To remove:
Using your thumb, push the side of the anti-block shield towards the lid rim and lift up with some effort. The anti-block shield should pop out
The control panel of your Instant Pot® Lux Mini/50/60/80 consists of a large LED display, cooking program keys, operations keys, + / - keys to adjust time and a Keep Warm/Cancel key.
Note that the Lux Mini does not have Cake and Multigrain programs. The Pressure Cook program on Lux Mini is the same as the Manual program on other Lux models.
Instant Pot® is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking times for different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent setting per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience. To return to factory default settings, press Keep Warm/Cancel to return cooker to standby mode displaying OFF, then press and hold the Adust key for 3 seconds.
1. Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and accessories.
2. Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use.
3. Install the condensation collector (where applicable: only on Lux Mini and Lux80) at the rear of the cooker by aligning the top of the collector with the guides on the cooker and press in.
4. Place the steam release handle on the lid.
The steam release handle does not lock tight into the lid but will fit loosely.
1. To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift.
2. Remove the inner pot from the cooker.
3. Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If steaming, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first. Always add at least 18 fl oz / 500 mL of liquid for minimum liquid requirement. See “Cooking and Safety Tips” on page 21.
4. Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry. Make sure there is no food debris on the heating element.
5. Put the inner pot back into the cooker. Rotate slightly to ensure that it is seated correctly.
6. Make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of the sealing ring. Ensure there is no deformation on the sealing ring rack. Do not attempt to repair a deformed ring rack.
7. To place lid, reverse Step 1. Place the lid on the cooker, align the 
mark on the lid with the OPEN 
mark and turn clockwise to the CLOSE mark.
To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly:
1. Add 3 measuring cups of water into the inner pot (about 25 fl oz / 750 mL).
2. Close the lid. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position.
3. Press the Steam button and press the + / - keys to adjust time to 2 minutes.
The preheating cycle will start after 10 seconds and the cooker will display On. Traces of steam may release until the float valve pops up. The Steam program will begin after a few minutes when working pressure is reached. The cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is ON.
*If anything seems to go wrong or if in doubt, refer to the troubleshooting guide on pages or call the customer care team. Contact information on page 23.*
The following are pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake1 Egg, Rice, Multigrain1 Porridge, Steam or Manual2
1. Follow the steps in “Getting Started” pages 12 - 14.
2. Position the steam release handle to Sealing.
3. Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.
4. Select a pressure cooking program: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake1 Egg, Rice, Multigrain1 Porridge, Steam or Manual2
1 Cake and Multigrain cooking programs are not available on LUX Mini.
2 The Manual program is the same as the Pressure Cook program on LUX Mini.
5. Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows:
6. 10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooker beeps 3 times and displays On to indicate that the cooker has entered preheating cycle. If using Delay Start, the Delay Start light indicator will light up and 10 seconds after selecting this program, the delayed cooking time count down will begin. When count down is finished, the cooker will display On for the preheating cycle. Depending on the amount of food and its temperature, the preheating cycle can last from a few minutes to 40 minutes or more . As the cooker heats up and pressure builds, the float valve rises. When working pressure is reached, the cooker enters the pressure cooking cycle and displays the remaining cooking time.
When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is turned ON. The LED displays the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Keep Warm/Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.
7. Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe):
Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down by itself until the float valve drops down. This may take 10 to 40 minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of food in the cooker. Place a wet towel on the metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the steam release valve).
Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to let steam out until the float valve drops down. Never pull out the steam release handle while releasing steam as escaping steam is extremely hot and can cause scalding. For food with large liquid volume or starch content, use the Natural Release method as thick liquid may splatter.
8. Press Keep Warm/Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode. Open the lid. Make sure the float valve is down before opening the lid.
The following are non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, and Keep Warm.
1. Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
2. Select the Sauté program.
3. To change the cooking temperature, press Adjust repeatedly to select between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for stir-frying), and More (for pan searing or browning meat). seconds after choosing the settings, the cooking process will start.
The cooker beeps 3 times and the LED displays On to indicate that the cooker has entered the preheating cycle. When the working temperature is reached, the LED displays Hot.
4. Add food to the inner pot and sauté.
5. When you have finished sautéing the food, press Keep Warm/Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.
1. You may use the Instant Pot® glass lid as an option. If using the pressure cooking lid, make sure the steam release handle is turned to Venting.
2. Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
3. Select the Slow Cook program.
4. Optionally, modify the slow cooking program as follows:
10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooking program will start. The cooker beeps 3 times and the cooker enters the cooking cycle. The LED displays the remaining cooking time. If using Delay Start, the Delay Start light indicator will light up and 10 seconds after selecting this program, the delayed cooking time count down will begin. When count down is finished, the cooking time begins.
5. When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED displays the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Keep Warm/Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.
6. If the lid is on, remove it by turning counter-clockwise and lifting.
7. Press Keep Warm/Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.
Unplug your Instant Pot® and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
| Problem | Possible reason | Solution | |
| Difficulty with closing the lid | Sealing ring not installed properly | Install securely in the sealing ring rack. | |
| Float valve in the popped-up position | Slightly press the float valve downward. | ||
| Difficulty with opening the lid | Pressure inside the cooker | Position the steam release handle to the venting position to reduce the internal pressure. Open the lid after the pressure is completely released. | |
| Float valve stuck at the popped-up position | Press the float valve lightly with a pen or long utensil. | ||
| Steam leaks from the side of the lid | No sealing ring | Install the sealing ring | |
| Sealing ring damaged | Replace the sealing ring | ||
| Food debris attached to the sealing ring | Clean the sealing ring | ||
| Lid not closed properly | Open then close the lid again | ||
| Steam leaks from float valve for over 2 minutes | Food debris on the float valve silicone seal | Clean the float valve silicone seal | |
| Float valve silicone ring worn- out or missing | Replace the float valve silicone ring | ||
| Float valve unable to rise | Too little food or water in inner pot | Add more water into the inner pot | |
| Float valve obstructed by the lid locking pin | Close the lid completely, see "Getting Started” section | ||
| Steam comes out from the steam release valve non-stop | Steam release valve not in sealing position | Turn the steam release handle to the sealing position | |
| Pressure control fails | Contact support | ||
| Display flashes “Lid” | Lid is not in the correct position for the selected program | Close the lid for pressure cooking or open the lid for sautéing | |
| Display remains blank after connecting the power cord | Bad power connection or no power | Inspect the power cord to ensure a good connection, check if the power outlet is active | |
| Cooker’s electrical fuse has blown | Contact support | ||
| All LEDs flash with a code appearing on screen and the warning beep is ON | C1 | Faulty temperature sensor | Contact support |
| C2 | Faulty temperature sensor | Contact support | |
| C5 | Temperature is too high because inner pot is not placed into the cooker base | Insert the inner pot properly | |
| Temperature is too high because there is no water in inner pot | Put food and water in the inner pot | ||
| C6 | Faulty pressure sensor | Contact support | |
| C6H | Faulty HIGH pressure sensor | ||
| C6L | Faulty LOW pressure sensor | ||
| Rice is half cooked or too hard | Too little water | Adjust dry rice and water ratio according to recipe | |
| Lid opened too early | After cooking cycle completes, leave the lid on for 5 more minutes | ||
| Rice is too soft | Too much water | Adjust dry rice and water ratio according to recipe | |
| The cooker beeps 5 times and displays the burn’ message after a cooking program has started | Indication of overheating. The cooker has reduced the heating temperature, and may not reach cooking pressure | Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner pot might have clogged heat dissipation. Stop the cooker and inspect the bottom of the inner pot | |
| Occasional ticking or light cracking sound | The sound of power switch- ing and expanding pressure board when changing temperature | This is normal | |
| Bottom of the inner pot is wet. | Wipe bottom of the inner pot dry before cooking | ||
