Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker

User Manual
Model: IP-DUO50 and IP-DUO60
Version 3.0, Jan. 2015

(Pictures in the text are for reference only. Please refer to the actual product.)

Thank you for purchasing the multi-functional Instant Pot. Please read the User Manual
carefully before use and keep it in a convenient place for future reference.
 Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................................................ 3
Precautions .......................................................................................................... 4
Special Cord Set Instructions ................................................................................ 4

Product Introduction................................................................................................. 5
Features ............................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 5
Product Structure ................................................................................................. 6

Before the First Use .................................................................................................. 7

Install the Condensation Collector ....................................................................... 7
Remove and Install the Anti-Block Shield ............................................................. 7
Remove and Install the Sealing Ring .................................................................... 7
Safe Lid Opening................................................................................................... 8
Cooking Preparation ............................................................................................. 8

Controls and States of the Cooker .......................................................................... 10

Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 10
States of the Cooker ........................................................................................... 10
Operation Keys ................................................................................................... 11
Function Keys ..................................................................................................... 11
Cooking with Your Instant Pot ................................................................................. 13
Pressure Cooking ................................................................................................ 13
Slow Cooking ...................................................................................................... 14
Delayed Cooking with Timer .............................................................................. 14
Sautéing ............................................................................................................. 15
Warming ............................................................................................................. 16
Making Yogurt .................................................................................................... 16
Making Jiu Niang ................................................................................................ 16
Initial Test Run .................................................................................................... 17

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 18

Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 18

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................... 21

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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Your Instant Pot cooks with pressure. When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
2. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure cooker is used near children.
3. Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven.
4. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
5. Do not use pressure cooker for other than intended use.
6. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make
certain unit is properly closed before operating. Please see “Cooking Preparation”.
7. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as
rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may cause a risk of
clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. Please see “Food Preparation
Instructions”.

8. 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 pressure release device (the steam release handle). These foods should
only be cooked in a pressure cooker with caution with the inner pot never more than ½ full
and using natural release.

9. If using any Pressure Cooker program always ensure you have at least 1 measuring cup of
liquid in the Inner Pot to create the required steam.
10. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and all internal pressure has
been released. If the handles are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is still
pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. Please see
“Cooking Preparation”.
11. Never deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil. It is dangerous and may cause a fire or
serious damage.
12. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or
other liquid.
13. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
14. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the service center for
examination repair or adjustment. See Warranty section.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
16. This product is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
18. Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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 19. Extreme caution must be used when moving the unit containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
20. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the provided removable
container (cooking pot) or approved Instant Pot alternative.
21. Do not use incompatible removable container (cooking pot) or sealing ring (gasket) to
avoid pressure leakage.
22. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
23. Do not place the unit on an unstable location it is strictly prohibited to use it on a
newspaper, foam or other object that may easily block the vent holes at the bottom.
24. Do not use it in a place which is near splash water or fire. Do not use it in a place exposed
to directly to sunshine or oil splash. Put it in a place out of the reach of children.
25. Before use each time, be sure to check the anti-block shield, float valve and exhaust valve
(steam release handle) for obstruction, wipe the surface of the inner pot and the heating
plate to confirm they are free of any foreign object; make sure the steam release handle is in
sealing position when using a pressure cooking program.
26. Do not move this product or force to remove the lid when the unit is in operation.
27. Do not place your hands or face over the exhaust valve (steam release handle) or float
valve to avoid scald when the unit is in operation.
28. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, only authorized personnel should do repairs.
29. Do not cover the pressure valves.
30. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are
accompanied by a person responsible for their safety.
31. Do not use this product on any electrical system other than voltage: 220-240V~50Hz.

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

And keep the user manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Precautions

Before each use, please make sure to inspect the following:

1. The anti-block shield, float valve and exhaust valve are not blocked by food debris.
2. The bottom surface of the inner pot and the heating plate are free of any foreign objects.
3. The steam release handle is in the "Sealing" position for all pressure cooking.
After cooking, wait until the cooker cools down for a while and release the pressure using the
steam release handle. Use extreme caution when opening the lid. Scald and serious burns can be
caused by the steam inside the unit.
If all LED lights are flashing on the control panel, unplug the power cord immediately and consult
the “Troubleshooting” section.

Care must be taken with the sealing ring to avoid deformation. Failure to do so may prevent the
product from working properly.

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Special Cord Set Instructions
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement and
tripping. An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used,
the electrical rating of the cord must be at least 12 amps and 220-240V~50Hz. The extended cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape over edge of table or counter where it can be pulled by
children or tripped over accidentally. This appliance has a fitted plug. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way.

Product Introduction
Instant Pot® programmable pressure cooker is the new generation of smart kitchen appliances. It
is a 7-in-1 multi-function cooker combining the benefits of a Pressure Cooker, Sauté, Slow Cooker,
Rice Cooker, Steamer, Yogurt Maker and Food Warmer. Instant Pot® is a convenient and kitchen-
friendly time saver. Its 14 micro-processor controlled intelligent programs make your everyday
cooking as easy as pressing a button.
It brings your green thinking right into the kitchen by saving up to 70% of energy compared with
conventional cooking. In most cases, your Instant Pot reduces the cooking time by 70%, and
preserves more vitamins and minerals in the natural ingredients.
Instant Pot has been designed to avoid the common errors and safety hazards of old stove-top
pressure cookers using 10 proven safety mechanisms and patented technologies. They include lid
position monitoring, locking the lid under pressure, electronic pressure and temperature control,
dry burn detection with automatic shutoff, over-pressure protection, and temperature and
electrical current limiting fuse. Instant Pot® has earned the entrusted UL and now CE certification
by going through rigorous lab testing.

Features
 High safety standard: 10 safety mechanisms UL and CE safety certification. Please visit
www.InstantPot.co.uk for detailed information.
 Multi-function: Braising, pressure cooking, stewing, steaming, simmering, slow cooking,
sauté/browning, fermenting, making yogurt and keeping warm.
 14 convenient cooking programs controlled by a microprocessor: Simply press one of
the function keys to start cooking. The microprocessor controls the time, cooking
pressure and temperature eliminating the need to watch over the cooker in the kitchen.
 Clean and pleasant: Instant Pot produces very little noise and leaks almost no steam.
This keeps the aromas and flavor of ingredients in the food and avoids messy spills,
splashes or spatters to clean up.
 Dual pressure settings for fast and flexible cooking: Cooking with the high pressure
reduces cooking time by up to 70% and low pressure avoids overcooking delicate food.
 Up to 24-hour delayed cooking: Long 24 hour timer. Perfect for meal planning.
 Up to 120 minutes of manual cooking time selection.
 Auto keep warm: After cooking, the keep-warm function starts automatically for 10 hours.
 Dishwasher safe stainless steel inner pot and steam rack.

Specifications
 Working pressure: High 10.2 ~ 11.6psi (70 ~ 80kPa); Low 5.8 ~7.2 psi (40 ~ 50kpa)
 Steam release pressure limit: 15.22psi (105kPa)

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  Working temperature: 115°C ~ 118°C (239°F ~ 244°F) at high pressure setting; 110°C ~
112°C (229 ~ 233°F) at low pressure setting.
 “Keep warm” function: up to 99 hours 50 minutes, 63 ~ 78°C (145 ~ 172°F);
 “Slow Cook” function: 0.5 ~ 20 hours, at 88 ~ 99°C (190 ~ 210°F)
 “Sauté” function: “Normal” mode: 160 ~ 176°C (320 ~ 349°F); “More” mode: 175 ~ 210°C
(347 ~ 410°F); “Less” mode: 135 ~ 150°C (275 ~ 302°F).
 “Yogurt” function: up to 99 hours 30 minutes. “Normal” mode for making yogurt: 36 ~ 43°
C (96.8 ~ 109.4°F); “Less” mode for making Jiu Niang (fermented glutinous rice): 30 ~ 34°C
(86 ~ 93.2°F); “More” for pasteurizing milk: ~83°C (~180°F).

Model Power Rated Volume Caliber of inner Weight Dimension

Supply Power pot
IP-DUO50 220- 750- 5 Liter 14x22x24 cm 5.3kg 33x31x30 cm
240V 900W 5.5x8.66x9.45 (11.68lb) 13x12.2x11.8
~50Hz inch inch
(H x Inner rim (LxWxH)
diameter x outer
rim diameter)
IP-DUO60 220- 840- 6 Liter 16x22x24 cm 6.61kg 33x31x32 cm
240V 1000W 6.3x8.66x9.45 (14.57lb) 13x12.2x12.6
~50Hz inch inch
Accesso- Rice paddle, Soup spoon, Measuring cup, Steam rack, Condensation water collector,
ries User manual and Recipe booklet.

Product Structure

Lid fin slot on the

cooker handle
can hold the open
lid on either left
or right.

Condensation
collector.

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Before the First Use
Before the first use, please take out all accessories from the package and read this manual
carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions and cautions to avoid any
injury or property damage. Please wash the inside of the lid and the inner pot with warm soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth. Never immerse
the cooker housing or lid in water or any other liquid. The inner pot, sealing ring and steam
release handle and all accessories are dishwasher safe. But never clean the lid and housing in a
dishwasher.

Install the Condensation Collector

To install the condensation collector,

slide it into the slot on the cooker
housing. Follow the reverse order to
remove it for cleaning.

Remove and Install the Anti-Block Shield (Not essential)

The anti-block shield can be
removed by pushing it on the
side to lift it up. To install the
anti-block shield, position it in
place and press it down. The
anti-block shield can be installed
on either direction lengthwise.

Remove and Install the Sealing Ring

The sealing ring can be removed by pulling

upwards from the sealing ring rack in
sections. To reinstall the sealing ring,
pressing it down into the rack section by
section. The sealing ring can be installed on
either side facing up.

Please note the following:

 Prior to each use, inspect to make sure the sealing ring is well seated in the sealing ring
rack and the anti-block shield is mounted properly on the steam release pipe. A properly
seated sealing ring can be shifted, with a bit of effort, clockwise or anti-clockwise inside
the sealing ring rack.
 After use, remove any foreign objects from the sealing ring and anti-block shield.
 Keep the sealing ring clean to avoid odor. Washing the sealing ring in warm soapy water or
dishwasher can remove odor. However, it is normal for the sealing ring to absorb the smell
of certain acidic foods. That's why it is always a good idea to have more than one sealing
ring on hand. You can purchase additional sealing rings from www.InstantPot.co.uk.
 Never pull the sealing ring by force, as the pulling may cause deformation and affect its
function in sealing the pressure.
 A sealing ring with cracks, cuts or other damages should not be used. A new sealing ring
replacement should be used.
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Safe Lid Opening
1. Make sure the pressure cooking program has completed or press “Keep-Warm/Cancel” to
terminate the program.
2. Releasing pressure in one of the following approaches.

Quick Release:
 Slide the steam release handle to the "Venting" position to let out steam until the float
valve drops down.
Caution:
 Please keep hands and face away from the hole on the top of the steam release handle
when using Quick Release. The escaping steam is very hot and can cause scalding.
 Never pull out the steam release handle when it is letting out steam.
 Please be aware that Quick Release is not suitable for food in large liquid volume or with
high starch content (e.g. porridge, congee, sticky liquids, soup, etc.). Food content may
splatter out with steam. Use Natural Release instead.
Natural Release:
 Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This may take 10
to 15 minutes after cooking is finished and the cooker is in Keep-Warm mode.
 Putting a wet towel on the lid can speed up cooling.

3. Open the lid: Hold the lid handle, turn the lid counterclockwise to the open position, and lift
the lid up to open. To avoid vacuum suction on the lid, turn the steam release to “Venting”
position to let in air when lifting the lid.
 Caution: Do not open the lid until pressure inside the pot is completely released. As a
safety feature, until the float valve drops down, the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
 If the float valve is stuck due to food debris or stickiness, you can push it down with a pen
or chopsticks when you are certain the pressure has been released by moving the steam
release handle in the venting position.

Cooking Preparation
1. Open the lid
Holding the lid handle with your hand, rotate approximately 30 degrees counterclockwise
until the mark on the lid is aligned with the “Open” mark on the cooker
housing rim.

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2. Check whether all parts on the lid are assembled properly
Check the float valve and exhaust valve for obstructions. Make sure that the sealing ring is
well seated inside its holding rack, the anti-block shield is installed properly and the float
valve can move up and down easily.
3. Take out the inner pot, and put in food and liquid
The total amount of food and water should NEVER exceed the
maximum level marking of the inner pot. It is recommended that
you do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that
expand during cooking such as rice, beans or dried vegetables,
do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. Over filling may risk clogging the
vent pipes and developing excess pressure. This could also cause
spillage and may damage to the unit.
4. Place the inner pot inside the cooker housing
Before that, be sure to remove foreign objects and wipe dry the outside of the inner pot and
the heating element inside of the cooker.
After putting the inner pot inside the housing, rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure good
contact between the inner pot and the heating element.

5. Close the lid completely

Hold the lid handle and put the lid on the cooker, with the mark on the lid and the
“Open” marks on the housing rim are aligned. Rotate the lid clockwise approximately 30
degrees until the mark on the lid is aligned with the “Close” mark on the
housing rim.

Instant Pot has a safety feature to disable the cooker and the display flashes "Lid" if the lid is
not positioned correctly. When using "Soup", "Poultry", "Meat/Stew", "Bean/Chili",
"Multigrain", "Rice", "Steam", "Porridge" and "Yogurt", the lid should be fully closed. When
using "Sauté", the lid should be open. "Keep Warm" and “Slow Cook” works with the lid
either opened or closed.
6. Position the steam release handle properly
Please note that it is perfectly normal and necessary for the steam release handle to be

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 loose. It works by weight and simply rests on top of the
exhaust pipe. It can also be removed for washing if
necessary by pulling it straight out.
In operation of the cooker for any functions except "Keep
-Warm", "Sauté" or "Slow Cook", align the pointed end of
the steam release handle pointing to "Sealing", indicating
that the pressure cooker is in the sealed position.
The "Sauté" function must be used without the lid. The
"Slow Cook" and “Keep-Warm” can operate with or
without the lid, or using an optional glass lid available at
www.InstantPot.co.uk.

Controls and States of the Cooker

Control Panel
The control panel of your Instant Pot consists of an LED display, 2 pressure indicators, 3 mode
indicators, 4 operation keys and 14 function keys. Each function key has a function indicator light.
Operation keys do not have indicator lights.

States of the Cooker

Your Instant Pot has 3 states which are shown on the LED display and function indicators.

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  Standby state: the LED display shows
“OFF”.
 Pre-heating state: the LED display shows
“On” and the activated function indicator
lights up.
 Program operating state: the activated
function indicator lights up and the LED
display shows time. For pressure cooking,
slow cooking and timer functions, the
time counts down. For “Keep Warm” and
“Yogurt” functions, the time counts up.

Operation Keys
The 4 operations keys include “+”, “-“, “Pressure” and “Adjust” keys. The “+” and “-“ are used to
change the time value.
The "Pressure" key toggles the pressure setting between “High Pressure” and “Low Pressure” for
the pressure cooking functions which include "Soup", "Bean/Chili", "Poultry", "Meat/Stew",
"Multigrain", "Porridge", "Steam", “Rice" and “Manual” functions. The “Pressure” key has no
effect on non-pressure cooking functions: “Slow Cook”, “Sauté” and “Yogurt”.
The "Adjust" key can make 3 types of adjustments:
1. Changing the pressure keeping time for pressure cooking functions, except "Manual"
and "Rice" functions. "Rice" is fully automatic.
2. Switching the temperature of "Slow Cook" and "Sauté".
3. Selecting programs in “Yogurt”.

Function Keys
The most important key is “Keep Warm/Cancel”. When Instant Pot is
being programmed or any program is in effect, press this key will
cancel the program and take the cooker to standby state. When the
cooker is in standby state, pressing this key activates the keep-warm
program.
The “Soup” key is for making various soups and broth. You can use
the “Adjust” key to select a shorter or longer cooking duration,
depending on the intended cooking result. Instant Pot controls
the pressure and temperature to a level that the liquid never goes
into the heavy boiling state. For example, making chicken broth
with the "Soup" function, the broth is clear and the chicken
remains intact after cooking. If you need the food content to be
fully broken down, please stir and mix the soup before serving.
The “Porridge” key is to make porridge of various grains. You can use
the “Adjust” key to select a cooking duration. The “Normal” duration is for rice porridge. To
make Porridge Oats a shorter time will be needed. For a mixture of various grains and beans,
please choose the "More" duration. Stir the Porridge before serving. Please note, after the
“Porridge” program is finished, do NOT put steam release handle in venting position;
otherwise the porridge will splatter through the steam release. Please use Natural Release.
The “Poultry” key is programmed to make poultry dishes. You may use the "Adjust" key to change
the poultry cooking time from "Normal" to "More" or "Less" depending on your preference of
the texture and the amount of poultry you put into the pot. Poultry meat is generally easier to
cook than pork, lamb and beef. Hence the poultry cooking time is adjusted within a shorter

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 time range when using the "Poultry" function key.
The “Meat/Stew” key is for cooking meat and stew. The “Adjust” key can be used to change the
cooking time to achieve the desired texture of the meat. In general, "More" duration is for
bone-stripping effect on meat.
The “Bean/Chili” key is specifically for cooking beans and making Chili. If you want the beans well
cooked, please use the “Adjust” key to select "More" duration.

The “Rice” key is a fully automated smart program for cooking regular rice or parboiled rice. The
cooking duration is adjusted automatically depending on the amount of food content. To cook
2 cups of rice, it takes about 12 minute pressure keeping time; for 3~5 cups of rice, it takes
about 14 minute pressure keeping time; more cups will take longer time accordingly. Total
cooking time is not displayed, whereas the pressure keeping time will be shown when working
pressure is reached. The “Adjust” key has no effect on this program. Please note: You can cook
as little as one cup of rice with the correct ratio of water.

The "Multigrain" key is a program to cook mixed grains of wild rice, hard brown rice, mung beans,
etc. There are three “Adjust” options for multigrain rice cooking. The "Normal" setting has 40
minutes of pressure cooking time. The "Less" setting has 20 minutes of pressure cooking time.
The "More" setting has 45 minutes of warm water soaking time and 60 minutes of pressure
cooking time. The "More" setting is suitable for harder grains such as dry split corn.

The “Steam” key is designed for steaming purposes. You can steam vegetables, seafood or
reheating with the enclosed steam rack. When steaming vegetables and seafood, please note
that using the “Natural Release” method for releasing the steam will likely overcook the food.
You will need to release the steam as soon as the cooking time has expired using the “Quick
Release” method.

Using 1~2 cups (160ml) of water is sufficient for steaming fresh or frozen vegetables, with 1~2
minute pressure keeping time. Please use “+” or “-“ keys to change the steaming time. Please
note that unlike other pressure cooking functions, the “Steam” function heats at full power
continuously. This may burn food in direct contact with the bottom of the inner pot. Please
use the trivet provided to elevate the food above the water. Use a metal basket or (oven safe)
glass/ceramic container that fits into the inner pot to contain the food.

The “Manual” key allows manual setting of cooking time. The time set in this mode is pressure
cooking time which will begin to count down when working pressure is reached. The
maximum pressure cooking time is 120 minutes.

The "Sauté" key is used for open lid sautéing, browning or simmering inside the inner pot.
"Adjust" can be used to change the operating temperature in 3 modes. Please see the
“Sautéing” section for details.

The “Slow Cook" key allows you to use your Instant Pot as a common slow cooker. The user can
change the cooking duration by pressing the "+" or "-" key between 0.5 and 20 hours. The
"Adjust" key allows you to adjust the level of heating as in traditional slow cookers. Please see
the “Slow Cooking” section for its usage.

The “Yogurt” key has 3 programs: make yogurt, pasteurize milk and making Jiu Niang (aka
fermented glutinous rice). Please see the “Making Yogurt” and “Making Jiu Niang ” sections.

The “Timer” key is for delayed cooking. To start delayed cooking, first select the desired cooking
function (all program functions except “Sauté” and “Yogurt”), and then press the “Timer” key.
Use “+” and “-“ to set the delayed hours. Press "Timer" key again to change the minutes. The
time you are setting is the delayed time before the program starts. Please allow sufficient
cooking time and cooling down time before serving. The time delay can be adjusted with “+”
or “-“ keys for up to 24 hours . Please see the “Delayed Cooking with Timer” section for
details.
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Cooking with Your Instant Pot

Pressure Cooking
The following procedure is for “Rice”, "Soup", "Poultry", "Meat/
Stew", "Bean/Chili", "Multigrain", "Porridge", "Steam" and
“Manual” functions.
1. Follow steps in the "Cooking Preparation" section of this
manual.
2. Connect power cord. The LED display shows “OFF”
indicating that it’s in standby state.
3. Select a cooking function, e.g. “Soup”. Once a function
key is pressed, its indicator lights up.
 Within 10 seconds after pressing a function key, you
can still select any other function keys and adjust cooking
duration.
4. Select cooking time.
 You may use the "Adjust" key (except the “Manual” and
“Rice” functions) to adjust cooking duration. Press the
"Adjust" key repeatedly to change
between “Normal”, “Less" and “More"
modes which will light up on the display.
 If necessary, change the cooking time
with “+” and “-“. Press and hold the “+”
or “-“ key for faster changes.
 The built-in cooking time is suitable for general purpose food.
Please use the cooking time table in the recipe book to determine the
appropriate cooking time based on the specific food, the quantity of
food and your texture preference.
5. Select cooking pressure.
 All functions except “Rice” defaults to
High Pressure. For “Rice” function, the default is Low
Pressure. Low Pressure operates at half of the regular
working pressure (around 5.8psi or 40kpa). It is used to
avoid overcooking tender food materials such as
vegetables and for certain recipes that may call for using
low pressure setting.
6. Cooking starts automatically in 10 seconds after the last key
press.
 Three audible beeps will sound to indicate the cooking
process has begun. The LED display shows "On" indicating that the pre-heating state is
in progress. Please note: Depending on the food content, the quantity and its
temperature (frozen or not), the preheat cycle can range between 10 to 40 minutes.
 As the pressure increases inside the cooker, it is perfectly normal for traces of steam to
escape from the float valve until the float valve pops up.

 Once the cooker reaches working pressure, the LED display changes from “On" to the
programmed cooking time. The cooking time counts down to indicate the remaining
time in minutes. During this pressurized state you should not see any steam gushing out

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 anywhere from the lid. However, from time to time you may see a small smoke effect
coming from the steam release handle and occasionally a little sputtering. This is
perfectly normal.

 During the cooking operation, the cooker makes low clicking sounds. This comes from
normal operation in switching the heating element on and off.
 At any time, you can cancel the cooking program in progress and return to standby
mode by pressing the “Keep-Warm/Cancel” key.
7. When the pressure cooking cycle finishes, the cooker beeps
and automatically goes into the "Keep Warm" cycle, called Auto
“Keep Warm” Cycle. The LED display shows an “L” on the first digit,
such as "L0:02", to indicate the “Keep Warm” cycle and time
duration. The clock counts up for 10 hours. If the 10 hour Auto
“Keep Warm” cycle finishes, the cooker goes into standby state.
 It is not recommended to leave cooked rice in “Keep-
Warm” state for too long as it may affect the texture or the
taste of the food.
8. To serve the food, press “Keep-Warm/Cancel” to stop the keep-
warm cycle and open the lid according to the “Safe Lid Opening”
section of this manual.
 When opening the lid, the inner pot may appear to be stuck on the lid by vacuum. This
is caused by contraction of air due to cooling. Please turn the steam release handle to
“Venting” to let in air to release the vacuum.

Slow Cooking
1. Follow steps in the "Cooking Preparation" section of this manual. The steam release handle
can be at either "Venting" or “Sealing” positions. An optional glass lid can also be used.
2. Connect power cord. The LED display shows “OFF” indicating that it’s in standby state.
3. Press “Slow Cook” key.
4. Change cooking duration between 0.5 and 20 hours by pressing
the "+" or "-" key.
5. Select the desired cooking mode with the “Adjust” key. By
pushing the "Adjust" key repeatedly, you can adjust the cooking
mode to “Normal”, “More” and “Less” modes, which
correspond to medium, high and low in a common slow cooker.
6. Cooking starts automatically in 10 seconds after the last key is
pressed.
7. When the cooking finishes, the cooker beeps and goes into the
Auto "Keep Warm" cycle for 10 hours.

Delayed Cooking with Timer

Your Instant Pot has a timer function to delay the start of cooking for up to 24 hours. Timer
function does not apply to the “Keep Warm”, “Yogurt” and "Sauté" functions. The following shows
how to program for delayed cooking.
1. Follow steps in the previous “Pressure Cooking” and “Slow Cooking” sections to set a
cooking program.
2. Within 10 seconds after program selection, press the “Timer” key to set the hours and

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 minutes to be delayed. Use “+” and “-“ to set the delayed hours.
Press "Timer" key again to change the minutes. The time is the
delayed time before the program starts. Please allow sufficient
cooking time and cooling down time before serving.
3. 10 seconds after last key press, the “Timer” function starts, the
time on LED display counts down, and the flashing green
indicator on the “Timer” key changes to solid green.
4. To cancel the Timer operation, press the “Keep-Warm/Cancel”
key at any time.
5. Your Instant Pot starts cooking when the delay timer counts
down to 0. After cooking, the cooker will then enter the Auto
“Keep Warm” cycle for 10 hours. Please Note:
 We highly discourage using the Timer function for perishable foods, such as meat and fish,
which may go bad when left at room temperature for hours. Cooked rice may yield overly
soft texture due to long soaking time. It may also cause a layer of burned rice at the
bottom of the pot if it is left in Keep-Warm mode for too long.
 Care should be taken when using Timer function for porridge, oatmeal or other foamy
and sticky foods. Because of the possibility of these foods gumming up the float valve, if
your pot is overfilled, causing it to never seal and leading to overflowing food content, it is
highly recommended that your Instant Pot not be filled more than ½ full and ideally not
be left unattended during the preheat cycle.

Sautéing
1. Follow steps in the "Cooking Preparation" section of this manual. Keep the lid open to avoid
pressure from building up inside the cooker. An optional glass lid can also be used and
Instant Pot mini mitts to grip and aid removal of the Inner pot are also available.
2. Connect power cord. The LED display shows “OFF” indicating
that it’s in standby state.
3. Press “Sauté” key. For safety reasons, the maximum operation
time of one “Sauté” cycle is 30 minutes.
4. Change the cooking temperature among “Normal”, “More” and
“Less” modes with the “Adjust” key. The "Normal" mode is
suited for regular sauté or browning. The "More" mode is for stir
-frying or blackening meat at higher temperature. The "Less"
mode is suitable for simmering, reducing juices or thickening
sauce. To avoid pressure building up, the lid cannot be closed. If
you accidentally close the lid, flashing "Lid" is displayed to warn
about wrong lid position.
Caution: partially closing the lid during sautéing could cause
the pressure to build up in the cooker. This can be
hazardous.
5. Heating starts automatically in 10 seconds after the last key is
pressed. The “Sauté” program can be cancelled at any time by
pressing “Keep Warm/Cancel” key.
6. When the designated temperature is reached, the LED display
shows “Hot”.
7. When cooking finishes, the cooker beeps and goes to standby
state. If you need more time, simply press the “Sauté” key again.

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Warming
Pressing the “Keep-Warm/Cancel” key in the standby state activates the “Keep Warm” function.
You can use “+” and “-“ to change the time between 10 minutes and 99 hours and 50 minutes.
When “Keep Warm” function starts, the time counts up by minutes. The "Keep Warm" function
can be used with or without the lid closed. You can also use an optional glass lid for this function.
When it finishes, the cooker beeps and goes to standby state.

Making Yogurt
You can make yogurt either with the inner pot or use glass bottles. The process to make yogurt
involves two steps. The first step is to pasteurize the milk by heating it to 180° F/83° C. This serves
two purposes: (1) killing pathogens and harmful bacteria which can grow during the fermentation
period, and (2) denaturation of milk proteins, which prevents curding of milk and makes the
proteins easier to absorb.
Instant Pot provides two convenient ways to heat your milk. If you
use the inner pot to make yogurt, press “Yogurt” then “Adjust” to
“More” mode when you will see the word “boil” on the display.
Instant Pot will then boil the milk to 180° F/83° C. When it’s done, it
beeps and displays “yogt”. Steam knob can be open or closed.
If you use a container or bottles to make yogurt, you can steam the
milk by: adding 1 cup of water in the inner pot, putting in the steam
rack and placing your container or bottles on top of the rack. Select
the “Steam” function, seal the release knob and set the time for 1
minute. Once the process is over, use the “Natural Release”
method to release the steam.
The second step after heating the milk is to let it cool to below 115°
F/46°C, then add an adequate amount of yogurt starter or fresh
yogurt. If you use a container or bottles, you can place them in the
inner pot without adding any additional water. Press the “Yogurt”
function key, and adjust the time using the “+” and “-“ keys based
on the instructions of the yogurt starter. The program automatically
starts in 10 seconds. When the program completes, Instant Pot
beeps, displays “yogt” and goes to standby state.
The yogurt can be served plain together with other dishes (e.g.
curry), or mixed with honey or jam to make a fruit yogurt.

Making Jiu Niang

Jiu Niang, also known as fermented glutinous rice, is a sweet and mildly alcoholic delicacy of Asia.
It is highly nutritious and easy to digest, commonly used to make desserts in China, Japan, Korean
and other Asian countries. Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice, is used in making Jiu Niang.
Glutinous rice contains high concentration of starch which is converted to sugars during
fermentation.
1. Soak two cups of glutinous rice in cold water for at least 5 hours until the rice grains can
easily be broken with fingers.
2. Drain the water and wrap the soaked rice with cheese cloth and put it into a steaming
basket. Place the basket on top of the steam rack (trivet) and add 2 cups of water into the
inner pot. Run the “Steam” function for 30 minutes. Use Natural Release method.
3. Prepare 1 cup of cold boiled water, (normally at a water-to-dry-rice ratio of 1:2), starter yeast
powder, and a glass or ceramic container with lid. Make sure that all tools are clean and free
from bacteria, oil and salt.

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 4. After the steamed rice has cooled down to below 35°C/95°F, mix the cold water and yeast
powder with the rice thoroughly in the container. Make sure that each rice grain is
separated, rather than stuck together. Gently press the rice mixture together and leave a
hole in the middle of the mixture.
5. Add water to the 3rd mark in the inner pot. Lower the container into the inner pot with the
steam rack. Water should submerge about 1cm/0.5in of the bottom of the container for even
heat conduction. Make sure to close the lid of the container to avoid excess evaporation
from the rice.
6. Press the “Yogurt” function key and then press the “Adjust” key twice to “Less” mode for Jiu
Niang function. The default fermentation time is 24 hours. You may need to change this
following the instruction of the yeast.
7. Jiu Niang will be ready when the program finishes. A well-made
fermented glutinous rice has transparent liquid and some small
gas bubbles with an aromatic smell of liquor and is very sweet.
If there are some white fungi on surface, this is normal. If it has
black fungi, the rice was contaminated during the process and it
should not be consumed. Avoid running the fermentation for
too long, which causes the rice to turn sour.
8. When the program completes, Instant Pot beeps, displays
“yogt” and goes to standby state.

Initial Test Run

In order to get a feel for your Instant Pot before jumping in with your favorite recipe, it’s a great
idea to take it for a test run. This will help you to become familiar with your Instant Pot, make sure
that your unit is working perfectly and also clean the unit of possible residues from the
manufacturing process. This test run can be accomplished in about 15 minutes. It’s optional but
highly recommended.
1. Make sure the steam release handle and float valve are unobstructed and clean and that the
sealing ring is properly seated.
2. Insert the inner pot in the cooker base and add water to the “3” mark on the inner pot.
3. Close the lid. Make sure that the steam release handle is
pointing to "Sealing" mark on the lid.
4. Press the "Steam" button, and press the “-“ button to change
the time to 2 minutes.
5. In 10 seconds, your Instant Pot will go into the preheating cycle
(display showing “On”). Within a few minutes steam will start
coming out for a minute or two until the Float Valve pops up
and seals the cooker. Within another minute or two the working
pressure will be reached and the countdown timer will begin.
Once the countdown is finished, your Instant Pot will beep and
automatically go into the “Keep Warm” mode.
That’s it. The test is complete. Press the “Keep-Warm/Cancel” button
and/or unplug the unit. Once the pressure is released and the pot cools down, you can open it and
are ready to try your favorite recipe.

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Care and Maintenance
Regular care or maintenance is essential in ensuring that this product is safe for use. If any of
the following circumstances take place, please stop using the appliance immediately and contact
Instant Pot support team.

 Power cord and plug suffer from expansion, deformation, discoloration, damages, etc.
 A portion of power cord or the plug gets hotter than usual.
 Electric pressure cooker heats abnormally, emitting a burnt smell.
 When powered on, there are unusual sounds or vibrations.

If there is dust or dirt on the plug or socket, please remove dust or dirt with a dry brush.

Cleaning
Caution: please make sure the appliance has cooled down and is unplugged before cleaning.
1. Clean the product after each use. Wipe the black inner housing rim and slot dry with cloth to
prevent rusting on the exterior pot rim.
2. Remove the lid and take out the inner pot, wash them with detergent, rinse with clear water
and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. The stainless steel inner pot is also dishwasher safe.
3. Use water to clean the lid, including the sealing ring (which can be removed), exhaust valve,
anti-block shield, and wipe them clean with dry soft cloth. Do not take apart the steam
release pipe assembly.
4. Clean the cooker body with clean damp cloth. Do not immerse the cooker into water. Do not
use a wet cloth to clean the pot while the power cord is plugged into the power outlet.

Troubleshooting
If you experience any problem with the appliance, please DO NOT initially return the product to
the retail store or online merchant. For technical assistance and product return information,
please:
 Create a support ticket at www.InstantPot.co.uk/support/
 Email to support@instantpot.co.uk
 Or call 0333 123 0051 for Instant Pot customer care team

The cases in the following tables do not always indicate a faulty cooker. Please examine the cooker
carefully before contacting the support for repair. You can also find help videos and FAQ on
www.InstantPot.co.uk/faq/

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 Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Sealing ring not installed Position the sealing ring
1 properly well
Difficult to close the lid Float valve in the popped-up Press the float valve lightly
position downwards
Use the steam release han-
2 dle to reduce the internal
Pressure exists inside the pressure. Open the lid after
cooker the pressure is completely
Difficult to open the lid released.
Float valve stuck at the Press the float valve lightly
popped-up position with a pen or chopstick.

No sealing ring Install the sealing ring

3
Sealing ring damaged Replace the sealing ring
Steam leaks from the
side of the lid Food debris attached to the Clean the sealing ring
sealing ring
Lid not closed properly Open then Close the lid
again
Food debris on the float valve Clean the float valve sili-
4 Steam leaks from float silicone seal cone seal
valve for over 2 minutes Float valve silicone ring worn- Replace the float valve sili-
out cone ring
Too little food or water in Add water according to the
5 Float valve unable to inner pot recipe
rise Float valve obstructed by the Close the lid completely,
lid locking pin see “Cooking Preparation”
section
Steam comes out from Steam release handle not in Turn the release handle to
6 exhaust valve non-stop sealing position the sealing position
Pressure control fails Contact support online
Display flashes “Lid” Lid is not at the correct posi- Close lid for pressure cook-
7 tion for the selected program ing or open the lid for sau-
téing
Display shows “noPr” Working pressure is not If the lid leaks steam,
8 reached during pre-heating please see Problems 3, 4, 5
cycle. and 6. If there is no steam
leaking and you have frozen
food in the cooker, please
run the current program
again.
Display shows “Ovht” Overheating is detected on Please stop the program
9 the inner pot and check if the food at the
bottom of the inner pot is
burnt.

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 Troubleshooting Table (Cont… )

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Bad power connection or no Inspect the power cord to
10 Display remains blank power. ensure a good connection,
after connecting the check the power outlet is
power cord active.
Cooker’s electrical fuse was Contact support online
blown
C1 code Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online
(cannot be detected)
C2 code Faulty temperature sensor Contact support online
(short circuited)
11 All LEDs C5 code Temperature is too high be- Put in the inner pot properly
flash with cause inner pot is not placed
a code
appearing
on screen Temperature is too high be- Put food and water in the
cause there is no water in inner pot
inner pot
C6 code Faulty pressure sensor Contact support online

Too little water Adjust dry-rice and water

Rice half cooked or too ratio according to recipe
hard Cover opened prematurely After cooking cycle com-
12 pletes, leave the cover on
for 5 more minutes
13 Rice too soft Too much water Adjust dry-rice and water
ratio according to recipe
Indication of overheating. Possibly starch deposits at
Intermittent beeping The cooker has reduced the the bottom of the inner pot,
after the cooker starts heating temperature, and which have clogged heat
14 for a while may not reach cooking pres- dissipation. Stop the cooker
sure and inspect the bottom of
the inner pot
Occasional ticking or The normal sound of power Nothing to be worried about
15 light cracking sound switching and expanding
pressure board in changing
temperature

Wet inner pot bottom. Wipe inner pot bottom dry

before cooking

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Limited Warranty
Earlyview Ltd (“EV”) warrants this appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material,
under normal residential use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt, purchase order number
or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. EV’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, or assisting in the repair at EV’s
option. All repairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre-authorized by EV.

This appliance comes equipped with many safety features. Any attempt to interfere with their
operation may result in serious injury/damages and void this warranty. No warranty service will be
provided to any appliance that has been tampered with, unless directed by an EV representative.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from negligent use or
misuse of the appliance, use contrary to the operating instructions, failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance, or disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone unless directed by an
EV Representative. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from Acts of God, such as fire,
flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. EV is not responsible for shipping cost for warranty service.

Limitation and Exclusions

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the liability of EV, if any, for any allegedly defective
appliance or part shall be limited to repair or replacement of the appliance or part and shall not
exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance or part. THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS WARRANTY ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S)
COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES(S)
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

EV is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with the use or performance of the appliance or damages with respect to any
economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, costs of
removal, installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature.

You the buyer may have other rights and remedies which are in addition to any right or remedy
which may be available under this limited warranty.

Warranty Service

If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period, please contact Instant Pot
Customer Service team by

 Create a support ticket at www.InstantPot.co.uk/support/

 Email to support@instantpot.co.uk

 Or call 0333 123 0051 for Instant Pot customer service representative

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To facilitate speedy service, please provide:

 Your name, email address or phone number

 A copy of the original purchase receipt with order number, the model and serial number
 Description of the product defect, pictures or video if possible

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