INSTANT POT
®
CHEF SERIES
8QT MULTI-COOKER
USER MANUAL
to your new Instant Pot
®
!
This Instant Pot Chef Series Multi-Cooker can help you cook healthy,
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!
Get started!
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Welcome
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 27
Delay Start 28
Timer 28
Favorites 29
Cleaning 30
Troubleshooting 31
Error Codes 33
Replacement Parts 34
Learn More 35
Warranty 36
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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:
• ON LY 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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Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage and may void your warranty.
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
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Lid
Aluminum 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.
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Cooker Handles
Condensation Rim
Control Panel
Heating Element (Inside)
Power Cord (Rear)
Condensation Collector
Stainless Steel Steam Rack
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USING YOUR INSTANT POT
Control panel
We’ve designed the Instant Pot Chef Series control panel to be simple
to use and easy to read.
Sauté
Egg
Time
Temp
Temp
Preheat Cook Warm
Low
Med High
Steam
Pressure
Cook
Rice
Slow
Cook
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3 4
1. Status lights
• Cooking stages are active when lit
2. Time/Temperature controls
• Increase
• Decrease
3. Status display
• Temperature
• Cooking time
• Delay Start time
• Keep Warm time
• Status messages
4. Temperature level indicators
5. Smart Program buttons
• Light shows the active
Smart Program
6. Favorites buttons
• Light shows active
7. Delay Start
• Light shows ON
8. Keep Warm
• Light shows ON
9. Cancel
10. 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)
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
Sauté Smart Program is ready to add food
Overheating: see Troubleshooting on page 31
Favorites program is not saved
Error: see Error Codes on page 33
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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 Favorites settings.
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INITIAL SETUP
Clean before use
1. 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.
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
an electrical socket.
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Test run
Setting up your new Instant Pot 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 21.
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 on the lid with the on the cooker base and lower the
lid onto the track.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until the on the lid aligns with the on the
cooker base.
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Open the Lid
1. Turn the lid handle to align the on the lid with the on the
cooker base.
2. Lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 pressurized 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 multi-cooker 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 multi-cooker 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 multi-cooker is still pressurized
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*
• 2 Cups (16 oz / 473 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, personal 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 hour
(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 hour
(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. The default or previous cooking time displays.
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6. If you want to change the cooking time, press or to adjust it.
7. If you want to delay the start of cooking, press the
Delay Start button, then press the Time or arrows to select
the delay time.
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again
to turn it off.
9. Press Start . The Preheat status light is ON, the display shows On
and the Instant Pot Chef is building pressure.
It can take 10-15 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods
increase the preheating time.
Cook
1. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot Chef 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 Time and using
and to increase or decrease time. Press Start
to confirm the change, otherwise cooking will resume after 10 seconds with the
original cooking time.
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
flavors 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. The default or previous cooking
time and temperature display.
4. If you want to change the cooking time, press or to adjust it.
5. If you want to change the cooking temperature, press Time/Temp,
then press or to select Low, Med or High temperature.
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 Time/Temp and using
and to increase or decrease
time or temperature. Press Start
to confirm the change, otherwise cooking will
resume after 10 seconds with the original cooking time.
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, according to your recipe.
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 favorite 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. The default or previous
cooking time and temperature display.
6. If you want to change the cooking time, press or to adjust it.
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7. If you want to change the cooking temperature, press Time/Temp,
then press or to select Low, Med or High temperature.If you
want to delay the start of cooking, press the Delay Start button,
then press the Time or arrows to select the delay time
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again
to turn it off.
9. Press Start . The Cook status light is ON and the timer counts
down.
You can change the cooking time or temperature at any time during preheating
or cooking by pressing Time/Temp and using
and to increase or decrease
time or temperature. Press Start
to confirm the change, otherwise cooking will
resume after 10 seconds with the original cooking time.
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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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 (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.
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
3. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm . The default or
previous warming time and temperature display.
4. If you want to change the cooking time, press or to adjust it.
5. If you want to change the cooking temperature, press Time/Temp,
then press or to select Low, Med or High temperature.
6. Press Start . The Warm status light is on and the timer starts
counting down.
You can change the cooking time or temperature by pressing the Time/Temp
buttons, then using
and to make changes. Press Start to restart cooking.
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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 and 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
.
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 and to select the timer time.
3. Press Start to begin the timer.
You can cancel the timer at any time by pressing Cancel .
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FAVORITES
You can set and save 4 custom programs as Favorites for one-touch
access to recipes.
Saving recipes as Favorites
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 Favorites
key for over 3 seconds to save the program.
The display flashes Set and the Favorites number 3 times. The
Favorites button indicator lights.
Your customized program is ready to use any time you want.
You can replace a saved Favorite with a new recipe by repeating these steps again.
Using Favorite recipes
For a Pressure Cook or Slow Cook Favorites program, add your
ingredients to the inner pot before pre-heating. For a Sauté Favorites
program, wait to add food until the display shows Hot.
• Touch the Favorites key you want to use.
The display shows the cooking settings for that Favorite. The
Favorites button indicator lights. Press Start to begin cooking.
If you press a Favorites key that hasn’t been saved as a Favorite, the display
flashes Not Set 3 times and returns to the previous screen.
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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.
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.
Difficulty opening lid Pressure inside the cooker. Release pressure according
to recipe; only open lid
after float valve has
dropped down.
Inner cooking pot
is stuck to lid when
opening cooker
Cooling of inner pot may
create suction, causing
inner pot to adhere to
the lid.
To release the vacuum, set
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
Customer Care.
Minor steam leaking/
hissing from steam
release vent during
cooking cycle
Cooker is regulating
excess pressure.
This is normal; no action
required.
Steam gushes from
steam release vent
when Steam Release
switch is in Seal
position
Pressure sensor
control failure.
Contact Consumer Care.
Internal steam release
valve not seated properly.
Move the Steam Release
Switch quickly to Vent then
back to Seal to ensure the
Steam Release Valve is
seated correctly
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Problem Cause Solution
Display remains blank
after connecting the
power cord
Bad power connection or
no power.
Inspect power cord for
damage. If damage is
noticed, contact
Consumer Care.
Check outlet to ensure it
is powered.
Cooker’s electrical fuse
has blown.
Contact Consumer Care.
Occasional clicking or
light cracking sound
The sound of power
switching and expanding
pressure board when
changing temperatures.
This is normal; no action
needed.
Bottom of the 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 33.
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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.
Not enough liquid. Add thin, water-based liquid to
the inner cooking pot:
2 Cups (16 oz / 500 mL)
Quick release button is in the
Vent position.
Check Steam Release switch to
ensure it’s set to Seal.
Lid Err/
Open 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 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
sauté.
Set Steam Release Switch
to Vent.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot Chef Series, if
you need them. Visit www.instantpot.com to order.
Part Part number
Sealing Ring 211-0008-01
Non-stick Aluminum Inner
Cooking Pot
212-0602-01
Stainless Steel Inner
Cooking Pot
212-0601-01
Glass Lid 213-0301-01
Stainless Steel
Steam Rack
210-0012-01
Float Valve 310-0098-01
Steam Release Valve 310-0066-01
Anti Block Shield 310-0006-01
User Manual 399-1254-03US
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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
DUPC805BKWM 8 Quarts /
7.6 Liters
1200 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.
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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.
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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113-2000-01, 113-2000-02
Art release date
05/14/2024
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