INSTANT POT
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RIO
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SERIES
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 7
Using your Instant Pot
®
9
Initial setup 12
About Pressure Cooking 20
Pressure Cook 21
Sauté 23
Slow Cook 25
Keep Warm 26
Delay Start 27
Timer 28
Favourites 28
Cleaning 29
Troubleshooting 30
Error Codes 32
Replacement parts 33
Learn more 34
Warranty 35
Notes 37
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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.
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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 depressurised,
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 Cooking Pot
Fill Line Indicators
Float Valve
Sealing Ring Rack
Sealing Ring
Steam Release Switch
Handle
Lid Fins
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!
Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live.
1 2
3 4
Cooker handles
Condensation rim
Control panel
Heating element (inside)
Power socket (rear)
Condensation collector
Stainless steel steam rack
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USING YOUR INSTANT POT
Control panel
We’ve designed the Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
control panel to be simple to use
and easy to read.
1. Status lights
• Cooking stages are active when lit
2. Temperature controls
• Increase
• Decrease
3. Status display
• Temperature
• Cooking time
• Delay Start time
• Keep Warm time
• Status messages
4. Time controls
• Increase
• Decrease
5. Temperature level lights
6. Smart Program buttons
• Light shows the active
Smart Program
7. Favourites buttons
• Light shows active
8. Delay Start
• Light shows ON
9. Keep Warm
• Light shows ON
10. Cancel
11. Start
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Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using
your Instant Pot
®
.
Unit is ready
dimmed
Unit is in low-power Standby mode
Preheat mode
Smart Program ended (Keep Warm is off)
In the sauté program when the lid is on, but not
locked. This prompt is to open the lid
In the pressure cooking program when the lid is on,
but not locked
Time
• Smart Program: cooking time remaining
• Delay Start: time until Smart Program starts
• Keep Warm: time food has been warming
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Overheating: see Troubleshooting on page 30
Favourites program is not saved
Error: see Error Codes on page 32
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Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep
Warm buttons until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
When in Standby mode, press and hold Delay Start and Keep
Warm buttons until display shows SOFF.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset Individual Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode or Cooking Setting mode, press
and hold one Smart Program until the cooker beeps.
The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to the
factory default setting.
Reset All Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until
the cooker beeps.
All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to the
factory default setting and erases any Favourites settings.
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INITIAL SETUP
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 comes pre-installed on the multi-cooker lid, but you
should check that it’s securely installed before each time you cook.
• You should clean the sealing ring 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.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
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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, centered, and an even
height all the way around the lid. If the sealing ring rack is
deformed, do not try to repair it.
Plug in cord
When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot
®
, plug the electrical cord
into the power socket on the back of the cooker base and the plug end
into an electrical socket.
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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 cups 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 Instant Pot®!
Using the lid
You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for most cooking programs, and all
pressure cooking programs. Always use the pressure cooking lid that
came with this Instant Pot
®
cooker base.
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Close and Lock the Lid
1. Align the arrow on the lid with the arrow symbol on the right
side of the Control Panel on the cooker base and lower the lid onto
the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on the lid aligns with the
double lines above the Control Panel on the cooker base.
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Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the symbol on the lid with the
symbol on the right side of the Control Panel on the cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
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How to release steam
Instant Pot
®
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) 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 Seal position until all
pressure is released.
Seal
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 push 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.
Vent
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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.
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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 21 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 18.
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*
• 1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 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
Four of the Smart Programs use pressure to cook food: Pressure Cook,
Rice, Steam and Egg.
Choose from these settings in the Smart Programs that use
pressure cooking.
Smart Program Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time
Pressure Cook 10 minutes
(00:10)
0 minutes
(00:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
Rice 12 minutes
(00:12)
0 minutes
(00:00)
1 hours
(01:00)
Steam 10 minutes
(00:10)
0 minutes
(00:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
Egg 5 minutes
(00:05)
0 minutes
(00:00)
1 hours
(01:00)
Other settings
• Keep Warm is set to ON by default.
• Delay Start is available.
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 liquid to the cooking pot.
See ‘Using liquid to create steam’ on page 20.
3. Add your prepared ingredients to the cooking pot.
4. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘Close and lock the lid’ on page 16.
5. Choose a Smart Program for cooking and press its button on the
Control Panel.
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6. The default cooking time flashes. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
7. Keep Warm
setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm
again to
turn it off.
8. Press Start . The Preheat status light is ON, the display shows On
and the Instant Pot® is building pressure.
It can take 10-15 minutes to reach the cooking pressure setting for 1L of water.
Increased liquids will take more time. Frozen foods increase the preheating time.
Cook
1. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot® 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.
You can change the cooking time at any time during preheating or cooking
by pressing the Time Up/Down arrows to increase or decrease,
then pressing Start to confirm.
Release steam
• Choose from the steam release method that works for your recipe.
See ‘How to release steam’ on page 18 for full details.
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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:
Default Cook
Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
High Low
Med
High
Other settings
• Keep Warm is not available.
• Delay Start is not available.
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 cooking oil to the cooking pot.
3. Press Sauté on the Control Panel.
4. Press the Temp Up and Down arrows to select Low, Med or High
temperature.
5. The default cooking time flashes. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
6. Press Start . The display shows On and the status light shows
Preheat.
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Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add your prepared ingredients.
The display shows Hot for 3 seconds, then the status light shows Cook.
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.
You can change the cooking time or temperature at any time during preheating or
cooking by pressing the Time or Temp Up/Down arrows to increase or decrease,
then pressing Start to confirm.
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 at this point before switching to
Pressure Cook or Slow Cook (see ‘Deglazing’ below).
3. Select the Smart Program you want to use to cook.
Deglazing
Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of
the delicious, caramelized 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 cooking pot.
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SLOW COOK
Slow Cook lets you make your favourite simmering and stewing recipes
like a traditional slow cooker, but with precise control. This program
does not use pressure to cook food so you’ll want to set the steam
release to Vent. You can also use a glass lid with a venting hole in place
of the cooker lid.
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program:
Default
Cook Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
6 hours
(06:00)
30 minutes
(00:30)
24 hours
(24:00)
High Low
Med
High
Other settings
Keep Warm is set to ON by default.
Delay Start is available.
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 cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot and be sure it is locked.
See ‘Close and lock the lid’ on page 16.
4. Set the steam release switch to Vent.
5. Press Slow Cook on the Control Panel.
6. Press the Temp Up and Down arrows to select Low, Med or High
temperature.
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7. The default cooking time flashes. Press the Time Up and Down
arrows to adjust the cooking time.
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm
again to
turn it off.
9. Press Start . The display will start the countdown. The Cook status
light is ON.
You can change the cooking time or temperature at any time during cooking by
pressing the Time or Temp Up/Down arrows to increase or decrease, then pressing
Start to confirm.
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).
KEEP WARM
The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart
Programs except Sauté. 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 Cancel
and the light above the button turns off.
Reheat and keep warm
You can use Keep Warm to reheat foods or keep them warm until you’re
ready to serve them.
1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm .
2. Press Temp up/down arrows to select Low, Med or High
temperature level.
3. Press the Time up/down arrows to adjust the timer.
4. Press Start . The Warm status light is on and the timer starts
counting down.
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You can change the cooking time or cooking temperature by pressing the Time or
Temperature Up/Down Arrows and pressing Start .
Default
Cook Time
Min Cook
Time
Max Cook
Time
Default Temp Temp Options
10 hours
(10:00)
10 minutes
(00:10)
10 hours
(10:00)
High Low
Med
High
DELAY START
You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a
maximum of 24 hours, in 10-minute increments (the default is 8 hours).
Delay Start is not available with the Sauté Smart Program.
Delay the start of cooking
1. 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.
2. Press the Time Up and Down arrows to select the delay time.
3. Press Start . The timer counts down.
If you change your mind and decide to not use Delay Start, press Cancel
before pressing Start .
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4. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins automatically.
TIMER
Even when you’re not using your Instant Pot
®
for cooking, you can set a
timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum of 1 hour (the default is
10 minutes).
Set a timer (without cooking)
1. When the Message Bar shows OFF, press Delay Start .
2. Press the Time Up and Down arrows to select the timer time.
3. Press Start to begin the timer.
You can cancel the timer at any time by pressing Cancel .
FAVOURITES
You can set and save 4 custom programs as Favourites for one-touch
access to recipes.
Saving recipes as Favourites
1. Select any Smart program and set it up according to your recipe.
2. When you’re happy with the settings, touch and hold any Favourites
key for over 3 seconds to save the program.
The display shows Set and the Favourites number. The Favourites
button indicator lights.
Your customised program is ready to use any time you want.
You can replace a saved Favourite with a new recipe by repeating these steps again.
Using Favorite recipes
For a Pressure Cook or Slow Cook Favourites program, add your
ingredients to the inner pot before pre-heating. For a Sauté Favourites
program, wait to add food until the display shows Hot.
• Touch the Favourites key you want to use.
The display shows the cooking settings for that Favourite. The
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Favourites button indicator lights. Press Start to begin cooking.
If you press a Favourites key that hasn’t been saved as a Favourite, the
display flashes Not Set 3 times and returns to the previous screen.
CLEANING
Clean your Instant Pot
®
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 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 odor.
• To eliminate odors from sealing ring, add 1 cup (8 oz / 250
mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) white vinegar to inner
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 to be wiped off with a soft cloth.
• 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.
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord. Always
disconnect from power source before cleaning power cord.
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Part Cleaning instructions
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.
*Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
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.
Difficulty opening lid 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-center.
Remove sealing ring from
lid, check sealing ring
rack for bends or warps.
Contact Consumer Care.
Inner 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.
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Problem Cause Solution
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.
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 inner pot
is wet.
Wipe exterior surfaces of
inner pot. Ensure heating
element is dry before
inserting inner pot into
cooker base.
Error code appears
on display and cooker
beeps continuously
There is an issue with
the cooker.
See Error Codes on
page 32.
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ERROR CODES
If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an
issue with the Instant Pot
®
. Here are the actions you should take to fix
the problem.
Problem Cause Solution
C1 or C6H Faulty sensor or pressure switch. Contact Consumer Care.
C7 Heat element has failed. Contact Consumer Care.
C7 Not enough liquid. Add thin, water-based liquid to
the inner cooking pot:
1 1/2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
C7 Quick release button is in the
Vent position.
Check Steam Release switch to
ensure it’s set to Seal.
Lid Err Lid is not in the correct position
for the selected program, except
for sauté.
Open and close the lid. Do not
use a lid when using Sauté.
OPEN Lid Lid is not in the correct position
for Sauté function.
Remove the lid.
Food burn High temperature detected
at bottom of inner cooking
pot; cooker automatically
reduces temperature to avoid
overheating.
Starch deposits at the bottom
of the inner cooking pot may
have blocked heat dissipation.
Turn the cooker off, release
pressure according to the
recipe, and inspect the bottom
of the inner pot.
PrSE Pressure has accumulated during
the sauté cooking program.
Set Steam Release switch
to Vent.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot
®
Rio
™
, if you
need them. Visit Instantbrands.com.au to order.
Part Part number
Sealing Ring 211-0007-01
Stainless Steel Inner
Cooking Pot
212-0401-01
Glass Lid 213-0201-01
Steam Release Valve 310-0066-01
Float Valve 310-0098-01
Anti Block Shield 310-0006-01
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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
DUPC601BKANZ
5.7 Litres 1000 W
220-240 V~,
50/60 Hz
5.0 kg cm: 30.8 L x 35.1 W
x 32.0 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: support.[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:
3. 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;
4. 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
5. 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]
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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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© 2024 Instant Brands LLC.
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