Instant Pot DUO PLUS 80 V3 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible reason Try this
Steam gushes from the
steam release valve when
the quick release switch
is in the Seal position.
Not enough liquid in the inner pot.
Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot
according to its size.
6 Qt: 1 ½ cups (375 mL / ~12 oz)
8 Qt: 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz)
Pressure sensor control failure. Contact Customer Care.
Steam release valve is not seated
properly.
Move the steam release switch to Vent then
back to the Seal position.
Error code appears
on the display and the
multicooker beeps
continuously.
C1
C2
C6
C6H
C6L
Faulty sensor. Contact Customer Care.
C5
Temperature is too high
because the inner pot is not
placed in the multicooker
base.
Press Cancel and wait for heating element to
cool; make sure there are no foreign objects
in multicooker base; insert or reposition
inner pot in multicooker base and re-enter
commands.
Temperature is too high.
Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot.
Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot
according to its size.
6 Qt: 1 ½ cups (375 mL / ~12 oz)
8 Qt: 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz)
C7 or
NoPr
Heat element has failed. Contact Customer Care.
Not enough liquid.
Add thin, water-based liquid to the inner pot
according to its size.
6 Qt: 1 ½ cups (375 mL / ~12 oz)
8 Qt: 2 cups (500 mL / ~16 oz)
Quick release switch
is in the Vent position.
Move the quick release switch to the Seal
position.
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.
Error code appears on the
display and the cooker
beeps continuously.
Food
burn
High temperature detected
at bottom of inner pot; the
multicooker automatically
reduces the temperature
to avoid overheating.
Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner
pot may have blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the multicooker off, release pressure
according to the recipe, and inspect the
bottom of the inner pot.
PrSE
Pressure has accumulated
during a non-pressure
cooking program.
Move the quick release switch to the
Ventposition.
Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

Instant Pot DUO PLUS 80 V3 Specifications

General

Brand	Instant Pot
Model	DUO PLUS 80 V3
Category	Electric Pressure Cooker
Language	English