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Initial Test Run
WARNING
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 remove the lid.
Never attempt to force
the lid open
. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Follow these steps to familiarise yourself with your Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.
Total test time: Approximately 20 minutes.
1.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
2.
Add 750 mL of water to the inner pot.
3.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
4.
Secure the power lead to the base power socket at the back of the cooker base.
Ensure the connection is tight. Connect the power lead to a 220–240 V~ power
source. The display will indicate
OFF
.
5.
Close the lid as described in
Pressure Cooking Basics – 2. Open and Close Lid
.
Note:
The quick release switch will automatically set to
Seal
when the lid is closed.
6.
Press
Pressure Cook
to select the Pressure Cook Smart Programme.
7.
Turn the dial to scroll through the pre-set options. Press the dial to select
Custom
.
8.
When the cooking time flashes, turn the dial anti-clockwise to adjust the
cooking time to
5
minutes.
9.
Press
Start
to begin cooking. The display indicates
On
. The cooking progress
bar indicates
Pre-heating
.
Note:
Customisation of the cooking time, temperature and pressure level are saved to
the Smart Programme when cooking begins.
10.
Once pressurised,
Cooking
begins. The display changes from
On
to the
cooking time countdown.
11.
When the Smart Programme is complete the cooker goes to
Keep Warm
mode.
12.
Press
Cancel
to end
Keep Warm
and go back to
Standby
mode.
13.
Move the quick release switch to
Vent
. The steam release valve will release a
continuous stream of steam. Steam is hot.
14.
The float valve will drop when the pressure has been fully released.
15.
Open the lid as described in
Pressure Cooking Basics – 2. Open and Close Lid
.
16.
Discard the water and dry the inner pot.
You’re ready to start cooking!