Instant Pot RIO Duo 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker User Manual

Instant Pot RIO Duo 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Lid

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

Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot

Cooker Base

Remember to recycle

• We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live.

USING YOUR DUO

Control panel

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

1. Time
   • Cooking time
   • Delay Start time
   • Keep Warm time
2. Status Messages
3. Pressure
   • Low or High
4. Time/temperature options
   • Pressure cooking: 3 preset time options
   • Non-Pressure cooking:
   • 3 temperature levels
5. Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
   • Light shows the active Smart Program
6. Non-Pressure Cooking Smart Programs
   • Light shows the active Smart Program
7. Smart Program Settings
   • Choose Pressure Level
   • Keep Warm On/Off
   • Delay Start On/Off
   • Cancel

Status messages

The control panel shows information you need to know when using your Instant Pot Duo

Using the lid

• You’ll use the pressure cooking lid for all cooking programs with your Instant Pot Duo. Always use the pressure cooking lid that came with this Instant Pot Duo cooker base.

Open the Lid

• Turn the lid handle to align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the cooker base.
• Lift the lid up and off the cooker base. You can insert the handle into the cooking base vertically for easy storage.

Close the Lid

• Align the arrow symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the cooker base and lower the lid onto the track.
• Turn the lid until the arrow symbol on the lid aligns with the lock symbol on the cooker base.

Turning the sound On/Off

• Turn sound on
• When in Standby mode, press and hold the + button until the display shows S On.
• Turn sound off
• When in Standby mode, press and hold – button until the display shows SOFF. Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Delay the start of cooking

You can set a Delay Start timer 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. 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 hours.
3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and adjust the delay time minutes.
4. Delay Start begins automatically 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 or Yogurt Smart Programs.

Reset Smart Programs to original settings

Reset Individual Smart Programs

• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Program button until the cooker returns to Standby and shows OFF. The Smart Program’s pressure level, cooking time, and temperature are restored to the factory default setting. 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.

INITIAL SETUP

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 with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles

Setting up 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
• Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull it down. Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.
• Install the condensation collector
• 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 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.
• Install 1 sealing ring at a time; use one for sweet dishes and one for savory.
• Sealing rings stretch over time with normal use. To keep your product safe, replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months. Replace sooner if you notice stretching, deformation, or damage.

Install the Sealing Ring

1. Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to ensure there is no puckering.
2. The sealing ring should be snug and should not fall out when the lid is turned over

Remove the Sealing Ring

1. Grip the edge of the sealing ring and pull it out from behind the sealing ring rack.
2. Inspect the rack to ensure it is secured, centered, and an even height all the way around the lid. If the sealing ring rack is deformed, do not try to repair it.

Plug in cord (3QT and 6QT models)

• When you’re ready to use your Instant Pot Duo, plug the electrical cord into the power socket on the back of the unit.
  Note: the 8QT model has an electrical cord that is always connected to the unit

Test run

• Setting up your new Instant Pot Duo for a test run is a great way to familiarize yourself with how the unit works before you actually cook a meal

To perform a test run

1. Follow the instructions for pressure cooking on page 15 using the Steam Smart Program.
2. Add water (but no food) as shown in ‘Using liquid to create steam’ on page 16.
3. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
4. After the cooking session is done, discard any remaining water.
5. Wash and dry the inner cooking pot. Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Pot Duo

PRESSURE COOK

Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to quickly and evenly cook foods.

How to pressure 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. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid. See ‘How to lock the lid’ below.
4. Select a Smart Program for cooking by pressing the button on the control panel. See ‘About pressure cooking programs’ above.
5. Press the Smart Program again to toggle between time options: Less, Normal, or More.
6. If you want to increase or decrease the cooking time exactly, press + or –.
7. Press Pressure Level to toggle between pressure options: High or Low.
8. Keep Warm setting is ON by default. Press Keep Warm again to
   turn it off.
9. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and the Instant Pot Duo is building pressure. It can take up to 30 minutes to reach the pressure setting for cooking. Frozen foods increase the preheating time. The pressure level and time you choose will be the new settings the next time you use that Smart Program.

Cook

1. When the pressure is ready, your Instant Pot Duo will beep once and start cooking.
2. The cooking timer starts counting down.
3. When the timer reaches 00:00, the cooker will beep 5 times and cooking will stop. You can press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time.

Release steam

• Choose from the steam release method that works for your recipe. See ‘How to release steam’ below for full details

Using liquid to create steam

• Pressure cooking requires liquid in the inner cooking pot to produce the steam needed. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot Duo, here are the minimum amounts you’ll need
  

  Instant Pot Size	Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking*
  3 Quarts / 2.8 Litres	1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
  6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres	1 1⁄2 cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
  8 Quarts / 7.6 Litres	2 cups (16 oz / 500 mL)

• 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

How to lock the lid

For pressure cooking, the lid must be securely locked into place to prevent steam from escaping. When you place the lid on the cooker base:

1. Line up on lid with the cooker base.
2. Turn the lid clockwise until on lid lines up with on cooker base

How to release steam

Instant Pot Duo can release steam in 2 different ways. Use the one that best fits the type of food you’re cooking.

Natural steam release

Releases steam gradually over time (up to 40 minutes or more) after cooking stops. Use for: Foods that can simmer, like stews, chili, pasta, oatmeal, beans, and grains.

1. After cooking, leave the steam release switch in the Sealing position until all pressure is released.
2. The float valve drops into the lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn the lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.

Quick steam release

Quickly releases steam after you press the steam release switch. Use for: Foods that tend to overcook, like vegetables and seafood.

1. After cooking, set the steam release switch to the Venting position and wait for all pressure to release.
2. The float valve drops into the lid when all steam is released.
3. After steam release, turn the lid counterclockwise and remove the lid.

Pressure Cooking Caution

• This appliance uses pressure to cook. Allow the appliance to release all excess pressure and steam before opening the lid. Opening the lid before pressure is released may result in burns, personal injury, and/or property damage. Read more in the Safety, Maintenance, and Warranty document.

Pressure Cooking Smart Programs

• These Smart Programs are designed to pressure cook specific types of food. You can adjust the settings as your recipe directs.

Soup/Broth

• Tip
• The soup/broth remains clear due to a lack of boiling motion. Use Natural Release for soups with a higher starch content

Meat/Stew

• Tip
• Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes after cooking to retain juices

Beans/Chil

• Tips
• Choose a setting based on the desired bean texture or adjust the cook time manually. When cooking beans or legumes, always use the Natural Release method. Make sure dry beans are completely submerged in water.

Poultry

• Tip
• Allow meat to rest for 5-30 minutes depending on size. It will retain cooking juices for tender, succulent meat.

Rice

• Tip
• The Instant Pot Duo automatically adjusts cooking time depending on the volume of rice; the display will show Auto. You can adjust the cooking time and setting to achieve the desired texture. Use a 10-minute timed steam release for fluffy rice.

Multigrain

• Tip
• The More setting will add an additional 45 minutes for soaking grains/beans with 60 minutes of pressure cooking.

Porridge

• Tips
• Adjust cooking time as the recipe directs. Use Natural Steam Release when cooking foods that expand.

Steam

• Tips
• Use the provided steam rack to elevate food above the cooking liquid. Use Quick Steam Release to avoid overcooking food.

SAUTÉ

Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces. Choose from these settings in the Sauté Smart Program

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. Press Sauté.
3. Cycle through temperature presets to select Less, Normal, or More.
4. Press – / + to adjust the cooking time.
5. After 10 seconds, the cooker beeps 3 times and the Display shows ON.

Cook

1. When the display shows Hot, add ingredients. Only use High Heat oils to Sauté in the pressure cooker.
2. When the timer ends, the cooker beeps 10 times and the display shows End.
3. Press Cancel if you want to finish cooking before the timer runs out.

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 cooking 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 Inner Pot)
3. Select from the Smart Program.

SLOW COOK

Slow Cook lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes —just like grandma used to make. This program does not use pressure to cook food. Make sure the steam release is set to Venting or use a glass lid with a venting hole. Choose from these settings in the Slow Cook Smart Program

How to slow cook

Prep

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

Cook

1. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker base.
2. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
3. Place the lid on top of the cooker base and lock the lid.
4. Press Slow Cook.
5. Cycle through temperature presets to select Less, Normal, or More.
6. Press – / + to adjust the cooking time.
7. Keep Warm setting is On by default. Press Keep Warm again to turn it off.
8. After 10 seconds, the display shows On and displays a timer.

Keep Warm

• When cooking completes, the display shows End if Keep Warm is turned off. If not, the timer begins counting from 00:00 up to 10 hours (10:00)

YOGURT MAKING

• You can use your Instant Pot Duo to easily make delicious, fermented dairy and non-dairy yogurt. Choose from these settings in the Yogurt Smart Program:
  

  Setting	Less	Normal	More
  Cooking Time	24 hours(24:00)	8 hours*(08:00)	Not adjustable
  Best for	For lower temperature fermentation orJiu Niang, a sweet, fermented rice dessert	Use for fermenting milk	Use for pasteurizing milk

• You can adjust the time from 30 to 99 minutes.

How to make yogurt

Pasteurizing Milk

1. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.
2. Add unpasteurized milk to the inner pot.
3. Place and close the lid.
4. Press Yogurt.
5. Press Yogurt again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More.
6. After 10 seconds, the display shows boiL.
7. When pasteurization finishes, the display shows End.
   Note: Milk must reach a minimum of 161°F / 72°C for pasteurization to occur.

Adding Culture/Starter

1. Allow pasteurized milk to cool to 43°C / 110°F.
2. Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions. If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure that it contains an active culture. Mix in 2 tbsp (30 mL) of yogurt per 1 gallon (3.7 L) of milk or follow a trusted recipe.
3. Place and close the lid.

Ferment

1. Press Yogurt.
2. Cycle to Normal by pressing Yogurt again; the display shows 8 hours (08:00).
3. Use the – / + buttons to adjust the fermentation time if needed.
4. After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating; the display shows the timer counting up to the set time from 00:00
5. When fermentation completes, the cooker beeps and the display shows End. A longer fermentation period will produce tangier yogurt.
6. Allow yogurt to cool 7.
7. Place in fridge for 12–24 hours to develop flavors.

How much to make?

KEEP WARM

• The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programs except Sauté and Yogurt. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat food.

Keep warm after cooking

1. When automatic warming begins, the timer shows the time passed, up to 10 hours.
2. To turn automatic warming off (either during cooking or during automatic warming), press Keep Warm and the light above the button turns off.

Reheat and keep warm

1. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm.
2. Press again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More temperature levels.
3. Press the – / + buttons to set a timer for up to 10 hours

CLEANING

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

  Part	Cleaning instructions
  Accessories•  Steam Rack •  Condensation Collector	•  Wash after each use.•  Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in dishwasher, top rack. •  Never use harsh chemical detergents, powders, or scouring pads on accessories. •  Empty and rinse the condensation collector after each use.
  Lid and Parts•  Anti-Block Shield •  Sealing Ring •  Steam Release Valve •  Float Valve •  Silicone Cap	•  Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in dishwasher, top rack.•  Remove all small parts from the lid before washing. •  With the steam release valve and anti-block shield removed, clean the interior of the steam release pipe to prevent clogging. •  To drain water from the lid after dishwashing, grasp the lid handle and hold the lid vertically over a sink, then turn it all the way around. •  After cleaning, store the lid upside down on the cooker base. •  Store sealing rings in a well-ventilated area to disperse odor. •  To eliminate odors from the sealing ring, add 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) water and 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL) white vinegar to the inner cooking pot, and run Pressure Cook for 5–10 minutes, then use Quick Steam Release.
  Inner Cooking Pot	•  Wash after each use.•  Hand wash with hot water and mild dish soap or wash in the dishwasher. •  Hard water stains may need a vinegar-dampened sponge and scrubbing to remove. •  For tough or burned food residue, soak in hot water for a few hours before cleaning. •  Dry all exterior surfaces before placing them in the cooker base.

  Part	Cleaning instructions
  Power cord	•  Use a barely damp cloth to wipe any particles off the cord.
  Cooker base	•  Wipe the inside of the cooker base as well as the condensation rim with a barely damp cloth, and allow to air dry.•  Clean the outside of the cooker base and the control panel with a soft, barely damp cloth or sponge.

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

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