Instant Pot DUO User Manual

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DUO

Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

Welcome
Initial Setup
Cooker Parts Overview
Getting Started

Venting Methods

Initial Test Run (Water Test)

More Controls & Smart Programs

Support & Contact Information

Getting Started Guide

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.

Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.

Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant PotTM Duo

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to
allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious
meals more easily and in less time.

We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a
collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy!

Happy Cooking!

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Robert J. Wang

Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer

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• 1000+ Recipes

• New User Tips

• Getting Started Videos

Initial Setup

• Remove all packaging material from in and around the
cooker, and verify that all parts are accounted for.

• Place the cooker on a stable, level surface, away from
external heat sources.

• Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety,
Maintenance & Warranty booklet before use. Failure to do so
may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

• Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in the included Safety,
Maintenance & Warranty booklet to wash the cooker before
cooking.

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

CAUTION

Never use the cooker on a stovetop. Do not place appliance on or in close proximity to
a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will
damage appliance.

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Cooker Parts Overview

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Cooker Parts Overview

Top of Lid

Bottom of Lid

Inner Pot

Cooker Base

Images are for reference only. Refer to actual product.

Cooker Parts Overview |

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Getting Started

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Open & Close Lid

When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when the lid is opened and closed.

Open Close

Open: Grip handle and turn lid counter-clock-

wise until symbol on lid is aligned with
symbol on rim of cooker base. Lift lid up and
off of cooker base.

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Note: Always check lid for damage prior to cooking.

Close: Grip handle and align the symbol
on lid with on rim of cooker base.
Lower lid into track, then turn lid clockwise
until symbol on the lid lines up
with indicator on base.

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