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Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Smart Program Settings

• Cooking presets

2. Time

•  Cooking time
•  Delay Start time
•  Keep Warm time

3. Delay Start Indicator

• Shows Delay Start is active

4. Pressure Indicator

• When lit, shows the pressure

level selected

5. Temperature Indicator

• When lit, shows the

temperature selected

6. Progress Bar

• Shows cooking progress

7. Message Display

• Shows cooking instructions

8. Cooking Programs

• Active program will be lit

9. Delay Start

• Light shows ON

10. Keep Warm

• Light shows ON

11. Cancel

12. Start

13. Steam Icon

• When lit, there is pressure in

the multi-cooker

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Page 1: ...INSTANT POT DUO PLUS 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 1 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 1 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

Page 2: ...d in less time We hope you fall in love with Instant Pot cooking and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come Get started with your Instant Pot OM Welcome 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 2 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 2 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

Page 3: ...ow Cook 17 Rice 19 Steam 21 Sauté 22 Yogurt 24 Sous Vide 26 Cake 28 Keep Warm 30 Cleaning 31 Learn more 32 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 1 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 1 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

Page 4: ...release valve and Anti Block shield Float valve Sealing ring Steam release switch Handle Lid fins Steam release vents Lid position marker 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 2 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 2 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

Page 5: ...you live Heating element inside Cooker handles Stainless steel exterior Condensation collector rear Power cord rear 8 quart model has attached cord Condensation rim Control panel Sealing ring extra 1 sealing ring comes installed Stainless steel steam rack with handles 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 3 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FIN...

Page 6: ...rature Indicator When lit shows the temperature selected 6 Progress Bar Shows cooking progress 7 Message Display Shows cooking instructions 8 Cooking Programs Active program will be lit 9 Delay Start Light shows ON 10 Keep Warm Light shows ON 11 Cancel 12 Start 13 Steam Icon When lit there is pressure in the multi cooker 1 9 11 12 10 6 5 7 2 4 8 8 3 13 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT...

Page 7: ...in Ready mode and scale is set to Fahrenheit press and hold the Control Dial for 5 seconds The message display shows Temp Unit C Delay the start of cooking You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours 1 Select a Smart Program adjust the settings as you want then press Delay Start 2 When the minutes field flashes turn the Control Dial to set the minutes in 10...

Page 8: ...ady The Program s pressure level cooking time and temperature are restored to the factory default setting Reset individual programs during cooking With the cooker in Cooking mode press and hold that program s button for over 3 seconds The display returns to the Cooking program in progress but with the factory default settings The Program s pressure level cooking time and temperature are restored t...

Page 9: ...ensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and accumulates overflow moisture from the condensation rim It should 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 112 0169 01_112 ...

Page 10: ...ker base The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker and should be cleaned after each use Install 1 sealing ring at a time use one for sweet dishes and one for savory Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use To keep your product safe replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months Replace sooner if you notice stretching deformation or damage 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_Duo...

Page 11: ... Remove the Sealing Ring 1 Grip the edge of the sealing ring and pull it out from behind the sealing ring rack 2 Inspect the rack to ensure it is secured centered and an even height all the way around the lid If the sealing ring rack is deformed do not try to repair it 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 9 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FI...

Page 12: ...the Control Dial then turn the Control Dial to set the cooking time to 5 minutes 6 Press Keep Warm to turn off the Keep Warm setting 7 Press Start to begin The message display shows Preheating 8 When cooking is done the display shows DO NOT OPEN LID 9 Release steam by moving the steam release switch to the Vent position When steam is completely released the message display shows OK to Open Lid and...

Page 13: ... you place the lid on the cooker base 1 Line up line on the lid with the arrow at the side of the control panel 2 Turn the lid clockwise until the line on the lid lines up with the line on the control panel If the lid is not closed and locked when you start a cooking program the message display will show Turn to Lock Lid and the unit will not start pressurizing 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoP...

Page 14: ...sed the steam icon on the display will disappear and the message display will show END and OK to Open Lid How to release steam Instant Pot Duo Plus can release steam naturally or quickly Use the one that best fits the type of food you re cooking Natural steam release 1 After cooking leave the steam release switch in the Seal position until all pressure is released 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_D...

Page 15: ...e 2 When pressure is released the steam icon on the display will disappear and the message display shows OK to Open Lid remove the lid Pressure Cooking Caution This appliance uses pressure to cook Allow the appliance to release all excess pressure and steam before opening the lid Opening the lid before pressure is released may result in burns injury and or property damage Read more in the Safety M...

Page 16: ... 1 minute 00 01 0 minute 00 00 1 hour 01 00 High Soup 30 minutes 00 30 0 minute 00 00 4 hours 04 00 High Beef 30 minutes 00 30 0 minute 00 00 4 hours 04 00 High Beans 20 minutes 00 20 0 minute 00 00 4 hours 04 00 High Egg 5 minutes 00 05 0 minute 00 00 10 minutes 00 10 Low Sterilize 10 minutes 00 10 0 minute 00 00 30 minutes 00 30 High Other settings Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for...

Page 17: ...e Control Dial Or turn the Control Dial to change it then press the Control Dial to select it 7 To delay cooking press Delay Start then turn the Control Knob to select the delay time 8 Keep Warm setting is ON by default Press Keep Warm to turn it off 9 Press Start The message display shows Preheating and the unit builds pressure It can take 10 15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking F...

Page 18: ... of your Instant Pot Duo Plus here are the minimum amounts you ll need Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking 6 Quarts 5 7 Litres 1 1 2 cups 12 oz 375 mL 8 Quarts 7 6 Litres 2 cups 16 oz 500 mL Unless otherwise specified in recipe Pressure cooking liquids should be water based such as broth stock soup or juice If using canned condensed or cream based soup add water as directed above ...

Page 19: ...utes 99 30 High Pasta 3 hours 03 00 30 minutes 00 30 99 hours 30 minutes 99 30 High Soup 6 hours 06 00 30 minutes 00 30 99 hours 30 minutes 99 30 High Beef 6 hours 06 00 30 minutes 00 30 99 hours 30 minutes 99 30 High Beans 8 hours 08 00 30 minutes 00 30 99 hours 30 minutes 99 30 High Other settings Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for all Slow Cook programs Delay Start is available for...

Page 20: ... cooking temperature flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it 7 You can delay cooking if you want Press Delay Start then turn the Control Knob to select the delay time 8 Keep Warm setting is ON by default Press Keep Warm to turn it off 9 Press Start Preheating starts When ready cooking starts and the progress bar shows Cooking 10 The cooking ti...

Page 21: ...nd place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base 2 Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid 3 Press Rice on the Control Panel 4 Turn the Control Knob to highlight the Smart Program you want to use then press the Control Knob to select it 5 The default cooking time flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it then press the dial t...

Page 22: ... progress bar shows Cooking 2 The cooking time starts counting down You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time Stop cooking 1 When cooking time reaches 00 00 cooking stops 2 If Keep Warm is ON the time starts counting up Release steam Choose the steam release method that works for your recipe See How to release steam above for full details 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG...

Page 23: ...ce the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid 3 Press Steam and Custom flashes on the control panel 4 The default cooking time flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it then press the dial to select it 5 The default cooking temperature flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it 6 Press ...

Page 24: ...1 hour 01 00 Custom 3 275 F 135 C 30 minutes 00 30 1 minute 00 01 1 hour 01 00 Custom 4 320 F 160 C 30 minutes 00 30 1 minute 00 01 1 hour 01 00 Custom 5 375 F 190 C 30 minutes 00 30 1 minute 00 01 1 hour 01 00 Other settings Automatic Keep Warm is OFF by default Delay Start is not available How to sauté Prep Cut chop season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe Preheat 1 Place the...

Page 25: ...ps Sautéing before Pressure or Slow Cooking Quite often you ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further cooking them 1 Sauté ingredients 2 Press Cancel You can deglaze the inner cooking pot now before switching to Pressure Cook or Slow Cook see Deglazing below 3 Select the Smart Program you want to use to finish cooking Deglazing Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan rel...

Page 26: ... Milk 1 Add milk to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base 2 Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid 3 Press Yogurt and the Custom Smart Program flashes 4 The default cooking time flashes Press the Control Dial to select a custom setting 5 Using the Control Dial change the default temperature to High The display shows bOIL 6 Press Start Cooking ...

Page 27: ...ntrol Dial to change it then press the dial to select it 4 After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating display shows timer counting up from 00 00 5 When fermentation completes the unit beeps and the display shows End A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt 6 Allow yogurt to cool 7 Place in the fridge for 12 24 hours to develop flavors How much to make Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk ...

Page 28: ...ok Time Custom 56 C 133 F 3 hours 03 00 99 hrs 30 min 99 30 Chicken 60 C 140 F 2 hours 02 00 99 hrs 30 min 99 30 Beef 54 C 130 F 2 hours 02 00 99 hrs 30 min 99 30 Egg 70 C 158 F 30 minutes 00 30 24 hrs 24 00 Other settings Automatic Keep Warm is OFF by default Delay Start is not available What you need to sous vide Tongs Food safe airtight re sealable food pouches OR Vacuum sealer and food safe va...

Page 29: ...emperature flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it 6 Press Start The message display display Preheating and the unit starts heating Cook 1 When the message display shows Hot unlock and open the lid 2 Add the sealed cooking bag or pouch to the inner cooking pot and reclose and lock the lid 3 The cooking time starts counting down 4 When cooking ...

Page 30: ...lace the inner cooking pot into the cooker base 2 Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid 3 Press Cake and the Custom Smart Program flashes 4 The default cooking time flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it then press the dial to select it 5 The default pressure level flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it...

Page 31: ...nd the progress bar shows Cooking 2 The cooking time starts counting down You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time Stop cooking 1 When cooking time reaches 00 00 cooking stops 2 If Keep Warm is ON the time starts counting up Release steam Choose the steam release method that works for your recipe See How to release steam above for full details 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_...

Page 32: ...off Reheat food 1 When in Standby mode press Keep Warm 2 The default cooking time flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it then press the dial to select it 3 The default temperature level flashes To select it press the Control Dial Or to change it turn the Control Dial to change it Program Default Cook Time Default Temperature Min Max Cook Time...

Page 33: ... store the lid upside down on the cooker base Store sealing rings in a well ventilated area to disperse odor To eliminate odors from sealing ring add 1 cup 8 oz 250 mL water and 1 cup 8 oz 250 mL white vinegar to inner cooking pot and run Pressure Cook for 5 10 minutes then use Quick Steam Release Inner Cooking Pot Wash after each use Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in dishwash...

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Page 35: ...L x 13 35 W x 12 76 H cm 34 1 L x 33 9 W x 32 4 H DPPC804 8 Quarts 7 6 Litres 1200 W 120V 60Hz 15 90 lb 7 21 kg in 14 53 L x 14 53 W x 13 98 H cm 36 9 L x 36 9 W x 35 5 H 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 33 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 33 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

Page 36: ...om 2022 Instant Brands LLC 112 0169 01 0301 INSTANT and INSTANT POT are registered trademarks of Instant Brands Holdings Inc 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 34 112 0169 01_112 0169 01 0301_IB_DuoPlusV4_6QT_US_GSG_FINAL_05 24 22 indd 34 5 24 22 2 47 PM 5 24 22 2 47 PM ...

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