Instant Pot DUO SV Multi-Use Pressure Cooker User Manual

Instant Pot DUO SV Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• Use only the Instant Pot Duo SV lid with the Instant Pot Duo SV pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
• To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized stainless steel Instant Pot inner pot. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner pot installed.
• Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• The cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooker base , and do not immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or other liquid. Do not rinse the appliance under tap.
• When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could result in a scalding injury.
• Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
• Do not lean over or place your hands or face over the steam release valve/ handle or float valve when the appliance is in operation or has residual pressure. Do not touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in operation; this could result in injury.
• To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove the plug from the power source.
• Unplug from the outlet 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.
• Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
• To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring.

Initial Setup

• Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury.
• Use only the Instant Pot Duo SV lid with the Instant Pot Duo SV pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
• Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
• Do not remove safety warning stickers from the lid or rating labels from the back of the cooker base.
• Follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before first use.

Product, Parts, and Accessories

Duo SV 6 Quart Pressure Cooker
Before using the Instant Pot Duo SV, verify that all parts are accounted for.

Instant Tip: The lid has been designed with lid fins that fit perfectly inside the handles on the left and right sides of the cooker base to help keep your countertop dry!

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

Inner Pot

Cooker Base

Accessories

Control Panel

1. Time Display
   The countdown timer indicates cooking and Delay Start time in hour format:
   • 05:20 is 5 hours, 20 minutes.
   • Keep Warm timer counts up.
   • The display also indicates Status Messages.
2. Pressure Field
   Indicators illuminate to indicate Low or High-pressure levels.
3. Less – Normal – More
   • Pressure cooking: 3 preset time options.
   • Non-pressure cooking: 3 temperature levels.
4. LED Indicators
   Illuminate to indicate the active Smart Program and settings selected.
5. Smart Program Settings
   • Pressure Level
   • Keep Warm
   • − / + buttons
   • Delay Start
   • Cancel
     See Smart Program Settings for more information.
6. Smart Programs
   1. Pressure Cooking:
      • Pressure Cook
      • Meat/Stew
      • Bean/Chili
      • Soup/Broth
      • Rice
      • Multigrain
      • Porridge
      • Steam
   2. Non-Pressure Cooking:
      • Slow Cook
      • Sauté
      • Yogurt
      • Sous Vide
      • Keep Warm

Smart Program Settings

Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature

• Select a pressure cooking Smart Program, then press Pressure Level to toggle between High (10.2 – 11.6 psi) and Low (5.8 – 7.2 psi) pressure levels.
  Note: A higher pressure results in a higher cooking temperature.
• When cooking begins, the pressure level you selected is saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
• The cooking temperature may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking by pressing Pressure Level, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

Adjust and Save Pressure on Cooking Time

• Select a pressure cooking Smart Program, then press the Smart Program button again to cycle through the Less, Normal, and More cooking time options.
• If desired, use the − / + buttons to further customize the time.
• When cooking begins, your customizations are saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
• The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during pressure cooking, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures

• Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Program, then press the Smart Program button again to cycle through the Less, Normal and More cooking temperature levels.
• When cooking begins, the temperature level is saved and remembered the next time the Smart Program is selected.
• The cooking temperature may be adjusted at any time during non-pressure cooking by pressing the Smart Program button, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time

• Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Program, then use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time.
• The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during non-pressure cooking, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

Cancel and Standby Mode

• When the cooker is plugged in but not in operation, the display reads OFF to indicate Standby mode.
• Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time. The cooker returns to Standby mode.

Turn Sound On/Off

• Sound On: When in Standby, press and hold the + button until the display indicates S On.
• Sound Off: When in Standby, press and hold − the button until the display indicates S OFF.

Note: Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Adjust Temperature Scale: Fahrenheit and Celsius

• Press and hold the − and + buttons together for 5 seconds to toggle between °F and °C.

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

Set a Delay Start Timer

Delay Start can be set to a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours.

1. Select a Smart Program and adjust the settings as you desire, then press Delay Start.
   Note: Once Delay Start has been selected, there is no way to return to the cooking settings. To adjust Smart Program settings, press Cancel and enter new selections.
2. When the hours field flashes, use the − / + buttons to adjust the delay time. E.g., 02:00 indicates that cooking will start after 2 hours.
3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and follow the same process as the previous step.
4. Delay Start begins automatically after 10 seconds and the timer counts down.
5. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins, and the display indicates On.

Delay Start is not available with the Sauté, Sous Vide, or Yogurt Smart Programs.

Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking

• The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programs except Sauté, Sous Vide, and Yogurt.
• When automatic warming begins, the timer begins counting from 00:00 to indicate the time passed, up to 10 hours.
• To turn automatic warming off, press Keep Warm. The LED above the button dims to indicate that it is off.

Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods

• When in Standby, select Keep Warm. Press Keep Warm again to cycle through
• Less, Normal, and More warming temperature levels.
• Use the − / + buttons to set a warming timer up to 99 hours and 50 minutes.
• Keep Warm begins automatically after 10 seconds.
• When Keep Warm completes, the display indicates End.

Reset Smart Programs to Factory Default Settings

1. Reset Individual Smart Programs
   • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program button until the cooker returns to Standby and displays OFF.
   • The Smart Program’s pressure level, cooking time, and temperature are restored to the factory default setting.
2. Reset All Smart Programs
   • With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the cooker beeps.
   • All Smart Program pressure levels, cooking times, and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Status Messages

• : Indicates that the cooker is in Standby mode.
• : Indicates that the pressure cooker lid is not properly secured or missing.
• : Indicates that the cooker is in Preheat mode.
• : Display timer indicates one of the following:
  • When a Smart Program is running, the display timer counts down to indicate the cooking time remaining in the Smart Program.
  • When Delay Start is running, the display timer counts down until the Smart Program begins.
  • When Keep Warm is running, the display timer counts up to indicate how long the food has been warming.
• : Indicates that the Rice Smart Program is running.
• : Indicates that the Yogurt Smart Program is in the pasteurizing cycle (i.e., the Yogurt Smart Program is set to More).
• : Indicates that the Sauté Smart Program has reached cooking temperature and food may be added to the inner pot.
• : Indicates that a Smart Program has ended and Keep Warm is off.
• : Indicates overheating in the cooking chamber. Refer to Troubleshooting.
• : Indicates that an error has occurred. Refer to Troubleshooting

Cleaning Before First Use

• Remove the inner pot from the cooker base and wash it with hot water and dish soap. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry the outside of the inner pot.
  Note: The inner pot is dishwasher safe.
• Wipe the heating element with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles present before returning the inner pot to the cooker base.
  Note: Before cooking, always ensure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the inner pot into the cooker base. Failure to do so may damage the cooker.
• The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Food must be placed in the inner pot, and never directly in the cooker base.
• To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace a deformed or inner pot. Use only authorized Instant Pot inner pots made for this model when cooking.

Overview of Pressure Control Features

Pressure Cooking Lid

The stainless steel lid included is necessary for most cooking processes, and is essential for pressure cooking. Always ensure to use the Duo SV pressure cooking lid with the Duo SV cooker base. For replacement parts and accessories, visit our store. When plugged in, the cooker plays a jingle when the lid is opened and closed.

1. Open and Remove the Lid
   • Grip the lid handle and turn it counter-clockwise to align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the rim of the cooker base, then lift the lid up and off the cooker base.
2.  Close the Lid
   • Align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the cooker base, and lower the lid onto the track. Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on the lid aligns with the symbol on the cooker base.
   • The pressure cooking lid does not lock when closed. The lid is removable until the cooker pressurizes.

Steam Release Handle

Turning the handle from Sealing to Venting and vice versa manually opens and closes the steam release valve, sealing and venting the cooker as you desire. When the cooker releases pressure, steam ejects from the top of the steam release handle.Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods) for details on safe depressurization.
The steam release handle is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure cooking. It should be installed before use and cleaned regularly.

1. Remove the Steam Release Handle
   • Pull the steam release handle up and off the steam release pipe.
   • Steam release handle must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.
2. Install the Steam Release Valve
   • Place the steam release handle on the steam release pipe and press down firmly.
   • The steam release handle sits loosely on the steam release pipe in order to pivot easily while the cooker is pressurized. It should remain in place when the lid is turned over.

Anti-Block Shield

The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, assisting with pressure regulation.
As an integral part of product safety, the anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.

1. Remove the Anti-Block Shield
   Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing towards the side of the lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath.
2. Install the Anti-Block Shield
   Place the anti-block shield over the prongs and press down until it snaps into position. Do not attempt to operate the pressure cooker without the anti-block shield installed.

Sealing Ring

When the pressure cooking lid is closed, the sealing ring installed on the underside of the lid creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooker base.
The sealing ring must be installed before using the cooker and should be cleaned after each use. Only 1 sealing ring should be installed in the lid when using the cooker. Use one for sweet dishes and one for savory.
Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. As an integral part of product safety, the sealing ring should be replaced every 12-18 months or sooner if stretching, deformation, or damage is noticed.

1. Remove the Sealing Ring
   • Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless steel sealing ring rack.
   • With the sealing ring removed, inspect the rack to ensure it is secured, centered, and an even height all the way around the lid. Do not attempt to repair a deformed sealing ring rack.
2. Install the Sealing Ring
   • Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.
   • When installed properly, the sealing ring is snug behind the sealing ring rack and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.

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