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Initial Test Run
WARNING
While the float valve is up, contents of cooker are under
extreme pressure. Do not
attempt to remove the lid while the 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 result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with your Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.
Total test time: Approximately 20 minutes.
1.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
2.
Add 3 cups (24 oz / 750 mL) of water to the inner pot.
3.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
4.
Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The display will indicate
OFF
.
5.
Close the lid as described in
Pressure Cooking Basics – 2. Open & Close Lid
.
Note:
The quick release switch will automatically set to
Seal
when the lid is closed.
6.
Press
Pressure Cook
to select the Pressure Cook Smart Program.
7.
Turn the dial to scroll through the preset options. Press the dial to select
Custom
.
8.
When the cook time flashes, turn the dial counter-clockwise to adjust the cook
time to
5
minutes.
9.
Press
Start
to begin cooking. The display indicates
On
. The cooking progress
bar indicates
Pre-heating
.
Note:
Customization of the cook time, temperature and pressure level are saved to the
Smart Program when cooking begins.
10.
Once pressurized,
Cooking
begins. The display changes from
On
to the
cooking time countdown.
11.
When the Smart Program is complete the cooker goes to
Keep Warm
mode.
12.
Press
Cancel
to end
Keep Warm
and go back to
Standby
mode.
13.
Move the quick release switch to
Vent
. The steam release valve will release a
continuous stream of steam. Steam is hot.
14.
The float valve will drop when the pressure has been fully released.
15.
Open the lid as described in
Pressure Cooking Basics – 2. Open & Close Lid
.
16.
Discard the water and dry the inner pot.
You’re ready to start cooking!
