Getting started with your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid
Four easy steps to learn how to use your Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid!
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Your Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid explained
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Initial set up
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Your Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer explained
1.1 Product explained
1.2 Lid locking mechanism
Watch the video to learn how to use the lid locking mechanism correctly. Please note the lid is self sealing.
1.3 Install pressure cooking cover
Note: Sealing ring is fixed. After cooking, pressure cooking cover will be hot, always use protection when removing.
1.4 Learn about pressure release
Pressure release is selected and controlled via the digital control panel.
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Initial set up
2.1 Clean before use
Wash the Inner Cooking Pot with hot water and soap, dry thoroughly. Wipe the heating element inside the cooker base and the inside of the lid to remove any stray packaging particles.
2.2 Perform a test run
Before using your new Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid for the first time, you must perform a pressure-cooking test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
3.1 Pressure cooking
| Level | PSI | Use for |
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| High Pressure | 10.2 – 11.6 | Meat, poultry, root, vegetables, oats, beans, grains, stew, chilli |
| Low Pressure | 5.8 – 7.2 | Fish, seafood, soft vegetables, rice, egg |
| Tips for best results |
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3.2 Air Fry
Watch the video to learn how to remove the pressure cooking inner cover to use the dry cooking functions.
3.3 Slow Cook
Watch the video to learn how to slow cook.
| Settings | Equivalent to |
|---|---|
| Less | Low setting on standard slow cookers |
| Normal | Medium setting on standard slow cookers |
| More | High setting on standard slow cookers |
| Tips for best results |
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3.4 Sauté
Watch the video to learn how to sauté and deglaze.
| Settings | Equivalent to |
|---|---|
| Less | Simmering, thickening and reducing liquids |
| Normal | Pan searing or sautéing |
| More | Stir-frying or browning meat |
| Tips for best results |
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3.5 Sous Vide
Watch the video to learn how to Sous Vide in your Instant Pot.
3.6 Yogurt
Watch the video to learn how to make yogurt in your Instant Pot.
3.7 Additional Dry Cooking Functions
- Bake
- Roast
- Grill
- Dehydrate
- Proofing
3.8 Delay Start
Delay Start can be set from between 10 minutes (00:10) and 24 hours (24:00).
(Not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programmes)
3.9 Keep Warm
Delay Start can be set from between 10 minutes (00:10) and 24 hours (24:00).
(Not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programmes)
4.1 Downloadable recipe eBooks
Join the Instant Pot UK Facebook Community to access our growing collection downloadable Recipe eBooks.
The eBooks can be found in the files section of the community.
4.2 Full recipe collection
Tried and tested recipes to try at home.
Extra product information
Cleaning
Clean your Instant Pot after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
All parts of your Duo aside from the multi cooker base and power lead are dishwasher safe.
For the steam rack and lid and lid parts, place on the top rack of the dishwasher only.
Remove all parts of the lid before cleaning.
If Multicooker base and power cord need cleaning, WIPE ONLY with a damp cloth.
Note: Check the condensation collector after each use and empty and clean it as needed. Do not allow food or moisture to sit in the condensation collector, as harmful bacteria may result.
Note: Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the multicooker’s safety or performance.
Status Messages
Refer to user manual for status messages and error codes.
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