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DUO

6 Quart

Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

User Manual

Important Safeguards

Product Specifications

Initial Setup
Product, Parts and Accessories
Smart Program Settings
Cleaning Before First Use
Overview of Pressure Control

Features

Cooking with the Duo SV
Depressurizing the Cooker
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Pressure Cooking Timetable
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

Summary of Contents for DUO NOVA 10 Quart

Page 1: ...tup Product Parts and Accessories Smart Program Settings Cleaning Before First Use Overview of Pressure Control Features Cooking with the Duo SV Depressurizing the Cooker Initial Test Run Water Test P...

Page 2: ...w 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 hope y...

Page 3: ...17 Adjust and Save Non Pressure Cooking Time 17 Cancel and Standby Mode 18 Turn Sound On Off 18 Adjust Temperature Scale Fahrenheit and Celsius 18 Set a Delay Start Timer 18 Automatically Keep Food W...

Page 4: ...0 Initial Test Run Water Test 32 Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programs 33 Pressure Cooking Settings 36 Pressure Cooking Tips 38 Pressure Cooking Timetable 40 Grain to Water Ratios 41 Using Non Pressur...

Page 5: ...c burner or a heated oven Heat from an external source will damage the appliance Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage 8 CAUTION Do not use the appliance near wa...

Page 6: ...ance can be hazardous Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker Venting Methods for information on releasing pressure Opening appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of hot content...

Page 7: ...ards resulting from grabbing entanglement and tripping Keep the appliance and cord away from children Never drape the power cord over edges of tables or counters Never use below counter power outlets...

Page 8: ...t this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote control system 38 CAUTION DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking To avoid personal injury Always use oven mitts wh...

Page 9: ...can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from the cooker base to avoid burn injury 46 Use caution when removing the lid Heat and steam escapes a...

Page 10: ...24W 12 87H cm 33 5L 31 1W 32 7H WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSAND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE ISAMISUSE OF YOURAPPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTYAND CREAT...

Page 11: ...terial and accessories from within and around the appliance Place the appliance on a stable level surface away from combustible material and external heat sources Do not remove safety warning stickers...

Page 12: ...from the actual product Bottom of Lid Steam Release Handle Locking Pin Float Valve Silicone Cap Anti Block Shield Steam Release Pipe Sealing Ring Rack Sealing Ring Float Valve Steam Release Pipe Hand...

Page 13: ...es Inner Pot Cooker Base Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Cooker Handles Condensation Rim Stainless Steel Inner Pot Outer Pot Control Panel Base Power Socket...

Page 14: ...es Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Soup Spoon Rice Paddle 160 ml 5 4 oz Measuring Cup Steam Rack with Handles Mini Mitts Detachable Power Cord Condensation...

Page 15: ...rm timer counts up Display also indicates Status Messages 2 Pressure Field Indicators illuminate to indicate Low or High pressure level 3 Less Normal More Pressure cooking 3 preset time options Non Pr...

Page 16: ...eep Warm buttons Delay Start Cancel See Smart Program Settings for more information 6 Smart Programs Pressure Cooking Pressure Cook Meat Stew Bean Chili Soup Broth Rice Multigrain Porridge Steam Non P...

Page 17: ...cooking begins your customizations are saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking but adjustments made after...

Page 18: ...ide Smart Program Set a Delay Start Timer Delay Start can be set to a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours 1 Select a Smart Program and adjust the settings as you desire then press Delay Sta...

Page 19: ...More warming temperature levels Use the buttons to set a warming timer up to 99 hours and 50 minutes Keep Warm begins automatically after 10 seconds When Keep Warm completes the display indicates End...

Page 20: ...ts down until the Smart Program begins When Keep Warm is running the display timer counts up to indicate how long food has been warming Indicates that the Rice Smart Program is running Indicates that...

Page 21: ...must be placed in the inner pot and never directly in the cooker base To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance replace a deformed or damaged inner pot Use only authorized Instant Pot inner...

Page 22: ...then lift the lid up and off the cooker base Close the Lid Align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the cooker base and lower the lid onto the track Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on th...

Page 23: ...l to product safety and necessary for pressure cooking It should be installed before use and cleaned regularly Remove the Steam Release Handle Pull steam release handle up and off steam release pipe S...

Page 24: ...ore use and cleaned frequently Remove the Anti Block Shield Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti block shield pressing towards the side o...

Page 25: ...n integral part of product safety the sealing ring should be replaced every 12 18 months or sooner if stretching deformation or damage is noticed Remove the Sealing Ring Grip the edge of the silicone...

Page 26: ...installed before use and should be cleaned after each use Remove the Float Valve from the Lid Place one finger on the flat top of float valve then turn the lid over Detach the silicone cap from the bo...

Page 27: ...e installed before cooking then emptied and rinsed out after each use Remove the Condensation Collector Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base do not pull down Note the tabs on the...

Page 28: ...of the float valve on the underside of the lid seals the steam inside the cooking chamber the inner pot and allows the pressure to rise even higher A higher pressure means a higher cooking temperature...

Page 29: ...nd Note The cooker cools and depressurizes faster if automatic Keep Warm is off See Depressurizing the Cooker Venting Methods for information on releasing pressure after cooking DANGER While the float...

Page 30: ...the Venting position Use the handle as indicated in the illustration and do not put your hand over the top as it could come in contact with the steam A stream of steam releases through the top of the...

Page 31: ...If spatter continues use NR to vent the remaining pressure DANGER 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 st...

Page 32: ...ll save this customization 9 Press Keep Warm to deactivate the automatic Keep Warm setting After 10 seconds the display reads On to indicate that the Pre heating cycle has begun 10 The float valve ris...

Page 33: ...ully to ensure they are clean and in good working condition before use Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking 6 Quarts 5 7 Litres 1 cups 12 oz 375 mL Unless otherwise specified in recipe...

Page 34: ...desired pressure cooking Smart Program 9 Press the same Smart Program button again to cycle through Less Normal and More time options 10 For custom cooking use the buttons to adjust the cooking time 1...

Page 35: ...the instructions may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING Do not fill inner pot higher than the PC MAX 2 3 line as indicated on the inner pot When cooking foods that expand e g ri...

Page 36: ...5 85 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi Time Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 25 00 30 00 40 Cooking Time Range 00 00 04 00 Soup Broth Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2...

Page 37: ...5 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi Time Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 05 00 20 00 30 Cooking Time Range 00 00 04 00 Steam Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi...

Page 38: ...ns are completely submerged in water Normal Soft texture More Very soft texture Soup Broth Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion Always use NR to release pressure w...

Page 39: ...White rice porridge congee More Rice porridge congee with a mixture of various grains Steam Less Vegetables Use steam rack provided to elevate food from cooking liquid Use QR to prevent food from over...

Page 40: ...20 25 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Breasts 6 8 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Whole 8 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Bone Stock 40 50 minutes Lamb Leg Pork Butt Roast 15 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Pork...

Page 41: ...meal 1 3 cups Risotto 1 2 cups add additional wine to taste Porridge 1 10 cups Click here for a complete list of cooking timetables CAUTION Use a meat thermometer to ensure meat reaches a safe minimum...

Page 42: ...ensure they are clean and in good working condition before use WARNING Do not fill inner pot higher than the PC MAX 2 3 line as indicated on the inner pot When cooking foods that expand e g rice beans...

Page 43: ...Place and close the lid as described in Pressure Control Features Pressure Locking Lid or use a glass lid with a venting hole 5 Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position 6 Press Slow Cook...

Page 44: ...are saved to the Smart Program when cooking begins 5 After 10 seconds the cooker displays On to indicate that it has begun heating 6 When display switches from On to Hot add recipe ingredients Note I...

Page 45: ...ion time is preset and cannot be adjusted For extra thick yogurt pasteurize milk twice Pasteurize Milk 1 Add unpasteurized milk to the inner pot then insert the inner pot into the cooker base 2 Secure...

Page 46: ...to the Normal option The display indicates 08 00 3 Use the buttons to adjust the fermentation time if desired 4 After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating The display timer counts up to the set time f...

Page 47: ...Pressure Control Features Pressure Locking Lid Note The pressure cooking lid is not necessary when cooking sous vide however it is recommended for optimal temperature control 5 Press Sous Vide to sel...

Page 48: ...it lightly in the inner pot with the Saut Smart Program or use a pan browning torch or grill Ingredients and Seasonings Use high quality fresh ingredients when cooking sous vide to ensure the best po...

Page 49: ...well 145 F 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Poultry Chicken Breast 3 5 cm 1 2 Soft and Juicy 145 F 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Traditionally firm 155 F 69 C 1 hour 4 hours Chicken Thigh 3 5 cm 1 2 Juicy and tender...

Page 50: ...0 minutes 45 minutes Lobster Tail Soft and buttery 140 F 60 C 1 hour 1 hour Scallops Soft and buttery 140 F 60 C 30 minutes 30 minutes Eggs Eggs Large Extra Large Runny 140 F 60 C 45 minutes Soft boil...

Page 51: ...and anti block shield removed clean interior of steam release pipe to prevent clogging To drain water from the lid after dishwashing grasp the lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink then t...

Page 52: ...the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation rim with a barely damp cloth and allow to air dry Clean cooker base and control panel with a soft barely damp cloth or sponge WARNING Ensure hea...

Page 53: ...sed by quick releasing pressure then press float valve gently with a long utensil Open lid cautiously and thoroughly clean float valve surrounding area and lid before next use WARNING Contents may be...

Page 54: ...Inner pot base may be damaged Perform Initial Test Run to check for function and record findings Contact Customer Care Minor steam leaking hissing from steam release valve during cook cycle Steam rel...

Page 55: ...size 6 Quart 1 1 2 cups 375 mL Steam release handle is in the Venting position Turn the steam release handle to ensure it is to the Sealing position Lid Lid is not in the correct position for the sele...

Page 56: ...e operation of the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty does not apply in respect of any appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alte...

Page 57: ...ND Warranty Registration Please visit www instantpot com support register to register your new Instant Brands appliance and validate your warranty within thirty 30 days of purchase You will be asked t...

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