Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Venting methods
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 2 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 At Instant Brands ™ , your safety always comes first. The Instant Pot ® was ...
Page 3 - Cooking: Pressure Cook and Steam
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 | 3 09 Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a he...
Page 4 - Releasing pressure: Venting methods
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 18 Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil. 19...
Page 5 - ” / 13 cm of space around the air fryer lid when in use. Do not place; Storage; for North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
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 27 Do not let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters, or touch hot surfaces or op...
Page 6 - Cleaning and Storage
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 38 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufac...
Page 7 - Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.; Find your model name and serial number; Model Name
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 47 Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food, hot oil or other hot liqu...
Page 8 - attempting to use this appliance.; Special cord set instructions
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 8 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 WARNING To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user m...
Page 9 - Product, parts and accessories; Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts; Top of pressure cooking lid; Duo Crisp
instanthome.com | 9 Product, parts and accessories See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of pressure cooking lid Inner pot Bottom of pressure cooking lid Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from th...
Page 10 - Air fryer lid; Cooker base
10 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Product, parts and accessories Air fryer lid Back Interior Accessories Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product. Always refer to the actual product. Power and sensor connector Condensation collector (Rear) Co...
Page 11 - Get started; Is something missing or damaged?; Heat from an external
instanthome.com | 11 Get started 01 Pull that Duo Crisp out of the box! Always use a stainless-steel inner pot, not the non-stick ceramic coated variety, with the air fryer lid. 02 Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the cooker and make sure all the parts are accounted f...
Page 12 - Pressurized steam; DO NOT attempt to; result in serious personal injury and/or
12 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 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 Duo Crisp prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works. 01 Remove the inner pot from...
Page 13 - Cooking; Depressurization; DANGER; . Contents are under extreme pressure. Float; Steam ejected from the steam release; or any exposed skin over the steam; DO NOT; cover the steam release valve.; NOTICE
instanthome.com | 13 Pressure cooking 101 When pressure cooking, the Duo Crisp goes through 3 stages. Pre-heating What you see What you don’t see Tips The display shows On . While the cooker pre-heats, it vaporizes liquid to create steam. Once enough steam has built up, the float valve pops up and l...
Page 14 - Releasing pressure; must
14 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Releasing pressure What to do What to expect handle in the Sealing position until all pressure is released. Sealing position Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Program ends. This is called “carryover cooking” or “resting”, and it’s great for larg...
Page 16 - Control Panel
16 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Control Panel Smart Programs Pressure cooking lid • Pressure Cook• Steam• Rice• Oatmeal• Saute• Slow Cook• Keep Warm Air fryer lid • Air Fry• Roast• Bake• Broil Time display The time display shows the time in HH:MM format. Counts up or down, depending on the S...
Page 17 - Pressure control features; Care, cleaning and storage; Pressure cooking lid; What we love about it
instanthome.com | 17 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 it, it sets to Seal automatically, for seriously easy pressure cooking. While plugged in, the D...
Page 18 - Quick release button; Turn to Seal; Do not cover or block the steam release valve in any way.
18 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure control features Quick release button The quick release button controls the steam release valve — the part controls whether pressure is released or not. What we love about it What you should know about it It’s really easy to use, and keeps our hands f...
Page 19 - Steam release valve
instanthome.com | 19 19 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure control features Steam release valve The steam release valve sits loosely on the steam release pipe. When the cooker releases pressure, steam ejects from the top of the steam release valve. The steam release valve is integral to p...
Page 20 - CAUTION; to personal injury or property damage.; Float Valve Duo Crisp; Pressurized; Depressurized
20 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Pressure control features CAUTION Only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings. DO NOT use a stretched or damaged sealing ring.• Always check for cuts, deformation and correct installation of the sealing ring before cooking. • Sealing rings stretch over time ...
Page 21 - Float Valve Crisp
instanthome.com | 21 Pressure control features DANGER DO NOT attempt to remove the lid while the float valve is up and NEVER attempt to force the lid open . Contents are under extreme pressure. Float valve must be down before attempting to remove the lid. Failure to follow these instructions may res...
Page 22 - Do not fill inner pot higher than the; OFF
22 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking WARNING Do not fill inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line as indicated on the inner pot. When cooking foods that expand (e.g., rice, beans, pasta) do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line as indicated on the inner pot Always cook with...
Page 23 - pot into the cooker base.; Pressure Cook and Steam; Pressure level
instanthome.com | 23 Cooking CAUTION Always inspect the lid and inner pot carefully to make sure they are clean and in good working condition before use. • To avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance, replace the inner pot if it is dented, deformed or damaged. • Use only authorized Instant P...
Page 24 - Slow Cook
24 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking To get pressure cooking, follow the same basic steps as you did in the Initial test run (water test) — but add food this time! Instant Tip: Using the multi-functional rack will ensure your food items are steamed and not boiled. It helps heat food evenl...
Page 25 - Sauté; Temperature; On; Hot; To deglaze; Keep Warm
instanthome.com | 25 Cooking Sauté Sauté can be used in place of a frying pan, griddle or flat-top grill. Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking is the perfect way to boost flavors. Temperature Suggested use Notes Lo (Low) Simmer, reduce and caramelize. The display switches from On to ...
Page 26 - If the; Food burn; error appears while using the air fryer lid, deglaze the bottom of
26 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Cooking Air Fry, Roast, Bake, and Broil Using the air fryer lid is an amazing way to ramp up your meal's flavor and texture. NOTICE If the Food burn error appears while using the air fryer lid, deglaze the bottom of the inner pot as necessary, according to Coo...
Page 27 - Lid; The inner pot and
instanthome.com | 27 Cooking Air Fry, Roast, Bake, and Broil Insert food into the multi-level air fryer basket, oven-safe cookware, or directly into the inner pot, according to your recipe. If using an accessory, insert the accessory into the inner pot. 01 Insert the stainless-steel inner pot into t...
Page 28 - Settings; To do this
28 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Settings To do this Do this Turn sound on/off. When in standby, press and hold + above Time until display indicates S On (sound on) or SOFF (sound off). Audible safety and error message alerts cannot be turned off. Change display temperature ºC / ºF. Press and...
Page 29 - Status messages
instanthome.com | 29 Status messages The Duo Crisp is in standby mode. May indicate that the lid is missing, not properly secured, or that the wrong lid is being used for the Smart Program selected. The cooker is pre-heating. The Sauté Smart Program has reached cooking temperature and food may be ad...
Page 31 - DO NOT immerse the cooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt; Removing and installing parts; Silicone sealing ring; Remove the sealing ring; Install the sealing ring
instanthome.com | 31 Care, cleaning and storage WARNING The Instant Pot cooker base contains electrical components. To avoid fire, electric leakage or personal injury, make sure the cooker base stays dry.• DO NOT immerse the cooker base in water or other liquid, or attempt to cycle it through the di...
Page 32 - Remove the steam release valve
32 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Care, cleaning and storage Steam release valve Remove the steam release valve Pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. The steam release valve must be installed before using the cooker. Install the steam release valve Place the steam rel...
Page 33 - Remove the anti-block shield; Float valve and silicone cap; Remove the float valve from the lid
instanthome.com | 33 Care, cleaning and storage Anti-block shield Remove the anti-block shield Grip the lid like a steering wheel and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (pressing towards the side of the lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath. Insta...
Page 34 - Care, cleaning and Storage; Condensation collector; Remove the condensation collector
34 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Care, cleaning and Storage Condensation collector The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base and catches any overflow from the condensation rim. It should be installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed out after each use. Remove the c...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting
instanthome.com | 35 Troubleshooting Register your Duo Crisp today at instanthome.com/register . Get in touch with a Customer Care Advisor by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-828-7280 . View the full Troubleshooting table online at instanthome.com . Problem Possible reason Try this Th...
Page 38 - Warranty
Warranty 38 | [email protected] | 1-800-828-7280 Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so ...
