Instant Pot Duo Plus V4 Multifunction Cooker User Manual

Instant Pot Duo Plus V4 Multifunction Cooker User Manual

DUO® PLUS V4
USER MANUAL

Welcome

To your new Instant Pot® Duo® Plus!
This Instant Pot Duo Plus multifunction cooker can help you cook  healthy, delicious meals more easily and 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 new Duo Plus!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

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Placement

• DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing the cooking pot on the cooker base.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the appliance.

General Use

The removable inner cooking pot is extremely hot during use, and can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients.

• DO use oven mitts when handling the inner cooking pot and removing accessories.
• DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
• DO use care when lifting the cooking pot from the cooker base to avoid burn injury.
• DO use extreme caution when the cooking pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids.

WARNING

• DO use only the Instant Pot lid that came with this cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking pot installed.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid, the appliance’s hot surfaces, or any accessories during or immediately after cooking because they will be hot. Only use the side handles for carrying or moving.
• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children should not play with this appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use. It is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.

Pressure Cooking

This appliance cooks under pressure. Allow the appliance to depressurize naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. Inappropriate use may result in burns, personal injury and/or property damage.

• DO make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating.
• DO check that the steam release valve is installed.
• DO use the pressure cooking lid when pressure cooking. For instructions on how to use the lid, see the User Manual or Getting Started Guide.
• DO turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and make sure the sealing ring is properly installed.
• DO check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for clogging before use.
• DO NOT remove the pressure cooking lid with unprotected hands.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or float valve with cloth or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurized, and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of hot contents and may cause burns, personal injuries and/or property damage.
• DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the steam release valve or float valve when the appliance is in operation or has residual pressure, and do not lean over the appliance when removing the lid.

Overfill During Pressure Cooking

Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release pipe and developing excess pressure.

• DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘PC MAX — 2/3’.
• DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘— 1/2’ when cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice, dried beans or dried vegetables.
• DO be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). DO NOT fill the cooking pot higher than the “1/2” line when cooking these foods.
• DO NOT place oversized foods into the inner cooking pot as they may cause risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage.
• DO check that the sealing ring is properly installed.

Accessories

• DO use only accessories or attachments authorized by Instant Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of personal injury, property damage, fire, or electric shock.

• DO use only an authorized stainless-steel Instant Pot inner cooking pot to reduce the risk of pressure leakage.

• DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring to prevent personal injury, property damage and damage to the appliance.

• 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.
  Care and Storage

• DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage.

• DO NOT store any materials, other than the multicooker cooking pot, in the cooker base when not in use.

• DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooker base, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.

Power Cord

A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.

• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or separate remote-control systems.

This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• ONLY plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
• DO NOT remove ground.

If the unit includes a detachable power cord:

To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

Electrical Warning

The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock.

To protect against electrical shock:

To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source. Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at support@instanthome.com.
• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire, personal injury, and/or property damage and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in personal injury or property damage.
• DO NOT put liquid or food of any kind into cooker base without the inner cooking pot.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid.
• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz for North America.
• DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under a faucet.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Lid

Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot

Cooker Base

Parts + Accessories

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live.

USING YOUR DUO PLUS

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

Status messages

The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Instant Duo Plus.

Turning the sound On or Off

Turn sound on
When in Ready mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm for 5 seconds. The message display shows Sound Off.

Turn sound off
When in Ready mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm for 5 seconds. The message display shows Sound On
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Changing the temperature scale

Set to Fahrenheit
When in Ready mode (and scale is set to Celsius), press and hold the Control Dial for 5 seconds. The message display shows Temp Unit F.

Set to Celsius
When 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 minute increments) and press the Start to select.
3. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.
4. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins.

Set a timer (without cooking)

You can set a timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum of 60 minutes.
1. When the unit is on and the message display shows Ready, press Delay Start.
2. When the minutes field flashes, turn the Control Dial to set the minutes (in 1 minute increments).
3. Press Start to begin the timer.

Cancel cooking

When in Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm modes, press Cancel.
The message display shows Ready.

Reset unit to original settings

Reset individual programs

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold one program button for over 3 seconds. The message display shows Ready.

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 to the factory default setting.

Reset all program settings

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold Cancel for over 3 seconds. The message display shows Ready.

The unit’s settings are restored to the factory default

INITIAL SETUP

Clean before use
1. Wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the inner cooking pot in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.

Setting up the condensation collector
The condensation 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

Install the condensation collector

Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.

Using the Sealing Ring

When the lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooker 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.

Install the Sealing Ring

1. Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.
2. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.

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.

Anti-Block Shield

The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation.
As an integral part of product safety, the anti-block shield must be installed before 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 pressure cooker without the anti-block shield installed.

Plug in cord (6QT model)

When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot Duo Plus, plug the electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit.

The 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit.

Test run

Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo Plus for a test run is a great way to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal.

To perform a test run:

1. Add 3 cups water to the inner cooking pot.
2. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.
See ‘How to lock the lid’ below
4. Press Pressure Cook on the Control Panel.
5. Press 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 End alternatively.
See ‘How to release steam’ below for complete instructions
10. Unlock and open the lid.
See ‘How to unlock the lid’ below
11. Discard any remaining water, and then wash and dry the inner cooking pot.

Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot Duo Plus!

USING THE LID

You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and especially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Instant Pot Duo Plus cooker base.

How to close and lock the lid

For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to prevent steam from escaping. When 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.

How to unlock and open the lid

Once steam is completely released, you must unlock the lid before opening it:

1. Turn the lid counterclockwise until the line on the lid lines up with the arrow on the side of the control panel.

2. Carefully lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
When a cooking program is finished and steam has been released, 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.

2. When pressure is released the steam icon on the display disappears and the message display shows OK to Open Lid, remove the lid.

Quick steam release

Quickly releases steam after you move the steam release switch to the Vent position. Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.

1. After cooking, set steam release switch to Vent position position and wait for all pressure to release.

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, personal injury and/or property damage. Read more in the Safety, Maintenance and Warranty document.

Pressure Cook

Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to cook foods quickly and evenly. Each specific Smart Program is designed to pressure cook a specific type of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Program| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time| Default Pressure Level
---|---|---|---|---
Custom| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 0 minute
(00:00)| 8 hours
(08:00)| High
Chicken| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 0 minute
(00:00)| 4 hours
(04:00)| High
Pasta| 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 all Pressure Cook programs.
• Delay Start is available for all Pressure Cook programs.

How to pressure cook

Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Add ingredients 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 Pressure Cook 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 turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
6. The default pressure level flashes. To select it, press the 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. Frozen foods increase the preheating time.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the message display shows Do Not Open Lid. Cooking starts, and 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.

Using liquid to create steam

Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot Duo Plus, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need:

*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.

SLOW COOK

Slow cooking lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes — just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to cook food.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time| Default Temperature
---|---|---|---|---
Custom| 4 hours
(04:00)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 99 hours,
30 minutes
(99:30)| High
Chicken| 4 hours
(04:00)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 99 hours,
30 minutes
(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| 8hours (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 all Slow Cook programs.

How to slow cook

Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Add ingredients 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 Slow Cook.
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 to select it.
6. The default 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 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.

RICE

The Rice program uses pressurized steam to cook rice quickly and evenly. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time| Default Pressure Level
---|---|---|---|---
Custom| 12 minutes
(00:12)| 0 minute
(00:00)| 1 hour
(01:00)| Low
White Rice| 12 minutes
(00:12)| 0 minute
(00:00)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| Low
Brown Rice| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 0 minute
(00:00)| 1 hour
(01:00)| High

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for all Rice programs.
• Delay Start is available for all Rice programs.

How to cook rice

1. Add ingredients 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 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 to select it.
6. The default pressure level 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. The message display shows Preheating and the unit builds pressure.

It can take 10-15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the message display shows Do Not Open Lid. Cooking starts, and 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

STEAM

The Steam program cooks food using steam but no pressure; it’s especially useful for vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and others. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs or to your taste.

Program| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time| Default Temperature
---|---|---|---|---
Custom| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 1 hour
(01:00)| High

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm is not available.
• Delay Start is not available.

How to steam

Prep
Cut or chop the ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Add ingredients 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 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 Start. Preheating starts. When ready, cooking starts, and the progress bar shows Cooking.
7. The cooking time starts counting down.

You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Stop cooking

• When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

SAUTÉ

Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program| Cook Temperature (Fixed)| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time
---|---|---|---|---
Low| 221° F
(105° C)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 1 hour
(01:00)
High| 375° F
(190° C)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 1 hour
(01:00)
Custom 1| 203° F
(95° C)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 1 hour
(01:00)
Custom 2| 230° F
(110° C)| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 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 empty inner cooking pot into the cooker base. Do not close the lid.
2. Press Saute and the Custom Smart Program flashes.

3. 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.
4. The default cooking temperature flashes. To select it, press the Control Dial. Or to change it, turn the Control Dial to change it.
5. Press Start. Cooking starts, and the progress bar shows Preheating.

Cook

1. When the message display shows Hot, add the ingredients but do not close the lid.
2. The cooking time starts counting down.

You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Stop cooking

When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

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, releasing all of the delicious, caramelized pieces stuck to the bottom.

1. Remove food from inner pot
2. Add water, broth, or wine
3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to bottom of the inner cooking pot

YOGURT

You can use your Instant Pot Duo Plus to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt.
Choose from these settings in the Yogurt Smart Program:

Process| Default Cook Time| Default Temperature| Custom Time Range
---|---|---|---
Pasteurize| 3 minutes
(00:03)| High| NA
Ferment (dairy)| 8 hours
(08:00)| Low| NA
Ferment
(non-dairy, custom)| 8 hours
(08:00)
(adjustable)| Low (adjustable)| Minimum 30 minutes
(00:30)
Maximum 99 hours,
30 minutes
(99:30)

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm not available.
• Delay Start is not available.

How to make yogurt

Pasteurizing 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 starts, and the progress bar shows Preheating.
7. When pasteurization finishes, display shows End.

Milk must reach a minimum of 161°F / 72°C for pasteurization to occur.

Adding Culture/Starter

1. Allow pasteurized milk to cool to 43°C / 110°F.
2. Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions. If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure that it contains an active culture. Mix in 2 tbsp (30 mL) of yogurt per 1 gallon (3.7 L) of milk or follow a trusted recipe.
3. Place and close lid.

Ferment

1. Press Yogurt.
2. Cycle to Normal by pressing Yogurt again; display shows 8 hours (08:00).
3. The default fermentation 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.
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?

(128 oz / 3.8 L)
8 Quarts / 7.6 Liters| 6 Cups
(48 oz / 1500 mL)| 6 Quarts
(192 oz / 5.7 L)

SOUS VIDE

Sous Vide cooks food underwater in an air-tight, food-safe bag, for a long period of time. Food cooks in its own juices and comes out delicious and very tender. This program does not use pressure to cook food.

You should use the pressure cooking lid to maintain an accurate temperature.

Choose from these Smart Programs:

Program| Default Temperature| Default Cook Time| Max Cook 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 vacuum bags

How to sous vide

Prep

1. Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
2. Add the ingredients to the cooking bag or pouch and seal tightly.

Preheat

1. Place the empty inner cooking pot into the cooker base and close and lock the lid.
2. Press Sous Vide on the Control Panel.
3. Turn the Control Knob to highlight the Smart Program you want to use, then press the Control Knob to select it.
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 temperature 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 time reaches 00:00, cooking stops.

You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Remove food
When cooking completes, the display shows End. Open the lid and use the tongs to carefully remove the cooking pouch.

CAKE

The Cake Smart Program uses pressurized steam to bake cakes quickly and evenly, especially cheesecakes. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Program| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time| Default Pressure Level
---|---|---|---|---
Custom| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute
(00:01)| 4 hours
(04:00)| High

Other settings

• Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default.
• Delay Start is available.

How to pressure cook

Prep
Prepare the ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Add ingredients 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 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, turn the Control Dial to change it.
6. You can delay cooking if you want. Press Delay Start, then turn the Control Knob to select the delay time.

7. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm to turn it off.
8. Press Start. The display shows Preheating and the Instant Pot Duo Plus is building pressure

It can take 10–15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the message display shows Do Not Open Lid. Cooking starts, and 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

KEEP WARM

You can choose to allow Keep Warm to turn on automatically after cooking on many Smart Programs, and you can also use Keep Warm separately to reheat food.

Keep warm after cooking

1. When cooking is finished, automatic warming begins. The timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.
2. To turn automatic warming off (either during cooking or during automatic warming), press Keep Warm and the light above the button turns 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
---|---|---|---
Manual| 10 hours
(10:00)| High| 30 min / 10 hrs
(00:30 / 10:00)

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Pot Duo Plus after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.

Accessories
•  Steam Rack
•  Condensation Collector
•  Sealing Ring| •  Wash after each use
•  Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in dishwasher, top rack
•  Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or scouring pads on accessories
•  Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use
Lid and Parts
•  Anti-Block Shield
•  Sealing Ring
•  Steam Release Vent
•  Silicone Cap
•  Steam Release Cover| •  Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in dishwasher, top rack
•  Remove all small parts from lid before washing.
•  With steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean interior of steam release pipe to prevent clogging.
•  To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then turn it all the way around
•  After cleaning, 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 dishwasher*
•  Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened sponge and scrubbing to remove
•  For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water for a few hours before cleaning
•  Dry all exterior surfaces before placing in cooker base
Power cord| •  Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord
Cooker base| •  Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow to air dry
•  Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control panel with a soft, barely-damp cloth or sponge

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

sealing ring, ensure it is snug behind sealing ring rack.
Contents in cooker are still hot| •  Set Steam Release switch to Vent, then lower lid onto cooker base
Difficulty opening lid| Pressure inside the cooker| •  Release pressure according to recipe; only open lid after float valve has dropped down.
Inner pot is stuck to lid when cooker| Cooling of inner pot may create suction, causing inner pot to adhere to the lid| •  To release the vacuum, set Steam Release to Vent.
Steam leaks from side of lid| No sealing ring in lid| •  Install sealing ring.
Sealing ring damaged or not properly installed| •  Replace sealing ring.
Food debris attached to sealing ring| •  Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly.
Lid not closed properly| •  Open, then close lid.
Sealing ring rack is warped or off-center| •  Remove sealing ring from lid, check sealing ring rack for bends or warps. Contact Consumer Care.
Inner cooking pot rim may be misshapen| •  Check for deformation and contact Consumer Care.
Minor steam leaking/ hissing from steam release vent during cooking cycle| Cooker is regulating excess pressure| •  This is normal; no action required.
Problem| Cause| Solution
Steam gushes from steam release vent when Steam Release switch is in Seal position| Not enough liquid in the inner pot| •  Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its size: 6 Quart: 1 1/2 cups
(12 oz / 375 mL)
8 Quart: 2 cups
(16 oz / 500 mL)
Pressure sensor control failure| •  Contact Consumer Care.
Internal steam release valve not seated properly| •  Check Steam Release switch to ensure it’s set to Seal.
Display remains blank after connecting the power cord| Bad power connection or no power| •  Inspect power cord for damage. If damage is noticed, contact Consumer Care.
•  Check outlet to ensure it is powered.
Cooker’s electrical fuse has blown| •  Contact Consumer Care.
Occasional clicking or light cracking sound| The sound of power switching and expanding pressure board when changing temperatures| •  This is normal; no action needed.
Bottom of the inner pot is wet| •  Wipe exterior surfaces of inner pot. Ensure heating element is dry before inserting inner pot into cooker base.
Error code appears on display and cooker beeps continuously| There is an issue with the cooker| •  Read “Error Codes” for instructions.

ERROR CODES

If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Duo Plus. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem.

no foreign objects in cooker base; insert or reposition inner pot in cooker base and re-enter commands.
C5| Temperature is too high because there is no water in inner pot| •  Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot. Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its size:
•  3 Quart: 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quart: 1 1/2 cups (12 oz /
375 mL) 8 Quart: 2 cups
(16 oz / 500 mL)
C7 or NoPr| Heat element has failed| •  Contact Consumer Care.
C7 or NoPr| Not enough liquid| •  Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot according to its size:
•  3 Quart: 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quart: 1 1/2 cups (12 oz /
375 mL) 8 Quart: 2 cups
(16 oz / 500 mL)
C7 or NoPr| Quick release button is in the Vent position| •  Check Steam Release switch to ensure it’s set to Seal.
Lid| Lid is not in the correct position for the selected program| •  Open and close the lid. Do not use a lid when using Sauté.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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 dissipation.
•  Turn the cooker off, release pressure according to the recipe, and inspect the bottom of the inner pot.
PrSE| Pressure has accumulated during a non-pressure cooking program| •  Set Steam Release switch to Vent.

LEARN MORE

There’s a whole world of Instant Pot information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.

Register your product
Instanthome.com/register

Contact Consumer Care
In the Instant Brand Connect app
Instanthome.com/customer-care-center
support@instanthome.com

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iOS and Android app stores
Cooking charts and more recipes
Instanthome.com

How-to videos, tips and more
Instanthome.com

Replacement parts and accessories
Instanthome.com

Join the community
Product specifications

Model| Volume| Wattage| Power| Weight| Dimensions
---|---|---|---|---|---
Duo Plus 60 v4| 6 Quarts
5.7 Litres| 1000 W| 120V/
60Hz| 12.3 lb
5.58 kg| in: 13.43 L x 13.35 W x 12.76 H
cm: 34.1 L x 34 W x 32.4 H
Duo Plus 80 v4| 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: 37 L x 37 W x 35.5 H

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty
This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands LLC (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the appliance was used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

What is not covered by this warranty?

• Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
• Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.
• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by anyone unless directed by an Instant Brands representative.
• Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
• Incidental and consequential damages.
• The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

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Product Registration
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Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department by email to support@instanthome.com. You can also create a support ticket online at
www.instanthome.com. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands
is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.

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11/15/2022
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