Instant Pot Pro Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker User Manual

Instant Pot Pro Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker User Manual

INSTANT POT® PRO PLUS
USER MANUAL

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing you new Instant Pot® Pro Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker.
We hope you enjoy cooking with it for years to come.

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Product Specifications

Find your model name and serial number

Find the model name on the silver rating label on the back of the multicooker base, near the power cord. The serial number is located on a white sticker beside the rating label.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

At Instant Brands® your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot® Pro Plus was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms on instanthome.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 PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
02. Use only the Instant Pot Pro Plus lid with the Instant Pot Pro Plus multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
03. For household use only. NOT for commercial use. DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
04. For countertop use only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, noncombustible, level surface.

• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the appliance.
• DO NOT place on a hot stove.

05. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.

• 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.

06. DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Only use the side handles for carrying or moving.

• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in operation; this could result in personal injury.
• Always use proper hand protection when removing hot accessories, and to handle the hot cooking pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage.

07. The removable cooking pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting the cooking pot from the multicooker base to avoid burn and/or personal injury.

• Extreme caution must be used when the cooking 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.

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

• DO NOT fill over the Max PC Fill line as indicated on the cooking pot.
• DO NOT fill the cooking pot over the Half Fill line (as indicated on the cooking pot) when cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables.

09. 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, personal injury and/or property damage.

• 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 personal 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 lid, as heat and steam escape when the lid is removed.
• The unit keeps releasing steam for non-pressure settings in order to avoid pressure building inside the cooking pot.
• If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and wait for it to depressurize and cool, and make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure control features: sealing ring.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
  Refer to Releasing pressure.

10. 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 personal injury.
11. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Follow recipe instructions for pressure release method. Refer to Releasing pressure.
12. Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the cooking pot as they may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury and property damage.

13. Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:

• Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve for clogging;
• Before inserting the cooking 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.

14. DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
15. 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.
16. 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 support@instanthome.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.

17. 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 cord away from children.

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

• To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized stainless-steel Instant Brands cooking pot made for this model.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable cooking pot installed.
• To prevent personal injury and property damage to the appliance, only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Brands sealing ring.

19. DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or personal injury, property damage, and will void the warranty.
20 DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in personal injury or property damage.
21 The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid electrical shock:

• DO NOT put liquid of any kind into multicooker base;
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid;
• DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.

22. 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.
23. 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 play with this appliance.
24. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.
25. DO NOT store any materials in the multicooker base or cooking pot when not in use.
26. DO NOT place any combustible materials in the multicooker base or cooking pot, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
27. The cooking pot is compatible with electric/gas stoves, induction heating, and oven up to 400°F. DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven, ceramic cooktop, electric coil or outdoor grill.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING
To avoid property damage and personal injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before attempting to use this appliance.

WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.

• DO NOT remove ground.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious personal injury. and property damage

WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage.

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 PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Special cord set instructions

Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM32D

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage.

Product, parts and accessories

Before using your new Instant Pot Pro Plus, make sure everything is accounted for, then see Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together.

Top of lid

Bottom of lid

Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.

Cooking pot

Instant Tip: Stove top and oven-friendly up to 400°F! The cooking 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.

Multicooker base

Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.

Get started

Initial set up

01. Pull that Instant Pot Pro Plus out of the box!
02. 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 cooking pot!
03. Wash the cooking 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 cooking pot.
04. 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 labels from the back of the multicooker base.
05. You may be tempted to put the Pro Plus 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 by email at support@instanthome.com and we’ll happily make some magic happen for you!

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 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)

Before using your new Pro Plus for the first time, you must perform a pressure cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.

Stage 1: Setting up the Pro Plus for pressure cooking

01. Remove the cooking pot from the multicooker base and fill it to the first line (1) with water.
02. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
03. Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source.
The display shows OFF.
04. Place and close the lid as described in Pressure control features: Pressure cooking lid.
The lid automatically seals for pressure cooking.

Stage 2: “Cooking” (…but not really, this is just a test!)

05. Touch Pressure Cook.
06. When the minutes field flashes, turn the dial to adjust the cook time to 5 minutes (00:05).
Customizations are saved to the Smart Program when cooking begins.
07. Touch the Venting field to toggle between Natural, Pulse and Quick release options.
Select Quick for a quick pressure release after the test finishes.
See Releasing pressure for more information.
08. Touch Keep Warm to turn automatic warming off after the test finishes.
09. Touch Start to begin.

The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
While the multicooker does its thing, read Pressure cooking to find out how the magic happens.

Stage 3: Releasing pressure

When the Smart Program finishes, the quick release icon flashes until venting is finished
10. Check the pressure indicator on the control panel to make sure the lid is safe to open, then carefully open and remove the lid as described in Pressure control features:
Pressure cooking lid.
Please read the Pressure Control Features (pressure indicator) section on page 29.
11. Using proper hand protection, remove the cooking pot from the multicooker base, discard the water and thoroughly dry the cooking pot.
You’re ready start cooking with your Instant Pot® Pro™ Plus!

CAUTION
Pressurized steam releases through the top of the steam release valve. Keep exposed skin away from the steam release valve to avoid burn injury.

DANGER
DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the pressure indicator is on and NEVER attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Pressure indicator light must be off before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage

CAUTION
The cooking pot will be hot after cooking. Always use appropriate heat protection when handling a hot cooking pot to avoid burn injury.

Cooking from the Instant Brands® Connect App

Make cooking simple and easy when you control your Instant Pot® Pro Plus using the Instant Brands® Connect App from your mobile device. You have full control of the cooking programs, plus access to 1000+ interactive guided cooking recipes.

Control cooking programs

The Pro Plus includes 9 cooking programs and you can control each of them from the App, and then monitor cooking within the App. You can use the default cooking settings, or choose your own settings for things like time, pressure level, temperature and venting type.

Guided recipes

The Instant Brands Connect App includes over 1000 delicious recipes. But unlike standard recipes, the App can interactively guide your cooking on the Pro Plus. The App will start the cooker, and control the settings exactly as the recipe specifies. All you have to do is prepare the ingredients and add them to the cooker.

Pairing with the Instant Brands® Connect App

You can control your Pro Plus with the Instant Brands Connect App using your mobile device.

To download the App, either:

• Scan the QR code, or;
• Search “Instant Brands Connect” in the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.

To get started, you’ll need to create an account.

Requirements for pairing

You can use these compatible mobile devices to pair via WiFi and bluetooth.

• Android version 5.0 or later
• iOS version 12.0 or later

The Instant Pot can only connect to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. Bluetooth must be turned on to pair the Instant Pot.

Follow the steps below to start the pairing process.

Before you start, make sure you:

• Download the Instant Brands Connect App and create an account if you don’t already have one
• Know your home WiFi network name and password
• Make sure your Bluetooth setting is set to On
• Make sure your Pro Plus is plugged in and not currently cooking. It should display OFF.
• Make sure you have your mobile device near the Pro Plus.

01. Open the App and select the Kitchen section, then select Add an Appliance.

02. From the list of appliances, select “Instant Pot Pro Plus”.
03. Follow the instructions in the App to start the pairing process.

When you’re done, you’re set to control your Pro Plus from your App, and take advantage of even smarter, easier cooking!

Note: The Initial Water Test run can be done using the mobile app. Ensure the device is connected using the steps above before starting the test.

Control panel

The Pro Plus has a touch screen control panel that’s easy to use and understand.

Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.

Cooking progress bar

Pre-heating is in progress. The display shows On during the pre-heating stage to let you know that it’s working on getting up to temperature.

Cooking is shown after the Pro Plus reaches the target pressure or temperature required by the Smart Program.

Keep Warm comes on automatically (unless you’ve turned it off) after cooking finishes to keep your meal at serving temperatures.
Only applies to Pressure Cook, Rice, Slow Cook and Canning.

Status messages

Do you see something else? See Troubleshooting for more information.

Settings

Setting                                                     Description

Turn sound on or off.| When in standby, touch and hold the sound icon for 2 seconds to toggle sounds on and off.
Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off.
Change displayed temperature (°C and °F).| When in standby, touch and hold the thermometer icon for 2 seconds to toggle between displaying °C and °F.
Adjust and save custom cooking times and temperatures.| Once a Smart Program is selected, changes to the cooking time, temperature and pressure level are saved once the Smart Program begins.
Delay the start of cooking.|
| Default time                                               Time range|
| 6 hours (06:00)| 10 minutes to 24 hours
(00:10 to 24:00)|
01  Select and set up an applicable Smart Program.
02  When you’re ready, touch Delay Start.
The hours field flashes.
03  Turn the dial to adjust the hours field as needed.
04  Touch the minutes field to toggle to it.
Turn the dial to adjust the minutes field as needed.
05  Press Start to begin the delay countdown.
Delay Start cannot be used with Sauté, Yogurt or Sous Vide.
Reset an individual Smart Program.| When in standby, touch and hold the Smart Program button you want to reset for 3 seconds.
The Smart Program’s cooking time, pressure level and temperature are restored to the factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programs.| When in standby, touch and hold Cancel until the multicooker beeps.
All Smart Program cooking times, pressure levels and temperatures are restored to factory default settings.

Pressure cooking

Pressure cooking uses pressure to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC / 212ºF.
These high temperatures allow you to cook food way faster than normal.
When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot Pro Plus goes through 3 stages.

How pressurizing works

Pre-heating

The cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
The display shows On.| While the multicooker pre-heats, it vaporizes liquid to create steam.
Once enough steam has built up, the float valve pops up and locks the lid in place.| The time it takes the multicooker to pressurize depends on things like food and liquid temperature  and volume.
Frozen foods have the longest pre-heating time. For the fastest results, thaw your food before cooking it.

Cooking

The cooking progress bar moves over to Cooking.
The display switches to the cooking countdown timer.| When the Instant Pot reaches the required pressure level, cooking begins.
The Instant Pot Pro Plus automatically maintains at Low, High or Max pressure throughout cooking.| A higher pressure means higher temperature.
Smart Program settings (e.g., cooking time, pressure level, etc.) can be adjusted at any time during cooking.

Depressurization

If Keep Warm is on after cooking, the cooking progress bar moves over to Keep Warm, and the timer counts up from 00:00.
If not, the multicooker begins venting and the venting icon flashes until finished.| Although food has finished cooking, the multicooker is still pressurized and hot.| Follow your recipe instructions when choosing a venting method.
Venting releases pressure, lowers the temperature and allows you to safely remove the lid.
See Releasing pressure:  Venting methods on the next page for information on safe venting techniques.

Releasing pressure

You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method.

WARNING

• Steam ejected from the steam release valve is hot. DO NOT place hands, face, or any exposed skin over the steam release assembly when releasing pressure to avoid personal injury.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve or cover to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

DANGER

DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the pressure indicator is on and NEVER attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Venting methods

Natural release (NR or NPR)
After the cooking finishes, the temperature within the multicooker drops gradually and the multicooker depressurizes naturally over time.

Touch the Venting field on the control panel to toggle to Natural.

| When cooking finishes, the multicooker does not vent, so your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Program ends.
Instant Tip: This is called “carryover cooking” or “resting”, and it’s great for large cuts of meat.
The depressurization time may vary based upon the volume, type and temperature of food and liquid. It can take up to 40 minutes with some dishes, so plan ahead — it’s well worth the wait!
When pressure is fully released, the Pressure indicator light turns off. Then it is safe to open the lid.

NOTICE
Use NR to depressurize the multicooker after cooking high-starch foods (e.g., soups, stews, chilis, pasta, oatmeal and congee) or after cooking foods that expand when cooked (e.g., beans and grains).

When cooking finishes, a quick release drops the pressure and temperature quickly to prevent overcooking. Perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood!

Touch the Venting field on the control
panel to toggle to Quick.| When cooking finishes, the Pro Plus releases a warning puff and beeps  3 times, followed by a steady stream of steam from the top of the steam release valve.
This is normal!
When pressure is fully released, the Pressure indicator light turns off. Then it is safe to open the lid.

NOTICE

DO NOT use QR when cooking fatty, oily, thick or high-starch foods (e.g., stews, chilis, pasta and congee) or when cooking foods that expand when cooked (e.g., beans and grains).

If you see a lot of spatter while releasing pressure, touch the Venting field to return to Natural, then touch Start. Wait a few minutes before trying to release pressure again. If spatter continues, use NR to safely release the remaining pressure.

Pulse release

When cooking completes, the Pro Plus releases timed bursts of steam to release pressure – perfect for rice, grains, and much more.

Touch the Venting field on the control
panel to toggle to Pulse.| When cooking finishes, the multicooker releases a short burst of steam every 15 seconds.
When pressure is fully released, the Pressure indicator light turns off. Then it is safe to open the lid.

Pressure control features

See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts.

Pressure cooking lid

When it’s plugged in, the Pro Plus plays a little jingle when you open and close the lid.

When you close the lid, it automatically gets ready to seal for seriously easy pressure cooking.
It closes over the handles on the new cooking pot.
The lid handle is comfortable to use whether you’re left or right-handed, and, stands up in the multicooker base!| The lid is removable during non-pressure cooking so you can taste-test as you go.
When pressure cooking, the lid only locks into place once the multicooker has pressurized.
Try not to remove the lid unnecessarily.

Removing the lid

01. Grip the handle and turn it counterclockwise to align the on the lid with the on the rim of the multicooker base .

02. Lift the lid up and off the multicooker base towards your body.

See Releasing pressure for safe depressurization techniques.

Closing the lid

01. Align the on the lid with the on the multicooker base, then lower the lid onto the track.

02. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the middle of the control panel.

Quick Cool

For the fastest Natural release after pressure cooking, use the QuickCool tray*.

It’s a huge timer saver — you can release
pressure naturally up to 50% faster!| The metal portion of the lid gets extremely hot, so don’t remove the protective cover unless you’re using QuickCool.

To use the QuickCool tray, fill it with ice or water and freeze it. Once frozen, position the QuickCool tray on the exposed metal of the lid.
When the float valve drops into the lid, remove the QuickCool tray, discard the water, and open the lid.

*QuickCool tray sold separately at instanthome.com.

CAUTION
The lid will be hot during and after cooking. DO NOT touch the exposed metal with bare skin to avoid burn injury.

CAUTION
The QuickCool tray is not intended to serve food or liquid. To avoid risk of personal injury, do not consume food or liquid from the QuickCool tray.

Steam release assembly

The steam release assembly must be fully installed before use.

The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam  release pipe.
When releasing pressure, steam travels up from the cooking pot, through the steam release pipe and steam release valve, and out the top of the steam release cover. It’s important to keep the area clean and clear.

WARNING
Do not cover or block the steam release assembly in any way to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

Anti-block shield
The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, which assists with pressure regulation.
The anti-block shield is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure cooking, so it must be installed before use.

Sealing ring
When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooking pot.
The sealing ring must be installed before use.
Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid at a time.

Instant Tip: Silicone is porous, so it absorbs strong aromas and certain flavors. Keep extra sealing rings on hand to limit the transfer of those aromas and flavors between dishes. Visit our store to start color coding your cooking!

CAUTION

• Always check for cuts, deformation and correct installation before cooking, as sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. If you notice stretching, deformation, or damage to your sealing ring, DO NOT use it.
• Replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months or sooner, and only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings.
• Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.

Pressure indicator

The pressure indicator on the control panel indicates when the lid is safe to open.

• Pressurized
The pressure indicator icon will highlight in red indicating it is not safe to open the lid.
• Depressurized
When the pressure indicator icon is not lit the unit is safe to open.

The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurized steam. Do not attempt to operate the Instant Pot without the float valve properly installed.

DANGER

DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the pressure indicator is lit and NEVER attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Cooking

The Instant Pot Pro Plus is amazingly versatile in the kitchen.
If you need to make changes to the cooking time, pressure level, venting or temperature after a program has started, just touch the related field, customize the Smart Program as you like, then touch Start!

CAUTION

Always inspect the lid and cooking pot carefully to make sure they are clean and in good working condition before use.

• To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the cooking pot if it is dented, deformed, or damaged.
• Use only authorized Instant Pot cooking pots made for this model when cooking.

Always make sure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
Failure to follow these instructions may damage the multicooker. Replace damaged parts to make sure safe function.

WARNING

• DO NOT fill cooking pot higher than the Max PC Fill line as indicated on the cooking pot.
• When cooking foods that expand (e.g., rice, beans, pasta) do not fill the cooking pot higher than the Half Fill line as indicated on the cooking pot.
• Always cook with the cooking pot in place. DO NOT pour food or liquid into the multicooker base.
• To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property damage, place food and liquid ingredients in the cooking pot, then insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.

CAUTION

When cooking meat, always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe minimum temperature. Refer to the USDA’s Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart or Health Canada’s Cooking Temperatures Chart for more information.

Cooking
Pressure Cook, Rice and Canning
Jump start magic! These programs use pressurized steam to cook food quickly, evenly, and deeply, for delicious results every time!
For the best pressure cooking results, always follow an authorized Instant Pot recipe or our tried, tested and true pressure cooking timetables which feature grain-to-water ratios for making a variety of rice and grains.

Choose from 3 pressure levels, depending on the Smart Program.

Low 5.8 – 7.2 psi
(30 – 50 kPa)| Fish and seafood, soft vegetables and rice.
Also for canning of high-acid foods.| When pressure cooking, the pressure level controls the cooking temperature, so a higher pressure results in a higher cooking temperature.
High 10.2 – 11.6 psi
(70 – 90 kPa)| Eggs, meat, poultry, root vegetables, oats, beans, grains, bone broth, stew, chili.
Max (15 psi)
(95 – 115 kPa)| Canning of low-acid foods, tough cuts of meat and for flavorful broths.|

Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice. If using canned, condensed or cream-based soup, add liquid as directed below.

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.

Instant Tip: Use the multi-functional rack to heat food evenly, prevent nutrients from leeching into the cooking liquid, allow oil and grease to drip off the food, and, prevent food from scorching the bottom of the cooking pot.

CAUTION
To avoid scorching or scalding injury, be cautious when pressure cooking with more than 1/4 cup (~2 oz / 60 mL) oil, oil-based sauces, condensed cream-based soups, and thick sauces. Add suitable liquid to thin sauces. Avoid recipes that call for more than 1/4 cup (~2 oz / 60 mL) of oil or fat content.

Cooking

Pressure Cook, Rice and Canning

Smart program| Default cooking time| Cooking time range| Default pressure| Pressure levels available
---|---|---|---|---
Pressure Cook| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 0 minutes to 4 hours
(00:00 to 04:00)| High| Low High Max
Rice| 12 minutes
(00:12)| 0 minutes to 1 hour
(00:00 to 01:00)| Low| Low High
Canning| 30 minutes
(00:30)| 0 minutes to 4 hours
(00:00 to 04:00)| Max| Low Max

01. Add food and liquid to the cooking pot as indicated in your recipe.
02. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features:
Pressure cooking lid.
04. Touch the Smart Program you want to use: Pressure Cook, Rice or Canning.
05. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the cooking time in hours and/or minutes.
06. Touch the Pressure field to toggle between available Low, High and Max pressure levels.
07. Touch the Venting field to toggle between Natural, Pulse and Quick release options. 08 Touch Start to begin.

The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
Read Pressure Cooking 101 to get a glimpse behind the curtain and find out what’s going on in that big ol’ magic pot.

09. When the Smart Program finishes 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).
Keep Warm comes on automatically. If you don’t want the Pro Plus to Keep Warm after cooking, press Keep Warm to turn it off any time.
A delay start timer can be set to automatically start pressure cooking. To set a delay start timer, see Control panel: Settings.

About Canning

The Canning Smart Program is a pressure cooking function based on traditional canning principles. Following proper canning processes, canning can be an easy, economical way to preserve quality food at home.

The Pro Plus uses 2 pressure canning settings:

Low: Perfect for canning high-acid fruit, including sauces, jams and chutneys.
Max: Store your amazing vegetarian sauces and high-acid vegetables, as well as low-acid foods such as sauces and soups containing meat.

CAUTION

Recipes must be closely followed when canning. Modifying cooking times, ingredients or temperatures can be dangerous. Use the exact time, temperature/ pressure and method specified in the recipe to protect the food from harmful bacteria, molds and enzymes.

Improper canning may cause preserves to spoil, which may result in illness. Do not pressure can at altitudes above 2000m (6600ft).

Read and carefully follow the instructions provided in the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning.

Sterilizing jars for canning

Your preserves must be placed into sterile, empty jars.

NOTICE
Always check your jars, lids, and seals for chips and other imperfections.
Sterilization of jars should occur just before filling. Excess contact with the air should be avoided for safe canning.

01. Wash the jars with hot water and dish soap, then rinse them thoroughly.
02. Place the cooking pot into the cooker base, then lay the steam rack on the bottom of the cooking pot.
03. Place the jars on the steam rack.

The pressure cooker will hold up to 4 x 16 oz. (500 mL) jars.

04. Fill the cooking pot to the first line (1) with water.
05. Follow steps 03 to 07 in Pressure Cook, Rice and Canning to program the following:
a. Pressure level: Low
b. Time: 10 minutes (00:10)
c. Venting method: Quick
06. Touch Start to begin sterilization.

Canning 101

Filling jars for canning
Choose a recipe that has been pre-tested and approved for pressure canning. Though ingredients may vary, the process will be the same!
Refer to the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning for tested recipes.

01. Fill warm, sterilized canning jars with food and liquid.
Follow your recipe to allow for the required headspace.
02. Use a sterilized, flexible, nonporous spatula, to remove trapped air bubbles.
03. Place a sterilized lid on top of the jar, then add a screw band. Hand- tighten the band. Do not over-tighten.
Place the filled and sealed jars on the steam rack in the cooking pot.

04. Pour hot water into the cooking pot until the jars are ¼ of the way immersed (approximately 6 cups [1½ L / 48 oz]).
05. Follow the steps in Cooking: Pressure Cook, Rice and Canning (starting at step 02) to set the appropriate canning time and pressure levels for your recipe.

Cooking

NutriBoost™

NutriBoost is a mid-cooking Pulse release setting that can be activated during the Pressure Cook and Rice Smart Programs. The boiling motion effect helps to break down food, which adds nutrients, enhances flavors, and improves textures. Amazing for rich bone broth and creamy risotto!
NutriBoost is super easy to use — just touch the NutriBoost field to turn it On and Off, as you like.

Smart Program| Default time| Time range| Default temperature
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Steam| 10 minutes
(00:10)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| 98°C / 208°F
Not adjustable.

CAUTION
To avoid spatter and food ejection, do not use NutriBoost when cooking starchy or foamy food like porridge, oatmeal or pasta. The multicooker should be closely monitored when using NutriBoost.

Steam

The Steam program works like a regular stovetop steamer, boiling liquid in the cooking pot to cook food with hot steam. When steaming, use the multi- functional rack to keep food out of the boiling liquid.

CAUTION
The cooking pot and accessories will be hot during and after cooking. Always use appropriate hand protection when adding to or removing food from a hot cooking pot to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

NOTICE
The lid is removable throughout the cooking process for easy access. The product keeps releasing steam under steam mode to avoid pressure building inside the cooking pot.

NOTICE
If there is steam in the cooking pot, you may notice some resistance when replacing the lid. Allow the lid to settle into the track completely before closing it.

01. Add water to the cooking pot.
02. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features:
Pressure cooking lid.
04. Touch Steam.
05. Turn the dial to adjust the cooking time.
06. Press Start to begin.
The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
07. When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature, the progress bar moves over to
Cooking and the timer counts down.
08. When the Smart Program finishes the display shows End.
Automatic Keep Warm cannot be used with Steam.
A delay start timer can be set to automatically start steaming while you’re in bed, working, running errands or busy with other dishes. To set a delay start timer, see Control panel: Settings.

Slow Cook

The Slow Cook program is comparable to a traditional slow cooker, so you can keep using all your family favorite recipes!

Cooking time range| Temperature level| Suggested use| Notes
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30 minutes
to 24 hours
(00:30 to 24:00)| Low| For that low and slow, all-day kind of cooking.| You can use the pressure cooking lid, or, if you want to watch your food while it cooks, any glass lid with a venting hole will do.
Dishes should cook for at least 3 hours (03:00) unless otherwise stated in your recipe.
High| Slow cooking, but a little bit faster.

The lid is removable throughout the cooking process for easy access. The product keeps releasing steam under slow cook mode to avoid pressure building inside the cooking pot. See Releasing pressure for safe venting techniques.

01. Add food and liquid ingredients to the cooking pot according to your recipe.
02. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features:
Pressure cooking lid.
04. Touch Slow Cook.
05. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the cooking time in hours and/or minutes.
06. Touch the Temperature field to toggle between High and Low temperatures.
07. Press Start to begin.
The progress bar shows Pre-heating and the timer starts counting down immediately.
08. When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature the progress bar moves over to Cooking.
09. When the Smart Program finishes 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).
Keep Warm feature comes on automatically after Slow Cook finishes. If you don’t want the Pro Plus to Keep Warm automatically, press Keep Warm to turn it off any time.
A delay start timer can be set to automatically start slow cooking while you’re in bed, working, running errands or busy with other dishes. To set a delay start timer, see Control panel: Settings.

Sauté

Like using a frying pan, griddle or flat-top grill, use Sauté to simmer, reduce and thicken liquids, stir-fry meals and to caramelize vegetables and sear meat before or after using other cooking methods.

Instant Tip: If you prefer, you can use the cooking pot on any electric, ceramic, gas and induction cooktop. The silicone-grip handles make it easy to hold on to and stir without slipping!

Cooking time range| Temperature level| Suggested use| Notes
---|---|---|---
30 minutes
to 24 hours
(00:30 to 24:00)| Low| For that low and slow, all-day kind of cooking.| You can use the pressure cooking lid, or, if you want to watch your food while it cooks, any glass lid with a venting hole will do.
Dishes should cook for at least 3 hours (03:00) unless otherwise stated in your recipe.
High| Slow cooking, but a little bit faster.

The lid is removable throughout the cooking process for easy access. The product keeps releasing steam under slow cook mode to avoid pressure building inside the cooking pot. See Releasing pressure for safe venting techniques.

01. Add food and liquid ingredients to the cooking pot according to your recipe.
02. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features:
Pressure cooking lid.
04. Touch Slow Cook.
05. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the cooking time in hours and/or minutes.
06. Touch the Temperature field to toggle between High and Low temperatures.
07. Press Start to begin.
The progress bar shows Pre-heating and the timer starts counting down immediately.
08. When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature the progress bar moves over to Cooking.
09. When the Smart Program finishes 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).
Keep Warm feature comes on automatically after Slow Cook finishes. If you don’t want the Pro Plus to Keep Warm automatically, press Keep Warm to turn it off any time.
A delay start timer can be set to automatically start slow cooking while you’re in bed, working, running errands or busy with other dishes. To set a delay start timer, see Control panel: Settings.

Sauté

Like using a frying pan, griddle or flat-top grill, use Sauté to simmer, reduce and thicken liquids, stir-fry meals and to caramelize vegetables and sear meat before or after using other cooking methods.

Instant Tip: If you prefer, you can use the cooking pot on any electric, ceramic, gas and induction cooktop. The silicone-grip handles make it easy to hold on to and stir without slipping!

Default time| Time range| Default temperature| Temperature range
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30 minutes
(00:30)| 1 minute to 1 hour
(00:01 to 01:00)| High| High Low
Custom: Levels 1 to 6

01. Insert the cooking pot into the multicooker base. Do not use a lid.
02. Touch Sauté.
03. Turn the dial to adjust the cooking time.
04. Touch the Temperature field to toggle between Low, High and Custom temperatures.

To set a custom temperature, turn the dial to select your preferred temperature level. There are 6 levels of custom temperatures to choose from, shown as LE 1 (the lowest temperature) through LE 6 (the highest temperature). These levels are similar to the temperature levels on your stovetop.

05. Touch Start to begin.
The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating.
06. When the Pro Plus reaches the target temperature the progress bar moves over to Cooking and the display shows Hot for a few moments before switching over to the countdown timer.

07. Add ingredients to the cooking pot.
If your food ingredients are added before the cooking pot has reached the target temperature, the Hot message may not appear. This is normal.
08. If the ingredients finish cooking before the time runs out, touch Cancel to end the Smart Program, otherwise, when the Smart Program finishes the display shows End.
Delay Start and automatic Keep Warm cannot be used with Sauté.

Deglazing
Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to boost flavors, as sugars caramelize from the high heat of the Sauté Smart Program. Deglazing the cooking pot lets you unlock those flavors in amazing sauces, gravies and more.

To deglaze, remove food items from the cooking pot and add a thin liquid, like water, broth or wine to the hot surface. Use a wooden or silicone scraper to list up any food stuck to the bottom of the cooking pot and stir it into the liquid.

CAUTION
The Sauté Smart Program reaches high temperatures. If left unmonitored, food may burn on this setting. DO NOT use a lid and DO NOT leave the multicooker unattended while using Sauté.

Yogurt

Made for easy fermenting dairy and non-dairy yogurt recipes that you can make again and again.

Temperature level| Temperature range| Default time| Time range| Suggested use
---|---|---|---|---
Low| Not adjustable| 8 hours
(08:00)| 30 minutes to
99 hours and
30 minutes
(00:30 to 99:30)| Fermentation
High| Not adjustable| boiL| Not adjustable| Pasteurization
Custom Default: 33°C / 91°F| 25 to 85°C
77 to 185°F| 8 hours
(08:00)| 30 minutes to
99 hours and
30 minutes
(00:30 to 99:30)| Non-dairy fermentation

Cooking

This is the “cold start” method of yogurt making.

What You’ll Need:

• Food Thermometer
• Milk or a non-dairy alternative
• Active yogurt culture

Step 1: Pasteurize milk

01. Add milk or milk alternative to the cooking pot, and any other ingredients that your recipe calls for.
02. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features: Pressure cooking lid.
03. Touch Yogurt.
04. Touch the Temperature field to toggle to High.
The pasteurization time and temperature are preset and cannot be adjusted.
05. Press Start to begin.
The display shows On and the progress bar shows Pre-heating.
Boil will display as the progress bar switches to cooking.
06. The display shows End when pasteurization is complete.
Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C / 161°F to pasteurize properly. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.

Step 2: Add starter culture

01. Using a thermometer, allow the milk to cool to just below 43°C / 110°F.

02. Add your starter culture to the milk according to the instructions included with the starter culture product.
Plain yogurt with active cultures can be used as a starter. Follow a trusted Instant Pot yogurt recipe when using yogurt as a starter culture.
03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features: Pressure cooking lid.

Step 3: Ferment milk

01. Touch Yogurt.
02. Touch the Temperature field to toggle to Low.
To set a custom temperature, touch the Temperature field to toggle to Cus, then turn the dial to select a temperature.
03. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the fermentation time in hours and/or minutes.
04. Touch Start to begin. The display shows On and the progress bar shows Pre-heating.
05. The display shows End when fermentation is complete.

Tips for yogurt making

• The thicker the milk, the thicker the yogurt!
• For even thicker yogurt, pasteurize your milk twice before fermenting.
• The longer you ferment your milk, the tangier the yogurt will be.
• Use a cheesecloth to strain out liquid whey to get rich Greek-style yogurt.
• Cool your fresh yogurt, then put it in the fridge (covered) for 12 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
• Honey, nuts, seeds and fresh fruit are perfect toppers for your homemade yogurt!

Using yogurt cups

Yogurt cups are a convenient way to portion out yogurt servings.

01. After Step 2: Add started culture, carefully pour the milk into your yogurt cups and seal them tightly.
02. Place the steam rack on the bottom of the cooking pot.
03. Position the yogurt cups on the rack and add water to the cooking pot until the cups are immersed halfway.
04. Follow the steps in Step 3: Ferment yogurt normally.

Sous Vide

Sous Vide cooking involves cooking 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 unbelievably tender.

CAUTION
Do not overfill the cooking pot to avoid damage to the multicooker. Total contents (water and food pouches) should leave at least 2″ (5 cm) of headspace between the water line and the brim of the cooking pot.

Default cooking time| Time range| Default temperature| Temperature range
---|---|---|---
3 hours
(03:00)| 30 minutes to
99 hours and 30 minutes
(00:30 to 99:30)| 56°C
133°F| 25 to 90°C
77 to 194°F

You’ll need:

• Tongs
• Thermometer
• Food safe, airtight, re-sealable food pouches, or,
• Vacuum sealer and food-safe vacuum bags

Step 1: Set up the sous vide water bath

01. Fill the cooking pot to the Half Fill mark as indicated on your cooking pot, then insert it into the multicooker base.
02. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features: Pressure cooking lid.

Step 2: Setting up the Pro Plus for sous vide cooking

03. Touch Sous Vide.
04. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the cooking time in hours and/or minutes.
05. To set a custom temperature, touch the  Temperature field then turn the dial to adjust the water bath temperature.

06. Press Start to begin heating the water in the cooking pot.
The display shows On and the progress bar shows Pre-heating.

Step 3: Get food ready

01. While the water heats, start by seasoning your food as desired. See Ingredients and seasonings below for tips!
02. When you’re ready, separate each serving of food into individual pouches.
03. Remove all air from the pouches and seal them tightly.

Step 4: Cook ‘em up!

01. Once the water bath is ready, the display shows Hot for a few moments before switching over to the countdown timer.
02. Remove the lid and carefully immerse the sealed pouches.

The food in the pouches should be immersed, so add heated water to the cooking pot any time it’s needed, but, if you’re using a re-sealable bag, make sure the seal stays above the water.

03. Place and close the pressure cooking lid as described in Pressure control features: Pressure cooking lid.
04. When the Smart Program finishes the display shows End. Open the multicooker and use your tongs to carefully remove the pouches from the hot water.
05. Open the pouches and use a thermometer to check for doneness.

Reverse Searing

Searing your meat after low and slow cooking is the easiest way to boost those alreadydelicious flavors through the roof without overcooking. Try reverse searing for tender, juicy meat with a beautiful burnished crust.

01. After Sous Vide cooking, remove the meat from the cooking pouch and gently pat it dry to remove as much moisture from the exterior of the meat.
It may seem counterintuitive, but don’t skip this step — you’ll end up with more flavor and a great-looking finish!
02. Use the Sauté program to give it a good sear, or use a cast iron pan, browning torch, or a grill — anything hot to lock in that moisture!
03. Cover your meat with foil and let it rest for 5-20 minutes, depending on the size of the cut.

Ingredients and Seasonings

• Salt goes a long way when it has nowhere to go, so it’s better to use a little less than you normally would, especially with meats, poultry, and fish. If you find it needs more after cooking, it’s easy to salt to taste.
• Use high quality, fresh ingredients when cooking sous vide to ensure the best possible flavor.
• Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. Garlic powder can turn bitter when cooked sous vide. Fresh garlic will give you the best results.

Keep Warm

Perfect to reheat meals or warm food for long periods of time.

Default time| Time range| Default temperature| Temperature range
---|---|---|---
10 hours
(10:00)| 10 minutes to 10 hours
(00:10 to 10:00)| High| High Low
Custom: 25 to 90°C 77 to 194°F

01. Touch Keep Warm.
02. Touch the hours field or the minutes field, then turn the dial to adjust the warming time in hours and/or minutes.
03. Touch the Temperature field to toggle between Low, High and Custom temperature levels.
To set a custom temperature, touch the Temperature field to toggle to Cus, then turn the dial to choose a temperature.
04. Touch Start to begin. The progress bar shows Keep Warm and the timer starts counting down immediately.
05. When Keep Warm completes, the display shows End.

CAUTION

Thicker foods may prevent even heating, which can lead to spoiled food if left unattended. When cooking thick foods like stew and chili, stir the contents of the cooking pot every 40 to 60 minutes to make sure that heat is evenly distributed.

Care, cleaning and storage

Clean your Instant Pot Pro Plus and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage and/or severe personal injury.
Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Never use metal scouring pads, abrasive powders or harsh chemical detergents on any of the Instant Pot’s parts or accessories.

Let all surfaces dry thoroughly before use, and before storage.

Parts                                                        Cleaning methods and instruction

Accessories
•   Steam rack| Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Lid and parts
•   Steam release valve
•   Steam release cover
•   Anti-block shield
•   Sealing ring
•   QuickCool cover
•   Condensation collector| Dishwasher safe if placed on the top rack.
Remove all the parts from the lid before cleaning. See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts.
•   With the steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean the interior of the steam release pipe with a pipe cleaner 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 360°— like turning a steering wheel.
•   After cleaning and draining, store the lid upside down on the multicooker base to allow it to air dry completely.
•   Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to decrease residual odor of flavorful meals. To eliminate odors, add 1 cup (250 mL / ~8 oz) water and 1 cup (250 mL / ~8 oz) white vinegar to the cooking pot, then run Pressure Cook for 5 to 10 minutes and QR pressure.
•   Check the condensation collector after each use and empty and clean it as needed. Do not allow food or moisture to sit in the condensation collector, as harmful bacteria may result.
Cooking pot| Dishwasher safe.
•   Acute hard water staining (rainbow, bluish or white discoloration) may require scrubbing with a sponge dampened with vinegar or a nonabrasive cleanser like Bar Keeper’s Friend.
•   For tough or burned food residue, add boiling water and dish soap to the cooking pot and let it sit for a few hours for easy cleaning.
•   Make sure all exterior surfaces are dry before placing the cooking pot in the multicooker base.
Power cord| Wipe only.
•   Use a barely damp cloth to remove particles from the cord.
•   Wrap it around the multicooker base and tuck the end into the cord holder.
Multicooker base| Wipe only.
•   Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation rim with a barely damp cloth. Allow them to dry completely before inserting the cooking pot.
•   Clean the multicooker base and control panel with a soft, barely damp cloth or sponge.

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

WARNING
The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric leakage and/or personal injury, make sure the multicooker base always stays dry.

• DO NOT immerse the multicooker base in water or other liquid or attempt to cycle it through the dishwasher.
• DO NOT rinse the heating element.
• DO NOT submerge or rinse the power cord or the plug.

Removing and installing parts

Silicone sealing ring

Remove the sealing ring

Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless-steel sealing ring rack.

With the sealing ring removed, check the ring rack to make sure it is secured, centered, and an even height all the way around the lid. Do not attempt to repair a deformed ring rack.

Instant Tip: The sealing ring is easiest to remove and install when it is wet and soapy.

Install the sealing ring

Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and firmly press it into place. Make sure there’s no puckering.

It should be snug behind the sealing ring rack. It can wiggle a bit but shouldn’t fall out when you turn over the lid.

Steam release assembly

Remove the steam release assembly
Remove the steam release cover, then pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe.

Install the steam release assembly
Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly.
The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam release pipe but should remain in place when the lid is turned over.
Place the steam release cover over the steam release valve and press down. The cover is pressure-fit in place.

Anti-block shield

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.

Condensation collector
The condensation collector sits at the back of the multicooker base and catches any overflow from the condensation rim.

Remove the condensation collector
Pull the condensation collector away from the multicooker base; do not pull down.
The tabs on the multicooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.

Install the condensation collector
Align the grooves on the condensation collector over the tabs on the back of the multicooker base and slide the condensation collector into place like closing a drawer.

QuickCool protective cover

Remove the protective cover
Grip the tab and push it towards the lid handle, then pull it up, towards you, and off.

Install the protective cover
Grip the tab and slide the cover towards the back of the metal portion of the lid, then press down until it clicks.

Troubleshooting

Register your Instant Pot Pro Plus today!
If your issue persists or you have any additional questions, get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at support@instanthome.com or by phone at 1-800-828-7280.

normal; no action needed.
Bottom of the cooking pot is wet.| Wipe exterior surfaces of the cooking pot. Make sure the heating element is dry before inserting the cooking pot into the multicooker base.
Difficulty closing the lid.| Sealing ring is not properly installed.| Reposition the sealing ring. Make sure it is snug behind the sealing ring rack.
Float valve is in the popped-up position.| Gently press the float valve downward with a long utensil.
Contents in multicooker are still hot.| Lower the lid onto the multicooker base slowly, allowing heat to dissipate.
Difficulty opening the lid.| Contents may be under pressure. To avoid scalding injury, DO NOT attempt to force the lid open.
Pressure inside the multicooker.| Release pressure according to recipe. Only open the lid after the pressure indicator is off.
Float valve stuck due to food debris or residue around the float valve.| Make sure steam is completely released by quick releasing pressure.
Open the lid cautiously, then thoroughly clean the float valve, surrounding area and lid before next use.
The cooking pot is stuck to the lid when the multicooker is opened.| Cooling of the cooking pot may create suction, causing the cooking pot to adhere to the lid.| Select quick release to release all the pressure from the cooking pot.
Steam leaks from the side of the lid.| No sealing ring in the lid.| Install a sealing ring.
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The sealing ring is damaged or not installed properly.| Replace the sealing ring.
Food debris on the sealing ring.| Remove the sealing ring and clean it thoroughly.
The lid is not closed properly.| Open, then close the lid.
The sealing ring rack is warped or off-center.| Remove the sealing ring from the lid, then check the sealing ring rack for bends or warps. Contact Customer Care. at support@instanthome.com.
The cooking pot rim may be misshapen.| Check for deformation and contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
Cooker can’t build pressure.| Food debris on the float valve or float valve silicone cap.| Run clear water through float valve in the lid. Perform the Initial test run to check for function and record your findings. Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
Too little liquid in the cooking pot.| Check for scorching on the bottom of the cooking pot. Add thin, water-based liquid to the cooking pot according to its size.
Float valve silicone cap damaged or missing.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
Float valve obstructed by lid- locking mechanism.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
No heat in the cooking pot.| Perform the Initial test run to check for function and record your findings. Contact Customer Care
at support@instanthome.com.
Cooking pot base may be damaged.| Perform the Initial test run to check for function and record your findings. Contact Customer Care
at support@instanthome.com.
Minor steam leaking or hissing from the steam release valve during Cooking.| The multicooker is regulating excess pressure.| This is normal; no action required.
Steam gushes from the steam release valve during pressure cooking cycle.| Not enough liquid in the cooking pot.| Add thin, water-based liquid to the cooking pot according to its size.
Pressure sensor control failure.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
The display remains blank after
connecting the power cord.| Bad power connection or no power.| Check outlet to make sure it is powered.
Inspect power cord for damage. If you notice damage, contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
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The multiooker’s electrical fuse has blown.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
| C1 C3 C4 C6| Faulty sensor.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
| | Heat element has failed.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
| C7| Not enough liquid.| Add thin, water-based liquid to the cooking pot according to its size.
| | | 8 Qt: 2 cups (500 mL / (~16 oz)
| C8| Incorrect cooking pot is used.| Only use a stainless-steel Pro Series cooking pot with easy grip handles with the Pro Plus.
| C10| Wifi error.| Contact Customer Care at support@instanthome.com.
Error code appears on the display and the multicooker beeps continuously.| Lid| The lid is not in the correct position for the selected program.| Open and close the lid.
Do not use a lid when using Sauté.
Alt| The target temperature for safe canning was not reached.| Touch Cancel. Check that all seals are clean, positioned correctly, and undamaged. Make sure that you have at least 1 cup of water in the cooking pot before restarting.
Do not pressure can at altitudes above 2000 m (6600 ft). Refer to the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning for procedures and limitations.
| Food burn| High temperature was detected at the
bottom of the cooking pot; the multicooker automatically reduces the temperature to avoid overheating.| Starch deposits at the bottom of the cooking pot may have blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the multicooker off, release pressure and inspect the bottom of the cooking pot.
| PrSE| Pressure has accumulated during a non-pressure cooking Smart Program.| Touch Cancel and Quick Release pressure.

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.

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