Instant Pot Rio Wide 7.5 Quart Multi-Cooker User Manual
- June 16, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Instant Pot Rio 7.5 Quart Multi-Cooker User Manual
- Welcome
- Get started with your new Rio Wide!
- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- WARNING
- WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- USING YOUR INSTANT POT RIO WIDE
- Status messages
- Using the lid
- INITIAL SET UP
- PRESSURE COOKING
- SAUTÉING
- SLOW COOKING
- YOGURT MAKING
- KEEP WARM
- CLEANING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- ERROR CODES
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- LEARN MORE
- Product specifications
- WARRANTY
- DOWNLOAD
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Instant Pot Rio 7.5 Quart Multi-Cooker User Manual
RIO™ WIDE MULTI-COOKER
Welcome
To your new Instant Pot Rio Wide Multi-Cooker!
This Instant Pot multi-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 Rio Wide!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Instant Pot Rio Wide, please read all instructions, including the Safety Information below. Keep this manual for reference.
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 gas or electric burner, or an 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 inner cooking pot from the cooker base to avoid burn injury and/or property damage.
- DO use extreme caution when the inner cooking pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids.
- 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.
- 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 or other 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, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). DO NOT fill the inner 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/or property damage.
- DO check that 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.
WARNING
- DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring to prevent personal injury property damage and/or 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 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, and never use outlet below counter.
- DO NOT 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.
WARNING
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.
- DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire, personal injury and/or 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
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 INSTANT POT RIO WIDE
Control panel
We’ve designed the Rio Wide control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Time
• Cooking time
• Delay Start time
• Keep Warm time
2. Status Messages
3. Time/temperature options
• Pressure cooking: 1 pressure level
• Non-Pressure cooking: 3 temperature levels
4. Smart Program Settings
• Cancel
• Delay Start On/Off
• Keep Warm On/Off
• Start
5. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Light shows the active Smart Program
6. Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Light shows the active Smart Program
Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Rio Wide.
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 Rio Wide cooker base.
Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the on the lid with the on the cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
Close and Lock the Lid
1. Align the on the lid with the on the cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the on the cooker base.
INITIAL SET UP
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.
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.
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.
Using the Sealing Ring
When the pressure cooking 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.
- 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.
Plug in cord
When you’re ready to use your Rio Wide, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm keys together
until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm keys together
until display shows SOFF.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Delay the start of cooking
You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24
hours.
3. Select a Smart Program, adjust the settings as you want, then press Delay
Start.
Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking
settings. To adjust Smart Program settings, press Cancel and enter new
selections.
4. When the time field flashes, use the Time up/down arrows to adjust the
delay time.
5. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.
6. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins, and the display indicates
On.
Delay Start is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset Individual Smart Programs
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program button until
the cooker returns to Standby and shows OFF.
The Smart Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored
to the factory default setting.
Reset All Smart Programs
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Program pressure levels, cooking times and temperatures are restored
to the factory default setting.
Test run
Setting up your new Rio Wide 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. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking below.
2. Use 3 quarts water, but no food.
3. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
4. After the cooking session is done, discard any remaining water.
5. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Rio Wide!
PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to quickly and evenly cook foods.
How to pressure cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the inner cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘How to close and lock the lid’ below.
4. Choose a Smart Program for cooking and press its button on the control
panel.
See ‘Pressure cooking Smart Programs’ below for full details.
5. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time exactly, press Time
up/down arrows.
6. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to turn it off.
7. Press Start. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Rio Wide is
building 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, your Rio Wide starts cooking .
2. The cooking timer starts counting down.
3. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops.
You can press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time.
Release steam
Choose from the steam release method that works for your recipe.
See ‘How to release steam’ below 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 Rio Wide, here are the minimum amounts
you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size | **Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*** |
---|---|
7.5 Quarts / 7.1 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.
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. The Rio Wide will not start pressurizing unless the lid is locked.
1. Align the on the lid with the on the cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the on the cooker base.
How to release steam
Instant Pot Rio Wide can release steam in 2 different ways. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking.
Natural steam release
Releases steam gradually over time (up to 40 minutes or more) as after cooking
stops.
Use for: Foods that can simmer, like stews, chili, pasta, oatmeal, beans
and grains.
1. After cooking, leave steam release switch in Seal position until all pressure is released.
2. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.
Quick steam release
Quickly releases steam after you press the steam release switch.
Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.
1. After cooking, set steam release switch to Vent position and wait for all
pressure to release.
2. Float valve drops into lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.
You can insert the handle into the cooking base vertically for easy storage.
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 sections.
Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
These Smart Programs are designed to pressure cook specific types of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.
Soup/Broth
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
30 minutes (00:30)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Tip
The soup/broth remains clear due to a lack of boiling motion. Use Natural
Release for soups with a higher starch content.
Meat/Stew
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
35 minutes (00:35)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
Bean/Chili
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
20 minutes (00:20)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Tips
When cooking beans or legumes, always use Natural Release method. Make sure
dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Rice
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
12 minutes (00:12)| 0 minute (00:00)| 1 hour (01:00)|
Tips
Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
Steam
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
10 minutes (00:10)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Tips
Use the provided silicone steam rack to elevate food above cooking liquid. Use
Quick Release method to avoid overcooking food.
Multigrain
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
40 minutes (00:40)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Poultry
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
10 minutes (00:10)| 0 minute (00:00)| 4 hours (04:00)|
Tips
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes depending on size. It will retain cooking
juices for tender, succulent meat.
Egg
Pressure| High|
Cooking Time| Default Cook Time| Min Cook Time| Max Cook Time|
5 minutes (00:05)| 0 minute (00:00)| 60 minutes (1:00)|
Tips
Adjust cooking time as recipe directs.
Use Natural Release method when cooking foods that expand.
SAUTÉING
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 settings in the Sauté Smart Program:
Cooking Temperature | Low/Medium/High (default is set to High) |
---|---|
Cooking Time | Default Cook Time |
30 minutes (00:30) | 1 minute (00:01) |
How to sauté
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Press Sauté on the control panel.
4. The default temperature is highlighted. Press Temp up/down arrows to
select Low, Medium or High temperature.
5. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/down
arrows to adjust cooking time.
6. Press Start. The display shows On.
Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add ingredients.
2. The display will begin counting down the time.
3. When timer ends, display shows End.
4. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.
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 cooking 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.
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).
3. Select from the Smart Program.
SLOW COOKING
Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes — just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to cook food. Make sure steam release is set to Venting or use a glass lid with a venting hole.
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Program:
Cooking Temperature | Low/Medium/High (default is set to Medium) |
---|---|
Cooking Time | Default Cook Time |
6 hours (06:00) | 30 minutes (00:30) |
How to slow cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘How to close and lock the lid’ above.
4. Press Slow Cook on the control panel.
5. The default temperature is highlighted. Press Temp up/down arrows to
select Low, Medium or High temperature.
6. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/down
arrows to adjust cooking time.
7. Press Start. The display shows On.
Keep Warm
When cooking completes, the display shows End if Keep Warm is turned off. If
not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00).
YOGURT MAKING
You can use your Rio Wide to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non- dairy yogurt.
Process| Default Cook Time| Default Temperature| Custom Time
Range
---|---|---|---
Pasteurize| 3 minutes (00:03)| High| N/A
Ferment (dairy)| 8 hours (08:00)| Low| N/A
Ferment (non- dairy, custom)| 8 hours (08:00) (adjustable)| Low (adjustable)|
Minimum 30
minutes (00:30)
Maximum 99 hours,
30 minutes (99:30)
| | |
Note: Automatic Keep Warm and Delay Start are 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 on the control panel. The default temperature is highlighted.
4. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Low, Medium or High temperature.
5. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/down
arrows to adjust cooking time.
6. The display shows Hot for 3 seconds and then shows bOIL.
7. When pasteurization finishes, display shows End.
Note: Milk must reach a minimum of 161°F / 72°C for pasteurization to occur Note: If Temp level is set to High, no time display will be available. The cooking time shows boiL. If Temp is set to Med or Low, the cooking time shows the set time.
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 Medium by pressing Yogurt again; display shows 8 hours (08:00).
3. Use Time up/down arrows to adjust the fermentation time if needed.
4. The display shows timer counting down from to set time to 00:00.
5. When fermentation completes, the cooker beeps and display shows End.
A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt.
6. Allow yogurt to cool.
7. Place in fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavors.
How much to make?
Instant Pot Size | Minimum Milk Volume | Maximum Milk Volume |
---|---|---|
7.5 Quarts / 7.1 Liters | 6 Cups | |
(48 oz / 1500 mL) | 6 Quarts |
(192 oz / 5.7 L)
KEEP WARM
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat food.
Keep warm after cooking
1. When 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 or Cancel and the light above the button turns off.
Reheat and keep warm
1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm.
2. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Low, Medium or High temperature level.
3. Press the Time up/down arrows to adjust the timer.
CLEANING
Clean your Rio Wide 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.
Part | Cleaning instructions |
---|
Accessories
• Steam/Egg Rack
• Condensation Collector| • 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 Valve
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap| • 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 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.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or performance.
Part | Cleaning instructions |
---|---|
Power cord | • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord. Always |
disconnect from power source before cleaning power 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
Difficulty closing lid | Sealing ring not properly installed. | Reposition |
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.
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.
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.
Steam gushes from steam release vent when Steam Release switch is in Seal
position| 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.
Problem| Cause| Solution
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 cooking pot is wet.| Wipe exterior surfaces of cooking pot.
Ensure heating element is dry before inserting cooking pot into multi-cooker
base.
Error code appears on display and multi-cooker beeps continuously| There is an
issue with the multi-cooker.| Read “Error Codes” for instructions.
ERROR CODES
If the control panel shows an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Instant Pot Rio Wide. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem.
Problem | Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
C1 C2 C6 | Faulty sensor. | Contact Consumer Care. |
C7 or NoPr | Heat element has failed. | Contact Consumer Care. |
Not enough liquid. | Add thin, water-based liquid to the cooking pot: |
1 1/2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
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.
Food burn| High temperature detected at bottom of cooking pot; multi-cooker
automatically reduces temperature to avoid overheating.| Starch deposits at
the bottom of the cooking pot may have blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the multi-cooker off, release pressure according to the recipe, and
inspect the bottom of the cooking pot.
PrSE| Pressure has accumulated during a non-pressure cooking program.| Set
Steam Release to Quick release.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
We offer genuine replacement parts for your Rio Wide Multi-cooker, if you need them. Visit www.instanthome.com to order.
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Product specifications
Model| Volume| Wattage| Power| Weight|
Dimensions
---|---|---|---|---|---
DUPC801BK| 7.5 Quarts
7.19 Litres| 1200 W| 120V/
60Hz| 17.86 lb
8.1 kg| in: 15.35 L x 16.34 W x 11.5 H
cm: 39.0 Lx 41.5 Wx 29.2 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.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Product Registration
Please visit
www.instanthome.com/register to
register your new Instant Brands appliance. Failure to register your product
will not diminish your warranty rights. You will be asked to provide the store
name, date of purchase, model number (found on the back of your appliance) and
serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along with your name and
email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date with
product developments and recipes and contact you in the unlikely event of a
product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have
read and understand the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the
accompanying instructions.
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.
In Canada, distributed by
Instant Brands Inc.
495 March Road, Suite 200
Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 3G1
In U.S., distributed by
Instant Brands LLC
3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 700
Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S.
instanthome.com
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113-1066-01
Art release date
07/11/2023
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Instant Brands Holdings Inc.
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