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DUO

 PLUS

MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER

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User manual

Important safeguards

Products, parts and accessories

Get started

Pressure cooking 101

Releasing pressure

Control panel

Pressure control features

Cooking

Care, cleaning and storage

Troubleshooting

Warranty

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Summary of Contents for DUO PLUS 101

Page 1: ...oad the Instant Pot App for 1000 recipes at instantpot co uk app User manual Important safeguards Products parts and accessories Get started Pressure cooking 101 Releasing pressure Control panel Press...

Page 2: ...se injury and or damage The Instant Pot tempered glass lid which can be purchased separately may be used for non pressure cooking 03 Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use Children...

Page 3: ...ck that the valves are not obstructed Refer to the Getting Started Guide 16 Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or shallow frying of food 17 Do not tamper with any of the sa...

Page 4: ...ided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing entanglement and tripping 24 Keep the appliance and lead away from children Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters Never use bel...

Page 5: ...Duo Plus 80 V2 1200 1400 W 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 7 6 Litres 6 8 kg cm 33 5 L x 38 W x 36 5 H Not all models and sizes are available in all countries Find your model name and serial number Model name Fin...

Page 6: ...op of lid 10 Bottom of lid 10 Inner pot 11 Multicooker base 11 Get started 12 Initial set up It won t bite 12 Initial test run water test 13 Pressure cooking 101 14 Behind the magic curtain 14 Releasi...

Page 7: ...sure cooking grains 28 Other cooking styles 29 Slow Cook 30 Saut 31 Yogurt 32 Sous Vide 34 Care cleaning and storage 37 Removing and installing parts 38 Silicone sealing ring 38 Steam release valve 39...

Page 8: ...ert the left or right lid fin into the corresponding slot in the multicooker base handles to stand it up and save some space Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from t...

Page 9: ...d Stainless steel exterior Condensation rim Multicooker handles Base power socket Outer pot Condensation collector rear Heating element Anti spin supports Inner pot Multicooker base Illustrations in t...

Page 10: ...base on a stable level surface away from combustible material and external heat sources Is anything missing or damaged Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at support instantpot co uk o...

Page 11: ...Warm setting off 04 Press Start to begin The display shows On While the multicooker does its thing read Pressure cooking 101 on the next page to find out how the magic happens 05 When the Smart Progra...

Page 12: ...eam before it pops up and seals the multicooker The display switches to the cooking countdown timer When the multicooker reaches the required pressure level cooking begins The Instant Pot automaticall...

Page 13: ...methods Natural Release NR or NPR Quick Release QR or QPR Timed Natural Release Natural Release NR or NPR Cooking stops gradually As the temperature within the multicooker drops the Instant Pot depre...

Page 14: ...oking Perfect for quick cooking vegetables and delicate seafood What to do What to expect Move the quick release switch from Seal to Vent and wait until the float valve drops into the lid Seal positio...

Page 15: ...in C Celsius or F Fahrenheit during Sous Vide 3 Pressure Shows Low or High pressure during pressure cooking Temperature Shows when the multicooker is using Low Med or High temperature 4 Temp Pressure...

Page 16: ...periods Keep Warm can be used for up to a maximum of 10 hours 10 00 01 When in standby press Keep Warm 02 Use the Temp Pressure buttons to cycle through Low Med and High warming temperature levels 03...

Page 17: ...t to begin When Delay Start ends the Smart Programme begins and the display shows On Delay Start is not available with the Saut Sous Vide or Yogurt Smart Programmes Reset an individual smart programme...

Page 18: ...al cooking temperature and food may be added to the inner pot Display shows one of the following When a Smart Programme is running the timer counts down the remaining cooking time When Delay Start is...

Page 19: ...nd turn it anti clockwise to align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the rim of the multicooker base 02 Lift the lid up and off the multicooker base towards your body Closing the lid 01 Align t...

Page 20: ...nd keeps our hands well away from the steam when the multicooker is releasing pressure It automatically sets to Seal when you close the lid so make sure you move it to Vent when you re not pressure co...

Page 21: ...al injury and or property damage Sealing ring When the pressure cooking lid is closed the sealing ring creates an airtight seal between the lid and the inner pot The sealing ring must be installed bef...

Page 22: ...led Do not touch the float valve during use Pressurised The float valve has visibly popped up above the surface of the lid Depressurised The float valve has dropped and the top is flush with the lid I...

Page 23: ...in good working order before use To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance replace the inner pot if it is dented distorted or damaged Use only authorised Instant Pot inner pots made for this...

Page 24: ...wer lead to the base power socket at the back of the multicooker base Make sure the connection is tight All sizes Connect the power lead to a 220 240 V power source The display shows OFF 03 Place and...

Page 25: ...minute to 1 hour 00 01 to 01 00 High Pre set times are intended for extra large eggs Adjust cooking time to account for different sized eggs Plunge eggs into ice bath to prevent overcooking Rice 12 mi...

Page 26: ...nt s food safety recommendations for more information Pressure cooking grains Check out the cooking timetables for guidance or visit our recipe site for fun easy to follow recipes with big crunch You...

Page 27: ...Maximum line as indicated on the inner pot When cooking foods that foam or froth e g stewed apples cranberries or split peas or expand e g oats rice beans pasta do not fill the inner pot higher than t...

Page 28: ...to the inner pot Insert the inner pot into the multicooker base 02 Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back of the multicooker base Make sure the connection is tight Connect the powe...

Page 29: ...ct the power lead to a 220 240 V power source The display shows OFF 03 Press Saut 04 Use the Time buttons to adjust the cooking time Cooking time and temperature level adjustments are saved to the Sma...

Page 30: ...e inner pot Yogurt Produce delicious fermented dairy and non dairy recipes effortlessly Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume 5 7 Litres 1 L 3 8 L 8 Litres 1 5 L 5 7 L Default tempe...

Page 31: ...lk must reach a minimum of 72 C for pasteurisation to occur Stage 2 Add starter culture 01 Allow pasteurised milk to cool to just below 43 C 110 F 02 Add a starter culture to the milk according to pac...

Page 32: ...until the yogurt pots are half submerged 04 Follow the steps in Stage 3 Ferment Yogurt Sous Vide Sous Vide cooking involves cooking food underwater in an airtight food safe bag for a long period of ti...

Page 33: ...e saved to the Smart Programme when cooking begins 04 Press Start to begin The multicooker displays On Stage 3 Getting food ready 01 White the water heats season your food as desired See Ingredients a...

Page 34: ...r your meat with foil and let it rest for 5 to 25 minutes depending on the size of the cut Ingredients and seasonings Salt goes a long way when it has nowhere to go so it s better to use a little less...

Page 35: ...el After cleaning store the lid upside down on the multicooker base Store sealing rings in a well ventilated area to decrease residual odour from highly flavoured meals To eliminate odours add 250 ml...

Page 36: ...edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless steel sealing ring rack With the sealing ring removed inspect the steel rack to make sure it is secured centred a...

Page 37: ...should remain in place when the lid is turned over Anti block shield 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 bl...

Page 38: ...e the pressure cooker without having the float valve and or silicone cap properly installed in the pressure cooking lid Condensation collector The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker...

Page 39: ...oat valve is in the popped up position Gently press the float valve downward with a long utensil Contents in multicooker are still hot Hold the quick release switch in the Vent position as you lower t...

Page 40: ...uid to the inner pot according to its size 5 7 L 375 mL 8 L 500 ml Float valve silicone cap is damaged or missing Install or replace the float valve and or silicone cap Float valve obstructed by lid l...

Page 41: ...bottom of inner pot Add thin water based liquid to the inner pot according to its size 5 7 Lt 1 cups 375 mL 7 6 Lt 2 cups 500 mL C7 Heating element has failed Contact Customer Care Not enough liquid A...

Page 42: ...s or alteration s were 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 assem...

Page 43: ...t 5 Hersham 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...

Page 44: ...ial Distributor 5 Hersham Farm Business Park Kitsmead Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 0DN UK Register your product today instantpot co uk support register Contact us 44 0 3331 230051 support instantpot co u...

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