...

Page 56: ...e 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 rel...

Page 57: ...re expressly authorised by the Company This warranty does not cover 1 normal wear and tear 2 damage resulting from negligent unreasonable or misuse of the appliance improper assembly or disassembly us...

Page 58: ...am Farm Business park Kitsmead Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 0DN UK Email support InstantPot co uk Telephone 03331 230051 This warranty was last updated on 1 September 2019 for all products sold from 1 No...

Page 59: ...arm Business Park Kitsmead Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 0DN UK Register your product today at www instantpot co uk support register Contact Customer Care 44 0 3331 230051 support instantpot co uk instant...

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