Instant POT DUO PLUS - Performing a Test Run

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Plug in cord (6QT model)
• When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot
®
Duo
™
Plus, plug the
electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit.
The 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit.
Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo Plus for a test run is a great way
to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook
a meal.
To perform a test run:
1. Add 3 quarts water to the inner cooking pot.
2. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.
See ‘How to lock the lid’ below
4. Press Pressure Cook on the Control Panel.
5. Press the Control Dial, then turn the Control Dial to set the cooking
time to 5 minutes.
6. Press Keep Warm to turn off the Keep Warm setting.
7. Press Start to begin. The message display shows Preheating.
8. When cooking is done, the display shows DO NOT OPEN LID.
9. Release steam by moving the steam release switch to the
Vent
position. When steam is completely released, the message
display shows OK to Open Lid and End alternatively.
See ‘How to release steam’ below for complete instructions
10. Unlock and open the lid.
See ‘How to unlock the lid’ below
11. Discard any remaining water, and then wash and dry the inner
cooking pot.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot Duo Plus!
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