Instant Pot DUO EVO PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...ns Initial Setup Product Parts and Accessories Smart Program Settings Cleaning Before First Use Overview of Pressure Control Features Pressure Cooking with the Duo Evo Plus Initial Test Run Water Test Recommended Cooking Times Grain to Water Ratios Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Information ...

Page 2: ...ssionals alike 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 Robert J Wang Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Find helpful how to videos download the app or visit our recipe site Download the Instant Pot App 1000 Original Recipes New User Tips Getting Started V...

Page 3: ...ff 22 Change Temperature Scale F or C 22 Manual Keep Warm 22 Reset to Factory Default Settings 23 Cleaning Before First Use 24 Overview of Pressure Control Features 25 Pressure Cooking Lid 25 Sealing Ring 27 The Float Valve 28 Pressure Cooking With The Duo Evo Plus 29 Introduction to Pressure Cooking 29 Depressurizing the Cooker 31 Venting Methods 31 QuickCool 33 Initial Test Run 34 Using Pressure...

Page 4: ... and Slow Cook 40 Smart Program Sauté 42 Smart Program Sous Vide 44 Sous Vide Cooking Guidelines 46 Smart Program Yogurt 48 Smart Program Overview 51 Recommended Cooking Times 53 Pressure Cooking Timetable 53 Grain to Water Ratios 54 Care and Cleaning 55 Troubleshooting 56 Warranty 59 Contact Information 61 ...

Page 5: ...on or in close proximity to a hot 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 or property damage 8 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 9 CAUTION Do not touch hot surface...

Page 6: ...easing pressure Opening appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries 17 Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil 18 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 ...

Page 7: ...d for countertop use only Keep the appliance on a stable heat resistant platform Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of the appliance Do not place on a hot stove 28 CAUTION Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury fire or electric shock 29 CAUTION ...

Page 8: ...t Always place hot accessories on a heat resistant surface or cooking plate Use extreme caution when disposing of hot grease Failure to do so may result in serious injury or property damage 39 CAUTION Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use 40 CAUTION Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot oil hot food or hot liquids Improper use including moving the cooker base ma...

Page 9: ... 46 Use caution when removing the lid Heat and steam escapes as soon as the lid is removed Never place your face hands or exposed skin over the appliance opening where heat and steam escapes when removing the lid SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury WARNING ...

Page 10: ...7 6 Litres 120 V 60 Hz 1400 W 15 83 lbs 7 2 kg 14 37 13 9 14 2 36 5 cm 35 3 cm 36 cm WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Electrical shock hazard Use grounded outlet only DO NOT remove ground DO NOT use an adapter DO NOT use an...

Page 11: ...empered glass lid which can be purchased separately may be used for non pressure cooking 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 Leave at least 5 13 cm of space around the appliance Follow Cleaning Before First Use instructions in this manual to clean th...

Page 12: ...r Before using the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus verify that all parts are accounted for Duo Evo Plus Pressure Cook Steam Sauté Cancel Start Rice Grain Slow Cook Sous Vide Yogurt Bake Keep Warm Delay Start Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product ...

Page 13: ... keep the lid off your counter insert one of the lid fins into the lid holder slots on the cooker base Ergonomic handle to remove lid from cooker base Removable for faster Natural Release after pressure cooking Use as a guide to open and close the lid Regulates the cooker s internal pressure It fits loosely when installed but should remain in place when the lid is turned over When releasing pressu...

Page 14: ...ion when the cooker is pressurized to prevent accidental opening of the lid Keeps the float valve in place and assists in pressurization Must be installed before use After closing the lid the sealing ring creates an airtight seal between lid and cooker base Must be installed before use Holds the sealing ring in place It should be centered in the lid and an even height all the way around Bottom of ...

Page 15: ...ing Durable 304 18 8 stainless steel Food must be placed in the inner pot not the cooker base Use to easily and safely lift the inner pot from the cooker base and to hold it in place while cooking Impact Bonded Tri Ply bottom for use in the cooker base and on electric ceramic gas and induction cooktops Inner Pot Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product ...

Page 16: ...nd save space Insulates the cooker for optimal energy efficiency Select programs and make adjustments to cooking parameters Cooking time is shown in HH MM format 05 20 is 5 hours 20 minutes Fingerprint resistant 1200 1400 watts for fast powerful heating Hardwired and grounded for safety Condensation Collector Rear Accumulates excess moisture from the condensation rim Must be installed before use C...

Page 17: ...us is equipped with slots on both the left and right side of the cooker base in which to rest the lid when not in use The inner pot can easily be removed when the lid is in the standing position Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product ...

Page 18: ...us Icons show cooker status as described in Progress Indicator and Status Icons below Progress Indicator Pre heating Cooking Keep Warm Timer displays Cooking time time before Delay Start and time in Keep Warm Pressure Level None Low High Temperature Level Custom Low High 3 2 4 2 4 1 5 ...

Page 19: ...els The dial is also a button Press the dial to confirm your selection 4 System settings Delay Start Enables the delayed start of a Smart Program up to 24 hours Can also be used as a kitchen timer Keep Warm Press to enable or disable manual or automatic Keep Warm function Cancel Press at any time to stop a Smart Program and return the cooker to Standby mode display indicates OFF Start Press to sta...

Page 20: ...cates On while pre heating When cooker reaches the pressure or temperature required by the Smart Program the progress bar indicates that Cooking is in process The display indicates the cooking time remaining and current pressure temperature level When the cooking process is complete and Keep Warm is on the progress bar displays Keep Warm and the timer counts up the elapsed time to a maximum of 10 ...

Page 21: ... that food has been warming Indicates the temperature level as Custom High or Low May be adjusted depending on the Smart Program After the target temperature has been reached in the Sauté and Sous Vide programs the display will indicate Hot The cooker will beep to remind you to add food to the inner pot After the cooker beeps the time indicator will start counting down When cooking is complete the...

Page 22: ...ximum of 24 hours and is perfect for reheating meals or keeping food warm for a long period of time Offering a customizable setting manual Keep Warm allows you to choose a warming temperature from a range of 25 C 90 C 77 F 194 F 1 When in Standby mode press Keep Warm to select the Keep Warm program 2 When the warming time flashes you may press the dial to select the default time or turn the dial t...

Page 23: ...mart Program Temperature Turn the dial to toggle between Custom Low and High temperature Press Start to resume the Smart Program Note Cooking will resume after 10 seconds if Start is not pressed Reset to Factory Default Settings Reset Individual Smart Programs Turn Sound on With the cooker in Standby mode display indicates OFF press and hold the Smart Program button you wish to reset The cooker wi...

Page 24: ...nner pot is an integral part of product safety To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance replace a dented deformed or damaged inner pot with an autho rized Instant Pot inner pot made for the Duo Evo Plus Do not use an inner pot made for a different model in the Duo Evo Plus cooker base Failure to do so may cause personal injury or property damage WARNING Do not fill the inner pot higher ...

Page 25: ... best of all the lid is designed to close easily over the handles on the newly designed inner pot Ensure that you are using the Duo Evo Plus lid included in the package Do not use any other Instant Pot pressure cooking lid or any other non Instant Pot lid CAUTION Use only the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus pressure cooker Using any other pressure cooker lid may caus...

Page 26: ...ote Always check the lid for damage prior to cooking Close the Lid Grip the handle and align the on the lid with indicator on the rim of the cooker base Lower the lid into the track then turn clockwise until the end of the turn The quick release switch automatically sets to Seal when the lid is closed Note The cooker will not operate without the lid properly in place Ensure the lid is fully closed...

Page 27: ...even height all the way around the lid Do not attempt to repair a deformed sealing ring rack 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 Instant Tip Silicone is poro...

Page 28: ... valve Do not attempt to operate the pressure cooker without the float valve and or silicone cap properly installed in the pressure cooking lid DANGER While the float valve is up contents of cooker are under extreme pressure Do not attempt to remove the lid All pressure must be released and float valve must be down before opening the lid Refer to Depressurizing the Cooker for information on releas...

Page 29: ...ls the steam inside the cooking chamber the inner pot and allows the pressure to rise even higher A higher pressure means a higher cooking temperature While it is normal to see some steam escaping through the float valve during Pre Heating if you see steam escaping from around the sides of the lid press Cancel and refer to Troubleshooting Note The time it takes your cooker to pressurize is determi...

Page 30: ...by and displays End Note The cooker cools and depressurizes faster if automatic Keep Warm is off See Depressurizing the Cooker for information on releasing pressure after cooking DANGER While the float valve is up contents of cooker are under extreme pressure Do not attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is still up All pressure must be released and float valve must be down before attempt...

Page 31: ...e top of the steam release valve Note It will be loud If spatter occurs move the quick release switch back to Seal and try again after a few minutes If spatter continues use NR to vent remaining pressure NOTICE Use NR to depressurize the cooker after cooking high starch foods e g soups stews chilis pasta oatmeal and congee or after cooking foods that expand when cooked e g beans and grains NOTICE ...

Page 32: ...empting to remove the lid Never attempt to force the lid open Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and or personal injury 10 Minute NR Typically used when cooking rice Leave the quick release switch in the Seal position for 10 minutes after cooking has completed then move the quick release switch into the Vent position Steam releases continuously through the top of the ...

Page 33: ... then pull the cover towards you and off Set aside Add ice to the QuickCool Tray or add water and freeze the tray then position the tray on the exposed metal of the lid Wait for the float valve to drop into the lid then remove the QuickCool Tray and open the lid QuickCool Tray sold separately CAUTION The lid will be hot during and after cooking Do not touch the exposed metal with bare skin Illustr...

Page 34: ...eal when the lid is closed 6 Press Pressure Cook to select the Pressure Cook Smart Program 7 Turn the dial to scroll through the preset options Press the dial to select Custom 8 When the cook time flashes turn the dial counter clockwise to adjust the cook time to 5 minutes 9 Press Start to begin cooking The display indicates On The cooking progress bar indicates Pre heating Note Customization of t...

Page 35: ...baking pour batter into an oven safe baking dish not directly into the inner pot unless specified in your recipe and cover with aluminum foil or an oven safe lid Place the baking dish on the steam rack in the inner pot and leave approximately 1 2 5 cm of space around the baking dish to allow heat to circulate evenly 1 Add water and food to the inner pot as indicated in your recipe Note When cookin...

Page 36: ...Low pressure Press the dial to confirm the change Note Bake Smart Program offers the option to cook with no pressure None Refer to Using Non Pressure Cooking Smart Programs for information on adjusting temperature 8 Keep Warm is automatically activated on Pressure Cook and Rice Grain Smart Programs Press Keep Warm to turn the setting off if desired Note Keep Warm is not available on Bake Smart Pro...

Page 37: ...he float valve is still up All pressure must be released and float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid Never attempt to force the lid open Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage and or personal injury WARNING Do not fill inner pot higher than the Max PC Fill line as indicated on the inner pot When cooking foods that expand e g rice beans pasta do not fi...

Page 38: ...eat to circulate evenly 3 Insert the inner pot into the cooker base 4 Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source The cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF 5 Close the lid as described in Pressure Cooking Basics 2 Open Close Lid Note The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed 6 Move the quick release switch to the Vent position 7 Press Bak...

Page 39: ...n the target temperature is reached the progress indicator goes to Cooking and the display counts down the remaining cooking time 14 When the Smart Program is complete the cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates End Delay Start and Keep Warm settings are not available on the Custom Bake Smart Program ...

Page 40: ...base 3 Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source The cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF 4 Close the lid as described in Pressure Cooking Basics 2 Open Close Lid Note The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed 5 Move the quick release switch to the Vent position 6 Press the button to select the non pressure cooking Smart Program of you...

Page 41: ...Start The default setting is 6 hours This can be adjusted from 10 minutes to 24 hours 11 Press Start to begin The progress bar displays Pre heating Note Slow Cook Smart Program displays the cooking countdown timer immediately Steam Smart Program displays On to indicate Pre heating 12 When the target temperature is reached the progress indicator goes to Cooking and the display counts down the remai...

Page 42: ...lect the default temperature or turn the dial to toggle between Custom Low and High settings Press the dial to confirm the change and go to the next field Note When Custom is selected the default temperature level LE 1 will flash Press the dial to select the default temperature level or turn the dial to scroll from LE 1 to LE 6 The level scale is similar to an electric stovetop and can be used to ...

Page 43: ...of the Sauté Smart Program To pressure cook after using Sauté deglaze the inner pot to ensure food items do not scorch To deglaze remove food items from the inner pot and add a thin liquid e g water broth wine to the hot surface Use a wooden or silicone scraper to loosen anything that may be stuck to the bottom of the inner pot CAUTION The Sauté Smart Program reaches high temperatures If unmonitor...

Page 44: ... Note The quick release switch will automatically set to Seal when the lid is closed For Sous Vide it does not matter if the quick release switch is set to Seal or Vent 5 Press Sous Vide to select the Sous Vide Smart Program 6 Turn the dial to scroll through the 6 Preset options Custom Egg Poultry Beef Pork or Seafood Press the dial to confirm your selection and go to the next field 7 When the cus...

Page 45: ...great way to boost flavors through caramelization After Sous Vide cooking remove the meat from the cooking pouch and gently pat it dry Then sear it lightly in the inner pot with the Sauté Smart Program or use a pan browning torch or grill Delay Start and Keep Warm settings are not available on the Sous Vide Smart Program Ingredients and Seasonings Use high quality fresh ingredients when cooking So...

Page 46: ...well 145 F 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Poultry Chicken Breast 3 5 cm 1 2 Soft and Juicy 145 F 63 C 1 5 hours 4 hours Traditionally firm 155 F 69 C 1 hour 4 hours Chicken Thigh 3 5 cm 1 2 Juicy and tender 165 F 74 C 1 hour 4 hours Off the bone tender 165 F 74 C 4 hours 8 hours Chicken Leg 5 7 cm 2 3 Juicy and Tender 165 F 74 C 2 hours 7 hours Duck Breast 3 5 cm 1 2 Soft and Juicy 146 F 64 C 2 hours 4 ho...

Page 47: ... 140 F 60 C 30 minutes 45 minutes Lobster Tail Soft and buttery 140 F 60 C 1 hour 1 hour Scallops Soft and buttery 140 F 60 C 30 minutes 30 minutes Eggs Eggs Large Extra Large Runny 140 F 60 C 45 minutes Soft boiled 145 F 62 C 45 minutes Medium boiled 150 F 65 C 1 hour Hard boiled 165 F 73 9 C 1 hour Fruits Vegetables Fruits 183 F 83 9 C 15 minutes 2 hours Vegetables 183 F 83 9 C 45 minutes 2 5 ho...

Page 48: ...oz 1500 mL 6 quarts 192 oz 5 7 L Step 1 Pasteurization 1 Add recipe ingredients to the inner pot Starter culture is added in Step 2 Note Whole milk is recommended to achieve a thicker texture 2 Insert the inner pot into the cooker base 3 Connect the power cord to a 120 V power source The cooker goes to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF 4 Close the lid as described in Pressure Cooking Basi...

Page 49: ... 1 Press Yogurt to select the Yogurt Smart Program 2 Turn the dial to scroll to the Preset option Ferment Press the dial to confirm your selection and go to the next field 3 When the time display flashes you may press the dial to select the default fermentation time of 8 hours or turn the dial to adjust the timer Press the dial to confirm your selection and go to the next field Note The longer the...

Page 50: ...on and go to the next field 4 When the temperature flashes you may press the dial to select the default temperature or turn the dial to adjust the temperature in Fahrenheit ºF or Celsius ºC Press the dial to confirm your selection 5 Press Start to begin The display will indicate On and the progress indicator will display Pre heating 6 When the Smart Program is complete the display will indicate En...

Page 51: ... Broccoli None 212 F 100 C Non pressure steaming for fish vegetables Use a glass lid when steaming or move the Quick Release Switch in the Vent position Use the steam rack for best results Sauté Custom None Low High Custom LE 1 6 CAUTION High heat setting Do not use a lid with Sauté Reduce simmer sauté stir fry sear brown Slow Cook Custom Rib Poultry Chili Stew Beef Pork None Low High Corresponds ...

Page 52: ...essure Level Temperature Range Notes for Use Keep Warm NA None Low High Custom Reheat keep food warm up to 24 hours Pressure cooking Smart Programs operate at High 9 3 11 6psi or Low 4 35 7 25psi pressure Higher pressure results in higher temperature ...

Page 53: ...ubed 2 4 minutes Meat Eggs Beef Stew 20 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Beef Large Pieces Beef Ribs 20 25 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Breasts 6 8 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Whole 8 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Chicken Bone Stock 40 50 minutes Lamb Leg Pork Butt Roast 15 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Pork Baby Back Ribs 15 20 minutes per 450 g 1 lb Eggs Hard 5 mins Beans Lentils Dry Soaked Black Beans D 20 25 min...

Page 54: ...os Rice or Grain Type Grain Water Ratio White or Brown Rice 1 1 cup Quinoa 1 3 4 cup Oatmeal 1 3 cups Risotto 1 2 cups add additional wine to taste Porridge 1 10 cups Visit our website for a complete list of cooking timetables CAUTION Use a meat thermometer to ensure meat reaches a safe minimum internal temperature Refer to the USDA s Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart for more information ...

Page 55: ... wheel After cleaning store the lid upside down on the cooker base Store sealing rings in a well ventilated area to decrease residual odor of flavorful meals To eliminate odors add 1 cup 8 oz 250 mL water and 1 cup 8 oz 250 mL white vinegar to inner pot and run Pressure Cook for 5 10 minutes then Quick Release pressure Inner Pot More acute hard water staining may require a vinegar dampened sponge ...

Page 56: ...pletely released by quick releasing pressure then press float valve gently with a long utensil Open lid cautiously and thoroughly clean float valve surrounding area and lid before next use DANGER Contents may be under pressure to avoid scalding injury do not attempt to force lid open Inner pot is stuck to lid when cooker is opened Cooling of inner pot may create suction causing inner pot to adhere...

Page 57: ...ngs and contact Customer Care Inner pot base may be damaged Perform the Initial Test Run to check for function Record findings and contact Customer Care Minor steam leaking hissing from steam release valve during cook cycle Quick release switch not in Seal position Move quick release switch to the Seal position Cooker is regulating excess pressure This is normal no action required Steam gushes fro...

Page 58: ... Do not use a lid when using Sauté OvHt Burn Food burn High temperature detected at bottom of inner pot cooker automatically reduces temperature to avoid overheating Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner pot may have blocked heat dissipation Turn the cooker off release pressure according to the recipe and inspect the bottom of the inner pot PrSE Pressure has accumulated during a non pressure ...

Page 59: ...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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