User Manual Instant Pot Duo Mini Rice Cookers

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• Overview
• Control and Features
• Getting Started
• Pressure Cooking
• Non-Pressure Cooking
• Cooking and Safety Tips
• Specifications
• Care and Cleaning
• Troubleshooting

User Manual Pressure Cooker

Overview

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Control and Features

Control Panel for the DUO Series

The control panel of your Instant Pot® DUO Mini/60/80 consists of a LED display,cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time

Instant Pot® is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking times for different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent settings per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience. To return to the factory default settings, press Cancel to return the cooker to standby mode displaying OFF, 1) for individual cooking programs reset, press and hold the cooking program key until the cooker beeps, or 2) for global reset, press and hold the Cancel key until the cooker beeps.

The Pressure Level key has no effect on non-pressure cooking programs: Slow Cook, Sauté and Yogurt

Cooking Program Options

Pressure Cooking Programs:

Working Pressure: Low Pressure: 5.8 - 7.2 psi (40 - 50 kPa); High Pressure: 10.2 - 11.6 psi (70 - 80 kPa) Pressure Release Pressure Limit: 15.22psi (105kPa) Working Temperature: 115°C - 118°C (239°F ~ 244°F)

Non-Pressure Cooking Programs:

Keep Warm function: 63 - 78°C (145 ~ 172°F); Slow Cook function: Less mode: 82-87.8°C / 180-190°F; Normal mode: 87.8-93°C / 190-200°F; More mode: 93-99°C / 200-210°F; Sauté function: Less mode: 135 -150°C (275 -302°F); Normal mode: 160 -176°C (320 -349°F); More mode: 175 - 210°C (347 - 410°F)

Getting Started

1.Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and accessories.

2.Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use.

3.Install the condensation collector at the rear of the cooker by aligning the top of the collector with the guides on the cooker and press in.

4.Place the steam release handle on the lid.

Before using your Instant Pot®:

1.To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift.

2.Remove the inner pot from the cooker

3.Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If required, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first. Always add at least 18 fl oz / 500 mL of liquid for minimum liquid requirement. See “Cooking and Safety Tips” on page 22.

4.Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry. Make sure there is no food debris on the bottom side of the inner pot nor on the cooking element.

5.Put the inner pot back into the cooker. Rotate slightly to ensure that it is seated correctly

6.Make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of the sealing ring. Ensure there is no deformation on the sealing ring rack. Do not attempt to repair a deformed ring rack. Please contact the customer care team.

7.To place lid, reverse Step 1. Place the lid on the cooker, align the mark on the lid with the (unlock) mark and turn clockwise to the (lock) mark.

Initial Test Run

To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly:

1.Add 3 measuring cups of water into the inner pot (~25 fl oz / 750 mL).

2.Close the lid. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position.

3.Press the Steam button and press the + / - keys to adjust time to 2 minutes.

The preheating cycle will start after 10 seconds and the cooker with display On. Traces of steam will release until the float valve pops up. The Steam program will begin when working pressure is reached. After the cooking cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and switch to Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is ON.

*If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on pages 24 - 26, or call the customer care team. Contact information on page 24.*

Pressure Cooking

The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry1 , Rice, Multigrain1 , Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook.

1.Follow the steps in “Getting Started” pages 12 - 14.

2.Position the steam release handle to Sealing.

3.Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.

4.Select a pressure cooking program: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry1 , Rice, Multigrain1 , Porridge, Steam, or Pressure Cook.

5.Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows:

6.10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooker beeps 3 times and displays On to indicate that the cooker has entered preheating cycle. If using Delay Start, the Delay Start light indicator will light up and 10 seconds later, the delay timer will start to count down. When count down is finished, cooking will start and LED will display On for the preheating cycle. Depending on the amount of food and its temperature, the preheating cycle can last from a few minutes to 40 minutes or more . As the cooker heats up and pressure builds, the float valve rises. When working pressure is reached, the cooker enters the pressure cooking cycle and displays the remaining cooking time.

When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm function is turned ON. The LED displays the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.

**Users can switch Auto Keep Warm ON/OFF, adjust pressure level and cooking time at any time during the cooking process.

7.Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe): Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This may take 10 to 40 minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of food in the cooker. Place a wet towel on the metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the steam release).

Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to let steam out until the float valve drops down. Never pull out the steam release handle while releasing steam, as escaping steam is extremely hot and can cause scalding. When cooking food with large liquid volume or starch content, immediately turn the steam release handle back to the Sealing position at the first sign of spattering. Quick Release should ALWAYS be closely attended.

8.Press Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode. Open the lid. Make sure the float valve is down before opening the lid.

Non-Pressure Cooking

The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm.

Sauté

1.Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.

2.Select the Sauté program

3.To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for regular browning), and More (for stir-frying or blackening meat). 10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooking process will start. The cooker will beep 3 times and the LED displays On to indicate that the cooker has entered the preheating cycle. When the working temperature is reached, the LED displays Hot.

4.Add food to the inner pot and sauté.

5.When you have finished sautéing the food, press Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.

Slow Cook

1.You may use the Instant Pot® glass lid as an option. If using the pressure cooking lid, make sure the steam release handle is turned to Venting

2.Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.

3.Select the Slow Cook program. Optionally, modify the slow cooking program as follows:

10 seconds after choosing the settings, the cooking program will start. The cooker will beep 3 times and the cooker will enter the cooking cycle. The LED will display the remaining cooking time. If using Delay Start, the light indicator will light up and 10 seconds later, the delay timer will start to count down. Cooking begins when count down is finished.

4.When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED will display the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.

5.When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED will display the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.

6.If the lid is on, remove it by turning counterclockwise and lifting.

7.Press Cancel. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is in standby mode.

Yogurt

1.Pasteurize Milk

a) Add milk to the inner pot.

b) Select the Yogurt program.

c) Press the Yogurt key repeatedly to select the More mode. 10 seconds after choosing the settings, the heating process will begin. The cooker will beep 3 times and the LED will display boiL.

d) When finished, the cooker will beep and the LED will display Yogt.

If making yogurt in smaller containers: add 1 cup/250 ml of water to the inner pot, place the steam rack in the inner pot and put the containers on top of the steam rack, close the lid, select the Steam program and use the + / - buttons to set time to 2 minutes. Make sure the steam release handle is in Sealing position when running the Steam program as this is a pressure cooking program. When complete, use the natural release method (page 17) and continue with steps 2 to 4.

*The advantages of pasteurizing milk are to 1) kill pathogens and harmful bacteria, and 2) denature milk proteins for easier absorption by the body

2.Cool Milk

a) Remove the inner pot and place it on a wire rack.

b) Allow the milk to cool to 115°F/46°C. Test the milk temperature with a thermometer.

3.Add Starter Culture

a) Add starter culture to the warm milk in the inner pot.

b) Replace the inner pot and close the lid.

4.Ferment Yogurt

a) Select the Yogurt program and adjust to Normal mode.

b) Press + / - to set fermentation time.

c) When finished, the cooker will beep and the LED will display Yogt.

Cooking and Safety Tips

• Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to the Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury.

• Do not attempt to open the lid until pressure inside the cooker is completely released. As a safety feature, until the float valve drops down the lid is locked and cannot be opened. Do not force lid open.

• When opening the lid, the inner pot may adhere to the lid. This is caused by vacuum due to cooling. Make sure the steam release handle is in the Venting position and all the steam is released.

• If the float valve is stuck, move the steam release handle to the Venting position. Once all the steam is released, push the float valve down with a pen or long utensil.

• Always add at least 18 fl oz. / 500 ml of water or other liquids so enough steam can be generated to cook under pressure. These include cooking sauces, wine, beer, stocks, juices of fruits and vegetables. Oils, oil-based sauces and thick cooking sauces do not have enough water content and will not account for the required liquid volume.

• Time to pressure and cooking time will vary according to the temperature and quantity of the ingredients. Food that is cold or frozen will take longer to cook than food that is at room temperature.

• When using the Delay Start program, allow sufficient cooling down time before serving.

• The Delay Start program is not recommended for porridge, oatmeal or other foamy and thick liquids. Cooking progresses should be monitored when cooking these foods.

Specifications

Care and Cleaning

Unplug your Instant Pot® and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.

• All Instant Pot® inner pots, pressure cooker lids, glass lids, and accessories are dishwasher safe.

• Remove the inner pot and lid, and wash with detergent. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.

• Wipe the inner cooker base rim and slot with dry cloth to prevent rusting of the exterior cooker rim.

• Remove the sealing ring and anti-block shield from the underside of the lid. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.

• The sealing ring must always be properly positioned on the underside of the lid.

• Clean the outer body with a damp soft cloth or sponge.

• Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or components.

• Periodically check that the steam release valve and float valve are in good working order and free of debris.

Troubleshooting