Instant Pot Pro Crisp Multi-use Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer User Manual
- January 10, 2024
- Instant
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Instant Pot Pro Crisp Multi-use Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer User Manual
PRO CRISP
MULTI-USE PRESSURE COOKER + AIR FRYER
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(Yes, we have to)
At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot® Pro family was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms on instantpot.com to see what we mean.
As always, be cautious when using electrical appliances and follow basic safety precautions.
01. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
02. Use only the Instant Pot Pro Crisp pressure cooking lid or air fryer lid
with the Instant Pot Pro Crisp multicooker base. Using any other lids may
cause injury and/or damage.
03. The Pro Crisp air fryer lid is only compatible with the Instant Pot Pro
Crisp Series inner pot with easy-grip handles. Always use an inner pot of the
appropriate size. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to burns or
other injuries and/or damage.
04. For household use only. Not for commercial use. Do not use the appliance
for anything other than its intended use.
05. For countertop use only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-
combustible, level surface.
- DO NOT place the multicooker base on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the base.
- DO NOT cover or block the air vents on the air fryer lid while it is in operation. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the appliance. Leave at least 5″ / 13 cm of space around the air fryer lid when in use.
- DO NOT operate the air fryer lid on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths and curtains.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
06. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
- DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot stove, a heated oven, or upon another appliance.
- DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
- DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
07. DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Only use the multicooker base handles when carrying or moving the appliance, or the air fryer lid handle when moving the lid.
- DO NOT move the multicooker when it is under pressure.
- DO NOT touch the metal portion of the pressure cooking lid when the appliance is in operation; this could result in injury.
08. DO NOT touch hot accessories during or immediately after cooking.
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Always use proper hand protection and use extreme caution when handling hot accessories or the hot inner pot.
CAUTION, HOT SURFACE -
Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
09. The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Exercise care when lifting the inner pot from the multicooker base to avoid burn injury.
- Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liquids.
- DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease.
10. During pressure cooking, overfilling the inner pot causes a risk of clogging in the steam release pipe. This may lead to developing excess pressure, which may result in burns, injury, and/or property damage.
- DO NOT fill over the Max PC Fill line as indicated on the inner pot.
- DO NOT fill the inner pot over the Half Fill line (as indicated on the inner pot) when cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables.
11. This appliance cooks under pressure. Any pressure in the appliance can be hazardous. Allow the appliance to depressurize naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. Inappropriate use may result in burns, injury and/or property damage. See Releasing pressure for safe venting techniques.
- Make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating. Refer to Pressure control features: pressure cooking lid;
- 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 injuries;
- 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;
- DO NOT lean over the appliance when removing the lids, as heat and steam escape when the lid is removed;
- 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 during Pre-heating or Cooking;
- If steam escapes from the sides of the pressure cooking lid, turn the appliance off and make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. See Pressure control features: sealing ring;
- DO NOT attempt to force the pressure cooking lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
12. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the pressure cooking lid.
Follow recipe instructions for safe pressure release method.
See Releasing pressure.
13. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could result in scalding injury.
14. When using the air fryer lid, do not overfill the air fryer basket.
Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in
fire and/or personal injury.
15. DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking. To avoid personal injury,
- Always use proper hand protection when removing accessories, and to handle the inner pot;
- Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate;
- Only place the air fryer lid on the protective pad provided; do not place on countertop;
- Use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or property damage.
16. While using the air fryer lid, the internal temperature of the cooking
chamber reaches several hundred degrees. To avoid personal injury, never place
unprotected hands inside the cooking chamber until it has cooled to room
temperature.
17. DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
18. When the air fryer lid is in operation, hot air is released through the
air vents. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the air vents and
take extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the appliance. Failure
to do so may result in injury or property damage.
19. Should the unit emit black smoke when using the air fryer lid, press
Cancel and unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before
removing the lid, then clean thoroughly. For further information see
Troubleshooting.
20. Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:
- Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve on the pressure cooking lid for clogging;
- Check the heating element and element cover on the air fryer lid for grease and food debris;
- Before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base, make sure both parts are dry and free of food debris;
- Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or storage.
See Care, cleaning and storage for more information.
21. To turn off, select Cancel, then remove the plug from the 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.
22 Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
- DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters, or touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
- DO NOT use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an extension cord.
- Keep the appliance and cords away from children.
23. 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, chat, or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.
24. DO NOT use any parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by
Instant Brands Inc. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, fire or electric
shock. To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace
the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring.
25. Avoid contact with moving parts as this may result in injury.
26. DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance,
as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void the warranty.
27. DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in
injury or property damage.
28. The multicooker base and air fryer lid contain electrical components. To
avoid electrical shock:
- DO NOT put liquid of any kind into the multicooker base without the inner pot in place;
- DO NOT immerse the multicooker base, the air fryer lid, or the power cord or plug in water or other liquid;
- DO NOT rinse the multicooker base or air fryer lid under a tap.
29. DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V~ 60 Hz
for North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
30. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children should not
use or play with this appliance.
31. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never connect this
appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.
32. DO NOT store any materials in the multicooker base or inner pot when not
in use.
33. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the multicooker base or inner
pot, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
34. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.
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DO NOT remove ground.
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DO NOT use an adapter.
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DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Special cord set instructions
Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily
accessible.
Product specifications
Find your model name and serial number
Model name: Find it on the rating label on the back of the multicooker
base, near the power cord.
Serial number: The serial number is on the white sticker near the rating
label.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
Product, parts and accessories
See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together.
Top of pressure cooking lid
Bottom of pressure cooking lid
Air fryer lid
Top of air fryer lid
Inner pot
Instant Tip: Stovetop-friendly and oven-safe to 450°F! The inner pot features a cookware-grade impact bonded tri-ply bottom, which sounds complicated, but really just means you can use it just about anywhere — from the multicooker base to any electric, ceramic, gas or induction cooktop.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
Multicooker base
Accessories
Get started
Initial set up
You — yes, you — can do this! (It won’t bite!)
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” — Julia Child
- Pull that Instant Pot Pro Crisp out of the box. (If you haven’t already!)
- Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicooker and make sure all the parts are accounted for. See Product, parts and accessories for a full parts breakdown.
Make sure to check under the inner pot!
- Wash the inner pot in a dishwasher or with hot water and dish soap. Rinse it well with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry the outside of the inner pot.
- Wipe the heating element with a soft, dry cloth to make sure there are no stray packaging particles left in the multicooker base.
Don’t remove the safety warning stickers from the lid (unless specified on the sticker!) or the identification label from the back of the multicooker base.
- You may be tempted to put the Pro Crisp on your stovetop — but don’t do it! Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
Is something missing or damaged?
Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor through our chat widget at instantpot.com/#chat, by email at support@instantpot.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280 and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you!
Feeling keen?
- Check out Product, parts and accessories to get to know your Instant Pot’s components, then read over Pressure control features for an in-depth look.
- While you’re doing the Initial test run (water test) , read over Pressure cooking 101 to find out how the magic happens!
CAUTION
- Read the Important safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow those instructions for safe use may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury.
- Do not place the appliance on a stovetop or upon another appliance. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
- To avoid risk of property damage and/or personal injury, do not place anything on top of the appliance, and do not cover or block the steam release assembly or anti-block shield, located on the appliance lid.
Initial test run (water test)
Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your new Pro Crisp prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.