Instant Pot 140-8000-01 RIO Mini 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker

Welcome to your new Instant Pot" RIO" Mini!

This Instant Pot RIO Mini Multi- Cooker can help you cook healthy, delicious meals easily - so you'll have more time for all the other things in your life. We hope you fall in love with Instant Pot cooking and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come!

Get started with your new Instant Pot!

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

A WARNING
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.

AWARNING

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.

AWARNING

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.

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 disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet when not using the appliance and before cleaning.
• 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.
• DO NOT use with extension cords, power converters or adapters, timer switches or separate remote- control systems.

This appliance has a polarized plug and one blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• DO plug this appliance into a polarized outlet one way.
• DO contact a qualified electrician if the plug does not fit in the outlet.
• DO NOT attempt to modify the plug. If the plug does not fit full into the outlet, reverse the plug.

Electrical Warning

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 [email protected].
• 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 [email protected].
• 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 120V~ 60Hz for North America.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A WARNING
Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live.

USING YOUR INSTANT POT RIO MINI

Control panel

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

Control Panel buttons and indicators

Smart Programs

Controls

Indicators

Before first 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 multi-cooker base with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.
3. Install the condensation collector. See the instructions on page 37.

Connect to power

When you're ready to use your Instant Pot, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. When you're done cooking and whenever you're cleaning the multi- cooker, unplug the cord from the outlet.

Test run

Performing a test run is a great way to familiarize yourself with how the multi- cooker works before you actually cook a meal.

To perform a test run:

1. Add 3 cups water to the cooking pot.
2. Place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base.
3. Place the lid on top of the multi-cooker base and turn to lock. See 'How to close the lid' below.
4. Press Pressure Cook.
5. Press the Up or Down arrows to select 5 minutes time.
6. Press Keep Warm to turn off Keep Warm.
7. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Preheat.
8. When the pressure is ready, the Progress Indicator shows Cook.
9. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops and the Status Display shows End.
10. Set the steam release switch on the lid to Vent. When all steam is released, the Float Valve drops into the lid. See 'How the Float Valve works' on page 17.
11. Open the lid. See 'How to open the lid' below. Use care: the cooking pot will be hot. Let the pot cool before carefully lifting it out.
12. Discard any remaining water, and then wash and dry the cooking pot. Now you're ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot!

Turn sounds on/off

1. When the Status Display shows OFF, press and hold Delay Start and Keep Warm for 5 seconds.
2. The Status Display shows S On or SOFF. The new sound setting is active.

Audible safety alerts cannot be turned off.

Cancel cooking

When in Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm modes, press Cancel. The Status Display shows OFF.

Memorized settings

Each time you use a smart program, the multi- cooker memorizes the settings you select and they become the default the next time you use that program. Each time you use a smart program, you can use the default settings or change them. This applies to:

• Temperature settings
• Cooking time settings

You can erase the memorized settings and reset them to the original factory settings.

Reset individual smart programs

When the Status Display shows OFF, press and hold one smart program button for over 3 seconds until the smart program flashes twice and the multi- cooker returns to Ready mode. The individual smart program settings are restored to the factory defaults.

Reset all smart programs

When the Status Display shows OFF, press and hold Cancel for over 3 seconds until all smart program buttons flash 3 times. All smart program settings are restored to the factory defaults.

USING THE LID

You'll use the lid for most smart programs, and always for pressure cooking. Always use the lid that came with this Instant Pot RIO Mini multi- cooker base.

How to close the lid

1. Line up the on the lid with the on the multi-cooker base.

2. Turn the lid until the on the lid aligns with the on the multi- cooker base.

For pressure cooking, the lid will automatically lock when the multi- cooker starts building pressure.

How to open the lid

1. If you're using a pressure cooking smart program, make sure to vent the steam first until the Float Valve drops into the lid. See 'How the Float Valve works' below.
2. Turn the lid counterclockwise until the on the lid lines up with the on the multi-cooker base.

3. Carefully lift the lid up and off the multi-cooker base.

How to release steam

Instant Pot RIO Mini can release steam in 2 different ways. Use the one that best fits the type of food you're cooking or the recipe calls for.

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 and beans.

1. When a pressure cooking program ends, Natural steam release begins automatically.
2. When all steam is released, the Float Valve drops into the lid. See 'How the Float Valve works' below.

Quick steam release

1. When a pressure cooking program ends, set the steam release switch on the lid to Vent
2. When all steam is released, the Float Valve drops into the lid. See 'How the Float Valve works' below.

How the Float Valve works

The float valve shows whether there is pressure in the multi- cooker (pressurized) or not (depressurized). It appears in two positions:

The float valve comes installed in the multi- cooker. Do not touch the float valve during use.

Caution: It may not be easy to see if the float valve has dropped into the lid. Look closely at the float valve and never try to force the lid open.

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 Safety section.

ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cooking uses pressure to raise the temperature in the cooking pot, allowing you to cook food much faster than normal. When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot RIO Mini goes through 3 stages.

Pre-heating

While the multi- cooker pre- heats, it heats the liquid to create steam. Once enough pressure has built up, the lid locks in place and the multi- cooker is ready to start cooking.

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 19 for details.

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 16.

Using liquid to create steam

Pressure cooking requires liquid in the cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Here are the minimum amounts you'll need:

*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 COOK

Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to quickly and evenly cook foods. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Choose from these settings in the Pressure Cook smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Pressure Cook program.

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 cooking pot into the multi- cooker base and add ingredients and liquid.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi- cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Pressure Cook. The default or last- used cooking settings display.
4. To change the cooking time, press the Up or Down arrows to select a time.
5. To turn off Keep Warm, press Keep Warm. You can activate Keep Warm at any time during cooking.
6. To start cooking later, press Delay Start, then press the Up or Down arrows to select a delay time.
7. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Preheat. It can take 15 minutes or more to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods and large quantities increase the preheating time.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the Progress Indicator shows Cook and the cooking timer starts counting down. You can press Cancel to stop cooking and cancel the smart program at any time. You can press Keep Warm at any time during cooking to turn it off.

Stop cooking

1. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops and Natural steam release begins. The Status Display shows End. If you prefer, you can use Quick steam release by pushing the steam release switch on the lid to Vent .
2. If Keep Warm is ON, the timer starts counting up. You can press Cancel at any time to stop Keep Warm.
3. When all steam is released, the Float Valve drops into the holder. See 'How the Float Valve works' on page 17.

RICE

The Rice smart program uses pressurized steam to cook rice quickly and evenly. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Choose from these settings in the Rice smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Rice program.

Other settings

Keep Warm is set to ON by default. Delay Start is available.

How to cook rice

Prep

Prepare the ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot into the multi- cooker base and add ingredients and liquid.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi- cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Rice. The default or last- used cooking settings display.
4. To change the cooking time, press the Up or Down arrows to select a time.
5. To turn off Keep Warm, press Keep Warm. You can activate Keep Warm at any time during cooking.
6. To start cooking at a later time, press Delay Start, then press the Up or Down arrows to select a delay time.
7. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Preheat. It can take 15 minutes or more to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods and large quantities increase the preheating time.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the Progress Indicator shows Cook and the cooking timer starts counting down. You can press Cancel to stop cooking and cancel the smart program at any time. You can press Keep Warm at any time during cooking to turn it off.

Stop cooking

1. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops and Natural steam release begins. The Status Display shows End. If you prefer, you can use Quick steam release by pushing the steam release switch on the lid to Vent .
2. If Keep Warm is ON, the timer starts counting up. You can press Cancel at any time to stop Keep Warm.
3. When all steam is released, the Float Valve drops into the holder. See 'How the Float Valve works' on page 17.

STEAM

Use Steam as you would a regular stovetop steamer, boiling liquid to cook food with hot steam.

Choose from these settings in the Steam smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Steam program.

Other settings

• Keep Warm is set to ON by default.
• Delay Start is available.

How to steam

Prep

Cut or chop your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot into the multi- cooker base and add ingredients and liquid.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi- cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Steam. The default or last- used cooking settings display.
4. To change the cooking time, press the Up or Down arrows to select a time.
5. To start cooking later, press Delay Start, then press the Up or Down arrows to select a delay time.
6. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Preheat. It can take 15 minutes or more to reach the temperature for cooking.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the Progress Indicator shows Cook and the cooking timer starts counting down. You can press X Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Stop cooking

1. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops. The Status Display shows End.
2. The Steam smart program does not use pressure to cook, but a small amount of pressure can build up and make it hard to remove the lid. If that happens, set the steam release switch on the lid to Vent until any extra steam is released.

SLOW COOK

Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes, just as you would in a slow cooker. Slow Cook does not use pressure to cook food.

Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Slow Cook program.

Cook settings

For Slow Cooking, you can choose either the Low or High setting.

Other settings

Keep Warm is ON by default. Delay Start is available.

How to slow cook

1. Place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base and add ingredients.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi-cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Slow Cook. The default or last-used cooking settings display.
4. To change the cooking time, press Time/Temp until the time flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to select a time. You can change the cooking time at any time during cooking.
5. To change the cook setting, press Time/Temp until the temp flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to toggle between Low and High options.
6. To turn off Keep Warm, press Keep Warm. You can activate Keep Warm at any time during cooking.
7. To start cooking at a later time, press Delay Start, then press the Up or Down arrows to select a delay time.
8. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Cook and the cooking timer starts counting down. You can press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.

Stop cooking

1. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops. The Status Display shows End.
2. If Keep Warm is ON, the timer starts counting up. Press Cancel at any time to turn it off.

SAUTE

Use Saute in place of a frying or saucepan. Sauteing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces. Saute does not use pressure to cook food.

Choose from these settings in the Saute smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Saute program.

Other settings

Keep Warm is not available. Delay Start is not available.

How to saute

Prep

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

Preheat

1. Place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base.
2. Press Saute. The default or last-used cooking settings display.
3. To change the cooking time, press Time/Temp until the time flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to select a time. You can change the cooking time at any time during cooking.
4. To change the temperature setting, press Time/Temp until the temp flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to toggle between Low and High options.
5. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Preheat.

Cook

1. When the Status Display shows Hot, add ingredients. Do not use the lid while sauteing.
2. The cooking timer starts counting down. You can press X Cancel to stop cooking at any time.
3. When the cooking time reaches 00:00, the Status Display shows End.

Sauteing before Pressure or Slow Cooking

Quite often, you'll want to saute foods to brown them before further cooking them.

1. Saute ingredients.
2. Press X Cancel. You can deglaze the cooking pot now 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 cooking pot.
2. Add water, broth, or wine.
3. Use wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to bottom of the cooking pot.

YOGURT

You can use your Instant Pot RIO Mini to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non- dairy yogurt. Yogurt does not use pressure to cook food. We recommend following a trusted recipe when making yogurt. You can find recipes at www.instantpot.com.

Choose from these settings in the Yogurt smart program:

Temperature settings

When you follow a recipe for making yogurt, it's helpful to know what the actual temperature settings are.

Other settings

Keep Warm is not available. Delay Start is not available.

How to make yogurt

Pasteurizing Milk

1. Add milk to the cooking pot and place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi-cooker base and lock the lid.
3. Press Yogurt. The default or last-used cooking settings display.
4. Press the Up or Down arrows to select High temperature. The display will show boil. You cannot adjust the cooking time.
5. Press Start to begin. The display shows ON.
6. When pasteurization finishes, the display shows End.
7. Remove the lid and allow the pasteurized milk to cool.

Note: Milk must reach a minimum temperature of 161°F / 72°C for pasteurization to occur.

Adding Culture/Starter

1. Check that the pasteurized milk has cooled to 43°F / 10°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 the lid back on the multi-cooker base.

Ferment

1. Press Yogurt.
2. Press the Up or Down arrows to select Low or Medium temperature. The default cooking time will flash on the display.
3. Press the Up or Down arrows to select the fermentation time according to your recipe. You can change the fermentation time at any time during fermentation. A longer fermentation period will produce tanger yogurt.
4. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Cook.
5. When fermentation completes, the display shows End.
6. Open the lid and transfer the yogurt to a food storage container.
7. Place in the fridge for 12-24 hours to develop flavors.

How much to make?

KEEP WARM

You can use Keep Warm after cooking with the Pressure Cook, Rice and Slow Cook smart programs. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat food. Keep Warm does not use pressure to cook food.

Choose from these settings in the Keep Warm smart program. The program uses the default settings or the settings you selected the last time you used the Keep Warm program.

Other settings

Delay Start is not available.

How to keep warm after cooking

1. When Keep Warm is turned ON for a smart program, it automatically starts when cooking is finished. The timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.
2. To turn off Keep Warm at any time, press X Cancel.

How to reheat

Prep

Place the food to be reheated into the cooking pot.

You can also use an oven- safe baking dish that fits in the cooking pot. Add 1/2- cup to 1 cup of water to the cooking pot to avoid overheating the baking dish.

1. Place the cooking pot into the multi-cooker base.
2. Place the lid on top of the multi-cooker base.
3. Press Keep Warm. The default or last-used cooking settings display.
4. To change the cooking time, press Time/Temp until the time flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to select a time. You can change the cooking time at any time during cooking.
5. To change the temperature setting, press Time/Temp until the temp flashes. Press the Up or Down arrows to toggle between Low, Med and High options.
6. Press Start. The Progress Indicator shows Warm and the Status Display shows the timer counting down.
7. When reheating completes, the display shows End.
8. To turn off Keep Warm at any time, press Cancel.

DELAY START

You can use Delay Start to delay the beginning of a cooking program or to set a timer (even if you're not cooking in your Instant Pot).

Delay Start is not available with the Sauté, Yogurt or Keep Warm smart programs.

Delay the start of cooking

1. Select a smart program, adjust the settings as you want, then press Delay Start.
2. Press the Up or Down arrows to select a time.
3. Press Start. The timer counts down.
4. When Delay Start ends, the smart program begins automatically.

Set a timer (without cooking)

1. When the Status Display shows Off, press Delay Start.
2. Press the Up or Down arrows to select a time.
3. Press Start to begin the timer.

MAINTENANCE

Your Instant Pot RIO Mini includes parts that enable pressure cooking. These parts must be installed for pressure cooking to work properly and either cleaned or replaced regularly.

WARNING

Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

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 multi- cooker base.

The sealing ring must be installed before using the multi- 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 behind 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.

Anti-block shield

The anti- block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, helping to regulate pressure.

As an integral part of product safety, the anti- block shield must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.

Remove the Anti-Block Shield

Turn the lid over and hold it securely with one hand. Use the other hand to grasp the Anti- Block Shield with your fingers and pull firmly to remove it from the prongs underneath.

Install the Anti-Block Shield

Place anti- block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position. Do not attempt to operate the pressure multi- cooker without the anti- block shield installed.

Setting up the condensation collector

The condensation collector sits at the back of the multi- 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 multi- cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.

Remove the condensation collector

Pull the condensation collector away from the multi- cooker base; do not pull down.

Note the tabs on the multi- cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Pot RIO Mini 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.

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the multicooker's safety or performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR CODES

If the control panel shows an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Instant Pot RIO Mini. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

We offer genuine replacement parts for your Instant Pot RIO Mini multi- cooker, if you need them. Visit www.instantpot.com to order.

Part	Part number
Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot	212-0150-01
Steam Rack	310-1033-01
Sealing Ring	211-0001-01
Condensation Collector	310-0001-01
Steam Release Valve	310-0022-01
Float Valve	310-0098-01
Anti-Block Shield	310-0006-01
Manual	399-1291-03US

LEARN MORE

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• Cooking charts and more recipes Instantpot.com
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• Replacement parts and accessories Instantpot.com
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Product specifications

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made one year from the purchase date or delivery date, whichever is later, 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.

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 [email protected]. 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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