Instant ZEST PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...er 20 Cup User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Product Specifications Initial Setup Product Parts and Accessories Control Panel Initial Test Run Smart Programs Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Information ...

Page 2: ...ke to cook healthy delicious meals more easily and in less time We have partnered with chefs authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy Happy cooking Download the FREE Instant Pot App Original Recipes New User Tips Getting Started Videos Find helpful how to videos download the app or visit our recipe site Robert J Wang Founder and Chief Innovation Officer ...

Page 3: ...us Rice Grain Cooker 9 Zest Plus Rice Grain Cooker Accessories 10 Control Panel 11 Smart Program Settings 12 Status Messages 14 Smart Programs 15 Steam 15 Sauté 16 Slow Cook 16 Keep Warm 17 Smart Programs 17 Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios 18 Initial Test Run 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Troubleshooting 22 Warranty 23 Contact Customer Care 25 ...

Page 4: ...use the inner pot for cooking 6 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these individuals Children should not play with this appliance 7 Press Cancel then unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Let appliance cool before putting on or ta...

Page 5: ...z for North America Do not use with power converters or adapters 19 CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing entanglement and tripping Keep the appliance and cord away from children Never drape the power cord over edges of tables or counters Never use below counter power outlets and never use with an extension ...

Page 6: ...the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours 25 To prevent damage or deformation do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner 26 To reduce the risk of electrical shock cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided 27 Do not wrap or tie cord around appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference Failure to adhere to...

Page 7: ...1 26 W 11 34 H cm 28 7 L 28 6 W 28 8 H Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury WARNING WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSAND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE ISAMISUSE OF YOURAPPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTYAND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Elect...

Page 8: ...nd the appliance Place the appliance on a stable level surface away from external heat sources Read and follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before first use Do not remove safety warnings or rating labels from the appliance CAUTION Heat from external sources will damage the appliance Never use the appliance on a stovetop Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity t...

Page 9: ...tly cooks a variety of grains Before using the Zest Plus verify that all parts are accounted for Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Condensation Collector Control Panel Cooker Base Power Cord Lid Lock Lid Release Steam Vent Lid Handle Lid Heating Element Interior ...

Page 10: ...Product Parts and Accessories 10 Zest Plus Rice Grain Cooker Accessories Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Inner Pot Steamer Tray Rice Spoon Measuring Cup ...

Page 11: ...cates the cooking time and cooker status messages Status Icons Delay Start is counting down The heating element is engaged Keep Warm is active Sound is off illuminated Sound is on not illuminated Smart Programs White Rice Brown Rice Oatmeal Quinoa Barley Cous Cous Bulgur Risotto Steam Slow Cook Keep Warm Sauté Mixed Grains Smart Program Indicator Located above each Smart Program button the LED ill...

Page 12: ... time of applicable Smart Programs Smart Programs For the cooking time and temperature associated with each Smart Program see Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios Adjust and Save Cooking Time Select a Smart Program then use the buttons to adjust the cooking time The adjusted cooking time is saved when the Smart Program begins Only applicable to Oatmeal Steam and Slow Cook Smart Programs Adjust and Sa...

Page 13: ...return to the cooking settings To adjust Smart Program settings press Cancel and enter new selections Not applicable to the Sauté Smart Program Turn Sound On or Off Sound Off When in Standby mode press and hold for 3 seconds Icon is illuminated Sound On When in Standby mode press and hold for 3 seconds Icon is not illuminated Reset Individual Smart Program With the cooker in Standby mode press and...

Page 14: ...isplay will change to MM SS when less than 10 minutes of cooking time remains and counts down to Smart Program end Indicates the time remaining in the Delay Start cycle or Smart Program cooking time remaining when using the Oatmeal Steam Sauté or Slow Cook Smart Programs Display will change to MM SS when less than 1 hour remains until Delay Start or Smart Program completion Indicates that the cook...

Page 15: ...ncel to stop a Smart Program at any time The cooker returns to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF Special Instruction Follow a trusted risotto recipe and use the Sauté Smart Program to lightly fry or brown ingredients before using the Risotto Smart Program The Zest Plus also features Smart Programs for other cooking methods Steam Sauté Slow Cook Cooking times and temperatures for these Sma...

Page 16: ...able when using the Sauté Smart Program Slow Cook The Slow Cook Smart Program brings the cooker up to temperature slowly and continues cooking for a maximum of 24 hours 1 Press Slow Cook to select the Slow Cook Smart Program 2 Press Slow Cook again to toggle between HI High and LO Low temperatures 3 Use the buttons to adjust the cooking time to a maximum of 24 hours Note Adjustments to the cooking...

Page 17: ... to adjust the warming time to a maximum of 10 hours Note Adjustments to the cooking time and temperature are saved to the Smart Program when you press Start 4 Press Start to begin cooking Delay Start is not available when using the standalone Keep Warm Smart Program Adjustments to cooking time and temperature may only be made when using Keep Warm as a standalone Smart Program Any adjustments made...

Page 18: ...ol Mixed Grains 1 2 Automatic 40 90 min per vol Steam N A Default 10 min User adjustable Range 5 60 min 212 F 100 C Not user adjustable Sauté N A Default 30 min User adjustable Range 1 30 min User adjustable LO 221 F 105 C HI 320 F 160 C Oatmeal 1 3 Default 50 min User adjustable Range 20 60 min 212 F 100 C Not user adjustable Barley Brown 1 1 5 Automatic 40 90 min per vol N A 212 F 100 C Not user...

Page 19: ...rm N A Default Max 10 hrs User adjustable Range 1hr 10 hrs User adjustable LO 149 F 65 C HI 176 F 80 C To ensure that foods are fully cooked the Slow Cook Smart Program must reach the target temperature of 212 F 100 C Do not adjust Slow Cook Smart Program cooking time to less than 4 5 hours for LO or 2 5 hours for HI Keep Warm cooking time is NOT user adjustable when used in conjunction Smart Prog...

Page 20: ...water to the inner pot 5 Return the inner pot to the cooker base and close the lid ensuring it clicks 6 Plug the power cord into a 120 V outlet The display indicates OFF 7 Press Steam to select the Steam Smart Program 8 Press Keep Warm to turn the warming setting off 9 Press Start to begin When the Smart Program ends the cooker beeps and the display indicates END 10 Carefully dispose of the water ...

Page 21: ...grease and food debris is fully removed Optionally spray with non stick cooking spray before adding food Hand Wash Lid Always ensure the inner pot is dry on the outside before inserting into the cooker base Wipe with a soft damp cloth or sponge Cooker Base If wet food or grease enters the cooker base wipe clean with a soft damp cloth or sponge Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth or sponge an...

Page 22: ...After cooking completes open the cooker and quickly fluff the rice or grains then close the lid and let the cooker sit for an additional 5 10 minutes Not enough water or liquid Add to 1 cup water mix and run the cooking program again Rice or grain requires a longer cooking time Run the cooking program a second time Rice or grain is too soft or overcooked Too much water or liquid Stir the rice or g...

Page 23: ...fe 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 s...

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