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DUO

PLUS

3, 5.7 and 8 Litres

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

Initial Test Run (Water Test)
Cooking with the Duo Plus
Pressure Cooking Timetable
Grain-to-Water Ratios
Care, Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

Summary of Contents for Duo Plus 80

Page 1: ...ons Initial Set up Product Parts and Accessories Smart Programme Settings Cleaning Before First Use Overview of Pressure Control Features Initial Test Run Water Test Cooking with the Duo Plus Pressure Cooking Timetable Grain to Water Ratios Care Cleaning and Storage Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Information ...

Page 2: ... 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 you enjoy Happy cooking Robert J Wang Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Find helpful how to videos download the app or visit our recipe site Download the free Instant Pot App for original recipes and more ...

Page 3: ...Cooking Temperatures 14 Adjust and Save Non Pressure Cooking Time 14 Cancel and Standby Mode 15 Turn Sound On Off 15 Adjust Temperature Scale Fahrenheit and Celsius 15 Set a Delay Start Timer 15 Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking 16 Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods 16 Reset Smart me to Factory Default Settings 16 Status Messages 17 Cleaning Before First Use 18 Overview of Pressure...

Page 4: ...uick Release QR 28 10 Minute NR 29 Initial Test Run Water Test 30 Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes 31 Pressure Cooking Settings 34 Pressure Cooking Tips 36 Pressure Cooking Timetable 38 Grain to Water Ratios 39 Using Non Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes 40 Slow Cook 41 Sauté 42 Yogurt 43 Sous Vide 45 Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines 47 Care Cleaning and Storage 49 Troubleshooting 50 Warranty 5...

Page 5: ...e cooker is properly closed before applying heat Refer to the Getting Started Guide 8 Never force open the pressure cooker Do not open before making sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped Refer to the Getting Started Guide 9 Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would seriously damage it 10 Do not fill the cooker beyond 2 3 of its capacity When cooking foodstu...

Page 6: ... cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot cooker recipes 21 Do not let children near the pressure cooker while in use 22 Spilled food can cause serious burns A short power supply lead is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing entanglement and tripping Keep the appliance and lead away from children Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters Never use below...

Page 7: ...36 8 H WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTYAND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Electrical shock hazard Use an earthed outlet only DO NOT remove earthing DO NOT use an adapter DO NOT use an extension lead Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock and or ...

Page 8: ... material 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 from lid or rating label from back of cooker base Follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before first use CAUTION Do not place the appliance on a stovetop Heat from an extern...

Page 9: ... the actual product Bottom of Lid Steam Release Valve Locking Pin Float Valve Silicone Cap Anti Block Shield Steam Release Pipe beneath anti block shield Sealing Ring Rack Sealing Ring Float Valve Quick Release Button Handle Lid Position Marker Lid Fins Instant Tip The lid has been designed with lid fins that fit perfectly inside the handles on the left and right sides of the cooker base to help k...

Page 10: ...ories 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 Heating Element interior ...

Page 11: ...rence only and may differ from the actual product Glass Lid Not included with all models of Duo Plus Steam Rack with Handles 8 Litre models only Steam Rack 3 Litre model only Detachable Power Lead x2 UK and EU Plug Condensation Collector Sealing Rings 2 1x installed in lid ...

Page 12: ... Display also shows Status Icons as described below as well as Status Messages 2 Pressure Field Indicators light up to indicate Low or High pressure level 3 Less Normal More Pressure cooking 3 preset time options Non Pressure cooking 3 temperature levels 4 LED Indicators Light up to indicate the active Smart Programme and settings selected 7 5 2 1 6 6 4 3 ...

Page 13: ...mart Programmes Pressure Cooking Pressure Cook Soup Broth Meat Stew Cake Not available on Duo Plus Mini Egg Rice Bean Grain Not available on Duo Plus Mini Porridge Oatmeal Steam Sterilise Non Pressure Cooking Slow Cook Sauté Yogurt Sous Vide Keep Warm 7 Status Icons Element is heating Pressure cooking in progress Keep Warm On Off Sound On Sound Off ...

Page 14: ... cooking begins your customisations are saved and remembered the next time the Smart Programme is selected The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved Adjust and Save Non Pressure Cooking Temperatures Select a non pressure cooking Smart Programme then press the Smart Programme button again to cycle through the ...

Page 15: ...ly displayed within the Sous Vide Smart Programme 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 Programme and adjust the settings as you desire then press Delay Start Note Once Delay Start has been selected there is no way to return to the cooking settings To adjust Smart Programme settings press Cancel and enter new selections ...

Page 16: ...d 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 Reset Smart me to Factory Default Settings Reset Individual Smart Programmes With the cooker in Standby mode press and hold one Smart Programme button until the cooker returns to Standby and display...

Page 17: ...down until the Smart Programme begins When Keep Warm is running the display timer counts up to indicate how long food has been warming Indicates that the Rice Smart Programme is running Indicates that the Yogurt Smart Programme is in the pasteurizing cycle i e the Yogurt Smart Programme is set to More Indicates that the Sauté Smart Programme has reached cooking temperature and food may be added to...

Page 18: ...Food 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 authorised Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and or property damage as well as damage to the cooker do not pour food or liquid into cooker base WARNING Do not fi...

Page 19: ...he cooker plays a jingle when the lid is opened and closed Open and Remove the Lid Grip the lid handle and turn it anti clockwise to align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the rim of the cooker base 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 symbo...

Page 20: ... Quick Release Button The quick release button controls the steam release valve sealing and venting the cooker as you desire Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker Venting Methods for details on safe depressurization Steam Release Valve CAUTION Always check the lid for damage and excessive wear prior to cooking DANGER Do not attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is up WARNING Use only the In...

Page 21: ...ve the Steam Release Valve Pull steam release valve up and off steam release pipe The steam release valve must be installed before using the cooker It should only be removed for cleaning but should be cleaned frequently Install the Steam Release Valve Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam release pipe when in...

Page 22: ...fore 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 of the lid and up until it pops off the prongs underneath Install the Anti Block Shield Place anti block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position Do not attempt to operate the pr...

Page 23: ... removed inspect the rack to ensure it is secured centered and an even height all the way around 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 alleviate puckering When installed properly the sealing ring is snug behind sealing ring rack and should not fall out whe...

Page 24: ...e 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 bottom side of the float valve Remove the float valve from the top of the lid Do not discard the float valve or silicone cap Pressurised The float valve has visibly popped up above the surface of the lid Depressurised The...

Page 25: ...be 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 cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector Install the Condensation Collector Align the grooves on the condensation collector over the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the...

Page 26: ...oat 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 While it is normal to see some steam escaping through the float valve during Pre Heating if you see steam escaping from around the sides of the lid press Cancel and refer to Troubleshooting Note The time it t...

Page 27: ...The cooker cools and depressurises faster if automatic Keep Warm is off See Depressurizing the Cooker Venting Methods for information on releasing pressure after cooking 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 still up All pressure must be released and float valve must be down before attempting to re...

Page 28: ...e quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position When depressed a stream of steam releases through the top of the steam release valve Note Steam may range in opacity but is always loud When the cooker has completely depressurised the float valve drops into the lid Seal Position Vent Position NOTICE Use NR to depressurise the cooker after cooking high starch foods e g so...

Page 29: ...hile venting set the cooker back to Seal by flicking the quick release button Wait an additional 5 minutes before trying to QR again If spatter continues use NR to safely release 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 still up All pressure must be released and float valve must be ...

Page 30: ...amme when cooking begins 8 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 9 The float valve rises when the cooker has pressurised After a few minutes the cooker reaches the target pressure level and Cooking begins The display changes from On to the cook time countdown 10 When the Smart Programme i...

Page 31: ...t pressure cooking lid inner pot and cooker base carefully to ensure they are clean and in good working condition before use Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking 3 Litres 250 mL 5 7 Litres 375 mL 8 Litres 500 mL Unless otherwise specified in recipe Pressure cooking liquids should be water based such as broth stock soup or juice If using tinned condensed or cream based soup add wate...

Page 32: ...by mode and the display indicates OFF 6 Place and close the lid as described in Pressure Control Features Pressure Locking Lid Note The quick release button will automatically pop up to the Seal position for pressure cooking 7 Select your desired pressure cooking Smart Programme 8 Press the same Smart Programme button again to cycle through Less Normal and More time options 9 For custom cooking us...

Page 33: ...ow 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 rice beans pasta do not fill the inner pot higher than the 1 2 line as indicated on the inner pot Always cook with the inner pot in place Do not pour food or liquid into the cooker base To avoid risk ...

Page 34: ...ss Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 20 00 30 04 00 Cooking Time Range 00 01 04 00 Rice Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi Time Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 08 00 12 00 15 Cooking Time Range Time is not adjustable Display indicates Auto while Pre heating Porridge Oatmeal Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2 ...

Page 35: ...oking Time adjustable 00 25 00 40 00 50 Cooking Time Range 00 01 04 00 Egg Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi Time Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 04 00 05 00 06 Cooking Time Range 00 01 04 00 Pressure Cook Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 7 2 psi High 65 85 kPa 10 2 11 6 psi Time Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 20 00 3...

Page 36: ...mains clear due to lack of boiling motion Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content Normal Soup with meat More Rich bone broth Rice Less Tender but firm to bite Automated cooking Smart Programme Displays Auto before cook time countdown After cooking wait 10 minutes then use QR to release pressure or allow to depressurise with NR Normal Normal texture white rice...

Page 37: ...e poured into a springform tin and covered with foil or an oven safe lid Leave 1 of space around the tin to ensure heat circulates properly Normal Denser moist cakes More Cheesecakes Egg Less Soft boiled eggs 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 Normal Medium boiled eggs More Hard bo...

Page 38: ...Beef Ribs 20 25 minutes per 450 g Chicken Breasts 6 8 minutes per 450 g Chicken Whole 8 minutes per 450 g Chicken Bone Stock 40 50 minutes Lamb Leg Pork Shoulder Roast 15 minutes per 450 g Pork Loin Ribs 15 20 minutes per 450 g Eggs Hard 5 mins Beans Lentils Dry Soaked Black Beans D 20 25 mins S 6 8 mins Black Eyed Peas D 14 18 mins S 4 5 mins Chickpeas D 35 40 mins S 10 15 mins Kidney Beans Red H...

Page 39: ...in to Water Ratios Rice and Grain 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 Click here for a complete list of cooking timetables ...

Page 40: ... Programmes 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 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 pasta do not fill the inner pot higher than the 1 2 line as indicated on the inner pot Always c...

Page 41: ...e Less Normal and More temperature options 9 Use the buttons to adjust the cooking time Note Cooking time and temperature level adjustments are saved to the Smart Programme when cooking begins 10 Press Keep Warm to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off and on 11 After 10 seconds cooking begins and the display timer counts down 12 When cooking completes the display indicates End if Keep Warm i...

Page 42: ...completes the display indicates End Note Automatic Keep Warm cannot be turned on for the Sauté Smart Programme Setting Suggested Use Notes Less Simmering thickening and reducing liquids The display switching from Hot to On indicates the cooker is maintaining the cooking temperature As a safety precaution 30 minutes is the maximum cooking time and cannot be adjusted Normal Pan searing or sautéing M...

Page 43: ...n Pressure Control Features Pressure Locking Lid 5 Press Yogurt to select the Yogurt Smart Programme 6 Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position 7 Press Yogurt again to cycle to the More option The display indicates boil 8 After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating 9 When pasteurisation completes the display indicates End 10 Remove the lid and use a therm...

Page 44: ...to the set time from 00 00 6 When fermentation completes the cooker beeps and displays End Setting Suggested Use Notes Less For lower temperature fermentation e g Jiu Niang a sweet fermented glutinous rice dessert Default fermentation time is 24 hours Adjust fermentation time based on recipe Normal Fermenting milk after culture has been added A longer fermentation will result in tangier yogurt Adj...

Page 45: ... goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF 5 Place and close the lid as described in 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 6 Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position 7 Press Sous Vide to select the Sous Vide Sm...

Page 46: ...ost flavors 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 Sauté Smart Programme or use a pan blow torch or grill Ingredients and Seasonings Use high quality fresh ingredients when cooking sous vide to ensure the best possible flavor When seasoning with salt it is better to use less than you might add normally esp...

Page 47: ...edium 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 tender 74 C 1 hour 4 hours Off the bone tender 74 C 4 hours 8 hours Chicken Leg 5 7 cm Juicy and Tender 74 C 2 hours 7 hours Duck Breast 3 5 cm Soft and Juicy 64 C 2 hours 4 hours Pork Belly 3 6 cm ...

Page 48: ... C 20 minutes 45 minutes Well done crumbly 57 C 20 minutes 45 minutes Shrimp Traditionally firm 60 C 30 minutes 45 minutes Lobster Tail Soft and buttery 60 C 1 hour 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 65 C 1 hour Hard boiled 73 9 C 1 hour Fruits and Vegetables Fruits 83 9 C 15 minute...

Page 49: ...over a sink then turn it 360 like turning 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 flavoured meals To eliminate odours add 250 mL of water and 250 mL of white vinegar to inner pot and run Pressure Cook for 5 10 minutes then QR pressure Inner Pot Heavy hard water staining may req...

Page 50: ...en press float valve gently with a long utensil Open lid carefully and thoroughly clean float valve surrounding area and lid before next use WARNING Contents may be under pressure to avoid scalding injury do not attempt to force lid open Inner pot is stuck to lid when cooker is opened Cooling of inner pot may create suction causing inner pot to adhere to the lid To release the vacuum press quick r...

Page 51: ...Test Run to check operation and record findings Contact Customer Care Small amount of steam leaking hissing from steam release valve during cook cycle Quick release button not in Seal position Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the Seal position Cooker is regulating excess pressure This is normal no action required Steam gushes from steam release valve when quick release button is in Se...

Page 52: ...nt position Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the Seal position Lid Lid is not in the correct position for the selected programme Open and close the lid Do not use a lid when using Sauté OvHt Burn Food burn High temperature 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 d...

Page 53: ...ere 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 use contrary to the operating instructions failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or repair or alteration by anyone unless expre...

Page 54: ...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 November 2019 If your product comes with our older warranty version your warranty will continue to be honoured Recycling This appliance complies with the WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU on the disposal of ele...

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