Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Table of Contents Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................ 5 Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo Crisp™ + Air Special Cord Set Instructions .....................................................................................10 Fryer to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious Product Specifications .................................................................................................10 meals more easily and in less time. Initial Setup ..................................................................................................................... 11 We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy! Product, Parts and Accessories ................................................................................... 12 Happy cooking, Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 17 Smart Program Settings ................................................................................................ 19 Cancel and Standby Mode .........................................................................................19 Turn Sound On/Off ......................................................................................................19 Robert J. Wang Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Adjust Temperature Scale: ºF or ºC ...........................................................................19 Set a Delay Start Timer ................................................................................................19 Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking .....................................................19 Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods ........................................................ 20 Download the Instant Pot App Adjust and Save Custom Temperatures .................................................................. 20 • Original Recipes • New User Tips Reset Smart Programs to Factory Default Settings ............................................... 20 • Getting Started Videos Status Messages .............................................................................................................21 Find helpful how-to videos, download the app, or visit our recipe site. Cleaning Before First Use .............................................................................................22 Overview of Pressure Control Features .....................................................................24 Pressure Cooking Lid ................................................................................................. 24 Quick Release Button ................................................................................................. 25 Steam Release Valve ................................................................................................... 26 Anti-Block Shield ......................................................................................................... 27 Sealing Ring .................................................................................................................. 28 Float Valve..................................................................................................................... 29 Condensation Collector ............................................................................................. 30 Introduction to Pressure Cooking ...............................................................................31 2 3 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods) .........................................................33 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: Natural Release (NR) ................................................................................................... 33 1. READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS, Quick Release (QR) ...................................................................................................... 33 SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. 10-Minute NR ............................................................................................................... 34 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Initial Test Run (Water Test) ..........................................................................................35 2. Use only the Instant Pot Duo Crisp pressure cooking lid and Duo Crisp Air Smart Programs: Non Air Frying .................................................................................36 Fryer lid with the Instant Pot Duo Crisp cooker base. Using any other pressure Pressure Cook and Steam .......................................................................................... 36 cooker lids or air fryer lids may cause injury and/or damage. 3. To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized stainless Sauté ............................................................................................................................. 39 steel Instant Pot inner pot. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable Slow Cook ......................................................................................................................41 inner pot installed. Sous Vide ...................................................................................................................... 42 4. Always use an Instant Pot stainless steel inner pot when using the Air Fryer Lid. Do not use a ceramic coated inner pot. Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines ................................................................................. 44 5. DANGER When pressure cooking, do not open the appliance until it Smart Programs: Air Frying (Air Fryer Lid) .................................................................46 has depressurized, and all internal pressure has been released. If the float valve is still up and/or the lid is difficult to open, this indicates that the Air Fry ............................................................................................................................ 46 appliance is still pressurized—do not force it open. Any pressure in the Roast .............................................................................................................................. 48 appliance can be hazardous. Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker (Venting Methods) for information on releasing pressure. Opening the appliance while Bake ............................................................................................................................... 49 it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of hot contents and may Broil ................................................................................................................................ 50 cause burns or other injuries. Dehydrate ......................................................................................................................51 6. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface. Smart Program Overview .............................................................................................52 7. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury or property damage. Cooking Time Chart .....................................................................................................53 8. For household use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use. Care and Cleaning .........................................................................................................54 9. CAUTION Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................56 gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. Heat from an external source will damage the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury Warranty ..........................................................................................................................60 or property damage. Contact Information ......................................................................................................62 10. CAUTION Do not use the appliance near water or flame. Keep out of direct sunlight. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or property damage. 11. CAUTION Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot liquids. Do not move the appliance when it is under pressure. Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference. WARNING Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. 4 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. CAUTION The cooker base and air fryer lid contain electrical components. 22. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the sides of the lid and ensure To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into cooker base or air sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure Control Features—Sealing fryer lid, and do not immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance in water or Ring for information on checking the