Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer User Manual

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Duo Crisp

Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Remember to recycle!

We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert, for reference.

USING YOUR DUO CRISP

Control panel

We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.

1. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
   • Light shows the active smart program
2. Air Frying smart programs
   • Light shows the active smart program
3. Temperature Display
   • Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius
4. Time Display
   • Cook time countdown
   • Keep Warm count
5. Cooking Progress Bar
6. Message Bar
   • Displays status messages
7. Delay Start
   • Can also serve as a Kitchen Timer
8. Keep Warm
   • On or Off
9. Temperature
10. Time
11. Cancel
12. Steam Release Control Button
    • Lights show the type of steam release selected
13. Start
14. Control Dial
    • Adjust time and temperature

Cooking Progress Bar

1. Preheating: The cooker is heating to the set temperature. The display shows cooking time.
2. Cooking: The cooker has started the smart program. Display the countdown cooking time.
3. Keep Warm: turns on automatically after cooking stops. When done, the display shows End.

CHANGING DUO CRISP SETTINGS

Turning sound on/off

You can choose to have audible cooking alerts on or off.

• When in Ready mode, press and hold the Time and Temperature buttons for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off.

Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Choosing a temperature scale

You can choose to show cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• When in Standby mode, press and hold the Temp button for 5 seconds until the display shows Temp Unit F or Temp Unit C.

Delay the start of cooking.

You can use Delay Start to delay cooking for a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours.

1. Select a smart program, adjust the settings as you want, then press Delay Start.
2. When the time flashes, use the Control Dial to adjust the delay time.
3. Press Start, and the timer counts down.
4. When Delay Start ends, the smart program begins, and the display shows cooking time.
5. Delay Start is not available with the Air Fry, Sauté, Yogurt, Sous Vide, Roast, Broil, Bake, Dehydrate, Proofing, or Keep Warm smart programs.

Set a timer

You can set a cooking timer for a minimum of 1 minute or a maximum of 1 hour.

1. When in Ready mode, press Delay Start.
2. When the time flashes, use the Control Dial to adjust the delay time.
3. Press Star,t, and the timer counts down.
4. When the timer ends, the display shows Ready.

Reset Smart Programs to original settings..

Reset smart programs

• While in Ready mode, press and hold one smart program button for over 3 seconds until the smart program button blinks twice. The smart program’s settings are restored to the factory default settings.
• While in Cooking mode, press and hold the currently-used smart program button for over 3 seconds until the smart program button blinks twice.

The smart program’s settings are restored to the factory default settings.

Reset all settings

• While in Ready mode, press and hold the Control Dial for over 3 seconds until the smart program buttons blink 3 times and the display shows Ready.
  All settings are restored to the factory default settings.

USING THE ULTIMATE LID

You’ll use the Ultimate Lid for both pressure cooking and air frying, as well as other types of cooking. Always use the lid that came with this Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base.

WARNING: Do not open the lid until all pressure is released and the message says “Ok to open lid.” Opening the lid before pressure is released may result in burns, personal injury, and/or property damage. Do not lean over the steam vent. Hot steam may release and result in burns or personal injury.

Open the Lid

1. After pressure cooking, be sure to release the steam before opening. See How to Release Steam on page 9.
2. Turn the Lid Lock Switch to the Unlock position.
3. Use the lid handle to raise the lid from the cooker base.

Close and lock the Lid.

For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to prevent steam from escaping.

1. Use the lid handle to lower the lid onto the cooker base, and press the lid down.
2. For pressure cooking, turn the Lid Lock Switch to the Lock position.

How to Use the Pressure Cover

For pressure cooking and other smart programs that use the pressure cooking functions of the Ultimate Lid, you’ll need to install the Pressure Cooking Inner Cover.

Install the Pressure Cooking Cover

1. Insert the Pressure Cooking Cover into the slot on the underside of the Ultimate Lid, bottom first.
2. Push the Pressure Cooking Cover fully into place. When the Pressure Cooking Cover is in place, you will hear a locking sound.

Remove the Pressure Cooking Cover

1. Open the Ultimate Lid, and then grasp the Inner Cover holder loop.
2. Be sure to hold the Pressure Cooking Cover holder loop with a kitchen cloth or protective gear since it may still be hot.
3. Press the red button on top of the lid, and the Inner Cover will release.

How to release steam

Your Duo Crisp can release steam in 3 different ways. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking.

1. Press the Steam release on the Front Control Panel to toggle between Natural Release, Pulse Release, and Quick Release. You can change the steam release type any time: before, during, or after cooking.
2. When all the steam is released, the display shows OK to open the lid.
3. After the steam release, you can use the lid handle to open the lid.

Hot steam releases from the steam vent; do not place your hands or face near the vent when steam is releasing.

INITIAL SET UP

Clean before use

1. Wash the Inner Cooking Pot with hot water and soap. Rinse and use a soft cloth to dry the outside. Or you can wash the Inner Cooking Pot in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base and the inside of the Ultimate Lid with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles.

Using the condensation collector

The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and accumulates overflow moisture from the condensation rim. It should be installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use.

Remove the condensation collector.r

• Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down.

Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.

Install the condensation collector.r

• Align the grooves on the condensation collector with the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.

Using the Air Fry/Cooking Rack

With a reversible design that has two sides with two different handle heights, the Air Fry/Cooking Rack is a versatile tool that you can use for most cooking programs.

• Tall handle side up: air frying, roasting, baking, pressure cooking, and steaming
• Short handle side up: broiling and dehydrating

For smaller food that could fall out of the rack area during cooking, consider using a baking dish that holds the food inside.

Test run

Before using your new Duo Crisp for the first time, you must perform a pressure cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.

To perform a test run:

1. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking on page 20.
2. Fill the cooking pot with water to the first fill line, but do not add food.
3. Select Pressure Cook
4. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
5. Select Quick Steam Release under the steam button.
6. Press Start.
7. When done, the appliance will release steam.
8. After steam is released, the message bar will show Ok to open lid.
9. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot.

Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Duo Crisp!

PRESSURE COOK + STEAM

Both programs use pressurized steam to quickly and evenly cook foods. Use Pressure Cook for most pressure cooking recipes, and use Steam as you would a regular stovetop steamer, boiling liquid to cook food with hot steam.

WARNING

MUST USE INNER POT

The inner cooking pot must always be used. To prevent personal injury, do not place food or liquid into the cooker base.

DO NOT OVERFILL

Overfilling the Inner Cooking Pot may lead to personal injury or property damage.
Do not fill the Inner Cooking Pot higher than the PC Max – 2/3 line as indicated in the Inner Cooking Pot.
Do not fill the Inner Cooking Pot higher than the -1/2 line when cooking foods that expand, such as uncooked beans, applesauce, oatmeal, barley, and noodles.

DO NOT REMOVE LID WHEN PRESSURE COOKING

Do not open the lid when pressure cooking. Removing the lid before pressure is released may result in burns, personal injury, and/or property damage.

Using liquid for pressure cooking

Pressure cooking requires liquid in the Inner Cooking Pot to produce the steam needed. For this Duo Crisp, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need:

*Unless otherwise specified in the recipe.

Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup, or juice. If using canned, condensed, or cream-based soup, add water as directed above.

Program settings

Choose from these settings for each smart program:

How to pressure cook or steam

Prep

Cut, chop, season, or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the Inner Cooking Pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the Inner Cooking Pot.
3. Make sure the Pressure Cooking Cover is installed in the Ultimate Lid.
4. Close the lid on the cooker base and lock it. See ‘Close and lock the lid’ for full details.
5. Press Pressure Cook or Steam. The indicator light blinks.
6. The default or last-used cooking time displays. To change it, press Time and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
7. For the Pressure Cook smart program, Keep Warm is on by default. If you want to turn it off, press Keep Warm.
8. The default or last-used steam release type is displayed. To change it, press the Steam Release button as needed to toggle through the options. See ‘How to release steam’ for full details.
9. Press Start. The Progress Bar shows Preheating, and the Duo Crisp starts heating. The display shows Preheating.

It can take 10-15 minutes to preheat for cooking. Preheating time can be longer than 15 minutes for 2/3 max. Frozen foods increase the preheating time. The cooking time you choose will be the new setting the next time you use that smart program.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, the Duo Crisp starts pressure cooking. The unit displays cooking,g, and the cooking timer starts counting down.
2. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops.
3. When the display shows Ok to Open Lid, you can open the lid.
4. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops.

Keep Warm

When the Pressure Cook smart program completes and Keep Warm is turned on, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00). If Keep Warm is turned off, the display shows End.

SAUTÉ

Use Sauté in place of a frying pan or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or you can simmer, thicken, or reduce sauces.

Choose from these settings to sauté:

How to sauté

Prep

Cut, chop, season, or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the Inner Cooking Pot into the cooker base.
2. Keep the lid open during the entire Sauté cooking process.
3. Press Sauté. The indicator light blinks.
4. The default or last-used cooking time displays. To change it, press Time and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
5. The default or last-used cooking temperature displays. To change it, press Temp and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
6. Press Start. The Progress Bar shows Preheating, and the Duo Crisp starts heating. The display shows Preheating.

Cook

1. When the display shows Add Food, add ingredients.
2. The unit displays Cooking.
3. When the timer ends, the display shows End.
4. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops.

Deglazing

Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan, releasing all of the delicious, caramelized pieces stuck to the bottom.

1. Remove food from the inner pot.
2. Add water, broth, or wine.
3. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to loosen food stuck to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pot.

Sautéing before Pressure or Slow Cooking

Quite often, you’ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further cooking them.

1. Sauté ingredients.
2. Press Cancel.
   You can deglaze the Inner Cooking Pot now before switching to Pressure Cook or Slow Cook (see Deglazing).
3. Select the smart program you want to use to cook.

SLOW COOK

Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes. This program does not use pressure to cook food.

Choose from these settings for slow cooking:

How to slow cook

Prep

Cut, chop, season, or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe.

Preheat

1. Place the Inner Cooking Pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the Inner Cooking Pot.
3. Make sure the Pressure Cooking Cover is installed in the Ultimate Lid.
4. Close the lid on the cooker base and lock it. See ‘Close and lock the lid’ for full details.
5. Press Slow Cook. The indicator light blinks.
6. The default or last-used cooking time displays. To change it, press Time and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
7. The default or last-used cooking temperature displays. To change it, press Temp and turn the Control Dial to change it, then press the Control Dial to select it.
8. Keep Warm is on by default. If you want to turn it off, press Keep Warm.
9. Press Start. The Progress Bar shows Preheating, and the Duo Crisp starts heating. The display shows Preheating.
10. When the pressure is ready, the Duo Crisp starts slow cooking. The unit displays cooking, a nd the cooking timer starts counting down.
11. When the timer reaches 00:00, cooking stops.
12. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer stops.

Keep warm

When cooking completes and Keep Warm is turned on, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00). If Keep Warm is turned off, the display shows End.

CLEANING

Clean your Instant Duo Crisp after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before using ostorageng, make sure all surfaces are dry.

WARNING: DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock.

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or performance.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

ERROR CODES

If the control panel displays an error code from this list, there is an issue with the Duo Crisp with the Ultimate Lid. Here are the actions you should take to fix the problem.

LEARN MORE

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Product specifications

WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands LLC (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided the appliance was used by the user & care instructions, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship; or (ii) replace the appliance. If your appliance is replaced, the Limited Warranty on the replacement appliance will expire twelve (12) months from the date of receipt. Failure to register your product will not reduce your warranty rights. The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part will not exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance.

What is not covered by this warranty?

• Products purchased, used, or operated outside of the United States and Canada.
• Products that have been modified or attempted to be modified.
• 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.
• Use of unauthorized parts and accessories.
• Incidental and consequential damages.
• The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING 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: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided by applicable law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Product Registration

Please visit www.instanthome.com/register to register your new Instant Brands appliance. Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. 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 outlined in the accompanying instructions.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, please contact our Consumer Care Department by email at toatupport@instanthome.com. You can also create a support ticket online at www.instanthome.com. 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. 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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