DUO NOVATM
3 QUART, 6 QUART, AND 8 QUART
Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
User Manual
WelcomeImportant Safeguards Getting StartedPressure Cooking BasicsCooking With the Duo NovaCare & CleaningTroubleshootingWarrantyContact/Support Information
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Table of Contents
Welcome . ..................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...............................................................................4–9
Specifications .........................................................................................................9
Getting Started ............................................................................................... 10–20
InitialSetup ...........................................................................................................10
Product,PartsandAccessories ................................................................... 11–12
ControlPanel .................................................................................................. 13–14
StatusMessages ..................................................................................................15
StatusIcons ...........................................................................................................16
Settings ........................................................................................................... 17–19
CleaningBeforeFirstUse ..................................................................................20
Pressure Cooking Basics ............................................................................... 20–29
PressureControlFeatures ..................................................................................21
DepressurizingtheCooker ..........................................................................27–28
InitialTestRun ......................................................................................................29
Cooking with the Duo Nova ................................................................................ 30
PressureCookingWiththeDuoNova ...................................................... 30–36
Non-PressureCookingWiththeDuoNova ..............................................37–44
Care & Cleaning ..............................................................................................45–46
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 47–49
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 50–51
Contact and Support Information ...................................................................... 52
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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Thankyouforwelcomingusintoyourkitchen.
Havingfamiliesourselves,wedevelopedtheInstantPot®Duo™Nova Multi-UsePressureCookerstoallowbusyfamiliesandprofessionalsalike tocookhealthy,deliciousmealsmoreeasilyandinlesstime.
Wehavepartneredwithchefs,authorsandbloggerstocompilea collectionofrecipesthatwehopeyouenjoy!
Happycooking,
RobertJ.WangFounder&ChiefInnovationOfficer
Findhelpfulhow-to videos,download the app,orvisitourrecipesite.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhenusingelectricalappliances,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed:
1. READTHEGETTINGSTARTEDGUIDEANDALLINSTRUCTIONS,SAFEGUARDS,ANDWARNINGSBEFOREOPERATINGTHEAPPLIANCE.FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESESAFEGUARDSANDINSTRUCTIONSMAYRESULTININJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
2. UseonlytheInstantPot®DuoNovalidwiththeInstantPot®DuoNovapressurecooker.Usinganyotherpressurecookerlidsmaycauseinjuryand/ordamage.
3. Alwaysoperatetheapplianceonastable,non-combustible,levelsurface.
4. Donotusetheapplianceforanythingotherthanitsintendeduse.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
5. Forhouseholduseonly.Donotuseoutdoors.Notforcommercialuse.
6. CAUTION Donotplacetheapplianceonorincloseproximitytoahotgasorelectricburner,oraheatedoven.Heatfromanexternalsourcewilldamagetheappliance.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
7. CAUTION Donotusetheappliancenearwaterorflame.Keepoutofdirectsunlight.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
8. CAUTION Donottouchhotsurfaces.Onlyusesidehandlesforcarryingormoving.Extremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingtheappliancecontaininghotliquids.Donotmovetheappliancewhenitisunderpressure.
9. CAUTION Thecookerbasecontainselectricalcomponents.Toavoidelectricalshock,donotputliquidofanykindintocookerbase,anddonotimmersepowercord,plug,ortheapplianceinwaterorotherliquid.Donotrinsetheapplianceundertap.
10. CAUTION Donotfillover“PCMAX–2/3”asindicatedontheinnerpot.Whencookingfoodsthatexpandduringcookingsuchasriceordriedvegetables,donotfilltheinnerpotover“–1/2”line.Overfillingmaycauseariskofcloggingthesteamreleasepipeanddevelopingexcesspressure.Refertothe“GettingStartedGuide."
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS11. WARNING Thisappliancecooksunderpressure.Failuretofollow
theseinstructionsmayresultinburns,injuryand/orpropertydamage.Makecertaintheapplianceisproperlyclosedbeforeoperating.
12. Whencookingmeatwithskin(e.g.sausagewithcasing),theskincanswellwhenheated.Donotpiercetheskinwhileitisswollen;thiscouldresultinscaldinginjury.
13. CAUTION Whenpressurecookingfoodwithadoughyorthicktexture,orahighfat/oilcontent,contentsmaysplatterwhenopeningthelid. Pleasefollowrecipeinstructionsforpressurereleasemethod.RefertoDepressuringtheCookerinthismanual.
14. CAUTION Beforeeachuse,checkthesteamreleasevalve/handle,steamreleasepipe,anti-blockshieldandfloatvalveforclogging.Refertothe“GettingStartedGuide."Failuretodosomayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
15. WARNING Donotopentheapplianceuntilithasdepressurizedandallinternalpressurehasbeenreleased.Ifthefloatvalveisstillupand/orthelidisdifficulttoopen,thisindicatesthattheapplianceisstillpressurized– donotforceitopen.Anypressureintheappliancecanbehazardous.Refertothe"DepressurizingtheCooker"inthismanualforinformationonreleasingpressure.Openingappliancewhileitisstillpressurizedmayleadtosuddenreleaseofhotcontentsandmaycauseburnsorotherinjuries.
16. Donotusethisappliancefordeepfryingorpressurefryingwithoil.
17. Donotleanoverorplaceyourhandsorfaceoverthesteamreleasevalve/handleorfloatvalvewhentheapplianceisinoperationorhasresidualpressure.Donottouchthemetalportionofthelidwhentheapplianceisinoperation;thiscouldresultininjury.
18. Donotcoverorobstructthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalvewithclothorotherobjects.Obstructingthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalvecancreateasafetyissueandmaycauseinjury.
19. Turntheapplianceoffifsteamescapesfromthesteamreleasevalve/handleand/orfloatvalveinasteadystreamforlongerthan3minutes.Theremayberesidualpressureintheappliance.Allowtheappliancetodepressurizenaturallyorreleaseallexcesspressurebeforeopening.Formoreinformationonhowtoreleasepressure,referto“Troubleshooting”onpage47ofthisguide.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS20. Turntheapplianceoffifsteamescapesfromthesidesofthelidand
ensuresealingringisproperlyinstalled.Refertopage22inthis manualonhowtocheckthesealingring.
21. Todisconnect,selectCancel,thenremoveplugfrompowersource.
22. Unplugfromtheoutletwhennotinuse,aswellasbeforeaddingorremovingpartsoraccessories,andbeforecleaning.Tounplug,grasp theplugandpullfromtheoutlet.Neverpullfromthepowercord.
23. Regularlyinspecttheapplianceandpowercord.Donotoperatetheapplianceifthepowercordorplugisdamaged,oraftertheappliancemalfunctionsorisdroppedordamagedinanymanner.Forassistance,[email protected].
24. CAUTION Donotletthepowercordhangoveredgesoftablesorcounters,ortouchhotsurfacesoropenflame,includingthestovetop.
25. CAUTION Spilledfoodcancauseseriousburns.Ashortpower-supplycordisprovidedtoreducethehazardsresultingfromgrabbing,entanglementandtripping.
•Keeptheapplianceandcordawayfromchildren. •Neverdrapethepowercordoveredgesoftablesorcounters. •Neverusebelow-counterpoweroutlets,andneverusewithan extensioncord.
26. Intendedforcountertopuseonly.Keeptheapplianceonastable,heat-resistantplatform.Donotplaceonanythingthatmayblocktheventsonthebottomoftheappliance.Donotplaceonahotstove.
27. CAUTION DonotuseanyaccessoriesorattachmentsnotauthorizedbyInstantBrands™Inc.Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedbythemanufacturer,maycauseariskofinjury,fireorelectricshock.
28. CAUTION Beforeinsertingtheinnerpotintotheappliance,cleantheoutersurfaceoftheinnerpotandtheheatingelementlocatedontheinnersurfaceoftheouterpotwithacleandrycloth.Ensuretheyaredryandfreeoffooddebris.Referto“Care&Cleaning."Failuretodosomayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
29. Donotattempttorepair,replace,ormodifycomponentsofthe
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSappliance,asthismaycauseelectricshock,fireorinjury,andwill voidthewarranty.
30. Donottamperwithanyofthesafetymechanisms.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage.
31. Donotusetheapplianceinelectricalsystemsotherthan120V/60HzforNorthAmerica.Donotusewithpowerconvertersoradapters.
32. ThisapplianceisNOTtobeusedbychildrenorbypersonswithreducedphysical,sensory,ormentalcapabilities.Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisusednearchildrenandtheseindividuals.Childrenshouldnotplaywiththisappliance.
33. Toreducetheriskofpressureleakage,cookonlyinanauthorizedstainlesssteelInstantPot®Innerpot.DONOTusetheappliancewithouttheremovableinnerpotinstalled.
34. Topreventpersonalinjuryanddamagetotheappliance,onlyreplace thesealingringwithanauthorizedInstantPot®sealingring.Referto the“GettingStartedGuide."
35. Theuseofaccessoryattachmentsnotrecommendedbytheappliancemanufacturermaycauseinjuries.
36. Propermaintenanceisrecommendedaftereachuse.Referto“Care&Cleaning."Lettheappliancecooltoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning orstorage.
37. Neverconnectthisappliancetoanexternaltimerswitchorseparateremote-controlsystem.
38. CAUTION DONOTtouchaccessoriesduringorimmediatelyaftercooking.Toavoidpersonalinjury,
•Alwaysuseovenmittswhenremovingaccessories,andtohandle theinnerpot. •Alwaysplacehotaccessoriesonaheatresistantsurfaceorcookingplate. •Useextremecautionwhendisposingofhotgrease. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultininjuryorpropertydamage
39. Donotleavetheapplianceunattendedwhileinuse.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS40. CAUTION Extremecautionmustbeusedwhentheinnerpot
containshotoil,hotfood,orhotliquids.Improperuse,includingmovingthecookerbase,mayresultinpersonalinjury.Donotmovetheappliancewhileitisinuse.
41. Oversizedfoodsand/ormetalutensilsmustnotbeinsertedintothe innerpotastheymaycauseriskoffireand/orpersonalinjury.
42. Donotstoreanymaterialsinthecookerbaseorinnerpotwhennotinuse.
43. Donotplaceanycombustiblematerialsinthecookerbaseorinnerpot,suchaspaper,cardboard,plastic,Styrofoamorwood.
44. Donotusetheincludedaccessoriesinamicrowave,toasteroven,convectionorconventionaloven,oronaceramiccooktop,electriccoil,gasrange,oroutdoorgrill.
45. Theremovableinnerpotcanbeextremelyheavywhenfullofingredients.Careshouldbetakenwhenliftingtheinnerpotfromthecookerbasetoavoidburninjury.
46. CAUTION Usecautionwhenremovingthelid.Heatandsteamescapesassoonasthelidisremoved.Neverplaceyourface,handsorexposedskinovertheapplianceopeningwhereheatandsteamescapeswhenremovingthelid.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Special Cord Set Instructions
AsperULsafetyrequirements,ashortpowersupplycord(0.6mto0.9m/ 24"to35")isprovidedtoreducethehazardsresultingfromgrabbing,entanglementandtripping.
Thisappliancehasa3-pronggroundingplug.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,plugthepowercordintoagrounded(earthed)electricaloutletthat iseasilyaccessible.
Product Specifications
DuoNovaMini 3Quarts/2.8Litres 120V~60Hz 700W 8.8lb/3.99kg11.5"×10.2"×11"
29.2cm×25.9cm×27.9cm
DuoNova60 6Quarts/5.7Litres 120V~60Hz 1000W 11.8lb/5.37kg13.2"×12.2"×12.5"
33.5cm×31cm×31.7cm
DuoNova80 8Quarts/7.6Litres 120V~60Hz 1200W 15.6lb/7.08kg14.8"×13.6"×14"
37.6cm×34.3cm×36.8cm
WARNINGTHE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNINGElectrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electric shock or death.
WARNINGTo avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this appliance. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury. WARNING
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Initial Setup
• ReadalloftheImportantSafeguardsinthisUserManualbeforeusing theappliance.FailuretoreadandfollowImportantSafeguardsmay resultindamagetotheappliance,propertydamageorpersonalinjury.
• UseonlytheInstantPot®DuoNovalidwiththeInstantPot®DuoNova pressurecooker.Usinganyotherpressurecookerlidsmaycauseinjuryand/ordamage.
• Removeallpackagingmaterialandaccessoriesfromwithinandaroundtheappliance.
• FollowCare&Cleaninginstructionsinthismanualtocleantheappliancebeforefirstuse.
• Placetheapplianceonastable,levelsurface,awayfromcombustiblematerialandexternalheatsources.Donotplacetheapplianceonastovetop.
• Donotplaceanythingontopoftheappliance.
• Donotblockthepressurecontrolmechanismslocatedontheappliancelid.
Product, Parts & Accessories
Top of Lid
Underside of Lid
Note: Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance.
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Product, Parts & Accessories
Inner Pot
Cooker Base
Note: Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual appliance.
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Control Panel
DuoNovaMulti-UsePressureCookersfeatureanintuitivecontrolpanelwithLEDdisplaytohelpmakecookingfastandeasy.
1 Display
Status Icons showcookerstatusasdescribedin “StatusIndicators,”below.
Timer/ReadoutshowscountdowntoDelay Start,cookingtime remaining,andKeep Warmtimepassedinhoursandminutes.Also showscertain“StatusMessages”asdescribedbelow.
Less – Normal – MoreindicatetheselectedSmartProgramcooking timeortemperature.
Pressure Level IndicatorshowstheselectedSmartProgrampressurelevel.
2 Smart Program Settings Keys
−/+ keys–adjustDelay Start,cookingandKeep Warmtimes.
Pressure Level–togglesbetweenLowandHighpressurelevels.
Keep Warm–turnstheKeep Warmoptiononoroff.
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Control Panel
Delay Start–enablesthedelayedstartoption.
LED IndicatorsshowtheselectedoractiveSmartProgramincluding anyoptionsselected.
Cancel–PresscancelatanytimetoreturnthecookertoStandbymode.
See “Settings," below for more information.
3 Smart Programs
Pressure Cooking Soup/Broth Meat/Stew Bean/Chili Poultry(notavailableonDuoNova3Quartmodels) Rice Multigrain(notavailableonDuoNova3Quartmodels) Porridge Steam PressureCook
Non-Pressure Cooking SlowCook Sauté Yogurt KeepWarm
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Status Messages
[OFF]indicatesthatthecookerisinStandbymode.
[Lid]indicatesthatthecookerlidisnotproperlysecured.
[On]indicatesthatthecookerispreheating.
[Auto]indicatesthattheRiceSmartProgramisrunning.
[boiL]indicatesthattheYogurtSmartProgramisintheprocessofpasteurizingmilk(i.e.,theYogurtSmartProgramissettoMore).
[Hot]indicatesthattheSautéSmartProgramhasreachedcookingtemperatureandfoodmaybeaddedtothe innerpot.
[HH:MM]displaysoneofthefollowing:
• WhenDelayStartisselected,displaysacountdownuntiltheSmartProgrambegins;
• WhenaSmartProgramisrunning,displaysthecookingtimeremaininginthatSmartProgram;
• WhenKeepWarmisselected,displaysthelengthoftimethatfoodhasbeenwarming.
[End]indicatesthataSmartProgramhasended.
[Food Burn]indicatesthatthecookerisoverheatingdueto insufficientliquid.See“Troubleshooting”formoreinformation.
[C*]indicatesthatanerrorhasoccurred.See“Troubleshooting”formoreinformationonerrorcodes.
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Status Icons
Illuminatedwhentheheatingelementisactive,e.g.,duringpreheatingmodeandwhenheatisbeingappliedduringcooking.
Illuminatedwhenthecookerisusingapressurecookingprogram.
IlluminatedwhenKeepWarmisinprogress.
Illuminatedwhencookersoundsareturnedoff.
Note: Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
IlluminatedtoindicatetheSmartProgramselectedorrunning.
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Settings
Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Adjusting and Saving Pressure Levels
SelectapressurecookingSmartProgramandpressPressure Leveltotogglebetween“Low”and“High”pressuresettings.
Whencookingbegins,thesettingwillbesavedandrememberedthenexttimetheSmartProgramisselected.
Tip: Higher pressures create higher cooking temperatures.
Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Smart Program Cooking Time
SelectapressurecookingSmartProgramandpresstheSmartProgramkeyagaintotogglethroughthe“Less,"“Normal”and“More”cookingtimesettings.Viewthecookingprogramsoptionsonpage36.
Whencookingbegins,thesettingwillbesavedandrememberedthenexttimetheSmartProgramisselected.
Delay Start
WithaSmartProgramselected,pressDelay Starttoactivatethedelayhours.Press“−/+”toadjust.
PressDelay Startagaintoactivatethedelayminutes.Press“−/+”toadjust.
Delay startwillactivateafter10secondsandstartcountingdown.
Delay startcanbesettoaminimumof10minutesormaximumof24hours.
Keep Warm
WithaSmartProgramselected,pressKeep WarmtotoggleONorOFF. TheKeep WarmlightwillbeilluminatedwhensettoON.Keep WarmwillstartautomaticallyaftertheSmartProgramendsandcontinueuntilCancel ispressedorthecookerlidisremoved.
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Settings
Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures
Selectanon-pressurecookingSmartProgramandpresstheSmartProgramagaintotogglethroughthe“Less,"“Normal”and“More”cookingtemperaturesettings.
Whencookingbegins,thesettingwillbesavedandrememberedthenexttimetheSmartProgramisselected.
Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time
Selectanon-pressurecookingSmartProgramandpress“−/+”toadjustcookingtime.Cookingtimeadjustmentsmadewhilecookingisinprogresswillapplytothecurrentcookingsessiononlyandwillnotbesaved.
Delay Start
WithaSmartProgramselected,pressDelay Starttoactivatethedelayhours.Press“−/+”toadjust.
PressDelay Startagaintoactivatethedelayminutes.Press“−/+”toadjust.
Note: Delay Start is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.
Keep Warm
WithaSmartProgramselected,pressKeep WarmtotoggleONandOFF.
Note: Keep Warm is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programs.
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Settings
Resetting Smart Programs to Factory Default Settings
Resetting Individual Smart Programs
WiththecookerinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdtheSmartProgramcontrolyouwishtoresettofactorydefaultfor10seconds.TheSmartProgrampressurelevel,cookingtimeandtemperaturesettingswillberestoredtothefactorydefaults.
Reset All Time and Temperature Settings
WiththecookerinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdCancelfor10seconds.AllSmartProgrampressurelevels,cookingtimes andtemperatureswillberestoredtothefactorydefaults.
Turn Sounds On and Off
CookersoundsareONbydefault.WiththeapplianceinStandbymode(Displayreads“Off”),pressandholdthe“−“for5secondstoturnallsoundsexcepterroralertsOFF.The statusindicatorwillbeilluminated.Pressandholdthe“+“for5secondstoturnallsoundsON.The statusindicatorwillbeextinguished.
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Cleaning Before First Use
1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecookerandwashwithhotwateranddishsoap.
Note: the inner pot is dishwasher safe.
2. Inspectinnerpotfordeformationsordamage.
Note: To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or damaged inner pot. Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots in your cooker.
3. Rinseanddrytheinnerpotbeforereturningittothecooker.
4. Wipetheheatingelementwithadryclothtoensurethatitisdryandfreeoffoodparticles.Failuretodosomayresultinpersonalinjuryordamagetotheappliance.
CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury and/or property damage, do not pour food or liquid into cooker base.
WARNING Do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line (Pressure Cooking Maximum), as indicated on the inner pot. Exercise extreme caution when cooking and venting food such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal, split peas, noodles, etc., as these foods may foam, froth, or spatter, and may clog the steam release pipe and/or steam release valve. Do not fill the inner pot higher than the —1/2 line when cooking these foods.
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Pressure Control Features
Locking Lid
Placethelidonthecookerwiththe onthelidalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.
Tolockthelidandsealthecooker,turnthelidclockwiseuntilthe isalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.
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Pressure Control Features
Sealing Ring
Thesealingringinstalledontheundersideofthelidcreatesanair-tightsealbetweenthelidandthecooker.
Removethesealingringbypullingitgentlyoffofthecircular,stainlesssteelsealingrackattachedtotheundersideofthecookerlid.
Cleanandinspectthesealingringfordeformationordamageaftereachuse.
Reinstallbygentlypressingthesealingringoverthesealingringrack.Ensurethatthesealingringracksitssnuglywithinthegrooveinthesealingring.
Notes: Two sealing rings are included with the cooker. Use one for sweet dishes and one for savory dishes. Only one sealing ring should be installed in the lid when using the cooker. Replace the sealing ring(s) every 12 months or when the sealing ring becomes deformed or damaged.
CAUTION Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only use authorized Instant Pot® sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION Sealing rings may stretch over time. Do not use a stretched or damaged sealing ring. If puckering occurs, replace sealing ring.
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Pressure Control Features
Quick Release Button
Whenthecookerlidislocked,theQuickReleaseButtonisautomaticallysettothesealed(up)position,sealingthecookerandallowingpressuretobuild.(TheFloatValvewillpopupwhenthecookerispressurized.)
ReleasepressurebypressingdownontheQuickReleaseButtontoopen theSteamReleaseValve.
ClosetheSteamReleaseValvebyturningtheQuickReleaseButton counter-clockwiseuntilitpopsupintothesealedposition.
Float Valve
TheFloatValveprovidesavisualindicationofthepressurewithinthecooker.
WhentheFloatValveisup,thecookerispressurized.
CleanandinspecttheFloatValveaftereachuse.
Vent(down) Seal(up)
CAUTION All pressure must be released and float value must be down. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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Pressure Control Features
RemovetheFloatValvebypullingtheFloatValveSiliconeCapofftheFloatValvepipe(ontheundersideofthelid)andremovingthefloatvalvefromtopoflid.
ReinstalltheFloatValvebyinsertingitpipe-firstintofloatvalveholeinthetopofthelid.Holditinthatpositionwhilefirmlypressingthesiliconecapontothevalvepipeprotrudingfromtheundersideofthelid.
Donotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithoutthefloatvalveorsiliconecapproperlyinstalledinthecookerlid.
Steam Release Valve
TheSteamReleaseValve(locatedinthetopofthelid)openstoallowthereleaseofpressurewithinthecookerwhentheQuickReleaseButtonispressed.
TheSteamReleaseValvewillalsoopenautomaticallytoregulateandmaintainoptimalpressurewhilecooking.
RemovetheSteamReleaseValvecoverbypullingitupandofftheSteamReleaseValvestem.
CleanandinspecttheSteamReleaseValvecoveraftereachcookeruse.
ReinstallthecoverbypressingitfirmlydownwardontotheSteamReleaseValvestemuntilitsnapsintoplace.
DonotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithouttheSteamReleaseValvecoverinstalled.
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Pressure Control Features
Anti-Block Shield
TheSteamReleaseValveincludesanAnti-BlockShieldlocatedontheundersideofthelid.
TheAnti-BlockShieldpreventsfoodparticlesfromenteringtheSteamReleaseValveandaffectingtheperformanceofthecooker.
RemovebypressingfirmlyagainstthesideoftheAnti-BlockShield (pressingtowardsoutsideedgeoflid)untilitpopsoffofthespringtabs.
CleanandinspecttheAnti-BlockShieldaftereachuse.
ReinstalltheAnti-BlockShieldbycenteringitoverthespringtabsandpressingdownfirmlyuntilitsnapsintoplace.
DonotattempttooperatethepressurecookerwithouttheAnti-Block Shieldinstalled.
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Pressure Control Features
Condensation Collector
TheCondensationCollectorholdsthecondensatethatcollectsnaturallyintheCondensationRimwhilecooking.
ToinstalltheCondensationCollector,alignandslidethegroovesoneithersideofthetopofthereservoiroverthetabsinthereservoirholderatthe backofthecooker.
DonotoperatethepressurecookerwithouttheCondensation Collectorinstalled.
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Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
AlwaysfollowtheInstantPotpressurecookingrecipeinstructionsfordepressurizingthecooker.Therearetwowaystoreleasepressure.NaturalRelease(NR)andQuickRelase(QR).
Natural Release
Important:UseNaturalReleasetodepressurizethecookeraftercookinghighstarchfoods(e.g.,soups,stews,chilis,pasta,oatmealandcongee)orwhencookingfoodsthatexpandwhencooked(e.g.,beansandgrains).
LeavetheQuickReleaseButtonintheclosedposition.Asthetemperaturewithinthecookerdrops,thecookerwilldepressurizenaturallyovertime.
Depressurizationtimevarieswithvolumeoffoodandliquidinthecookerandcantake10–40minutesorlonger.Whenthecookerissafelydepressurized,theFloatValvedropsintothelid.
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Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods)
Quick Release
Important:Donotusequickreleasewhencookinghighstarchfoods(e.g.,soups,stews,chilis,pasta,oatmealandcongee)orwhencookingfoodsthatexpandwhencooked(e.g.,beansandgrains).Toreleasepressurequickly,presstheQuickReleaseButtondownuntilitlocksintoplace.
PressurewillbereleasedthroughtheSteamReleaseValve.Whenthecookerissafelydepressurized,theFloatValvewilllowerintothelid.
Ifquickventingcreatesundesirablesteamspatter,closetheQuickReleaseButtonbyturningitcounter-clockwiseuntilitpopsup,andtryagainafterafewminutes.Ifspattercontinues,usetheNaturalReleaseproceduretoreleaseremainingpressure.
WARNING
Do NOT lean over steam release valve.
Do NOT place unprotected skin over steam release valve.
Do NOT cover steam release valve.
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Initial Test Run
Followthesestepstoensurethatyourcookerbuildsandreleases pressureproperly.
1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecooker
2. Add3cups(750ml)ofwatertotheinnerpot
3. Placeinnerpotincooker.
4. Placethelidonthecookerwiththe onthelidalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.Turnthelidclockwiseuntilthe isalignedwiththe onthecookerbase.TheQuickReleaseButtonwillpopupintothesealedposition.
5. Plugthepowercordintoa120Voutlet.(TheDisplaywillread“OFF.")
6. PressPressure CooktoselectthePressureCookSmartProgram.
7. PressKeep WarmtodeactivatetheKeepWarmoption.
8. Press“−/+”toadjustcookingtimeto“00:05."
9. After10seconds,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicatethatpre-heatinghasbegun.
10. TheFloatValvewillpopupwhenthecookerhasreachedtherequiredpressurelevel.TheDisplaywillcountdowntheremainingcookingtime.
11. TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.PresstheQuickReleaseButtondownuntilitlocksintoplace.SteamwillbereleasedthroughtheSteamReleaseValve.TheFloatValvewilldropintothelidwhenthecookerisfullydepressurized.
12. Turnthelidcounter-clockwisetounlock.Liftthelid,removetheinnerpot,discardtheremainingwateranddrytheinnerpot.
CAUTION Inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use oven mitts or Instant Pot Mini Mitts when handling a hot inner pot.
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Cooking With the Duo Nova
Pressure Cooking with the Duo Nova
Pre-heating and Pressurization
Pressurecookingisafast,thoroughandenergy-efficientwaytocooka varietyoffoods.
Heatvaporizestheliquidinsidethecookerandactivatesthefloatvalve,whichpopsupautomaticallytosealandallowthecookertobecomepressurized.
Itisnormaltoseesomesteamescapingthroughthefloatvalveduringthisprocess.Pressurizationtimevarieswiththevolumeofliquidandfoodin thecooker.
Cooking
Whentherequiredpressurelevelisreached,cookingbegins.TheDisplay willcountdowntheSmartProgramcookingtimeinhoursandminutes.
Cookingtime,temperatureandpressurelevelcanbeadjustedwhiletheSmartProgramisrunning.
TheDisplaywillread“00:00”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.
IfKeep Warmisactivated,theDisplayshowstheelapsedtimeafterSmartProgramcookinghasended.
Depressurizing
AlwaysfollowtheInstantPotpressurecookingrecipeforthecorrectpressureventingprocedure.
CAUTION Do not attempt to remove lid while cooker is pressurized. See "Depressurizing the Cooker" for more information on releasing pressure. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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Cooking With the Duo Nova
Using the Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
FollowthesestepswhenusingpressurecookingSmartPrograms.
1. Addliquidandfoodtotheinnerpotasdirectedbytherecipe.
Size Minimum Liquid*
3Quarts/2.8Litres 1cup(8oz/250ml)
6Quarts/5.7Litres 11/2cups(12oz/375ml)
8Quarts/7.6Litres 2cups(16oz/500ml)
2. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.
3. Placethecookerlidonthebase,alignthe withthe andturnclockwisetolock inplace.Thelidwillautomaticallybeinthesealedpositionandthequickreleasebuttonwillbeup.
CAUTION Liquids must be water-based. To avoid scorching or scalding injury, be cautious when cooking with more than 1/4 cup (2 oz / 60 mL) oil, oil-based sauces, condensed cream-based soups, and thick sauces. Add suitable liquid to thin sauces. Avoid recipes that call for more than 1/4 cup (2 oz / 60 mL) of oil or fat content.
CAUTION Do not fill inner pot higher than "PC MAX—2/3" line indicated on inner pot. When cooking foods that expand such as rice or beans, do not fill the appliance over "—1/2" line indicated on inner pot.
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Cooking With the Duo Nova
4. PressapressurecookingSmartProgramkey.
5. PresstheSmartProgramkeyrepeatedlytocyclethroughandselectaSmartProgramcookingtime/temperaturesetting.
6. PressPressure LeveltotogglebetweentheLowandHigh pressureoptions.
7. Press toadjustcookingtime.
Note: When cooking begins, pressure cooking settings adjustments will be saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
8. PressKeep WarmtoturntheKeepWarmoptiononoroff.
9. PressDelay Startandthe“−/+”controlstosetthehoursandminutesbeforetheSmartProgrambegins.
DelayStartcountdownwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.
IfDelayStartisactive,theDisplaywillshowthetimeremaininguntil theSmartProgramcookingbegins.
WhentheSmartProgrambegins,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicate thatpreheatingisinprogress.
Whenthecookerreachesthetargetcookingtemperature,cooking beginsandtheDisplaywillcountdowntheremainingcookingtime.
TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.
FollowtheInstantPotrecipedirectionsforcookerdepressurization beforeattemptingtoremovethelid.
ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.
WARNING Until cooker pressurizes and float valve has popped up, lid will be removable. Once pressurized, lid will lock. To avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to force lid open while cooker is pressurized. Failure to follow these instruction may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
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Pressure Cooking Default Settings
Smart Program
Settings and Default
Soup/Broth
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:20 00:30 04:00 00:20 00:30 04:00
Meat/Stew
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:20 00:35 00:45 00:20 00:35 00:45
Bean/Chili
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:25 00:30 00:40 00:25 00:30 00:40
Poultry*
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:05 00:15 00:30 00:05 00:15 00:30
Rice
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:08 00:12 00:15 00:08 00:12 00:15
Multigrain*
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:20 00:40
01:00 (+00:45soakingtime)
00:20 00:40
01:00 (+00:45soakingtime)
Porridge or Oatmeal
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:05 00:20 00:30 00:05 00:20 00:30
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Pressure Cooking Default Settings
Smart Program
Settings and Default
Steam
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:03 00:10 00:15 00:03 00:10 00:15
Pressure Cook
Pressure Low(35–55kPa/5–8psi) High(65–85kPa/9.4–12.3psi)
Setting Less Normal More Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
00:20 00:35 00:45 00:20 00:35 00:45
* Not available on Duo Nova 3 Quart models.
CAUTION Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of meats reaches a safe minimum internal temperature.
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Pressure Cooking Tips
Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Note
Soup/Broth
Less Soupwithoutmeat Liquidremainsclearduetolackof
boilingmotion.
AlwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure
whencookingsoupwithahigh
starchcontent.
Normal Soupwithmeat
More Richbonebroth
Meat/Stew
Less Softtexture Choosesettingbasedonmeattexturedesired,oradjustcooktime
manually.
Allowmeatto“rest”for5–30minutes,
dependingonsize.Itwillretaincook-
ingjuicesfortender,succulentmeat.
Normal Verysofttexture
More Fall-off-the-bonetexture
Bean/ Chili
Less FirmertextureChoosesettingbasedonbeantexturedesired,oradjustcooktime
manually.
Whencookingbeansorlegumes,
alwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure.
Ensuredrybeansarecompletely
submergedinwater.
Normal Softtexture
More Verysofttexture
Poultry*
Less SofttextureChoosesettingbasedonpoultry
texturedesiredoradjustcooktime
manually.
Allowmeatto“rest”for5–30minutes,
dependingonsize.Itwillretaincook-
ingjuicesfortender,succulentmeat.
*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure Cook.
Normal Verysofttexture
More Fall-off-the-bonetexture
Rice
Less TenderbutfirmtobiteForcookingmediumandlong-grainwhiterice.
Dependingonthevolumeofrice,
cooktimemayrangefrom8–15
minutes.
Use10-MinuteNaturalReleaseafter
cookingforperfectresults.
Normal Normaltexturewhiterice
More Softertexturewhiterice
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Pressure Cooking Tips
Smart Program Setting Suggested Use Note
Multi-grain*
LessBrownrice,wildrice,blackbeans,chickpeas,etc.
Select“Less”or“Normal”basedontypeofgrainanddesiredtexture.
“More”beginswith45minutesofwarmwatersoakingtimepriorto60
minutesofpressurecooking.
*6 & 8 Quart only – Mini use Pressure Cook.
NormalBrownrice,wildrice,mung
beans,etc.
MoreToughgrainsora
mixtureofgrainsandbeans
Porridge
Less Oatmeal—steelcutorrolledAdjusttimeasdirectedinrecipe.
AlwaysuseNRtoreleasepressure
whencookingfoodsthatexpand.
Normal Whiterice,porridge/congee
MoreRiceporridge/congeewithamixtureofvariousgrains
Steam
Less Vegetables Usesteamrackprovidedtoelevate
foodabovethecookingliquid.
UseQRtoreleasepressuretopre-
ventfoodfromovercooking.
Normal FishandSeafood
More Meat
Pressure Cook NA Manualprogramming
PressPressure Leveltotogglebe-tweenHighandLowpressure.Use+ / - keystoadjustcooktime.Adjustaccordingtorecipeforde-
siredresults.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
Followthesestepswhenusingnon-pressurecookingSmartPrograms.
Slow Cook
1. Addliquidandfoodtotheinnerpot.
2. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.
3. Lockthecookerlidinplace,oralternativelyyoucancoverthecooker withanInstantPotGlassLid(purchasedseparately).
4. PresstheQuickReleaseButtondowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
5. PressSlow Cook.
6. PressSlow Cookagaintoadjustthecookingtemperature.
Setting Suggested Use
Less 4.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F
Normal 3.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F
More 2.5hoursto97–100°C/207–212°F
Time to reach target temperature can be +/− 30 minutes from set time.
7. Press toadjustcookingtime.
Note: When cooking begins, the setting will be saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
Optionally,pressKeep Warmtoturnthefoodwarmingoptiononoroff.
Optionally,pressDelay Startandusethe“−/+”controlstoadjustthe durationofthedelay.
TheSlow CookSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.
IfDelayStartisactive,Displaywillcountdownthetimeremaininguntilthe SmartProgrambegins.
WhentheSmartProgrambegins,theDisplaywillread“On”toindicate thatpreheatingisinprogress.
Whencookingbegins,theDisplaywillcountdowntheremaining cookingtime.
TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.
ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
Smart Program – Sauté
1. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.
2. PressSauté.
3. PressSautéagaintoadjustthecookingtemperature.
Setting Suggested Use
Less Simmering,thickeningandreducingliquids
Normal Pansearingorsautéing
More Stir-fryingorbrowningmeat
Note: Cooking temperature adjustments will be saved to the Smart Program when cooking begins.
TheSautéSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10secondsand theDisplaywillread“On”toindicatethatheatingisinprogress.
Whenthecookerhasreachedthetargetcookingtemperature,the Displaywillread“Hot”toindicatethatfoodmaybeaddedtotheinnerpot.
Note: The Display may alternate between “On” and “Hot” during cooking to indicate that the cooker is maintaining the target cooking temperature.
TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.
ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.Youcannotuse theKeep WarmfunctionwithSauté.
WhenusingSautémodewithpressurecooking,alwaysensureyou deglazethepotafteryouarefinishedsautéingandbeforeyou pressurecookasfoodcangetstuckonthebottomoftheinnerpot.
Deglazinginvolvesaddingathinliquidlikewaterorbrothtothehot surfaceandscrapingthebottomwithasiliconescraperorwooden spatulatoremoveanythingthatmaybestucktothebottom.
Deglazingalsoaddsflavortoyourdishandcanpreventgettinga "burn"notice.
WARNING When sautéing, food may burn if unmonitored. To avoid burning, do not leave cooker unattended and do not use a lid.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
Smart Program – Yogurt
Smart Program
Setting Suggested Use Note
Yogurt
LessForJiuNiang,asweetfermentedglutinousricedessert
Defaultfermentationtimeis"24:00"hours.
Adjusttimebasedonrecipe.
NormalFermentingmilkaftercurlturehasbeenadded
Defaultfermentationtimeis"08:00"hours.
Adjustasdesiredupto"99:30"hours.
"yogt"willbedisplayedon-screenwhencompleted.
More Pasteurizingmilk"boiL"willbedisplayedwhileProgramisrunning.
"yogt"willbedisplayedwhencompleted.
Step 1 – Pasteurize Milk
1. Addmilktotheinnerpot.
Minimum and Maximum Milk Volumes
Duo Nova Model Minimum Maximum
3Quart/2.8Litres 2cups(6.7oz/473.2mL) 2quarts(80oz/2.3L)
6Quart/5.7Litres 4cups(32oz/946.4mL) 4quarts(128oz/4.5L)
8Quart/7.6Litres 6cups(50oz/1419.5mL) 6quarts(240oz/6.8L)
2. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.
3. Lockthecookerlidinplace.
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4. PresstheQuickVentControldowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.
5. PressYogurt.
6. PressYogurtagaintoadjustthecookingtemperaturetoMore. TheDisplaywillread“boiL."
TheYogurtSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds.
WhenthecookerhasreachedthetargetcookingtemperatureforStep1, theDisplaywillread“End”andreturntoStandbymode.
Note: Use a thermometer to ensure that the milk has reached the pasteurization temperature of 161°F / 72°C.
Step 2 – Add Starter Culture
1. Removetheinnerpotfromthecookerandallowthemilktocool.
2. Addstarterculturetothemilkinaccordancewiththeinstructionsincludedwithstartercultureproduct.
Note: Plain yogurt with active cultures can also be used as a starter. Follow a trusted Instant Pot yogurt recipe when using yogurt as a starter culture.
3. Placetheinnerpotinthecooker.
4. Lockthecookerlidinplace.
5. PresstheQuickReleaseButtondowntoensurethattheSteamRelease Valveisopen.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
Step 3 - Ferment
6. PressYogurt.
7. PressYogurtagaintoadjustthecookingtemperaturetoNormal. TheDisplaywillread“08:00”(i.e.,thedefaultfermentationtime).
Optionally,press“−/+”toadjustfermentationtime.
TheYogurtSmartProgramwillbeginautomaticallyafter10seconds andtheDisplaywillshowtheelapsedcookingtime.
TheDisplaywillread“End”whentheSmartProgramiscomplete.
ToendtheSmartProgramatanytime,pressCancel.
Using Pre-measured Yogurt Cups
Pre-measuredyogurtcupscanbeusedwiththeYogurtSmartProgram.
1. Transferthemilktothepre-measuredyogurtcups.
2. Sealthepre-measuredyogurtcups.
3. Cleantheinnerpotthoroughly.
4. PlacetheSteamRackinthebottomoftheInnerPot.
5. PlacethesealedyogurtcupsontheSteamRackandaddwatertotheInnerPotuntilthecupsaresubmergedhalfway.
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Non-Pressure Cooking With the Duo Nova
Smart Program - Keep Warm (Manual)
1. WiththecookerinStandbymode,pressKeep Warm.
2. PressKeep Warmagaintotogglethroughthe Less/Normal/Moretemperaturesettings.SeeDefaultSettings onnextpage.
3. Press“−/+”toadjustthewarmingtimetoamaximumof99:50hours.
Note: Keep Warm function will count up.
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Non-Pressure Cooking Default Settings
Smart Program Settings and Defaults
Slow Cook
Setting Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(adjustable)
08:00 06:00 04:00
CookingTemperature (notadjustable)
97–100°C/207–212°F
Sauté
Setting Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime(notadjustable)
00:30
CookingTemperature (notadjustable)
105°C/221°F 169°C/156°F 174°C/345°F
Yogurt
Setting Less Normal More
DefaultCookingTime
24:00(adjustable) 08:00(adjustable)boiL(notadjustable)
CookingTemperature (notadjustable)
33°C/91.5°F 42°C/108°F83–88°C/
181.4–190.4°F
Keep Warm
Setting Less Normal More
CookingTemperature (notadjustable)
56°C/133°F 63°C/145°F 74°C/165°F
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Care & Cleaning
Cleanthepressurecookeraftereachuse.Alwaysensuretheinnerpotisdryontheoutsidebeforeinsertingintothecookerbaseandthatthecookerbaseisfreeoffoodordebris.
Alwaysunplugthecookerandletitcooltoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning.
Neveruseharshchemicaldetergents,scouringpads,orpowderstoclean anypartofthecooker.
Cleaning Method Part Cleaning Tip
Dishwasher Safe or Hand Wash
Accessories •SteamRack •CondensationCollector
Neveruseharshchemicaldetergents,powdersorscouringpadsonaccessories
Placeontoprackofdishwasher
Washaftereachuse
Lid SmallParts •Anti-BlockShield •SealingRing •SteamReleaseHandle •FloatValve •FloatValveSiliconeCap
Removesmallpartsfromlidbeforewashing
Inspectandcleansteamreleasepiperegularly
Washaftereachusewithhotwaterandmilddishsoap
Allsmallpartsshouldberemovedonceeveryfewcookingcyclesforroutinecleaning,andanytimethereisvisiblefoodparticles
InnerPot
Donotuseabrasivecleanersorscouringpadsoninnerpot
Acutehardwaterstainingmayrequirescrubbingwithavinegardampenedsponge
Washaftereachuse
Ensureallsurfacesaredrybeforeplacingincookerbase
Damp Wash Only
DetachablePowerCord (3&6QuartOnly)
Useabarelydampclothtowipeanyparticlesoffpowercord.
CookerBase
Wipetheinsideoftheouterpotaswellasthecondensationrimwithabarelydampcloth,andallowtoairdry
Cleancookerbaseandcontrolpanelwithasoft,barelydampclothorsponge
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Care & Cleaning
Ensure heating element remains dry at all times.
Do not immerse cooker base in water or attempt to cycle through dishwasher.
Do not submerge power cord at any time.
Do not wet prongs of power cord.
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Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Reason Solution
Difficulty closing lid
Sealingringnotproperlyinstalled
Repositionsealingring,ensureitissnugbehindsealingringrack
Floatvalveinthepopped-upposition
Gentlypressthefloatvalvedownwardwithalongutensil
Contentsincookerarestillhot
Turnsteamreleasehandletowards"Venting"position,thenlowerlidontocookerbaseslowly,allowingheattodissipate
Difficulty opening lid
Pressureinsidethecooker
Releasepressureaccordingtorecipe;onlyopenlidafterfloatvalvehasdroppeddown
Floatvalvestuckatthepopped-uppositionduetofooddebrisorresidue
Ensuresteamiscompletelyreleasedbyquickreleasingpressure,thenpressfloatvalvegentlywithalongutensil.Openlidcautiously.Thoroughlycleanfloatvalve,surroundingarea,andlidbeforenextuse.
CAUTION Contents may be under pressure. To avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to force lid open.
Inner pot is stuck to lid when cooker is opened
Coolingofinnerpot maycreatesuction,causinginnerpottoadheretothelid
Toreleasethevacuum,turnsteamreleasehandletowards"Venting"position
Steam leaks from side of lid
Sealingringdamagedornotinstalledproperly
Replacesealingring
Lidnotclosedproperly Openthencloselid
Sealingringrackiswarpedoroff-centre
Removesealingringfromlid,checksealingringrackforbendsorwarps,contactCustomerCare
Fooddebrisattached tosealingring
Removesealingringandcleanthoroughly
Innerpotrimmaybemisshapen
CheckfordeformationandcontactCustomerCare
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Float valve does not rise
Fooddebrisonfloatvalveorfloatvalvesiliconecap
Removefloatvalvefromlidandcleanthoroughly;perform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare
Toolittleliquidintheinnerpot
Checkforscorchingonbottomofinnerpot;add11/2cups(12oz/325mL)liquidtoinnerpot
Floatvalvesiliconecapworn,damagedormissing
Installorreplacefloatvalve
Floatvalveobstructedbylid-lockingmechanism
Tapfloatvalvewithalongutensil.Ifnotresolved,turncookeroffandremovesmallpartsfromlid;cleanthoroughlyandre-install,thenperform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare
NoheatintheinnerpotPerform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare
Innerpotbasemaybedamaged
Perform"Initial Test Run"tocheckforfunction;contactCustomerCare
Minor steam leaking/hissing from steam release handle during cook cycle
Steamreleasehandlenotin"Sealing"position
Turnsteamreleasehandleto"Sealing"position
Cookerisregulatingexcesspressure
Thisisnormal;noactionrequired
Steam gushes from steam release handle when in "Sealing" position
Notenoughliquidintheinnerpot
Add11/2cups(12oz/325mL)ofathincookingliquidtoinnerpot
Pressuresensorcontrolfailure
ContactCustomerCare
Steamreleasehandlenotseatedproperly
Turnsteamreleasehandleto"Sealing"position
Display remains blank after connecting the power cord
Badpowerconnectionornopower
Inspectpowercord;ensuredetachablepowercordispluggedtightlyintobasepowersocket;checkoutlettoensureitispowered
Cooker'selectricalfusehasblown
ContactCustomerCare
Occasional clicking or light cracking sound
Thesoundofpowerswitchingandexpandingpressureboardwhenchangingtemperatures
Thisisnormal;noactionrequired
Bottomoftheinnerpotiswet
Wipebottomofinnerpot,andensureheatingelementisdrybeforecooking
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Error Codes
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Error code appears on display and cooker beeps continuously
C1
C2
C6
C6H
C6L
Faultysensor ContactCustomerCare.
C5
Temperatureistoohighbecauseinnerpotisnotplacedinthecookerbase
PressCancelandwaitforheatingelementtocool;ensuretherearenoforeignobjectsincookerbase;insertorrepositioninnerpotincookerbaseandre-entercommands.
Temperatureistoohighbecausethereisnowaterininnerpot
Checkforscorchingonbottomofinnerpot;removeifnecessary.
Addthin,water-basedliquidtoinnerpotbasedonsize:
3Qt-1cup|6Qt-11/2cups
8Qt-2cups
C7
or
NoPr
Heatelementhasfailed ContactCustomerCare
Notenoughliquid
Addthin,water-basedliquidtoinnerpotbasedonsize:
3Qt-1cup|6Qt-11/2cups 8Qt-2cups
Steamreleasehandleisinthe“Venting”position
Turnsteamreleasehandleto“Sealing”position.
LidLidisnotinthecorrectpositionfortheselectedprogram
Openandclosethelid.
DonotusealidwhenusingSauté.
OvHt/
Burn/
Foodburn
Hightemperaturedetectedatbottomofinnerpot;cookerautomaticallyreducestemperaturetoavoidoverheating
Starchdepositsatthebottomoftheinnerpotmayhaveblockedheatdissipation.
Turnthecookeroff,releasepressureaccordingtotherecipe,andinspectthebottomoftheinnerpot.
PrSE
Pressurehasaccumulatedduringanon-pressurecookingprogram
Turnsteamreleasehandleto“Venting”position.
Iftheproblemspersistorforanyserviceissue,contactanauthorizedservicerepresentative [email protected]/support. DONOTATTEMPTTOSERVICETHEAPPLIANCEYOURSELF.
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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 instructions 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 extends 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 respect 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 defective 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 paid 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 thirty (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 service 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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