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Stage 1: Setting up the sous vide
water bath
01 Remove the inner pot from the
multicooker base.
Fill the inner pot with warm water
up to — 1/2 line, as indicated on the
inner pot.
Insert the inner pot into the
multicooker base.
02 6 Quart only: Secure the power cord
to the base power socket on the back
of the multicooker base. Make sure
the connection is tight.
All sizes: Connect the power cord to
a 120 V power source.
The display shows OFF.
03 Place and close the lid as described
in Pressure control features: pressure
cooking lid, or use a glass lid with a
venting hole.
04 Move the quick release switch to the
Vent position.
Stage 2: Setting up the Duo Plus for sous
vide cooking
01 Press Sous Vide.
02 Use the − / + Time buttons to adjust
the cooking time.
Cooking time and temperature
adjustments are saved to the Smart
Program when cooking begins.
03 Use the Temp / Pressure buttons to set
a custom temperature.
04 Press Start to begin. The multicooker
displays On.
Stage 3: Getting food ready
01 White the water heats, start by
seasoning your food as desired.
See Ingredients and seasonings
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.
Stage 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 in the water.
The food in the pouches should be
submerged, so add heated water to
the inner 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 nishes
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.