INSTANT POT
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DUO
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USER MANUAL
to your new Instant Pot
®
Duo
®
Multi-Cooker!
This Duo can help you cook delicious meals more easily and in less
time. We hope you fall in love with Instant Pot cooking and enjoy it
in your kitchen for years to come.
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Welcome
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 2
What’s In The Box 7
Using Your Duo 9
Initial Setup 15
Pressure Cook 18
Sauté 24
Slow Cook 26
Yogurt Making 27
Keep Warm 29
Cleaning 30
Troubleshooting 32
Error Codes 34
Replacement Parts 35
Learn More 37
Warranty 38
Notes 40
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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 or power cord on or close to a gas or
electric stovetop, 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 use only the Instant Pot lid that came with this cooker base.
Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause personal injury and/
or property damage.
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Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner cooking
pot installed.
• 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 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
depressurize naturally or release all excess pressure before opening.
Failure to follow these instructions 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 properly.
• 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. Once steam stops, pressure is released and the cooker
has cooled, carefully make sure the sealing ring is properly installed.
• DO ensure the sealing ring is in good condition and installed properly.
• 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.
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Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot cooker base.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is pressurized.
• 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 depressurized,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open
the appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release
of hot contents and may cause burns, personal injury and/or
property damage.
• 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
valve, developing excess pressure.
• 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, and clog the
steam release pipe and valve. 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
Pot 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.
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Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
• DO use only an authorized Instant Pot inner cooking pot to reduce
the risk of pressure leakage.
• DO only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot
sealing ring to prevent personal injury, property damage, and/or
damage to the appliance.
• DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, on a ceramic, electric or gas
cooktop, or with an outdoor grill.
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 the grounding prong on the electrical plug.
• 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.
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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.
• 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
Lid
Stand the lid up in the base handles to keep it off
your countertop. Insert the left or right lid fin into
corresponding slot in the cooker base handles
to stand it up and save some space.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Float Valve
Sealing Ring
Sealing Ring Rack
Locking Pin
Silicone Cap
(bottom of float valve)
Anti-Block Shield
Steam Release Pipe
(beneath Anti-Block
Shield)
Lid Position Marker
Handle
Steam Release Valve
Float Valve
Lid Fins
Steam Release Switch
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Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot
Cooker Base
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live.
Condensation Collector
(rear)
Power Socket
(rear, 8 quart is hardwired)
Heating Element (inside)
Control Panel
Stainless Steel Exterior
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USING YOUR DUO
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
3QT Model
1. Cooking Settings Display
• Cooking time
• Messages
2. Cooking Time Indicators
• Set for each program
3. Pressure indicators
• Low or High when lit
4. Decrease/Increase
• Adjust time and temperature
5. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Active when lit
6. Non-Pressure Cooking
Smart Programs
• Active when lit
7. Pressure Level
• Press to change
8. Delay Start
• Active when lit
• Press to change
9. Keep Warm
• Active when lit
• Press to change
10. Cancel
• Press to end cooking
11. Pressure Cook
• Active when lit
• Press to change
8 10
1
6
6
3
7 9
5
5
11
4
2
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6QT & 8QT Model
1. Cooking Settings Display
• Cooking time
• Messages
2. Cooking Time Indicators
• Set for each program
3. Pressure indicators
• Low or High when lit
4. Decrease/Increase
• Adjust time and temperature
5. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
• Active when lit
6. Non-Pressure Cooking
Smart Programs
• Active when lit
7. Pressure Level
• Press to change
8. Delay Start
• Active when lit
• Press to change
9. Keep Warm
• Active when lit
• Press to change
10. Cancel
• Press to end cooking
11. Pressure Cook
• Active when lit
• Press to change
Meat
Stew
Poultry
Pressure
Level
Soup
Broth
Rice
Multigrain
Porridge
Steam
Bean
Chili
Less
Low Pressure High Pressure
Normal More
Delay
Start
Keep
Warm
Slow
Cook
Sauté
Pressure
Cook
Yogurt
Cancel
8 10
1
6
6
3
7 9
5
5
11
4
2
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Status messages
The control panel shows information you need to know when using
your Instant Pot Duo.
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
Rice Smart Program is running
Yogurt Smart Program is in pasteurizing cycle
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Smart Program ended (Keep Warm is off)
Overheating: see Troubleshooting on pages 32-33
Error: see Troubleshooting on pages 32-33
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Using the lid
You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for all cooking programs with your
Instant Pot Duo. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with
this Instant Pot Duo cooker base.
Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the arrow symbol on the lid with the
unlock symbol on the cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
You can insert the handle into the cooking base vertically for easy storage.
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Close the Lid
1. Align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol
on the cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid until the arrow symbol on the lid aligns with the
lock symbol on the cooker base.
Turning the sound On/Off
Turn sound on
When in Standby mode, press and hold + button until display shows S On.
Turn sound off
When in Standby mode, press and hold – button until display shows SOFF.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
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Delay the start of cooking
You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a
maximum of 24 hours.
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. When the hours field flashes, use the – / + buttons to adjust the
delay time hours.
3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and adjust
the delay time minutes.
4. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down.
5. 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.
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.
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INITIAL SETUP
Clean before use
1. Hand wash the inner cooking pot with hot water and dish 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.
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.
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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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.
• Install 1 sealing ring at a time; use one for sweet dishes and one
for savory.
• 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.
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.
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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 (3QT and 6QT models)
When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot Duo, plug the electrical cord
into the power socket on the back of the unit.
Note: the 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit.
Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo for a test run is a great way to
familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking on page 18 using the
Steam Smart Program.
2. Add water (but no food) to the inner cooking pot as shown in
‘Using liquid to create steam’ on page 19.
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 Duo!
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PRESSURE COOK
Pressure cooking uses pressurized 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 cooker base and lock the lid.
See “How to lock the lid” on page 19.
4. Select a Smart Program for cooking by pressing the button on
the control panel.
See “Pressure Cooking Smart Programs” on page 20.
5. Press the Smart Program again to toggle between time options:
Less, Normal or More.
6. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time exactly,
press + or –.
7. Press Pressure Level to toggle between pressure options: High
or Low.
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to
turn it off.
9. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Instant Pot Duo
is building pressure.
It can take up to 30 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen
foods increase the preheating time.
The pressure level and time you choose will become the new settings the next
time you use that Smart Program.
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Cook
1. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot Duo will beep once
and start cooking.
2. The cooking timer starts counting down.
3. When the timer reaches 00:00, the cooker will beep 5 times and
cooking will stop.
You can press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time.
Release steam
Choose the steam release method that works for your recipe.
See “How to release steam” on page 20 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 Instant Pot Duo, here
are the minimum amounts you’ll need:
Instant Pot Size Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
8 Quarts / 7.6 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.
How to 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:
1. Line up the arrow symbol on lid with the unlock symbol on
the cooker base.
2. Turn lid clockwise until the arrow symbol on lid lines up with the
lock symbol on cooker base.
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How to release steam
Instant Pot Duo 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.
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 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.
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
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
30 minutes
(00:30)
4 hours
(04:00)
Best for
Soup without
meat
Soup with meat Bone broth /
High fat content
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
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
35 minutes
(00:35)
45 minutes
(00:45)
Best for
Softer texture Very soft texture Fall-off-the-bone
texture
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
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Beans/Chili
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
25 minutes
(00:25)
30 minutes
(00:30)
40 minutes
(00:40)
Best for
Firmer texture Soft Texture Very soft texture
Tips
Choose setting based on desired bean texture or adjust the cook time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use Natural Release method.
Make sure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Poultry
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
5 minutes
(00:05)
15 minutes
(00:15)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Softer texture Very soft texture Fall-off-the-bone
texture
Tip
Allow meat to rest for 5–30 minutes depending on size. It will retain cooking
juices for tender, succulent meat.
Rice
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
(Auto)
8 minutes
(00:08)
12 minutes
(00:12)
15 minutes
(00:15)
Best for
Al-dente /
White Rice
Normal texture /
White Rice
Softer texture /
White Rice
Tips
The Instant Pot Duo automatically adjusts cooking time depending on
volume of rice; display will show Auto.
Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.
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Multigrain
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
20 minutes
(00:20)
40 minutes
(00:40)
1 hour
+45 minutes soaking
(01:45)
Best for
Al dente /
Brown rice
Brown or
wild rice
Tough grains or a
mixture of grains
and beans
Tip
The More setting will add an additional 45 minutes for soaking grains/beans
with 60 minutes of pressure cooking.
Porridge
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
5 minutes
(00:05)
20 minutes
(00:20)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Oatmeal: steel
cut or rolled
Pudding,
porridge,
or congee
Porridge or congee
with a mixture of
various grains
Tips
Adjust cooking time as recipe directs.
Use Natural Steam Release when cooking foods that expand.
Steam
Pressure
Low / High
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking Time
3 minutes
(00:03)
10 minutes
(00:10)
15 minutes
(00:15)
Best for
Vegetables Fish and
seafood
Meat
Tips
Use the provided steam rack to elevate food above cooking liquid.
Use Quick Steam Release to avoid overcooking food.
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SAUTÉ
Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the
flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces.
Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program:
Setting
More
392°F / 200°C
Normal
302°F / 150°C
Less
221°F / 105°C
Cooking time
30 minutes
(00:30)
30 minutes
(00:30)
30 minutes
(00:30)
Best for
Simmering,
thickening, and
reducing liquids
Pan-searing
or sautéing
Stir-frying or
browning meat
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. Press Sauté.
3. Cycle through temperature presets to select Less, Normal,
or More.
4. Press – / + to adjust cooking time.
5. After 10 seconds, the cooker beeps 3 times and the Display
shows ON.
Cook
1. When display shows Hot, add ingredients. Only use high-heat oils to
Sauté in the pressure cooker.
2. When timer ends, the cooker beeps 10 times and the display
shows End.
3. 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, caramelized pieces stuck to the bottom.
1. Remove food from inner cooking pot.
2. Add water, broth, or wine according to your recipe.
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 Programs.
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SLOW COOK
Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes,
just as you would in a slow cooker. This program does not use pressure
to cook food. Make sure the steam release is set to Vent or use a glass
lid with a venting hole.
Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program:
Setting
Less Normal More
Best for
‘Low and Slow’
cooking
Medium setting
equivalent on
traditional slow
cookers
High setting
equivalent on
traditional slow
cookers
Cooking Time
8 hours
(08:00)
6 hours
(06:00)
4 hours
(04:00)
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 lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.
4. Press Slow Cook.
5. Cycle through temperature presets to select Less, Normal,
or More.
6. Press – / + to adjust cooking time.
7. Keep Warm setting is On by default. Press Keep Warm again to turn
it off.
8. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and displays timer.
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 MAKING
You can use your Instant Pot Duo to easily make delicious, fermented
dairy and non-dairy yogurt.
Choose from these settings in the Yogurt Smart Program:
Setting
Less Normal More
Cooking
Time
24 hours
(24:00)
8 hours*
(08:00)
Not adjustable
Best for
For lower temperature
fermentation or
Jiu Niang, a sweet,
fermented rice dessert
Use for
fermenting milk
Use for
pasteurizing milk
* You can adjust time from 30 to 99 hours, 30 minutes
How to make yogurt
Pasteurizing Milk
1. Insert inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add unpasteurized milk to the inner pot.
3. Place and close lid.
4. Press Yogurt.
5. Press Yogurt again to cycle through Less, Normal, More.
6. After 10 seconds, display shows boiL.
7. When pasteurization finishes, display shows End.
Note: Milk must reach a minimum of 161°F / 72°C for pasteurization to occur.
Adding Culture/Starter
1. Allow pasteurized milk to cool to 110°F / 43°C.
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 1 gallon (3.7 L) of milk or follow a
trusted recipe.
3. Place and close lid.
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Ferment
1. Press Yogurt.
2. Cycle to Normal by pressing Yogurt again; display shows
8 hours (08:00).
3. Use – / + buttons to adjust the fermentation time if needed.
4. After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating; display shows timer
counting up to set time from 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 flavors.
How much to make?
Instant Pot Size Minimum Milk Volume Maximum Milk Volume
3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters 2 Cups
(16 oz / 500 mL)
2 Quarts
(64 oz / 1.9 L)
6 Quarts / 5.7 Liters 4 Cups
(32 oz / 1000 mL)
4 Quarts
(128 oz / 3.8 L)
8 Quarts / 7.6 Liters 6 Cups
(48 oz / 1500 mL)
6 Quarts
(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 and the light above the
button turns off.
Reheat and keep warm
1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm.
2. Press again to cycle through Less, Normal and More
temperature levels.
3. Press the – / + buttons to set a timer for up to 10 hours.
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CLEANING
Clean your Instant Pot Duo 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 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.
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Part Cleaning instructions
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off 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.
Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the
cooker’s safety or performance.
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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.
When opening cooker,
the inner cooking pot is
stuck to lid
Cooling of inner cooking pot
may create suction, causing
inner cooking pot to adhere
to the lid.
Carefully lower the inner
cooking pot back into the
cooker base and release the
vacuum by setting the Steam
Release switch 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.
If inner cooking pot is
deformed, replace the pot.
DO NOT USE. Contact
Consumer Care.
Minor steam leaking/
hissing from steam
release vent during
cooking cycle
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.
Move the Steam Release
switch quickly to Vent then
back to Seal to ensure the
Steam Release valve is seated
correctly.
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.
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Problem Cause Solution
Occasional clicking or
light cracking sound
Cooker’s electrical fuse
has blown.
Contact Consumer Care.
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” on
page 34 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 Duo. 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 inner cooking pot.
3 Quarts: 1 cup
(8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quarts: 1 1/2 cups
(12 oz / 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 switch
to Vent.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot Duo, if you need
them. Visit www.instantpot.com to order.
Part Part number
Sealing Ring
3QT: 211-0011-01
6QT: 211-0001-01
8QT: 211-0008-01
SS Inner Pot
(Stainless Steel)
3QT: 212-0001-01
6QT: 212-0401-01
8QT: 212-0601-01
Ceramic coated
AL Inner pot
(Aluminum)
3QT: 212-0002-01
6QT: 212-0402-01
8QT: 212-0602-01
Float Valve
3QT: 310-0009-01
6QT: 310-0098-01
8QT: 310-0007-01
Silicone Float Valve Cap
3QT: 310-0049-01
6QT: 310-0049-01
8QT: n/a
Steam Release Valve
3QT: 310-0066-01
6QT: 310-0066-01
8QT: 310-0066-01
Anti-Block Shield
3QT: 310-0006-01
6QT: 310-0006-01
8QT: 310-0006-01
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Part Part number
Glass Lid
3QT: 213-0001-01
6QT: 213-0201-01
8QT: 213-0301-01
Silicone Lid
3QT: 213-0002-01
6QT: 213-0202-01
8QT: 213-0302-01
Steam Rack – metal
3QT: 210-0002-01
6QT: n/a
8QT: 210-0041-01
Steam Rack – silicone
3QT: n/a
6QT: 210-0008-01
8QT: n/a
Condensation
Collector Cup
3QT: 310-0003-01
6QT: 310-0001-01
8QT: n/a
User Manual
3QT: 399-1235-03US
6QT: 399-1235-03US
8QT: 399-1235-03US
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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.
Register your product
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
Duo Mini v5 3 Quarts
2.8 Litres
700 W 120V/60 Hz
Duo 60 v5 6 Quarts
5.7 Litres
1000 W 120V/60 Hz
Duo 80 v5 8 Quarts
7.6 Litres
1200 W 120V/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.
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Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or
(3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these
limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied
warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable
law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent
permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Product Registration
Please visit
www.instantpot.com/register to register your new Instant Pot Brands
appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. You
will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase, model number (found on the
back of your appliance) and serial number (found on the bottom of your appliance) along
with your name and email address. The registration will enable us to keep you up to date
with product developments and recipes, and contact you in the unlikely event of a product
safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand
the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.
Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department by email
to
support@instantpot.com. You can also create a support ticket online at
www.instantpot.com. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked to
send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Pot Brands
is not responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service. When returning your
appliance, please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number,
and proof of the original purchase date as well as a description of the problem you are
encountering with the appliance.
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NOTESNOTES
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NOTESNOTES
DO NOT place this
appliance on or close to
a gas or electric burner,
or inside an oven. Always
operate this appliance on
a stable, non-combustible,
level surface, such as a
kitchen countertop.
In Canada, distributed by
Instant Pot Brands
199 Bay Street, Suite 4000
Toronto, ON M5L 1A9 Canada
In U.S., distributed by
Instant Pot Brands
3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 700
Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S.
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Art release date
04/04/2024
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