Instant POT DUO SV User Manual

Duo SV

User Manual

Important Safeguards

What’s Included

Produc t Overview

Gettin g Started

Controls & Features

System Setti ngs

Venting Methods

Initial Test Run (Water Test)

Smart Programs

Keep Warm

Delay Start

Care & Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Warranty

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving.

3.

4.

5.

6. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.

7. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.

8. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make

9. Do not fill the appliance over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during cooking

10. Before each use, check the steam release valve/handle, steam release pipe, anti-block

11. Do not open the appliance until the appliance has depressurized and all internal

CAUTION

or electric burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage
the appliance.

CAUTION

CAUTION

hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure.

certain the appliance is properly closed before operating. Refer to “Getting Started”.

such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the appliance over 1/2 full. Overfilling may
cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. Refer to
“Pressure Cooking”.

shield and float valve for clogging. Refer to “Getting Started”.

pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up and/or the lid is difficult to open,
this indicates that the appliance is still pressurized – do not force it open. Any pressure
in the appliance can be hazardous. Refer to “Venting Methods” for information on
releasing pressure.

Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas

Do not use near water or flame. Please keep out of direct sunlight.

Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing

12. Do not use this appliance for deep fr ying or pressure frying with oil.

13. Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve/handle or
float valve when the appliance is in operation or has residual pressure. Do not touch
the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in operation; this could result in injury.

14. Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve/handle and float valve with cloth or
other objects. Obstructing the steam release valve/handle and float valve can create a
safety issue and may cause injury.

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WARNING

Read thi s manual carefu lly and complet ely, and retain for fu ture referenc e.

Failure to a dhere to safety i nstruction s may result in ser ious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

15. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve/handle or float
valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes. There may be residual pressure
in the appliance. Allow the appliance to depressurize naturally or release all excess
pressure before opening. Refer to “Troubleshooting”.

16. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and ensure sealing ring
is properly installed. Refer to “Getting Started”.

17.

18. A short power supply cord (35 in / 0.9 m) is provided to reduce the hazards resulting

19. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into power source. To disconnect,

20. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before adding

21. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate if the

22.

23. Intended for countertop use only. Keep the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant

24.

CAUTION

plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.

or removing parts, and prior to cleaning or storage.

appliance malfunctions or has sustained damage of any kind, including damage
to the rim or bottom of the inner pot. Contact the Customer Care Team.

CAUTION

hot surfaces.

platform. Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the
appliance. Do not place on hot stove.

WARNING

from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter,
and never use with an extension cord.

To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord,

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch

Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away

25. When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell when
heated. Do not pierce the skin as long as it is swollen; this could result in scalding injury.

26. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high fat/oil content,
contents may splatter when opening the lid. Please follow recipe instructions for
pressure release method. Once steam is fully released, gently shake the appliance with
extreme caution and then if necessary, release the steam again before attempting to
open the lid. Refer to the “Venting Methods”.

WARNING

Read thi s manual carefu lly and complet ely, and retain for fu ture referenc e.

Failure to a dhere to safety i nstruction s may result in ser ious injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

27.

28. Do not attempt to repair, replace, or modify components of the appliance, as this may

29. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.

30. Do not use appliance in electrical systems other than 120V/60Hz for North America. Do

31. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

32. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical,

33. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized Instant Pot inner pot.

34. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer

CAUTION

of the inner pot and heating element to ensure they are dry and free of food debris.
Refer to “Care & Cleaning”.

cause electric shock, fire or injury, and will void the warranty.

not use with power converters or adapters.

sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used near children. Children should not play with this appliance.

may cause injuries.

Before inserting the inner pot into the appliance, wipe the outer surface

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Product Specifications

Model: D uo SV 1000W 120V ~ 60 Hz

The models listed in this table are representative of al l models in the Duo SV Series .

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WARNING

Read thi s manual carefu lly and complet ely, and retain for fu ture referenc e.

Failure to a dhere to safety i nstruction s may result in ser ious injury.

6 Quarts

5.7 L itres

11.8 lb

5.35 kg

in: 13.4L x 12.2W x 12.5H

cm: 34L x 31W x 31.7H

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What’s Included

Before using the Instant Pot Duo SV, verify that all parts are accounted for. Remove all
packaging material from in and around cooker. Images are for reference only. Actual product
may differ. Refer to actual product.

Read instructions carefully, and pay attention to Important Safeguards and operation
instructions. Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid or rating label from back of
cooker base. Do not remove serial number from bottom of cooker base.

Lid Inner Pot

Detachable Power Cord

Condensation

Collector

INSTANT TIP: The Cooker Handles are also
a Lid Holder

The lid has been designed with lid fins that fit perfectly
inside the cooker handles on the left and right sides of
the cooker base.

Rice

Measuring Cup

Cooker Base

Steam Rack

Soup Spoon

& Rice Paddle

Silicone Sealing Ring x2

(installed within lid)

Mini Mitts

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Lid Structure

Top of Lid

Bottom of Lid

Steam Release Handle

Float Valve

Lid Handle

Lid Fin

Lid Position Symbol

Locking Pin

Anti-Block Shield

Float Valve Silicone Cap

Silicone Sealing Ring

Sealing

Ring Rack

Cooker Base

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Condensation

Drain Hole

Heating

Element

Outer Pot

Cooker Handle

Control Panel

Base Connection

Socket (Rear)

Cooker Handle

Getting Started

1

Read Manual & Place Cooker

Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid, or rating label
from back of cooker base.

Place cooker on a stable surface.

CAUTION

external source will damage appliance.

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Open & Close Lid

If the sound is on, the cooker will jingle when the lid is opened
and closed.

Open: Grip handle and turn lid counter-clockwise until

symbol on lid is aligned with symbol on the rim

of cooker base. Lift lid up and off of cooker base.

Close: Grip handle and align the

symbol on rim of cooker base. Turn lid clockwise

until

symbol on the lid lines up with symbol on base.

Note: Always check lid for damage prior to cooking.

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Remove & Clean Inner Pot

Remove inner pot from cooker base and wash with hot water
and dish soap before first use. Wipe outer surfaces of inner pot
and heating element to ensure they are dry and free of food
debris. Failure to do so may damage the cooker.

Place inner pot into cooker base before cooking. Food must be
placed in inner pot, not cooker base.

The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Always use
an authorized Instant Pot inner pot when cooking. Failure to do
so may cause personal injury or property damage.

Note: Always check inner pot for dents or deformations prior to cooking.

Do not pla ce appliance o n or in close prox imity to a hot
gas or ele ctric burne r, or a heated ov en; heat from an

symbol on lid with

Open Close

CAUTION

WARNING

as indic ated on the inner p ot. Exercise ex treme cauti on when cooki ng and
venting food such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, split peas,
noodles, etc., as t hese foods may foa m, froth, or spat ter, and may clog the s team

releas e pipe and/or steam releas e handle. Do not ll the inner pot higher than the

“— 1/2” li ne when cooki ng these foods.

To avoid risk of p ersonal injur y and/or prop erty
damage, d o not pour food or l iquid into cooke r base.

Do not ll the inner pot higher than the
“PC MAX — 2 /3” line (Pre ssure Cookin g Maximum),

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Getting Started

4

Check Sealing Ring & Sealing Ring Rack

Remove: Pull sealing ring out from behind sealing ring rack.

Inspec t sealing ring rack. It should be centered in the lid and
an even height all the way around. Do not attempt to repair a
deformed ring rack.

Sealing ring must be installed before use.

Install: Place sealing ring over sealing ring rack and press into
place. Ensure sealing ring is snug behind sealing ring rack.

After closing the lid, the sealing ring creates an airtight seal
between lid and cooker base.

The sealing ring is an integral part of product safety. Replace
your sealing ring every 12-18 months or when deformation or
damage is noticed.

CAUTION

sealin g rings. Failure to f ollow these instruct ions may cause fo od to discharg e,
which m ay lead to persona l injury or pro perty dama ge.

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Remove & Install Float Valve

The float valve has 2 positions. It pops up to indicate
when the cooker is pressurized, and lowers into the lid
when the cooker is depressurized.

Remove: Place one finger on the flat top of float valve. Turn
lid over. Detach silicone cap from bottom side of float valve.
Remove float valve from top of lid. Do not discard float valve or
silicone cap.

The float valve and silicone cap must be installed before use
to seal in pressurized steam.

Install: Drop float valve into float valve hole on top of lid. Place
one finger on the flat top of float valve. Turn lid over. Attach
silicone cap to bottom of float valve.

CAUTION

“Venti ng Methods” sec tion in this man ual for informa tion on releasi ng pressure.

Always c heck for cuts or d eformation s in sealing ring
prior t o cooking. Onl y use authorize d Instant Pot

While oat valve is up, contents of cooke r are

pressurized. Do not att empt to remove l id. Refer to

Remove

Install

Depressurized Pressurized

Top

Remove

Top

Install

Bottom

Bottom

INSTANT TIP: Color Coding Your Sealing Rings

Silicone rubber may hold on to strong aromas. To reduce aroma
transfer, try using different sealing rings for your various dishes!
Instant Pot sealing rings come in a variety of colors. See website
for details.

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Getting Started

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Remove & Install Anti-Block Shield

Remove: Grip lid and press firmly against side of anti-block

shield (pressing towards side of lid and up) until it pops off
the prongs underneath.

Anti-block shield must be installed before use and
cleaned frequently.

Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down
until it snaps into position.

Anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming
up through the steam release pipe, assisting with
pressure regulation.

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Remove & Install Steam Release Handle

Remove: Pull steam release handle up and off steam

release pipe.

Steam release handle must be installed before use,
and cleaned frequently.

Install: Place steam release handle on steam release pipe.
Press down. Fits loosely when installed properly, but will
remain in place when the lid is turned over.

Remove Install

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Install Condensation Collector

Install: On back of cooker base, align grooves on condensation

collector over tabs and push condensation collector into place.

The condensation collector accumulates excess water and
should be installed before cooking. Must be emptied after use.

Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base.
Do not pull down on condensation collector.

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Secure Power Cord

Secure detachable power cord to base power socket.

Connect to a 120V power source. Ensure connection is tight.

To disconnect, press Cancel. Remove plug from power source,
then if applicable, remove detachable power cord from base
power socket.

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Controls & Features

Pressure

Cook

Duo SV

Rice

1

Meat
Stew

2

Bean

3

Chili

Low Pressure

Less

High Pressure

Normal

Soup
Broth

4

5

1

Cook Time Display

Shown in hour format: “05:20” is 5 hours, 20 minutes

2

Pressure Level Indicator

Indicators will illuminate to indicate Low or High pressure level

3

Less / Normal / More

Pressure Cooking: 3 Preset Time Options

Non-Pressure Cooking: 3 Temperature Levels

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LED Indicators

Indicator will illuminate when Smart Program is selected

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Smart Program Settings

• + / – keys adjust time

Press and hold the key to adjust time quickly

• Pressure Level

• Keep Warm

• Delay Start

• Cancel

Slow

Cook

Pressure

Level

Delay

Start

CancelSauté

More

Keep

Warm

Multigrain

Porridge

Steam

Sous

Vide

Yogurt

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Smart Programs

Pressure Cooking

• Pressure Cook

• Meat/Stew

• Bean/Chili

• Soup/Broth

• Rice

• Multigrain

• Porridge

• Steam

Non-Pressure Cooking

• Slow Cook

• Sauté

• Sous Vide

• Yogurt

• Keep Warm

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System Settings

Pressure Level

Select a pressure cooking Smart Program, then press Pressure Level to toggle between
High (10.2 ~ 11.6psi) and Low (5.8 ~ 7.2psi). Higher pressure results in higher temperature.

Cancel Key & Standby Mode

When cooker is plugged in but not in operation, display will read “OFF” to indicate Standby.

Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time, cooker will go to Standby.

Sound On/Off

Sound ON – When in Standby, press and hold “+” key until display indicates “S On”.

Sound OFF – When in Standby, press and hold “–” key until display indicates “SOFF”.

Note: Error code alerts cannot be silenced.

Adjust Temperature Display – Fahrenheit & Celsiust

Press and hold + and – keys together for 5 seconds to toggle between °F and °C.

Note: Temperature is only displayed within the Sous Vide Program.

Memory Function & Default Reset

The Instant Pot remembers preferences within each Smart Program, allowing you to
experiment and fine-tune settings for personalized cooking results.

Smart Program Reset

When in Standby, press and hold Smart Program key until the cooker returns to Standby and
displays “OFF”.

Full Default Reset

When in Standby, press and hold Cancel until the cooker beeps.

Note: Adjust the following at any time during cooking.

• Pressure Cooking: Cook time, pressure level & Keep Warm on/off

• Non-Pressure Cooking: Cook time, temperature & Keep Warm on/off

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Venting Methods

There are 2 methods to release pressure:

Natural Release (NR)

Leave the steam release handle in “Sealing” position.
The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally
over time.

This method must be used when cooking food
such as soups, stews or chilis, as well as food that
expands, such as beans and grains.

Note: Depressurization time will vary based upon volume of food and liquid.
May take 10-40 minutes, or longer.

Quick Release (QR)

Turn steam release handle from “Sealing” position to
“Venting” position.

If spatter occurs, turn steam release handle back to
“Sealing” position, and try again after a few minutes.

If spatter continues, use NR to vent remaining pressure.

Sealing

Vent ing

CAUTION

Float valve will drop into lid when cooker has depressur ized. Do not attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is still up.

WARNING

Do not lea n over the steam rel ease handle. Do not pl ace unprotect ed skin over the

steam release handle.

Do not cov er the steam relea se handle.

INSTANT TIP: 3 Stages of Pressure Cooking

1. Pre-Heat & Pressurization

2. Cook

3. Keep Warm & Depressurization

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PC MAX 2/3

1/2

x3

Pressure

Cook

Rice

Duo SV

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Steam

Porridge

Multigrain

Rice

Keep

Sous

Duo SV

High Pressure

More

Normal

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Initial Test Run (Water Test)

Familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot. Approximate time: 15 minutes.

Add 3 cups (24 oz /

1

750 mL) wa ter to inner
pot. Ins ert inner pot
into cooker b ase.

Tur n st ea m

5

release ha ndle to
“Sealing” posit ion.

Float va lve will rise to

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indica te the cooker
has pressu rized. “On”
will cha nge to cook
time cou ntdown.

Secure p ower cord into

2

base power socket.
Connec t power cord to
a 120V power s ource.

Selec t Pressure Cook.

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When the S mart

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Program has
completed, cooker
beeps 10 t imes and
displays “ End”.

3

Align on lid with
on cooker b ase.

Use + / – keys to

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adjust co ok time to
5 minutes ( 00:05).
After 1 0 seconds, 3
beeps wi ll sound.

Tur n st ea m

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release ha ndle to
“Venting” position .

Turn the lid clockwise

4

until a jingle sounds.

“On” appears.

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Cooker wi ll take time
to pre-heat.

Pressu rized

12

steam wi ll release
throug h top of steam
release handle.

The flo at valve will

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drop to ind icate that
pressure h as been
fully released.

To open, turn th e lid

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counter-clockwis e until
a jingle sounds.

The Init ial Test Run

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(Water Test) is no w
complete. Please
discard water.

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Smart Program: Pressure Cook

Size Minimum Liquid*

3 Quart / 2.8 Litres 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL )

6 Quart / 5.7 Litres 1 1/2 cups (12 oz / 375mL)

8 Quart / 7.6 Litres 2 cups (16oz / 500mL)

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe

The following steps also apply to: Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Soup/Broth, Rice, Multigrain,
Porridge & Steam.

1. Add ingredients to inner pot and insert inner pot into cooker base.

2. Secure power cord into base power socket. Connect power cord to a 120V power source.

3. Place lid on cooker base and turn lid clockwise to close.

4. Turn steam release handle to “Sealing” position.

5. Select desired Smart Program.

6. Optionally, press Smart Program key again to toggle between “Less / Normal / More”

preset cook times.

7. Use + / – keys to adjust cook time.

8. Use Pressure Level to adjust between High and Low pressure.

9. Press Keep Warm to toggle off or on.

10. After 10 seconds, cooker beeps and begins heating. Display reads “On”.

11. When cooking has completed, display reads “End”. Follow recipe directions to select

venting method.

Do not fi ll inner pot hig her than “PC MA X —
2/3” line in dicated on inn er pot. When co oking

foods t hat expand such as r ice or beans, d o
not fil l the applianc e over “— 1/2” line i ndicated
on inner p ot.

INSTANT TIP: Pressure Cook with the Steam Rack

When pressure cooking, use the steam rack to lift your food
out of the cooking liquid.

This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the leeching
of nutrients.

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WARNING

Lid will b e removable unti l cooker

pressu rizes, and oat valve pops up. Once

pressu rized, lid will l ock. To avoid scaldi ng
injur y, do not att empt to force lid o pen while
cooker i s pressurize d.

Do not pou r food or liquid i nto cooker base.
To avoid risk of p ersonal injur y and/or
property da mage, always coo k with the inner
pot in pla ce.

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Pressure Cooking Program Options

Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Note

Meat / Stew

Bean / Chili

Soup/Broth

Rice

Multigrain

Porridge

Steam

Pressure Cook

Less Soft tex ture

Normal Very sof t texture

More

Less Firmer texture

Normal Soft tex ture

More Very sof t texture

Less Soup without meat

Normal Soup with meat

More Rich bone broth

Less

Normal

More

Less

Normal

More

Less

Normal

More

Less Vegetables

Normal Fish and Seafoo d

More Meat

Less

Normal

More

Fall-off-the-bone

texture

Tender but firm

to bite

Normal texture

white rice

Softer texture

white rice

Brown ri ce,

wild rice,

black beans,

chickpeas, etc.

Brown ri ce,

wild rice,

mung beans, etc.

Tough grains

or a mixture of

grains and beans

Oatmeal

steel cut or rolled

White rice,

porridge/congee

Rice porridge/

congee with

a mixtu re of

various grains

Manual

programming

Choose s etting based on meat textu re desired, or adjust
cook time manually.

Allow meat to “rest” for 5-30 minutes, depending on size.
It will reabsorb cooking juices for tender, succul ent meat.

Choose s etting based on bean texture desire d, or adjust
cook time manually.

When cooking beans or legumes, always use NR to
release pressure.

Ensure dr y beans are completely submerged in water.

Liquid remains cl ear due to lack of boiling motion.

Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup
with a high starch content.

Automate d cooking Smart Program . Displays “Auto”
before cook time countdown .

Depending on the volume of rice, cook t ime may range
from 8-15 m inutes.

After cooking , wait 10 minutes then use QR to release
pressure, or allow to d epressurize wit h NR.

Selec t “Less” or “Normal” based o n type of grain an d
desired texture.

“More” begins w ith 45 minutes of warm water soaking
time prior to 60 minutes of pressure cooking.

Adjust time as directed in re cipe.

Always use NR to release pressure when cooking foods
that expand.

Use steam r ack provided to elevate food from
cooking liquid.

Use QR to prevent food from overcooking.
Press Pressure Level to toggle between High and

Low pressure.

Use + / - keys to adjus t cook tim e.

Adjust according to recipe or desired results.

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Smart Program: Slow Cook

Slow Cook is a non-pressure cooking Smart Program.

• Less – Corresponds to Low on common slow cookers

• Normal – Corresponds to Medium on common slow cookers

• More – Corresponds to High on common slow cookers

Steps to Slow Cook

1. Add ingredients to inner pot and insert inner pot into cooker base.

2. Secure power cord into base power socket. Connect power cord to a 120V power source.

3. Place lid on cooker base and turn lid clockwise to close.

Optional: Use an authorized Instant Pot glass lid.

4. Turn steam release handle to “Venting” position.

5. Select Slow Cook.

6. Press Slow Cook again to toggle between “Less / Normal / More” settings.

7. Use + / – keys to adjust cook time.

8. Press Keep Warm to toggle automatic warming off or on after cooking completes.

9. After 10 seconds, cooker will beep 3 times and begin heating. Countdown will
begin immediately.

Note: Float valve will not rise during non-pressure cooking Smart Programs – lid is removable throughout the cook cycle.

Smart Program: Sauté

Sauté is a non-pressure cooking Smart Program and functions as a frying pan or flat-top grill.

• Less – Simmering and reducing liquid

• Normal – Pan searing or sautéing

• More – Stir-frying or browning meat

Steps to Sauté

1. Insert inner pot into cooker base. Do not use lid.

2. Secure power cord into base power socket. Connect to a 120V power source.

3. Select Sauté.

4. Press Sauté again to toggle between “Less / Normal / More” temperature settings.

5. After 10 seconds, cooker will beep 3 times and begin heating. Display will read “On”.

6. When display switches from “On” to “Hot”, add recipe ingredients.

Note: If recipe ingredients are added before “Hot” message appears, it may not appear at all. This is normal.

CAUTION

The Sauté Smart Program reaches high temperatures. If unmonitored, food may burn on this setting.
Do not use the lid and do not leave your cooker unattended while using Sauté.

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Smart Program: Yogurt

Yogur t is a non-pressure cooking Smart Program with 3 temperature settings, allowing

users to make fermented dairy and non-dairy recipes.

• Low – For lower temperature fermentation such as Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented
glutinous rice dessert. Default fermentation time is “24:00” hours. Adjust fermentation
time based on recipe.

• Med – Fermenting milk after culture has been added. Default fermentation time is
“08:00” hours. Adjust as desired up to “99:30” hours.

• High – Pasteurizing milk

1. Pasteurize Milk

a. Add milk to inner pot then insert inner pot into cooker base.

b. Secure power cord into base power socket. Connect to a 120V power source.

c. Place lid on cooker base and turn lid clockwise to close.

d. Turn steam release handle to “Venting” position.

e. Select Yog ur t .

f. Press Yogurt again to toggle to “More”. Display will read “boiL”.

g. After 10 seconds cooker will beep 3 times.

h. When pasteurization has completed, the cooker will beep and display “End”.

i. Remove lid and use thermometer to check temperature.

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

j. Allow milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F).

Note: To speed up cool down time, remove inner pot from cooker base.

Add Starter Culture

a. Add starter culture according to package instructions.

Note: If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure the flavor is plain and that it contains an active culture.
Mix in 2 tbsp of yogurt per gallon of milk.

b. Insert inner pot into cooker base.

c. Place lid on cooker base and turn lid clockwise to close.

3. Ferment Yogurt

a. Select Yog u r t .

b. Press Yogurt again to toggle to “Normal”. Display will read “08:00”.

c. Use the + / - keys to adjust fermentation time.

Note: 8 hours is standard, but a longer fermentation period will result in tangier yogurt.

d. After 10 seconds cooker will beep 3 times and begin to count up to the set time.

e. When fermentation has completed, the cooker will beep and display “End”.

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Smart Program: Sous Vide

Sous Vide brings vacuum-sealed food a very accurate temperature, and maintains that
temperature for a period of time to achieve high quality, consistently delicious results.

Select temperature from a range of 25°C ~ 90°C / 77°F ~ 194°F.

Steps to Sous Vide

1. Place steam rack on bottom of inner pot, and fill 3/4 of inner pot with warm water.

2. Insert inner pot into cooker base.

3. Secure power cord into base power socket. Connect to a 120V power source.

4. Place lid on cooker base. Do not close.

5. Select Sous Vide.

6. Use + / – keys to adjust temperature in increments of 1°C / 1°F.

7. Press Sous Vide again to toggle to cook time setting. Use + / – keys to adjust cook time.

Note: If adjustments are not made within 10 seconds, cooker will beep 3 times and begin heating to
displayed temperature.

8. After 10 seconds, the cooker will beep 3 times and display “On” to indicate that it has

begun heating.

9. While cooker heats, season food as desired. Separate single servings of food within
individual pouches. Remove air and seal tightly.

10. Once water temperature is reached, cooker will beep. Remove lid and immerse sealed
pouches in water. Contents should be submerged, but seal should remain above water.

11. Place lid on cooker base and turn lid clockwise to close.

Note: The stainless steel lid is not necessary when cooking sous vide, however, it is recommended for optimal
temperature control.

12. Press quick release button down until it clicks into “Vent” position.

13. For long cooking times, ensure water level remains above sealed pouches. If you need
to add water, heat it to approximately the same temperature as the water in the inner
pot to avoid cooling.

14. Once complete, display will indicate “End”. Open cooker and carefully remove pouches
from water.

15. Remove contents from pouches and use a thermometer to check for doneness. If not
following a recipe, follow cooking guidelines according to food type and thickness as
described in “Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines” section in this manual.

16. To “reverse sear” your meat, pat it dry, then briefly sear the exterior with Sear/Sauté, or
a pan, browning torch, or grill.

Do not overll inner pot.

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CAUTION

Page Title

Smart Program: Sous Vide

Ingredients and Seasonings

• Use high quality, fresh ingredients when cooking sous vide to ensure the best
possible flavor.

• When seasoning with salt, it is better to use less than you might add normally, especially
with meats, poultry, and fish. We recommend salting to taste after cooking.

• Use garlic powder rather than raw garlic. Raw garlic can become bitter and overpowering
when cooked sous vide. Pure and high-quality garlic powder will provide the best results.

Note: Do not use garlic salt in place of garlic powder!

Storing Cooked Food

If your dish is not going to be consumed immediately, plunge pouches into ice water to
reduce temperature quickly, then keep refrigerated.

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Page Title

Sous Vide Cooking Table

Food

Beef & Lamb

Tender Cuts:

Tenderloin, cutlets,
sirloin, rib eye, rump,
T-bone, chops

Tougher Cuts:

Blade, chuck, shoulder,
shanks, game meats

Poultry

Chicken Breast 3-5 cm / 1”- 2”

Chicken Thigh 3-5 cm / 1”- 2”

Chicken Leg 5-7 cm / 2 - 3” Juicy and tender 180°F / 82°C 2 hours 7 hours

Duck Breast 3-5 cm / 1“- 2” Soft and juicy 146°F / 64°C 2 hours 4 hours

Pork

Belly 3-6 cm / 1”- 2½” Traditionally firm 180°F / 82 °C 10 hours 22 hours

Ribs 2-3 cm / ½”- 1½” Off-the-bone tender 138°F / 59°C 10 hours 22 hours

Chops 2-4 cm / ½”- 2”

Fish & Seafood

Fish 2-3 cm / ½”- 1”

Shrimp - Traditionally firm 140°F / 60°C 30 minutes 45 minutes

Lobster Tail - Soft and buttery 140°F / 60°C 1 hour 1 hour

Scallops - Soft and buttery 140°F / 60°C 30 minutes 30 minutes

Eggs

Eggs

Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits - - 183°F / 83.9°C 15 minutes 2 hours

Vegetables - - 183°F / 83.9°C 45 minutes 2.5 hours

Recommended

Thickness

2-5 cm / ½”- 2”2

4-6 cm / 1½“- 2½”

Large / Extra

Large

Expected

Doneness

Rare 122°F / 50°C 1 hours 4 hours

Medium-rare 129°F / 54°C 1.5 hours 4 hours

Medium 140°F / 60°C 1.5 hours 4 hours

Medium-well 145°F / 63°C 1.5 hours 4 hours

Soft and juicy 145°F / 63°C 1.5 hours 4 hours

Traditionally firm 155°F / 69°C 1 hour 4 hours

Juicy and tender 165°F / 74°C 1 hour 4 hours

Off-the-bone tender 165°F / 74°C 4 hours 8 hours

Pink and j uic y 135°F / 57°C 1 hour 4 hours

White throughout

and juicy

Soft and buttery 110°F / 43°C 10 minutes 30 minutes

Translucent/ starts

to flake

Medium-rare 125°F / 52°C 20 minutes 45 minutes

Medium, dry 130°F / 54°C 20 minutes 45 minutes

Well done, crumbly 135°F / 57°C 20 minutes 45 minutes

Runny 140°F / 60°C - 45 minutes

Soft boiled 145°F / 62°C - 45 minutes

Medium boiled 150°F / 65°C - 1 hour

Hard boiled 165°F / 73.9°C - 1 hour

Cooking

Temperature

147°F / 64°C 1 hour 4 hours

115°F / 46°C 20 minutes 45 minutes

Minimum

Cooking

Time

Maximum

Cooking

Time

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Keep Warm

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Automatic Keep Warm is applicable to all Smart Programs except Sauté, Sous Vide and
Yogur t. When enabled, the setting will turn on after cooking completes, and remain on for
up to 10:00 hours.

Automatic Keep Warm will be on by default. To turn off, set the Smart Program, then press
Keep Warm.

Keep Warm can also be turned on manually to reheat and warm dishes.

Secure p ower cord into

1

base power socket.
Connec t to a 120V
power source.

Within 1 0 seconds

5

cooker wi ll beep 3 times
and beg in heating.

When in St andby,

2 3

selec t Keep Warm.

Press Keep Warm
again to toggle between
Less / Nor mal / More
temperature sett ings.

4

Use + / – keys to set
warmin g timer. Cooker
will keep w arm up to
99:50 hours.

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Page Title

Steam

Porridge

Multigrain

Pressure

Level

Keep

Warm

Sous

Vide

Delay

CancelSauté

Yogurt

High Pressure

More

Normal

Less

Low Pressure

Pressure

Level

Keep

Warm

Delay

CancelSauté

High Pressure

More

Normal

Less

Low Pressure

Delay Start

Delay Start offers the option to postpone the cooking start time for up to 24 hours.

Delay Start can be applied to all Smart Programs except Sauté, Sous Vide and Yogurt .

Secure p ower cord into

1 2 3 4

base power socket.
Connec t to a 120V
power source.

Selec t desired Smart
Program and program
as outli ned in previous
Smart Programs
sect ions of this manua l.

Within 1 0 seconds

5

cooker wi ll beep 3
timesa nd Delay Star t
timer will begin.

Note: Changes may not
be made once time r has
started. To adjust time
or temperature, press
Cance l and enter
new selections.

Selec t Delay Star t

Note: Cook time must
be input before setting
Delay Start.

When ‘h ours’ sectio n is
flashin g, use + / – keys
to selec t number of
hours to d elay cooking.

For instance, “06:0 0”
indicates that cooking will
be delayed by 6 hours.

Press Delay St art
again to toggle to
‘minutes’ section,
and follow the
same pro cess as
previous step.

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Care & Cleaning

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

Cleaning

Method

Part

Accessories

• Steam Rack

• Soup Spoon

• Rice Pad dle

• Rice
Measuring Cup

• Condensation
Collector

Lid & Small Part s

• Anti-Block Shield

• Sealing Ring

• Steam
Release Handle

• Float Valve

• Float Valve
Silicone Cap

Inner Pot

Detachable
Power Cord

Cooker Base

Cleaning Tip

Safe

Hand Wash

Dishwasher

Wipe Clean

(damp cloth)

(submerged)

• Wash after each use

• Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders or scouring pads on
accessories

• For dishwasher, place on top rack

• Empty condensat ion collector after ea ch use

• Wash after each use w ith hot water and mild dish so ap and allow to air dr y, or
place in to p rack of dishwashe r

• Remove all small parts from lid before washing

• All small part s should be removed once ever y few cooking cycles for routine
cleaning, and any time there are visible food particles

• To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the lid handle
and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then turn it 36 0°— such as turning
a steering wheel

• After c leaning, store the lid upside down on the cooker base.

• Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to d ecrease
residual odor of flavorful meals. To eliminate odo rs, add 1 cup
(8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) white vinegar to inner pot, and
run Pressure Cook fo r 5-10 minutes, t hen QR pressure.

Use a barel y-damp cloth to wipe any particles off power cord

• More acu te hard wate r staining may requ ire a vine gar damp ened sponge and
some scrubbing to remove. If t here is tough or burn ed food residue at t he
bottom , soak in hot water for a few hours for easy cleaning

• Wash after each use

• Ensure all exterior surfaces are dr y before placing in cooker base

• Wipe the inside of the outer pot as well as the condensation
rim with a barely-damp c loth, and allow to air dry

• Clean co oker base and control panel with a sof t, barely- damp cloth or sponge

Ensure heating element remains
dry at al l times.

Do not imm erse cooker ba se
in water or a ttempt to cycle
through dishwasher.

WARNING

Do not sub merge power co rd at
any time.

Do not wet pr ongs of power co rd.

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Troubleshooting

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Problem Possible Reason Solution

Difficulty

closing lid

Difficulty

opening lid

Inner pot is
stuck to lid when
cooker is opened

Steam leaks

from side of lid

Float valve

does not r ise

Sealing ring not

properly installed

Float valve in the

popped-up position

Content s in cooker are still hot

Pressure inside th e cooker

Float valve stuck at the
popped-up position due
to food debris or residue

Coolin g of inner p ot may

create suction , causing

inner pot to adhere to the lid

Sealing ring damaged

or not installed properly

Lid not closed pro perly Open then close lid

Sealing ring rack is

warped or off-centre

Food debris

attached to sealing ring

Inner pot rim

may be misshapen

Food debris on float valve

or float v alve silicone cap

Too little liquid in th e inner pot

Float valve silicone cap wo rn,

damage d or missing

Float valve obstructed

by lid-locking mechanism

No heat in t he inner p ot

Inner pot base

may be damaged

Reposi tion sealing r ing, ensure it is sn ug behind sealing ring r ack

Gently p ress the float valve downward with a long utensil

Turn steam release handl e towards “Vent” position, then
lower lid onto cooker base slow ly, allowing heat to dissipate

Release pressure according to recipe; only open lid after float
valve has dropped down

CAUTION

Ensure steam is compl etely released by quick releasing
pressure, then press float valve gent ly with a long utensil.
Open lid cautiously. Thoroughly clean float valve, surrounding
area, and lid before next use

To release the va cuum, turn steam release handle towards
“Vent ” posit ion

Replace sealing ring

Remove sealing ring from lid, check s ealing ring rack for bends
or warps; contac t Customer Care

Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly

Check for deformation and contac t Customer Care

Remove fl oat valve from li d and clean thoroughly ; perform
“Initial Test Run” to chec k for function; contac t Customer Care

Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot; add 1 1/2 cups (12
oz / 325mL) liquid to in ner pot

Instal l or replace float valve

Tap float valve with a lon g utensil . If not resolved, turn cooker
off and remove small part s from lid; clean thoroughly and
re-install , then perform “ Initial Test Run” to che ck for
function; contact Customer Care

Perform “Initial Test Run” to check for function;
contac t Customer Care

Perform “Initial Test Run” to check for function;
contac t Customer Care

Content s may be under pres sure; to avoid
scaldi ng injury, do not at tempt to force li d open.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Minor steam leaking/hissing

from steam release handle

during cook cycle

Steam gushes from steam release

handle w hen in “Seal” posit ion

Display remains blank after
connec ting the power cord

C1
C2
C6

C6H
C6L

C5

Error code

appears on

display, cooker

beeps and
lights f lash

continuously

Occasional clicking

or light cracking sound

C7 or NoPr

Lid

OvHt, Burn

or Food Burn

PrSE

Steam release handle

not in “Sealing” position

Cooker is re gulating excess pressure This is normal; no action required

Not enough liquid in the inner pot

Pressure sensor control failure Cont act Customer Care

Steam release handle

not seate d proper ly

Bad power connection or no power

Cooker’s elect rical fuse has blown Conta ct Customer Care

Faulty sensor Contact Customer Care

Temperature is too high be cause inner

pot is not placed in the cooker base

Temperature is too high be cause there is

no water in inner pot

Heat element has failed Contac t Customer Care

Not enough liquid

Quick release but ton is

in the “Ve nt ” position

Lid is not in the correct position

for the selected Smart Program

High temperature detected at bottom of

inner pot; cooker automatically reduces

temperature to avoid overheating

Cooking will not resume until situation

is resolved

Pressure has accumulated during

a non- pressure cooking Smart Program

The sound of power s witching

and expanding pressure board

when changing temperatures

Bottom of the inner pot is wet

Turn steam release handl e to
“Seal” posit ion

Add 1 1/ 2 cups (12 oz / 325mL) of
a thin coo king liquid to inner pot

Turn steam release handl e
to “Seal” position

Inspec t power cord; ensure detachable
power cord is plugged tight ly into bas e
power so cket; check outl et to ensure it
is powered

Press Cancel and wait fo r heating
element to cool; ensure there a re
no foreign objects in cooker base;
insert or reposi tion inner pot in
cooker base and re-enter commands

Add at least 1 1/2 cups (12 oz / 325mL)
of cooking liquid to inner pot
before reintroducing food

Begin by a dding 1 1 /2 cups (12 oz / 325mL )
of a thin cooking liquid to inner pot;
add more l iquid as re quired

Turn steam release handl e to
“Seal” position

Open and close lid;
remove lid when usin g Sauté

Starch deposits at the bot tom of
the inner pot may be b locking heat
dissipation. Press Cancel, then release
pressure accordin g to the recipe, and
inspec t the bottom of the inner pot for
scorching; add liquid if necessary

Turn steam release handl e to
“Seal” position

This is normal; no action n eeded

Wipe bottom of inner pot, and ensure
heating element is dry before cooking

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Warranty

Warranty

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of
original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant
Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided
that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instruc tions attached to or
furnished with the appliance, Instant 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 12 months from the date of original consumer
purchase.

This Limited Warranty ex tends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the
United States of America and Canada. This warranty does not cover units that are used outside of
the United States of America and Canada.

Any modification or attempted modification to your appliance may interfere with the safe operation of
the appliance and will void this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply in respec t of any
appliance or any part thereof that has been altered or modified unless such alterations or modifications
were expressly authorized by an Instant Brands representative.

Limitation and Exclusions

The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defec tive appliance or part shall in no circumstances
exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

1. 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 Brands Representative;

2. Repairs where your appliance is used for other than normal, personal use or when it is used in a
manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions; or

3. Use of unauthorized parts and accessories, or repairs to parts and systems resulting from
unauthorized repairs or modifications made to this appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by you.

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Warranty

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT
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 the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,
so this limitation 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.

Limitation of Remedies;
Exclusion of Incidental and Consequential Damage

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE APPLIANCE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INSTANT BRANDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL 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, PERSONAL
INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, COSTS
OF REMOVAL, INSTALLATION OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE OR KIND.

Warranty Registration

Please visit www.instantpot.com/support/register to register your new Instant Brands™ appliance
and validate your warranty within thir ty (30) days of purchase. 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, 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 ser vice under this warranty, please contact our Customer Service Department by phone
at 1-800- 828-7280 or by email to [email protected]. You can also create a support ticket
online at www.instantpot.com/support. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you may be asked
to send your appliance to the Service Department for quality inspection. Instant Brands is not

responsible for shipping costs related to warranty service, save and except for shipping costs associated
with the return of your appliance from Canada or within the 48 contiguous states and the District of
Columbia of the United States of America, as provided herein. 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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