Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS BEFORE
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. 2 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS At Instant Brands ™ your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot ® Pro wa...
Page 3 - Pressure control features: pressure cooking lid.
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. instanthome.com | 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 07 The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Care should be take...
Page 4 - Refer to Releasing pressure.; pot as they may cause risk of fire and/or personal injury.; 3 Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:; and float valve for clogging
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 • If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and mak...
Page 5 - 8 Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS instanthome.com | 5 • DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters, or touch hot surfaces or ope...
Page 6 - • DO NOT use an adapter.; THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 24 Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never connect this ap...
Page 7 - Special cord set instructions; Find the; model name; The; serial number; is located on a white sticker beside the rating label.
WARNING Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS instanthome.com | 7 Special cord set instructions Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to ...
Page 8 - Product, parts and accessories; Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts; to find out how everything; Top of pressure cooking lid
8 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Product, parts and accessories Before using your new Instant Pot Pro, make sure everything is accounted for, then see Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of pressure cooking lid Bottom of press...
Page 9 - Multicooker base; Inner pot
instanthome.com | 9 Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product. Product, parts and accessories Instant Tip: Stovetop-friendly and oven-safe to 450°F! The inner pot features a cookware-grade impact bonded tri-ply bo...
Page 10 - Get started; “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure.; Is something missing or damaged?; Pressure control features
10 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Get started “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” – Julia Child 01 Pull that Instant Pot Pro out of the box! 02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicook...
Page 11 - have
instanthome.com | 11 Get started Initial test run (water test) Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your new Pro prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this tireless kitchen hero works. Stage 1: Setting up the Pro for ...
Page 12 - CAUTION; When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot goes through 3 stages.; Cooking
12 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure cooking 101 CAUTION Pressurized steam releases through the top of the steam release valve. Keep exposed skin away from the steam release valve to avoid burn injury. The inner pot will be hot after cooking. Always use appropriate heat protection when h...
Page 13 - Releasing pressure; Venting methods; Pressurized
instanthome.com | 13 Releasing pressure You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method, and always wait until the float valve drops into the lid before opening. WARNING Steam ejected from the steam rele...
Page 14 - position until the float; Seal position; NOTICE; What to do; Move the quick release switch from; Seal; Vent; and wait until the float valve drops; Vent position
14 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Releasing pressure Natural Release (NR or NPR) Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the multicooker drops, the Instant Pot Pro depressurizes naturally over time. What to do What to expect After cooking finishes, leave the quick release switch in ...
Page 16 - Control panel
16 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Control panel 1 Smart Programs • Pressure Cook• Rice/Grain• Steam• Sauté • Slow Cook• Sous Vide• Yogurt• Bake See Cooking for details. 2 Preset cooking options After selecting a Smart Program, choose from a variety of popular presets. All preset cooking option...
Page 18 - Status messages
18 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Status messages The Pro is in standby mode, ready to make your next favorite meal. The multicooker is Pre-heating . The inner pot has reached the perfect cooking temperature and food can be added. Only applies to Sauté and Sous Vide. The display shows one of t...
Page 19 - Care, cleaning and storage; Pressure cooking lid; What we love about it; seriously; Removing the lid
instanthome.com | 19 Pressure control features See Care, cleaning and storage for installation and removal of parts. Pressure cooking lid What we love about it What you should know about it When you close the lid (over the handles on the new inner pot!), it automatically sets to Seal for seriously e...
Page 20 - QuickCoolTM; bare skin to avoid injury.; Quick release switch; super
20 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure control features QuickCool™ For the fastest Natural Release after pressure cooking, use the QuickCool tray*. What we love about it What you should know about it It’s a huge timer saver — you can release pressure naturally up to 50% faster! The metal p...
Page 21 - Steam release assembly; The steam release assembly must be fully installed before use.; Position
instanthome.com | 21 Pressure control features See Releasing pressure: Venting methods for safe depressurization techniques. Steam release assembly The steam release assembly must be fully installed before use. What we love about it What you should know about it When the valve is venting, the steam ...
Page 22 - Sealing ring; The sealing ring must be installed before use.; authorized Instant Pot sealing rings.
22 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure control features Anti-block shield The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe, which assists with pressure regulation. The anti-block shield is integral to product safety and necessary for pressure cook...
Page 23 - The float valve has visibly popped; Depressurized; The float valve has descended,; Float valve; Do not touch the float valve during use.; DANGER; quick release switch to Vent.
instanthome.com | 23 Pressure control features Pressurized The float valve has visibly popped up above the surface of the lid. Depressurized The float valve has descended, and the top is flush with the lid or below. Float valve The float valve lets you know when there is pressure in the multicooker ...
Page 24 - Smart program overview
24 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking Smart program overview Smart Program Cooking presets Pressure levels Temperature range Tips Pressure Cook Custom, Chicken, Sterilize, Pasta, Beef, Soup, Egg, Beans Low High — It is recommended to use timed Natural Release or follow recipes for the best...
Page 25 - Pressure Cook and Rice; Choose from 2 pressure levels, depending on the Smart Program.; Pressure level; Instant pot size; pot to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.; higher than the Half Fill line as indicated on the inner pot.
instanthome.com | 25 Cooking Pressure Cook and Rice Jump start magic! These programs use pressurized steam to cook food quickly, evenly, and deeply, for delicious results every time! For the best pressure cooking results, always follow an authorized Instant Pot recipe or our tried, tested and true p...
Page 26 - Bake and Keep Warm
26 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking Smart Program Cooking presets Default temperature Default pressure Default cooking times Temperature range Time range Pressure Cook Custom – High 10 minutes ( 00:10 ) 1 minute to 8 hours ( 00:01 to 08:00 ) Pasta – High 1 minute ( 00:01 ) 1 minute to 1 ...
Page 28 - Deglazing; unattended while using Sauté.
28 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking Deglazing Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to boost flavors, as sugars caramelize from the high heat of the Sauté Smart Program. Deglazing the inner pot lets you unlock those flavors in amazing sauces, gravies and...
Page 29 - Using Favorite Programs; Saving recipes as Favorites; That’s it! Your customized program is ready to use any time you want.; Using Favorite recipes; Fav key
instanthome.com | 29 Using Favorite Programs Set and save 5 custom programs as Favorites for one-touch access to recipes. Saving recipes as Favorites 01 Select any Smart program and set it up according to your recipe. 02 When you’re happy with the settings, touch and hold any Fav key for 3 seconds t...
Page 30 - For Troubleshooting, view the full user manual online at
30 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Instant Pot Pro and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage, severe personal injury.Always unplug your multicooker and l...
Page 31 - Removing and installing parts; Silicone sealing ring; Remove the sealing ring; cycle it through the dishwasher.
instanthome.com | 31 Care, cleaning and storage Removing and installing parts Silicone sealing ring 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, check the ring rack to ma...
Page 32 - The steam release valve sits loosely; QuickCool protective cover
32 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Care, cleaning and storage Steam release assembly Remove the steam release assembly Remove the steam release cover, then pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. Install the steam release assembly Place the steam release valve on the ste...
Page 33 - Float valve and silicone cap; Do not discard the float valve or; Top
instanthome.com | 33 Care, cleaning and storage Float valve and silicone cap Remove the float valve from the lid Place one finger on the flat top of float valve, then turn the lid over. Detach the silicone cap from the bottom side of the float valve, and remove the float valve from the top of the li...
Page 34 - Warranty
Warranty 34 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 One (1) Year Limited Warranty This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and...