INSTANT POT
®
RIO
™
SERIES
MULTI-COOKER WIDE
USER MANUAL
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®
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®
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™
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®
, read all instructions, including the
Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the safeguards and
instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 7
Using your Instant Pot
®
9
Initial set up 13
About Pressure Cooking 18
Pressure Cook 19
Sauté 26
Slow Cook 28
Yogurt 29
Keep Warm 31
Cleaning 32
Troubleshooting 34
Replacement parts 37
Learn more 38
Warranty 39
Notes 41
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Safety Instructions
At Instant™, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This
Instant Pot
®
was designed with you and your safety in mind.
Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance as
directed. Failure to follow these Important Safeguards may result in
personal injury and/or property damage and will void your warranty.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and/or property damage.
Placement
• DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the
appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing
the inner cooking pot on the cooker base.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a gas or electric burner,
or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom
of the appliance.
General Use
The removable inner cooking pot is extremely hot during use and can
be extremely heavy when full of ingredients.
• DO use oven mitts when handling the inner cooking pot and
removing accessories.
• DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
• DO use care when lifting the inner cooking pot from the cooker base
to avoid burn injury.
• DO use extreme caution when the inner cooking pot contains hot
food, hot oil or other hot liquids.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• DO use only the Instant Pot
®
lid that came with this cooker base.
Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/
or damage.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking
pot installed.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid, the appliance’s hot
surfaces, or any accessories during or immediately after cooking
because they will be hot. Only use the side handles for carrying
or moving.
• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying
with oil.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme
caution when disposing of hot grease.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
Children should not play with this appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use.
It is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
Pressure Cooking
This appliance cooks under pressure. Allow the appliance to
depressurise naturally or release all excess pressure before opening.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY DEPRESSURISE use may result in burns,
personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating.
• DO check that the steam release valve is installed.
• DO use the pressure cooking lid when pressure cooking.
• DO turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam
release valve and/or float valve in a steady stream for longer than
3 minutes. If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the
appliance off and make sure the sealing ring is properly installed.
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Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• DO check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block
shield and float valve for clogging before use.
• DO NOT remove the pressure cooking lid with unprotected hands.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot
®
cooker base.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or float
valve with cloth or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurise,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurised may lead to sudden release of
hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
• DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the steam
release valve or float valve when the appliance is in operation or
has residual pressure, and do not lean over the appliance when
removing the lid.
Overfill During Pressure Cooking
Overfilling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release pipe and
developing excess pressure.
• DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘PC MAX — 2/3’.
• DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘— 1/2’ when
cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice, dried beans
or dried vegetables.
• DO be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries,
pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the
pressure release device (steam vent). DO NOT fill the inner cooking
pot higher than the “1/2” line when cooking these foods.
• DO NOT place oversized foods into the inner cooking pot as they
may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury.
• DO check that sealing ring is properly installed.
Accessories
• DO use only accessories or attachments authorised by Instant
Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
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Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of personal
injury, property damage, fire or electric shock.
• DO use only an authorised Instant Pot
®
inner cooking pot to reduce
the risk of pressure leakage.
• DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Pot
®
sealing ring to prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance.
• DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric
coil, gas range or outdoor grill.
Care and Storage
• DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning
or storage.
• DO NOT store any materials in the cooker base when not in use.
• DO NOT place any combustible materials in the cooker base, such as
paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
Power Cord
A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it
being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord.
WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and
cord away from children.
Never drape cord over edge of counter, and never use outlet
below counter.
• DO NOT use with an extension cord.
• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,
including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use with power converters or adapters, timer switches or
separate remote-control systems.
This appliance has a 3-prong earthed plug. To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
• ONLY plug the power cord into an earthed electrical outlet.
• DO NOT remove earth.
If the unit includes a detachable power cord:
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Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then
plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Electrical Warning
The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock
hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock.
To protect against electrical shock:
• To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing
parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
• DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged,
or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by email at
support.au@instantbrands.com
• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, fire or personal injury
and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury or property damage.
• DO NOT put liquid or food of any kind into cooker base without the
inner cooking pot.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
220-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz for Australia and New Zealand.
• DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under the tap.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Lid
Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot
Float Valve
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Fill Line Indicators
Steam Release Switch
Handle
Steam Release Valve
Lid Position Marker
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Cooker Base
Parts + accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live.
Cooker Handles
Condensation Collector
Condensation Rim
Stainless Steel Steam Rack
with Handles
Control Panel
Heating Element (inside)
Power Socket (Rear)
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USING YOUR INSTANT POT RIO WIDE
Control panel
We’ve designed the Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
Wide control panel to be simple
to use and easy to read.
1. Time
• Cooking time
• Delay Start time
• Keep Warm time
2. Status Messages
3. Time/temperature options
• Pressure cooking: 1 pressure level
• Non-Pressure cooking:
3 temperature levels
4. Smart Program Settings
• Cancel
• Delay Start On/Off
• Keep Warm On/Off
• Start
5. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Light shows the active Smart Program
6. Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Light shows the active Smart Program
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Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using
your Rio
™
Wide.
Standby mode
Preheat mode
Lid not properly secured or missing
Time
• Smart Program: cooking time remaining
• Delay Start: time until Smart Program starts
• Keep Warm: time food has been warming
Yogurt Smart Program is in pasteurising cycle
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Smart Program ended (Keep Warm is off)
Overheating: see Troubleshooting
Error: see Troubleshooting
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Using the lid
You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and
especially for pressure cooking. Always use the pressure cooking lid
that came with this Rio
™
Wide cooker base.
Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the on the lid with the on the
cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
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Close and Lock the Lid
1. Align the on the lid with the on the cooker base and lower the
lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the on
the cooker base.
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INITIAL SET UP
Clean before use
1. Wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use
a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the inner cooking
pot in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base with a soft cloth
to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
Setting up the condensation collector
The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and
accumulates overflow moisture from the condensation rim. It should be
installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use.
Install the condensation collector
• Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on
the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector
into place.
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Remove the condensation collector
• Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not
pull down.
Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation
collector.
Using the Sealing Ring
When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on
the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and
the cooker base.
• The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker and
should be cleaned after each use.
• Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. To keep your
product safe, replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months.
Replace sooner if you notice stretching, deformation, or damage.
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Install the Sealing Ring
1. Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into
place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.
2. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid
is turned over.
Remove the Sealing Ring
1. Grip the edge of the sealing ring and pull it out from behind the
sealing ring rack.
2. Inspect the rack to ensure it is secured, centred, and an even
height all the way around the lid. If the sealing ring rack is
deformed, do not try to repair it.
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Plug in cord
• When you’re ready to use your Rio
™
Wide, plug the power cord into
an electrical outlet.
Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm
keys together until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm
keys together until display shows SOFF.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Delay the start of cooking
You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a
maximum of 24 hours.
3. Select a Smart Program, adjust the settings as you want, then press
Delay Start.
Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking
settings. To adjust Smart Program settings, press Cancel and enter new selections.
4. When the time field flashes, use the Time up/down arrows to adjust
the delay time.
5. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.
6. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins, and the display
indicates On.
Delay Start is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset Individual Smart Programs
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program
button until the cooker returns to Standby and shows OFF.
The Smart Program’s pressure level, cooking time and temperature are restored
to the factory default setting.
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Reset All Smart Programs
With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the
cooker beeps.
All Smart Program pressure levels, cooking times and temperatures are restored
to the factory default setting.
Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot
®
for a test run is a great way to
familiarise yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook
a meal.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking below.
2. Use 3 quarts water, but no food.
3. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
4. After the cooking session is done, discard any remaining water.
5. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Rio™ Wide!
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ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING
Pressure cooking uses pressurised steam to quickly and evenly cook
foods, allowing you to cook food much faster than normal. When
pressure cooking, the Instant Pot
®
goes through 3 stages.
Step 1: Pre-heating
• While the Instant Pot
®
pre-heats, it heats the liquid to create steam.
Once enough pressure has built up, the Float Valve raises, the lid
locks in place and the multi-cooker is ready to start cooking.
Step 2: Cooking
• When the Instant Pot
®
reaches the required pressure level, cooking
begins and keeps the pressure level consistent throughout cooking.
See the Smart Program instructions starting on page 24 for details.
Step 3: Steam release
• When food has finished cooking, the Instant Pot
®
is still
pressurised and hot. Venting releases the pressure, lowers the
temperature and allows you to safely remove the lid.
See ‘How to release steam’ on page 22.
Using liquid to create steam
Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce
the steam needed. Here are the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
• 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.
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 ‘Important Safeguards’ section.
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PRESSURE COOK
Pressure cooking uses pressurised steam to quickly and evenly
cook foods.
How to pressure cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the inner cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘How to close and lock the lid’ below.
4. Choose a Smart Program for cooking and press its button on the
control panel.
See ‘Pressure cooking Smart Programs’ below for full details.
5. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time exactly,
press Time up/down arrows.
6. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to
turn it off.
7. Press Start. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Instant
Pot
®
is building pressure.
It can take 10–15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods
increase the preheating time.
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Cook
1. When the pressure is ready, your Rio
™
Wide starts cooking .
2. The cooking timer starts counting down.
3. When the timer reaches 00:00, 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 Rio
™
Wide, here are
the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
7.1 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.
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How to close and 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.
The Rio
™
Wide will not start pressurising unless the lid is locked.
1. Align the on the lid with the on the cooker base and lower the
lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the on
the cooker base.
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How to release steam
Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
Wide 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, chilli, pasta, oatmeal, beans
and grains.
1. After cooking, leave steam release switch in Seal 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.
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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 Vent 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.
You can insert the handle into the cooking base vertically for easy storage.
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, personal injury
and/or property damage. Read more in the Safety, Maintenance and
Warranty sections.
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Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
These Smart Programs are designed to pressure cook specific types
of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.
Soup/Broth
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
30 minutes (00:30) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Tip
The soup/broth remains clear due to a lack of boiling motion.
Use Natural Release for soups with a higher starch content.
Meat/Stew
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
35 minutes (00:35) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
Bean/Chili
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
20 minutes (00:20) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Tips
When cooking beans or legumes, always use Natural Release method.
Make sure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Rice
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
12 minutes (00:12) 0 minute (00:00) 1 hour (01:00)
Tips
Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
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Steam
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
10 minutes (00:10) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Tips
Use the provided stainless steel steam rack to elevate food
above cooking liquid.
Use Quick Release method to avoid overcooking food.
Multigrain
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
40 minutes (00:40) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Poultry
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
10 minutes (00:10) 0 minute (00:00) 4 hours (04:00)
Tips
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes depending on size. It will retain
cooking juices for tender, succulent meat.
Egg
Pressure
High
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
5 minutes (00:05) 0 minute (00:00) 60 minutes (1:00)
Tips
Adjust cooking time as recipe directs.
Use Natural Release method when cooking foods that expand.
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SAUTÉ
Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the
flavours of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.
Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program:
Cooking
Temperature
Low/Medium/High (default is set to High)
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
30 minutes (00:30) 1 minute (00:01) 1 hour (01:00)
How to sauté
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Press Sauté on the control panel.
4. The default temperature is highlighted. Press Temp up/down
arrows to select Low, Medium or High temperature.
5. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/
down arrows to adjust cooking time.
6. Press Start. The display shows On.
Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add ingredients.
2. The display will begin counting down the time.
3. When timer ends, display shows End.
4. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.
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Deglazing
Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of
the delicious, caramelised pieces stuck to the bottom.
1. Remove food from inner cooking pot.
2. Add water, broth, or wine.
3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to
bottom of the inner cooking pot.
Sautéing before Pressure or Slow Cooking
Quite often, you’ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further
cooking them.
1. Sauté ingredients.
2. Press Cancel.
You can deglaze the inner cooking pot now before switching to Pressure Cook or
Slow Cook (see Deglazing).
3. Select from the Smart Program.
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SLOW COOK
Slow Cook lets you make your favourite simmering and stewing recipes.
This program does not use pressure to cook food. Make sure steam
release is set to Venting or use a glass lid with a venting hole.
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Program:
Cooking
Temperature
Low/Medium/High (default is set to Medium)
Cooking Time
Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
6 hours (06:00) 30 minutes (00:30) 24 hours (24:00)
How to slow cook
Prep
Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘How to close and lock the lid’ above.
4. Press Slow Cook on the control panel.
5. The default temperature is highlighted. Press Temp up/down
arrows to select Low, Medium or High temperature.
6. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/
down arrows to adjust cooking time.
7. Press Start. The display shows On.
Keep Warm
When cooking completes, the display shows End if Keep Warm is
turned off. If not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to
10 hours (10:00).
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YOGURT
You can use your Rio
™
Wide to easily make delicious, fermented dairy
and non-dairy yogurt.
Process Default Cook
Time
Default
Temperature
Custom Time
Range
Pasteurise 3 minutes (00:03) High N/A
Ferment (dairy) 8 hours (08:00) Low N/A
Ferment (non-
dairy, custom)
8 hours (08:00)
(adjustable)
Low (adjustable) Minimum 30
minutes (00:30)
Maximum 99 hours,
30 minutes (99:30)
Note: Automatic Keep Warm and Delay Start are not available.
How to make yogurt
Pasteurising Milk
1. Add milk to the inner cooking pot and place the inner cooking pot
into the cooker base.
2. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Yogurt on the control panel.
4. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Low, Medium or High
temperature.
5. The default cooking time will flash on the display. Press Time up/
down arrows to adjust cooking time.
6. The display shows Hot for 3 seconds and then shows bOIL.
7. When pasteurisation finishes, display shows End.
Note: Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C for pasteurisation to occur
Note: If Temp level is set to High, no time display will be available. The cooking
time shows boiL. If Temp is set to Med or Low, the cooking time shows the
set time.
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Adding Culture/Starter
1. Allow pasteurised milk to cool to 43°C / 110°F.
2. Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions.
If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure that it contains an active culture.
Mix in 2 tbsp (30 mL) of yogurt per 13.7 L of milk or follow a trusted recipe.
3. Place and close lid.
Ferment
1. Press Yogurt.
2. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Medium;
display shows 8 hours (08:00).
3. Use Time up/down arrows to adjust the fermentation time if needed.
4. The display shows timer counting down from to set time to 00:00.
5. When fermentation completes, the cooker beeps and display
shows End.
A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt.
6. Allow yogurt to cool.
7. Place in fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavours.
How much to make?
Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume
7.5 Quarts / 7.1 Litres 6 Cups
(48 oz / 1500 mL)
5.7 Litres
(192 oz /5.7 L)
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KEEP WARM
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all
Smart Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. You can also use Keep Warm
to reheat food.
Keep warm after cooking
1. When automatic warming begins, the timer shows the time passed,
up to 10 hours.
2. To turn automatic warming off (either during cooking or during
automatic warming), press Keep Warm or Cancel and the light
above the button turns off.
Reheat and keep warm
1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm.
2. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Low, Medium or High
temperature level.
3. Press the Time up/down arrows to adjust the timer.
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CLEANING
Clean your Rio
™
Wide after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all
parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing,
make sure all surfaces are dry.
Part Cleaning instructions
Accessories
• Steam/Egg Rack
• Condensation
Collector
• Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher, top rack.
• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or
scouring pads on accessories.
• Empty and rinse condensation collector after each use.
Lid and Parts
• Anti-Block Shield
• Sealing Ring
• Steam Release
Valve
• Float Valve
• Silicone Cap
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher, top rack.
• Remove all small parts from lid before washing.
• With steam release valve and anti-block shield
removed, clean interior of steam release pipe to
prevent clogging.
• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the
lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then
turn it all the way around.
• After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the
cooker base.
• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to
disperse odour.
• To eliminate odours from sealing ring, add 1 cup (250
mL) water and 1 cup (250 mL) white vinegar to cooking
pot, and run Pressure Cook for 5–10 minutes, then use
Quick Steam Release.
Inner Cooking pot • Wash after each use.
• Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash
in dishwasher*.
• Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened
sponge and scrubbing to remove.
• For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water
for a few hours before cleaning.
• Dry all exterior surfaces before placing in cooker base.
*Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
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Part Cleaning instructions
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord.
Always disconnect from power source before cleaning
power cord.
Cooker base • Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the
condensation rim with a barely-damp cloth, and allow
to air dry.
• Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control
panel with a soft, barely-damp cloth or sponge.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Difficulty closing lid Sealing ring not properly
installed.
Reposition sealing ring,
ensure it is snug behind
sealing ring rack.
Contents in cooker are
still hot.
Set Steam Release switch
to Vent, then lower lid onto
cooker base.
Pressure inside the cooker. Release pressure according
to recipe; only open lid
after float valve has
dropped down.
Inner pot is stuck to lid
when cooker
Cooling of inner pot may
create suction, causing inner
pot to adhere to the lid.
To release the vacuum, set
Steam Release to Vent.
Steam leaks from side of lid No sealing ring in lid. Install sealing ring.
Sealing ring damaged or not
properly installed.
Replace sealing ring.
Food debris attached to
sealing ring.
Remove sealing ring and
clean thoroughly.
Lid not closed properly. Open, then close lid.
Sealing ring rack is warped
or off-centre.
Remove sealing ring from
lid, check sealing ring rack
for bends or warps. Contact
Consumer Care.
Cooking pot rim may
be misshapen.
Check for deformation and
contact Consumer Care.
Minor steam leaking/hissing
from steam release vent
during cooking cycle
Cooker is regulating
excess pressure.
This is normal; no action
required.
Steam gushes from
steam release vent when
Steam Release switch is
in Seal position
Pressure sensor control failure. Contact Consumer Care.
Internal steam release valve
not seated properly.
Check Steam Release switch
to ensure it’s set to Seal.
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Problem Cause Solution
Display remains blank after
connecting the power cord
Bad power connection or
no power.
Inspect power cord for
damage. If damage is noticed,
contact Consumer Care.
Check outlet to ensure it is
powered.
Cooker’s electrical fuse
has blown.
Contact Consumer Care.
Occasional clicking or light
cracking sound
The sound of power
switching and expanding
pressure board when
changing temperatures.
This is normal; no action
needed.
Bottom of the cooking pot
is wet.
Wipe exterior surfaces of
cooking pot. Ensure heating
element is dry before
inserting cooking pot into
multi-cooker base.
Error code appears on
display and multi-cooker
beeps continuously
There is an issue with the
multi-cooker.
Read “Error Codes” for
instructions.
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ERROR CODES
If the control panel shows an error code from this list, there is an issue
with the Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
Wide. Here are the actions you should take
to fix the problem.
Problem Cause Solution
C1 C2 C6 Faulty sensor. Contact Consumer Care.
C7 or NoPr Heat element has failed. Contact Consumer Care.
Not enough liquid. Add thin, water-based liquid to
the cooking pot:
1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
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.
Food burn High temperature detected
at bottom of cooking pot;
multi-cooker automatically
reduces temperature to avoid
overheating.
Starch deposits at the bottom
of the cooking pot may have
blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the multi-cooker off,
release pressure according
to the recipe, and inspect the
bottom of the cooking pot.
PrSE Pressure has accumulated
during a non-pressure
cooking program.
Set Steam Release to Quick
release.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
Wide
Multi-cooker, if you need them. Visit www.instantbrands.com.au
to order.
Part Part number
Sealing Ring 211-1004-01
SS Inner Pot 212-2016-01
Float Valve 310-1094-01
Steam Release Valve 310-0022-01
Anti Block Shield 310-0006-01
Steam Rack 210-0018-01
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LEARN MORE
There’s a whole world of Instant Pot
®
information and help just waiting
for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Register your product
instantbrands.com.au/pages/product-registration
Contact Consumer Care
instantbrands.com.au
support.au@instantbrands.com
1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000
Download the Instant Brands Connect App
• Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos
Join the community
@Instant.anz
@Instantanz
Product specifications
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
DUPC801BK 7.1 Litres 1000-
1200 W
220-240 V~,
50/60 Hz
8.1 kg cm: 39.0 L x 41.5 W
x 29.2 H
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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is issued by Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd (Instant Brands Australia) and is
effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and
return of your appliance is required to obtain service under this Limited. Return of your appliance to us will
be done in accordance with our instructions only. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained
in accordance with written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance or published
operating instructions on www.instantbrands.com.au, Instant Brands Australia will, in its sole and exclusive
discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. In the event
that your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire 12 months
from the date of original consumer purchase.
We remind you the appliance you purchased is for personal use only (not commercial use).
Any modification/alteration or attempted modification/alteration to your appliance will void this Limited
Warranty, unless such modification/alteration or attempted modification/alteration was expressly
authorised by an Instant Brands Australia Representative in writing.
This Limited Warranty only covers Instant Brands Australia’s appliances/products and is not extended to any
other appliances, products, equipment, components, or devices that you use or may use in conjunction with
the Instant Brands Australia’s appliances.
To claim under this Limited Warranty:
1. Contact Instant Brands Australia at:
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Email: suppor[email protected]
2. Provide a description of the appliance you believe has malfunctioned due to defective parts or
workmanship.
3. If it is necessary for the appliance to be sent to Instant Brands Australia for repair or replacement,
Instant Brands Australia will send you a pre-paid shipping label and you must send the appliance
and your dated sales receipt to Instant Brands Australia along with the appliance. If you do not
have your dated sales receipt, please advise Instant Brands Australia in advance, and Instant
Brands Australia will attempt to verify your purchase.
4. If Instant Brands Australia determines that the appliance has malfunctioned due to defective parts
or workmanship, and is covered under this Limited Warranty, Instant Brands Australia will repair
and return the appliance, or send you a replacement appliance, at Instant Brands Australia’s cost.
5. Any repaired or replaced appliance will be covered by this Limited Warranty for the remainder
of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days following your receipt of the replacement or
repaired appliance, whichever is greater.
6. If Instant Brands Australia confirms the appliance has not malfunctioned due to defective parts
or workmanship, and/or is in working order, or if proof of purchase is not verified, Instant Brands
Australia reserves the right to return the appliance to you at your pre-paid cost. If this cost is not
met, Instant Brands Australia reserves the right to dispose of the appliance after 45 days’ notice to you.
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WARRANTY
Limitation and Exclusions
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the maximum liability of Instant Brands Australia, if any, for any
allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable
replacement appliance or part of the same age.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from accident, modification/alteration (unless expressly authorised by an Instant
Brands Australia Representative in writing), misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable use, use contrary
to the written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance or published
operating instructions on instantbrands.com.au, normal wear and tear, commercial use,
improper assembly by you or anyone, disassembly by you or anyone, repair by you or anyone,
failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, force majeure event including but not
limited to fire, flood, acts of God;
2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a
manner that is contrary to the written operating instructions attached to or furnished with the
appliance or published operating instructions on instantbrands.com.au ; or
3. Use of unauthorised parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from
unauthorised repairs or modifications/alterations made to your appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by you. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Distributed by Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015.
1800 251 643 or +61 2 9317 1000.
Email: [email protected]
NOTES
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©2024 Instant Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Sydney Corporate Park
Level 1, 182-184 Bourke Road, Alexandria
NSW 2015, Australia.
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