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Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Slow Cook
Slow Cook is a non-pressure cooking program that is compatible for use with any
common slow cooker recipe.
1.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
2.
Add food and liquid ingredients to the inner pot.
3.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
4. 6 Quart
: Secure the power cord to the base power socket at the back of the
cooker base. Ensure the connection is tight.
Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The cooker goes to Standby
mode and the display indicates
OFF
.
5.
Place and close the lid as described in
Pressure Control Features—Pressure
, or use a
with a venting hole.
6.
Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the
Vent
position.
7.
Press
Slow Cook
to select the Slow Cook Smart Program.
8.
Press
Slow Cook
again to cycle through the
Less
,
Normal
and
More
temperature
options.
Note:
Cooking temperature adjustments are saved to the Smart Program when cooking
begins
9.
Use the
−
/
+
buttons to adjust the cooking time.
Note:
The Instant Pot will save this customization.
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 is turned
off. If not, the timer begins counting from
00:00
up to
10
hours.
Note:
The float valve should not rise during Slow Cook. The lid is removable throughout the
cooking process for easy access. If the float valve rises, ensure the quick release button is set
to the
Vent
position. Refer to
Depressurizing Your Cooker (Venting Methods)
Setting
Suggested Use
Notes
Less
Low
setting on common
slow cookers
Follow recipe directions for
slow cooking.
Less
is commonly used for low and
slow, all-day cooking, and should be
set for a minimum of
10
hours for
best results.
Normal
Medium
setting on common
slow cookers
More
High
setting on common
slow cookers
Sauté
Sauté is a non-pressure cooking program that can be used in place of a frying pan
or flat-top grill.
1.
Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
Do not use a lid
.
2. 6 Quart
: Secure the power cord to the base power socket at the back of the
cooker base. Ensure the connection is tight.
Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source. The cooker goes to Standby
mode and the display indicates
OFF
.
3.
Press
Sauté
to select the Sauté Smart Program.
4.
Press
Sauté
again to cycle through the
Less
,
Normal
and
More
temperature
options.
Note:
Cooking temperature adjustments are saved to the Smart Program when cooking begins.
5.
After 10 seconds, the cooker displays
On
to indicate that it has begun heating.
6.
When display switches from
On
to
Hot
, add recipe ingredients.
Note:
If recipe ingredients are added before the “Hot” message appears, it may not
appear at all. This is normal.
7.
When cooking completes, the display indicates
End
.
Note:
Automatic Keep Warm cannot be turned on for the Sauté Smart Program.
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
More
Stir-frying or browning meat
Deglazing the Inner Pot (Pressure Cooking After Sauté)
Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to
boost flavors, as sugars caramelize from the high heat of the Sauté Smart Program.
To pressure cook after using Sauté,
deglaze
the inner pot to ensure food items do
not scorch.
To deglaze
: remove food items from the inner pot and add a thin liquid (e.g.,
water, broth, wine) to the hot surface. Use a wooden or silicone scraper to loosen
anything that may be stuck to the bottom of the inner pot.
WARNING
The Sauté Smart Program reaches high temperatures. If unmonitored, food may burn on this
setting. Do not use the lid and do not leave your cooker unattended while using Sauté.
