Instant Pot 140-0055-01 Precision 6QT Dutch Oven User Manual

INSTANT

PRECISION DUTCH OVEN

USER MANUAL

to your new Instant

Precision Dutch Oven!

This Instant Precision Dutch Oven can help you cook delicious meals

easily and with more precise control. We hope you fall in love with

Dutch Oven cooking, and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come!

Get started with your new Dutch Oven!

Welcome

Before using your new appliance, read all instructions, including

the Important Safeguards. Failure to follow the safeguards and

instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

CONTENTS

Important safeguards 2

What’s in the box 6

Using your Dutch Oven 8

Sear / Sauté 11

Braise 12

Slow Cook 14

Manual Mode 16

Keep Warm 18

Cleaning 19

Troubleshooting 20

Learn more 21

Warranty 22

Notes 24

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IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury

and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your new appliance, please read all instructions, including

the Safety Information below. Keep this manual for reference.

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 oven. NEVER use the appliance on your stove.

• DO NOT use the appliance near water, an external heat source

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 cooking pot from the cooker base to

avoid burn injury.

• DO use extreme caution when the cooking pot contains hot food, hot

oil or other hot liquids.

• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking

pot installed.

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• DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces, or any accessories

during or immediately after cooking because they will be hot. Only

use the appliance’s side handles for carrying or moving.

• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or 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.

Overfill During Cooking

• DO NOT fill the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘PC MAX’ or

‘Max PC Fill’.

• 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. DO NOT fill

the inner cooking pot over the line labeled ‘1/2’ when cooking

these foods.

• DO NOT place oversized foods into the inner cooking pot as they

may cause risk of fire, personal injury and/or property damage.

Accessories

• DO use only accessories or attachments authorized by Instant

Brands. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of electric

shock or other personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

• DO use only an authorized Instant inner cooking pot to reduce the

risk of pressure leakage.

• 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.

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Care and Storage

• DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning

or storage.

• DO NOT store any materials, other than the inner cooking pot, 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 hazards resulting

from grabbing, entanglement or tripping. WARNING: Hot spilled food

can cause serious burns.

• DO keep appliance and power cord away from children.

• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters.

• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,

including a stovetop.

• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets.

This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of

electric shock:

• ONLY plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

• DO NOT remove ground.

• DO NOT use with extension cords, power converters or adapters,

timer switches or separate remote-control systems.

If the unit includes a detachable power cord:

• To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then

plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

Electrical Cautions

The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical

shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric

shock and/or death.

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.

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• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord for any signs of

damage or fraying.

• 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 Consumer Care by email at

support@instantpot.com.

• DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of

the appliance, as this may cause electric shock or other personal

injury, fire and/or property damage, and will void the warranty.

For assistance, contact Consumer Care by email at

support@instantpot.com.

• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may

result in personal injury and/or property damage.

• DO NOT put liquid or food of any kind into cooker base without the

inner cooking pot.

• DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug or the appliance in water

or other liquid.

• DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under a faucet.

• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than

120 V ~ 60 Hz for North America.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury

and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Enameled Cast Iron Lid

Enameled Cast Iron Cooking Pot

Cooker Base

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Control Panel

Heating Element

(inside)

Cooker Handles

Power Socket

(rear)

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Accessories

Using the silicone accessories

• Use the Protective Pad under the hot Cooking Pot instead of

placing the pot directly on the counter surface.

• Use the Silicone Handle Covers when transferring the hot Cooking

Pot. Do not leave them on the Cooking Pot during cooking, whether

cooking on the Cooker Base or in the oven or on the stovetop.

Do not use them in place of oven mitts.

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle

everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this

Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert for reference.

Silicone Handle Covers

Silicone Protective Pad

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USING YOUR DUTCH OVEN

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Temperature/Time

• Cooking time in either Fahrenheit

or Celsius

2. Control Dial

3. Keep Warm

• On: light is orange

• Off: light is white

4. Start

• Begin a Cooking Program

5. Cancel

• End a Cooking Program

6. Status Bar

• Cooking progress: Preheating,

Cooking, Keep Warm

7. Message Bar

• Cooking status: Ready, Preheating,

Add Food, End

• Shows the Smart Program in use

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Initial setup

Clean before use

1. Wash the cooking pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use

a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the 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.

3. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with

warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.

Changing settings

Adjust cooking time during cooking

You can adjust cooking time while a Smart Program is in use.

1. During cooking, press Time/Temp. The cooking time on the

control panel blinks.

2. Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time.

The cooking time on the control panel displays the new time and

resets Smart Programs to original settings.

Change the cooking time of a Smart Program

You can change the default cooking time for a Smart Program.

1. During cooking, press Time/Temp. The cooking time on the

control panel blinks.

2. Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time.

The cooking time on the control panel displays the new time and

the Smart Program continues cooking for the new time limit.

3. Within 10 seconds, press Start. The cooking time on the control

panel displays the new time and the Smart Program continues

cooking for the new time limit. The time set becomes the new

default cooking time for this Smart Program.

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Turning the sound On/Off

Turn sound on

• When in Standby mode, press and hold Time/Temp + Keep Warm

buttons until display shows Sound On.

Turn sound off

• When in Standby mode, press and hold Time/Temp + Keep Warm

buttons until display shows Sound Off.

Choosing the temperature scale

• You can choose to show cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit

or Celsius.

• When in Standby mode, press and hold Time/Temp until the display

shows °F or °C.

• Cooking temperature will now show in the scale you chose.

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 beeps twice and shows Ready.

• While in Cooking mode, press and hold the Smart Program button

until the unit beeps twice and the cooker displays the default time

and temperature.

• The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to

the factory default setting.

Reset All Smart Programs

• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold Control Dial until

the cooker beeps 3 times and re-displays Ready.

• All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored to

the factory default setting.

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SEAR / SAUTÉ

Use Sear/Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Searing browns the

surface for a beautiful finish, and sautéing can deepen the flavors of

your food.

Setting Default Minimum Maximum

Cooking time

20 minutes

(00:20)

10 minutes

(00:10)

1 hour

(01:00)

Cooking

temperature

204° C / 400° F NA NA

How to sear/sauté

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot onto the cooker base. The display shows Ready.

2. Press Sear/Sauté. The cooking time blinks.

To use the default cooking time, skip to step 3.

3. Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease cooking time.

4. Press Start to start preheating. The display shows Preheating.

Cook

1. When display shows Add Food, add ingredients. The display shows

Sear-Sautéing and counts down the time.

2. When timer ends, display shows End.

3. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.

4. Press the Control Dial to return to Ready mode.

See ‘Keep Warm’ to learn how to add that function when the Sear-Sauté

program ends.

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BRAISE

Use Braise to brown foods at medium-high heat, then simmer to cook

through at lower heat.

Choose from these settings in the Braise Smart Program:

Setting Default Minimum Maximum

Cooking time

2 hours

(02:00)

1 hour

(01:00)

4 hours

(04:00)

Cooking

temperature

Browning:

110° C / 230° F

Simmering:

85° C to 96° C /

185° F to 205° F

NA NA

How to braise

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot onto the cooker base. The display shows Ready.

2. Press Braise. The cooking time blinks.

To use the default cooking time, skip to step 3.

3. Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease cooking time.

4. Press Start to start preheating. The display shows Preheating.

Cook

1. When display shows Add Food, add ingredients and place the lid on

the cooking pot. The display shows Braise and counts down the time.

2. When timer ends, display shows End.

3. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.

The display shows Ready.

If you stop cooking at this point, the system will not enter Keep Warm mode.

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Keep Warm

1. When cooking ends, the cooker automatically enters Keep Warm

mode for up to 3 hours. The display shows Keep Warm.

Press Keep Warm anytime before or during cooking to cancel automatic

Keep Warm.

2. When you’re ready to serve, press Cancel. The display shows Ready.

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SLOW COOK

Use Slow Cook to simmer foods at lower heat for longer periods

of time.

Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program:

Setting Default Minimum Maximum

Cooking time

4 hours

(04:00)

3 hours

(03:00)

12 hours

(12:00)

Cooking

temperature

95° C / 203° F NA NA

How to slow cook

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Cook

1. Place the cooking pot onto the cooker base. The display

shows Ready.

2. Add the recipe ingredients and place the lid on the cooking pot.

3. Press Slow Cook. The cooking time blinks.

To use the default cooking time, skip to step 4.

4. Use the Control Dial to increase or decrease cooking time.

5. Press Start to start preheating. The display shows Slow Cook.

6. When timer ends, display shows End.

7. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.

The display shows Ready.

If you stop cooking at this point, the system will not enter Keep Warm mode

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Keep Warm

1. When cooking ends, the cooker automatically enters Keep Warm

mode for up to 3 hours. The display shows Keep Warm.

Press Keep Warm anytime before or during cooking to cancel automatic

Keep Warm.

2. When you’re ready to serve, press Cancel. The display shows Ready.

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MANUAL MODE

Use Manual Mode to cook your own recipes, with the precision

and even cooking temperatures your Instant Precision Dutch Oven

provides. Manual Mode has two options, so you can use the one that

works best for your recipe.

Manual Mode 1: for slow cooking, sous vide or dough proofing, at lower

temperatures with longer cooking times.

Manual Mode #1 Default Minimum Maximum

Cooking time

90 minutes

(01:30)

10 minutes

(00:10)

12 hours

(12:00)

Cooking

temperature

60° C / 140° F 25° C / 77° F 95° C / 203° F

Manual Mode 2: for faster cooking, at higher temperatures with

shorter cooking times.

Manual Mode #2 Default Minimum Maximum

Cooking time

30 minutes

(00:30)

10 minutes

(00:10)

3 hours

(03:00)

Cooking

temperature

149° C / 300° F 100° C / 212° F 204° C / 400° F

How to cook in Manual Mode

Prep

Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot onto the cooker base. The display

shows Ready.

2. Press Manual. The cooking temperature blinks.

3. Press Manual to toggle between Manual Mode 1 and Manual Mode 2.

The message bar will display your choice.

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4. To change the cooking temperature, press Time/Temp. When the

cooking temperature blinks, use the Control Dial to increase or

decrease the temperature.

5. To change the cooking time, press Time/Temp. When the cooking

time blinks, use the Control Dial to increase or decrease the time.

6. Once you’ve selected the settings, press Start to start preheating.

The display shows Preheating.

Cook

1. When display shows Add Food, add ingredients and place the lid on

the cooking pot (optional, depending on the recipe). The display shows

Mode 1 Cooking or Mode 2 Cooking and counts down the time.

2. When timer ends, display shows End.

3. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before timer runs out.

The display shows Ready.

If you stop cooking at this point, the system will not enter Keep Warm mode

See ‘Keep Warm’ to learn how to add that function when the Sear-Sauté

program ends.

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KEEP WARM

Use Keep Warm to hold cooked foods at very low heat until you’re

ready to serve.

Prep

Before starting, have the cooked food in the cooking pot, with the lid on.

Warm

1. Place the cooking pot onto the cooker base. The display

shows Ready.

2. Press Keep Warm. The cooking time on the control panel blinks.

• To use the default cooking time, proceed to step 3.

• To change the cooking time, use the Control Dial to increase or

decrease the cooking time.

3. Press Start to start warming. The display shows Keep Warm and

counts down the time.

4. When you are ready to serve, press Cancel. The display

shows Ready.

Be careful: The Cooking Pot and Lid get very hot while using Keep

Warm. Use care when touching hot surfaces and when removing

food to avoid burns. Failure to follow the safety instructions may

result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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CLEANING

Clean your Instant Precision Dutch Oven 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

Cooking pot • To preserve the enamel coating, we

recommend hand washing if possible with

mild soap.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Wash after each use.

• If there is tough or burned food residue

at the bottom, soak in hot water for a few

hours for easy cleaning.

• Hard water staining may require a vinegar-

dampened sponge and some scrubbing

to remove.

• Make sure all exterior surfaces are dry

before placing in cooker base.

Lid • To preserve the enamel coating, we

recommend hand washing with mild soap.

Cooker base • Hand wash only. Do not use the dishwasher.

• Wipe the inside of the outer pot with

a barely damp cloth. Allow to dry

completely before inserting inner pot.

• Clean cooker base and control

panel with a soft, barely damp

cloth or sponge.

Power cord • Hand wash only. Do not use the dishwasher.

• Use a barely damp cloth to wipe any

particles off the cord.

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the

cooker’s safety or performance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you can’t resolve the problem yourself or if you have questions, get in

touch with Customer Care and we’ll be happy to help.

Email: support@instantpot.com

Problem Cause Solution

The display remains

blank after connecting

the power cord.s

Bad power connection or

no power.

Inspect power cord

for damage. If you

notice damage, contact

Customer Care.

Check outlet to make

sure it is powered.

Cooker’s electrical fuse

has blown.

Contact Customer Care.

E1 Error code appears

on the display.

Faulty sensor. Contact Customer Care.

Any other servicing must be performed by an authorized representative.

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LEARN MORE

There’s a whole world of Instant

cooking information and help just

waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.

Instantpot.com/register

Contact Consumer Care

In the Instant Connect

™

App

Instantpot.com/customer-care-center

support@instantpot.com

Download the Instant Connect

™

App

Discover guided cooking and recipes

Available at iOS and Android app stores

Cooking charts and more recipes

Instantpot.com

How-to videos, tips and more

Instantpot.com

Replacement parts and accessories

Instantpot.com

Join the community

Product specifications

Model Volume Wattage Power

DOMC6000 6 Quarts

5.7 Litres

1500 W 120 V/

60 Hz

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WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers

of Instant Pot Brands by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of

original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Pot Brands, return of your appliance,

is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the appliance was

used in accordance with the use & care instructions, Instant Pot Brands 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 twelve (12) months from the date of receipt.

Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of

Instant Pot Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed

the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

What is not covered by this warranty?

• Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.

• Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.

• Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, unreasonable

use, use contrary to the operating instructions, normal wear and tear, commercial

use, improper assembly, disassembly, failure to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance, fire, flood, acts of God, or repair by anyone unless directed by an

Instant Pot Brands representative.

• Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.

• Incidental and consequential damages.

• The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT POT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS

OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF

TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY

THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR

REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.