Instant Pot Duo User Manual

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Table of Contents
Overview of Pressure Control Features .......................................................................19
Pressure Cooking Lid
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Steam Release Handle
.................................................................................................20
Anti-Block Shield
........................................................................................................... 22
Sealing Ring
................................................................................................................... 23
Float Valve
......................................................................................................................24
Condensation Collector
............................................................................................... 26
Introduction to Pressure Cooking
.................................................................................27
Cooking with the Duo
.................................................................................................27
Depressurising the Cooker (Venting Methods)
.......................................................... 29
Natural Release (NR)
.................................................................................................... 29
Quick Release (QR)
....................................................................................................... 30
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
...........................................................................................32
Using Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes
..............................................................33
Using The Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes
.......................................................34
Pressure Cooking Settings
............................................................................................36
Pressure Cooking Tips
....................................................................................................38
Pressure Cooking Timetable
.........................................................................................40
Grain-to-Water Ratios
...................................................................................................41
Using Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programmes
.....................................................42
Slow Cook
......................................................................................................................43
Sauté
..............................................................................................................................44
Yogurt
.............................................................................................................................45
Care, Cleaning and Storage
..........................................................................................47
Troubleshooting
..............................................................................................................49
Warranty
...........................................................................................................................52
Contact information
.......................................................................................................54

Instant Pot Duo Specifications

General

Model	Duo
Category	Electric Pressure Cooker
Display	LED
Pressure Levels	High and Low
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Voltage	120V
Functions	Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer
Capacity	Available in 3, 6, and 8 Quarts
Material	Stainless Steel
Power	1000 watts
Safety Features	Overheat protection, safety lock
Pre-set Programs	Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Yogurt
Delay Start	Yes, up to 24 hours
Dimensions	13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches