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INSTANT POT® DUO
MULTI-COOKER
™
Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................4
Special cord set instructions .......................................................................................9
Product specifications ..................................................................................................9
Find your model name and serial number ...............................................................9
Product, parts and accessories ...........................................................................10
Get started .............................................................................................................12
Initial set up ....................................................................................................................12
Initial test run (water test) ..........................................................................................13
Pressure cooking 101 ............................................................................................14
Releasing pressure ................................................................................................ 15
Venting methods ...........................................................................................................15
Control panel .........................................................................................................17
Settings ..................................................................................................................18
Status messages ..................................................................................................20
Pressure control features ....................................................................................21
Multicooker lid ..............................................................................................................22
Steam release handle .................................................................................................22
Sealing ring ...................................................................................................................23
Float valve .....................................................................................................................23
Anti-block shield ...........................................................................................................24
Pressure cooking ..................................................................................................24
Jump start magic! ........................................................................................................25
Smart programme breakdown ..................................................................................26
Pressure cooking tips ..................................................................................................28
Pressure cooking grains ............................................................................................ 30
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Table of contents
Other cooking styles .............................................................................................31
Slow Cook ......................................................................................................................32
Sauté ...............................................................................................................................33
Deglazing the inner pot (pressure cooking after sauté) ................................... 34
Yogurt .............................................................................................................................35
Using yogurt cups ........................................................................................................36
Care, cleaning and storage .................................................................................. 37
Removing and installing parts ................................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................41
Warranty ...............................................................................................................44
Contact ..................................................................................................................46
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes rst. The Instant Pot® Duo™
was designed with your safety in mind. As always, be careful when using
electrical appliances and follow basic safety precautions.
01 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS
BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
02 Use only the Instant Pot Duo lid with the Instant Pot Duo multicooker
base. Using any other multicooker lids may cause injury and/or
damage.
03 For household use only. Not for commercial use. DO NOT use the
appliance for anything other than its intended use.
04 For countertop use only. Always operate the appliance on a stable,
non-combustible, level surface.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom
of the appliance.
• DO NOT place on a hot stove.
05 Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or ame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
06 DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Only use the side handles
for carrying or moving.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in
operation; this could result in injury.
• Always use hand protection when removing accessories, and to
handle the inner pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking
plate.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
07 The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of
ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from
the multicooker base to avoid burn injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food,
hot oil or other hot liquids.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme
caution when disposing of hot grease.
08 Overlling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release
pipe and developing excess pressure, which may result in burns, injury,
and/or property damage.
• DO NOT ll over PC MAX — 2/3 as indicated on the inner pot.
• DO NOT ll the inner pot over — 1/2 line when cooking foods that
expand during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables.
09 This appliance cooks under pressure. Any pressure in the
appliance can be hazardous. Allow the appliance to depressurise naturally
or release all excess pressure before opening. Inappropriate use may
result in burns, injury and/or property damage.
• Make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating.
Refer to Pressure control features: multicooker lid.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release handle and/or oat valve
with cloth or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurised,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurised may lead to sudden release of
hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
• DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the steam
release handle or oat valve when the appliance is in operation or has
residual pressure, and do not lean over the appliance when removing
the lid.
• Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release
handle and/or oat valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes.
• If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and
make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
10 When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can
11 When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
12 Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the
13 Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:
14 DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
15 If the power cord is detachable, always attach the plug to the appliance
16 Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate the
17 Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is
control features: sealing ring.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
Refer to Releasing pressure.
swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Follow recipe
instructions for pressure release method. Refer to Releasing pressure.
inner pot as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.
• Check the steam release handle, steam release pipe, anti-block
shield and oat valve for clogging.
• Before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base, make sure
both parts are dry and free of food debris.
• Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or
storage.
rst, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To turn off, press Cancel,
then remove the plug from power source. Always unplug when not in
use, as well as before adding or removing parts or accessories, and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
contact Customer Care by email at support@instantpot.com.au or by
phone at 1800 251 643 or (02) 9317 1000.
provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters,
or touch hot surfaces or open ame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an
extension cord.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
18 DO NOT use any accessories or attachments not authorised by
Instant Brands LLC. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, re or
electric shock.
• To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorised
stainless-steel Instant Pot inner pot.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner pot installed.
• To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace
the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Pot sealing ring.
19 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void
the warranty.
20 DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result
in injury or property damage.
21 The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid
electrical shock:
• DO NOT put liquid of any kind into multicooker base.
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
• DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.
22 DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 220-240V~
50/60Hz. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
23 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these
individuals. Children should not play with this appliance.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
24 DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never
connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
25 DO NOT store any materials in the multicooker base or inner pot
when not in use.
26 DO NOT place any combustible materials in the multicooker base
or inner pot, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
27 DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric coil,
gas range or outdoor grill.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before
attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.
• DO NOT remove ground.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT
CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special cord set instructions
Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug the
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible.
Product specifications
Duo Mini 700W 220-240V~ 50/60Hz 3 Litres 3.9 kg cm: 29L x 25.5W x 28.5H
Duo 60 1000W 220-240V~ 50/60Hz 5.7 Litres 5.44 kg cm: 33.5L x 31W x 31.7H
Duo 80 1200W 220-240V~ 50/60Hz 8 Litres 7.16 kg cm: 37.6L x 33.8W x 36.1H
Find your model name and serial number
Model name: Find it on the label on the back of the multicooker base, near the power cord.
Serial number: Turn the multicooker base over — you’ll find this info on a sticker on
the bottom.
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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Product, parts and accessories
See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how
everything fits together.
Top of lid
Steam release handle
Float valve
Handle
Lid fins
Lid position marker
Bottom of lid
Locking pin
Silicone cap
(bottom of float valve)
Stand the lid up in the multicooker base to keep it off your
countertop! Insert the left or right lid fin into corresponding
slot in the multicooker base handles to stand it up and
save some space.
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may
differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product.
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Anti-block shield
Steam release pipe
(beneath anti-block shield)
Sealing ring rack
Sealing ring
Product, parts and accessories
Inner pot
Multicooker base
Fill lines
Stainless-steel inner pot
Outer pot
Condensation rim
Condensation collector (rear)
Heating element
(interior)
Base handles
Control panel
Base power socket
(rear, 8L is hardwired)
Detachable power cord
(3L and 5.7L only)
Stainless-steel exterior
Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Always refer to the actual product.
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Get started
Initial set up
01 Pull that Duo out of the box!
02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicooker.
Make sure to check under the inner pot!
03 Wash the inner pot in a dishwasher or with hot water and dish soap. Rinse it well with
warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry the outside of the inner pot.
04 Wipe the heating element with a soft, dry cloth to make sure there are no stray
packaging particles left in the multicooker base.
Don’t remove the safety warning stickers from the lid or the rating label from the
back of the multicooker base.
05 You may be tempted to put the Duo on your stovetop — but don’t do it!
Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material
and external heat sources.
Is something missing or damaged?
Get in touch with Customer Care by email at support@instantpot.com.au or by phone at
1800 251 643 or (02) 9317 1000.
Feeling keen?
• Check out Product, parts and accessories to get to know your Instant Pot’s
components, then read over Pressure control features for an in-depth look.
• While you’re doing the Initial test run (water test), read over Pressure cooking 101
to find out how the magic happens!
WARNING
Read the Important
safeguards before using the
appliance. Failure to read and
follow those instructions for
safe use may result in damage
to the appliance, property
damage or personal injury.
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Do not place the
appliance on a
stovetop or upon
another appliance.
Heat from an external
source will damage
the appliance.
Do not place anything on
top of the appliance, and
do not cover or block the
steam release handle or
anti-block shield, located
on the appliance lid.
Get started
Initial test run (water test)
Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your Duo
prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.
Stage 1: Setting up the Duo for pressure
cooking
01 Remove the inner pot from the
multicooker base. Add 750 mL of water
to the inner pot, then insert it back
into the multicooker base.
02 3L & 5.7L models: Secure the power
cord to the base power socket on the
back of the multicooker base. Make
sure the connection is tight.
All models: Connect the power cord to
a 220-240V power source.
The display shows OFF.
03 Place and close the lid as described
in Pressure control features:
Multicooker lid.
04 Turn the steam release handle to the
Sealing position.
Stage 2: "Cooking" (...hot water à la
king, anyone?)
01 Select Pressure Cook.
02 Use the - / + buttons to adjust the
cooking time to 5 minutes (00:05).
Adjustments are saved when a Smart
Programme starts, so the next time
you use Pressure Cook, it will default to
5 minutes.
03 Press Keep Warm to turn the
automatic Keep Warm setting off.
04 The multicooker beeps after 10 seconds
and the display shows On.
While the multicooker does its thing,
read Pressure cooking 101 on
the next page to find out how
the magic happens.
05 When the Smart Programme finishes,
the display shows End.
Stage 3: Releasing pressure
01 Follow instructions for a Quick Release in
Releasing pressure: Venting methods.
02 Wait for the float valve to drop,
then carefully open and remove the
lid as described in Pressure control
features: Multicooker lid.
03 Using proper hand protection, remove
the inner pot from the multicooker
base, discard the water and thoroughly
dry the inner pot.
That's it! You're good to go :)
CAUTION
Pressurised steam releases through the top of the steam release handle. Keep
exposed skin away from the steam release handle.
DANGER
DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the oat valve is up and NEVER
attempt to force the lid open. Contents are under extreme pressure. Float
valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
The inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use appropriate heat protection when
handling a hot inner pot.
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Pressure cooking 101
Pressure cooking uses steam to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC. These high
temperatures allow you to cook food way faster than normal.
When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot goes through 3 stages.
Pre-heating
What you see What you don’t see Tips
The time it takes the multicooker to
While the multicooker preheats,
it vaporises liquid to create
The display shows
On.
steam.
Once enough steam has built up,
the float valve pops up and locks
the lid in place.
Cooking
What you see What you don’t see Tips
The float valve bobs
up and down from all
the steam, then pops
up and stays flush
with the lid. The
display switches
to the cooking
countdown timer.
When it reaches the required
pressure level, cooking begins.
The Instant Pot automatically
maintains the cooking pressure
at High or Low pressure.
pressurise depends on things like
food and liquid temperature and
volume.
Frozen foods have the longest preheating time. For the fastest results,
thaw your food before cooking it.
No need to hang around during this
stage — trust that IP magic!
A higher pressure means a higher
temperature.
Smart Programme settings (e.g.,
cooking time, pressure level, etc.)
can be adjusted at any time during
cooking.
Releasing pressure
What you see What you don’t see Tips
If Keep Warm is on
after cooking, the
timer counts up from
00:00.
If not, the multicooker
goes back to standby
and the display shows
End.
The float valve is still
popped up.
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Although food has finished
cooking, the multicooker is still
pressurised and hot, which is why
the float valve is up.
Releasing pressure lowers
the temperature inside the
multicooker, which allows you to
safely remove the lid once the
float valve drops.
See Releasing pressure for
information on safe venting
techniques and what they’re used for.
Follow your recipe instructions to
choose the best venting method for
your meal.
The Instant Pot cools faster
if Keep Warm is turned off.
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