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10. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot Duo will beep once
and starts cooking.
11. The cooking timer starts counting down.
12. When the timer reaches 00:00, the cooker will beep 5 times and
the 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 Instant Pot Duo, here
are the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
8 Quarts / 7.6 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 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:
1. Line up [triangle symbol] on lid with [open padlock symbol] on the
cooker base.
2. Turn lid clockwise until [triangle symbol] on lid lines up with
[triangle symbol] on cooker base.
How to release steam
Instant Pot Duo 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 Sealing 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 Venting 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.
Pressure Cooking 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, injury and/
or property damage. Read more in the Safety, Maintenance and
Warranty document.
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