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DUO NOVA

3 QUART, 6 QUART, AND 8 QUART

Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

User Manual

Welcome
Important Safeguards
Getting Started
Pressure Cooking Basics
Cooking With the Duo Nova
Care & Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact/Support Information

Summary of Contents for DUO NOVA Series

Page 1: ...6 QUART AND 8 QUART Multi Use Pressure Cooker User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Getting Started Pressure Cooking Basics Cooking With the Duo Nova Care Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Contact...

Page 2: ...15 Status Icons 16 Settings 17 19 Cleaning Before First Use 20 Pressure Cooking Basics 20 29 Pressure Control Features 21 Depressurizing the Cooker 27 28 Initial Test Run 29 Cooking with the Duo Nova...

Page 3: ...rofessionals 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 cookin...

Page 4: ...e instructions may result in injury or property damage 7 CAUTION Do not use the appliance near water or flame Keep out of direct sunlight Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or p...

Page 5: ...liance can be hazardous Refer to the Depressurizing the Cooker in this manual for information on releasing pressure Opening appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of hot co...

Page 6: ...hazards 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 outl...

Page 7: ...the appliance only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring Refer to the Getting Started Guide 35 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufact...

Page 8: ...d plastic Styrofoam or wood 44 Do not use the included accessories in a microwave toaster oven convection or conventional oven or on a ceramic cooktop electric coil gas range or outdoor grill 45 The r...

Page 9: ...3 5 cm 31 cm 31 7 cm Duo Nova 80 8 Quarts 7 6 Litres 120 V 60 Hz 1200 W 15 6 lb 7 08 kg 14 8 13 6 14 37 6 cm 34 3 cm 36 8 cm WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSAND THE IMPORTA...

Page 10: ...Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and or damage Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance Follow Care Cleaning instructions in this manual...

Page 11: ...Product Parts Accessories Top of Lid Underside of Lid Note Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance...

Page 12: ...12 Product Parts Accessories Inner Pot Cooker Base Note Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance...

Page 13: ...ng time remaining and Keep Warm time passed in hours and minutes Also shows certain Status Messages as described below Less Normal More indicate the selected Smart Program cooking time or temperature...

Page 14: ...Press cancel at any time to return the cooker to Standby mode See Settings below for more information 3 Smart Programs Pressure Cooking Soup Broth Meat Stew Bean Chili Poultry not available on Duo No...

Page 15: ...ooking temperature and food may be added to the inner pot HH MM displays one of the following When Delay Start is selected displays a countdown until the Smart Program begins When a Smart Program is r...

Page 16: ...t is being applied during cooking Illuminated when the cooker is using a pressure cooking program Illuminated when Keep Warm is in progress Illuminated when cooker sounds are turned off Note Audible s...

Page 17: ...ng time settings View the cooking programs options on page 36 When cooking begins the setting will be saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected Delay Start With a Smart Program...

Page 18: ...lect a non pressure cooking Smart Program and press to adjust cooking time Cooking time adjustments made while cooking is in progress will apply to the current cooking session only and will not be sav...

Page 19: ...Reset All Time and Temperature Settings With the cooker in Standby mode Display reads Off press and hold Cancel for 10 seconds All Smart Program pressure levels cooking times and temperatures will be...

Page 20: ...sure that it is dry and free of food particles Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the appliance CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and or property damage do not pour foo...

Page 21: ...rol Features Locking Lid Place the lid on the cooker with the on the lid aligned with the on the cooker base To lock the lid and seal the cooker turn the lid clockwise until the is aligned with the on...

Page 22: ...within the groove in the sealing ring Notes Two sealing rings are included with the cooker Use one for sweet dishes and one for savory dishes Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid when...

Page 23: ...open the Steam Release Valve Close the Steam Release Valve by turning the Quick Release Button counter clockwise until it pops up into the sealed position Float Valve The Float Valve provides a visua...

Page 24: ...ne cap properly installed in the cooker lid Steam Release Valve The Steam Release Valve located in the top of the lid opens to allow the release of pressure within the cooker when the Quick Release Bu...

Page 25: ...the performance of the cooker Remove by pressing firmly against the side of the Anti Block Shield pressing towards outside edge of lid until it pops off of the spring tabs Clean and inspect the Anti...

Page 26: ...llects naturally in the Condensation Rim while cooking To install the Condensation Collector align and slide the grooves on either side of the top of the reservoir over the tabs in the reservoir holde...

Page 27: ...cooker after cooking high starch foods e g soups stews chilis pasta oatmeal and congee or when cooking foods that expand when cooked e g beans and grains Leave the Quick Release Button in the closed p...

Page 28: ...lace Pressure will be released through the Steam Release Valve When the cooker is safely depressurized the Float Valve will lower into the lid If quick venting creates undesirable steam spatter close...

Page 29: ...te the Keep Warm option 8 Press to adjust cooking time to 00 05 9 After 10 seconds the Display will read On to indicate that pre heating has begun 10 The Float Valve will pop up when the cooker has re...

Page 30: ...ed pressure level is reached cooking begins The Display will count down the Smart Program cooking time in hours and minutes Cooking time temperature and pressure level can be adjusted while the Smart...

Page 31: ...turn clockwise to lock in place The lid will automatically be in the sealed position and the quick release button will be up CAUTION Liquids must be water based To avoid scorching or scalding injury b...

Page 32: ...econds If Delay Start is active the Display will show the time remaining until the Smart Program cooking begins When the Smart Program begins the Display will read On to indicate that preheating is in...

Page 33: ...30 00 40 00 25 00 30 00 40 Poultry Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 psi High 65 85 kPa 9 4 12 3 psi Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 05 00 15 00 30 00 05 00 15 00...

Page 34: ...e adjustable 00 03 00 10 00 15 00 03 00 10 00 15 Pressure Cook Pressure Low 35 55 kPa 5 8 psi High 65 85 kPa 9 4 12 3 psi Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More Default Cooking Time adjustable 00 2...

Page 35: ...n bean texture desired or adjust cook time manually When cooking beans or legumes always use NR to release pressure Ensure dry beans are completely submerged in water Normal Soft texture More Very sof...

Page 36: ...rains and beans Porridge Less Oatmeal steel cut or rolled Adjust time as directed in recipe Always use NR to release pressure when cooking foods that expand Normal White rice porridge congee More Rice...

Page 37: ...ograms Slow Cook 1 Add liquid and food to the inner pot 2 Place the inner pot in the cooker 3 Lock the cooker lid in place or alternatively you can cover the cooker with an Instant Pot Glass Lid purch...

Page 38: ...Smart Program is selected Optionally press Keep Warm to turn the food warming option on or off Optionally press Delay Start and use the controls to adjust the duration of the delay The Slow Cook Smart...

Page 39: ...splay may alternate between On and Hot during cooking to indicate that the cooker is maintaining the target cooking temperature The Display will read End when the Smart Program is complete To end the...

Page 40: ...ed up to 99 30 hours yogt will be displayed on screen when completed More Pasteurizing milk boiL will be displayed while Program is running yogt will be displayed when completed Step 1 Pasteurize Milk...

Page 41: ...mode Note Use a thermometer to ensure that the milk has reached the pasteurization temperature of 161 F 72 C Step 2 Add Starter Culture 1 Remove the inner pot from the cooker and allow the milk to co...

Page 42: ...show the elapsed cooking time The Display will read End when the Smart Program is complete To end the Smart Program at any time press Cancel Using Pre measured Yogurt Cups Pre measured yogurt cups ca...

Page 43: ...l 1 With the cooker in Standby mode press Keep Warm 2 Press Keep Warm again to toggle through the Less Normal More temperature settings See Default Settings on next page 3 Press to adjust the warming...

Page 44: ...ting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time not adjustable 00 30 Cooking Temperature not adjustable 105 C 221 F 169 C 156 F 174 C 345 F Yogurt Setting Less Normal More Default Cooking Time 24 00 adjust...

Page 45: ...ease Handle Float Valve Float Valve Silicone Cap Remove small parts from lid before washing Inspect and clean steam release pipe regularly Wash after each use with hot water and mild dish soap All sma...

Page 46: ...re Cleaning Ensure heating element remains dry at all times Do not immerse cooker base in water or attempt to cycle through dishwasher Do not submerge power cord at any time Do not wet prongs of power...

Page 47: ...n due to food debris or residue Ensure steam is completely released by quick releasing pressure then press float valve gently with a long utensil Open lid cautiously Thoroughly clean float valve surro...

Page 48: ...ustomer Care Minor steam leaking hissing from steam release handle during cook cycle Steam release handle not in Sealing position Turn steam release handle to Sealing position Cooker is regulating exc...

Page 49: ...to inner pot based on size 3 Qt 1 cup 6 Qt 1 1 2 cups 8 Qt 2 cups Steam release handle is in the Venting position Turn steam release handle to Sealing position Lid Lid is not in the correct position f...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...rranty 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 to pro...

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