INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 100 (01) PDF Document

When using your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 100, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. READ THE GETTING STARTED GUIDE AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2. Use ONLY the Instant Pot® Duo™ Nova lid with the Instant Pot® Duo™ Nova pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.

3. Do not allow children near the pressure cooker when in use. Children should not play with the appliance.

4. Do not put the pressure cooker into a heated oven or on any heated surface.

5. Do not move the pressure cooker while under pressure.

6. Do not use the pressure cooker for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.

7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Scalds may result from inappropriate use of the pressure cooker. Make sure the cooker is properly closed before applying heat. Refer to the Getting Started Guide.

8. Never force open the pressure cooker. Do not open before making sure that its internal pressure has completely dropped. Refer to the Getting Started Guide.

9. Never use your pressure cooker without adding water as this would seriously damage it.

10. Do not fill the cooker beyond 2/3 of its capacity. When cooking foodstuffs which expand during cooking, such as rice or dehydrated vegetables, do not fill the cooker to more than 1/2 of its capacity.

11. Use the appropriate heat source(s) according to the Getting Started Guide.

12. After cooking meat with a skin (such as ox tongue), which may swell under the effect of pressure, do not prick the meat while the skin is swollen as you may be scalded.

13. The heating element surface inside the Instant Pot base is subject to residual heat after use; do not touch.

14. Before each use, check that the valves are not obstructed. Refer to the Getting Started Guide.

15. Never use the pressure cooker in its pressurised mode for deep or shallow frying of food.

16. Do not tamper with any of the safety systems beyond the maintenance instructions specified in the instructions for use.

17. Only use Instant Pot spare parts and accessories in accordance with the relevant model. In particular, use a body and a lid from the same manufacturer indicated as being compatible.

18. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way.

19. For domestic use only. Not intended for commercial or outdoor use.

20. Be aware that certain foods such as stewed apples, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti can foam, froth and clog the steam release. These foods should not be cooked under pressure cooking settings unless as directed in Instant Pot cooker recipes.

21. Do not let children near the pressure cooker while in use.

22. Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply lead is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement and tripping. Keep the appliance and lead away from children. Never drape the power lead over edges of tables or counters. Never use below-counter power sockets, and never use with an extension lead.

23. Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool before cleaning. Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before use.

24. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

25. Do not immerse the cooker base in water. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the lead, power plug or cooker base in any liquid.

26. Always make sure the sealing ring is completely set in the groove on the inside of the sealing ring rack.

27. Avoid spillage on the connector.

• Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury.

• Use only the Instant Pot Duo Nova lid with the Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.

• 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.

• Do not remove safety warning stickers from lid or rating label from back of cooker base.

• Follow Care, Cleaning and Storage instructions to clean the appliance before first use.

Top of Lid:

• Steam Release Valve

• Float Valve

• Quick Release Button

• Handle

• Lid Position Marker

• Lid Fins

Bottom of Lid:

• Locking Pin

• Float Valve Silicone Cap

• Anti-Block Shield

• Steam Release Pipe (beneath anti-block shield)

• Sealing Ring Rack

• Sealing Ring

• High-Pressure Valve (10 Litre model only)

Cooker Base:

• Condensation Rim

• Outer Pot

• Cooker Handles

• Heating Element (interior)

• Control Panel

• Base Power Socket (rear)

Accessories:

• Sealing Rings (x2) (1x installed in lid)

• Condensation Collector

• Steam Rack with Handles

• 2 Detachable Power Leads (EU and UK)

Display:

• Timer: Shows countdown to Delay Start, cooking time remaining, and Keep Warm time passed in hours and minutes. Also shows Status Messages.

• Less – Normal – More: Indicate the selected Smart Programme cooking time or temperature.

• Pressure Level Indicator: Shows the selected Smart Programme pressure level.

Status Icons:

• Element is heating: Represented by a pot icon with steam rising.

• Pressure cooking in progress: Represented by a ‘P’ icon inside a square.

• Keep Warm On/Off: Represented by a thermometer icon.

• Sound On: Represented by a speaker icon with sound waves.

• Sound Off: Represented by a speaker icon with a cross through it.

• OFF: Indicates that the cooker is in Standby mode.

• Lid: Indicates that the cooker lid is not properly secured.

• On: Indicates that the cooker is pre-heating.

• Auto: Indicates that the Rice Smart Programme is running.

• boiL: Indicates that the Yogurt Smart Programme is in the process of pasteurising milk (i.e., the Yogurt Smart Programme is set to More).

• Hot: Indicates that the Sauté Smart Programme has reached cooking temperature and food may be added to the inner pot.

• 00:00: Displays a countdown until the Smart Programme begins (when Delay Start is selected), the cooking time remaining (when a Smart Programme is running), or the length of time food has been warming (when Keep Warm is selected).

• End: Indicates that a Smart Programme has ended.

• Food burn: Indicates that the cooker is overheating due to insufficient liquid. See Troubleshooting for more information.

• C: Indicates that an error has occurred. See Troubleshooting for more information on error codes.

Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Temperature:

Select a pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press Pressure Level to toggle between High (10.2–11.6 psi) and Low (5.8–7.2 psi) pressure levels. When cooking begins, the pressure level you selected is saved for the next time the Smart Programme is selected.

Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Time:

Select a pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press the Smart Programme button again to cycle through the Less, Normal, and More cooking time options. Use the − / + buttons to further customise the time. Your customisations are saved when cooking begins.

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures:

Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press the Smart Programme button again to cycle through the Less, Normal, and More cooking temperature levels. The temperature level is saved when cooking begins.

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Time:

Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Programme, then use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time. The cooking time may be adjusted at any time during non-pressure cooking, but adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

• Sound On: When in Standby mode, press and hold the + button until the display indicates S On.

• Sound Off: When in Standby mode, press and hold the − button until the display indicates SOFF.

Note: Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.

Delay Start can be set to a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours.

1. Select a Smart Programme and adjust the settings as you desire, then press Delay Start.

2. When the hours field flashes, use the − / + buttons to adjust the delay time. For example, 02:00 indicates that cooking will start after 2 hours.

3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and follow the same process as the previous step.

4. Delay Start begins automatically after 10 seconds and the timer counts down.

5. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Programme begins, and the display indicates On.

Delay Start is not available with the Sauté or Yogurt Smart Programmes.

Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking:

The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking on all Smart Programmes except Sauté and Yogurt. When automatic warming begins, the timer counts up from 00:00 to indicate the time passed, up to 10 hours. To turn automatic warming off, press Keep Warm.

Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods:

When in Standby, select Keep Warm. Press Keep Warm again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More warming temperature levels. Use the − / + buttons to set a warming timer up to 99 hours and 50 minutes. Keep Warm begins automatically after 10 seconds.

Reset Individual Smart Programmes:

With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Programme button until the cooker returns to Standby and displays OFF. The Smart Programme’s pressure level, cooking time, and temperature are restored to the factory default setting.

Reset All Smart Programmes:

With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold Cancel until the cooker beeps. All Smart Programme pressure levels, cooking times, and temperatures are restored to the factory default setting.

Remove the inner pot from the cooker base and wash it with hot water and washing up liquid. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry the outside of the inner pot. The inner pot is dishwasher safe.

Wipe the heating element with a soft cloth to ensure there are no stray packaging particles present before returning the inner pot to the cooker base. Before cooking, always ensure the heating element is clean and dry before inserting the inner pot into the cooker base. Failure to do so may damage the cooker.

The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Food must be placed in the inner pot, and never directly in the cooker base.

Open and Remove the Lid:

Grip the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise to align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the rim of the cooker base, then lift the lid up and off the cooker base.

Close the Lid:

Align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the cooker base, and lower the lid onto the track. Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on the lid aligns with the symbol on the cooker base.

The pressure cooking lid automatically seals for easy pressure cooking but does not lock into place when closed. The lid can be removed during Pre-heating but locks into place once the cooker has pressurised.

Steam Release Valve:

• Remove: Pull steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. It should only be removed for frequent cleaning.

• Install: Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly. It sits loosely but should remain in place when the lid is turned over.

Anti-Block Shield:

• Remove: Grip the lid 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.

• Install: Place the anti-block shield over the prongs and press down until it snaps into position.

Sealing Ring:

• Remove: Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless steel sealing ring rack.

• Install: Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place firmly to alleviate puckering. The sealing ring should be replaced every 12–18 months or sooner if damage is noticed.

Float Valve:

• Remove: Place one finger on the flat top of the float valve, then turn the lid over. Detach the silicone cap from the bottom side of the float valve. Remove the float valve from the top of the lid.

• Install: Drop the narrow end of the float valve into the float valve hole on the top of the lid. Place one finger on the flat top, turn the lid over, and firmly attach the silicone cap to the bottom of the float valve.

Condensation Collector:

• Remove: Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down.

• Install: Align the grooves on the condensation collector over the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide it into place. It should be emptied and rinsed after each use.

Pressure cookers go through 3 stages when pressure cooking:

1. Pre-Heating and Pressurisation: The cooker displays On to indicate it has begun pre-heating. It vaporises liquid in the inner pot to create steam. Once enough steam has built up, the float valve pops up and locks the lid. The silicone cap on the float valve seals the steam inside, allowing the pressure to rise, which increases the cooking temperature.

2. Cooking: After the float valve pops up, the cooker finishes building pressure. When the required pressure level is reached, cooking begins. The display switches from On to the cooking countdown timer in HH:MM format.

3. Depressurisation: After cooking completes, you must follow your recipe instructions for depressurising the cooker. If automatic Keep Warm is on, the timer counts up from 00:00. If not, the cooker returns to Standby and displays End.

Always follow recipe instructions for depressurising your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 100.

• Natural Release (NR): Leave the quick release button in the popped-up Seal position. The cooker depressurises naturally over time as the temperature drops. The float valve will drop into the lid when the cooker is fully depressurised. This method should be used for high-starch foods (soups, stews, pasta) or foods that expand (beans, grains).

• Quick Release (QR): Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position. A stream of steam will release from the top of the steam release valve. This should not be used for high-starch or expanding foods. If continuous spatter occurs, flick the button back to Seal and wait a few minutes before trying again.

• 10-Minute NR: Leave the quick release button in the Seal position for 10 minutes after cooking has completed, then press the button down into the Vent position to release the remaining steam.

The total test time is approximately 20 minutes.

1. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.

2. Add 750 mL of water to the inner pot.

3. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.

4. Secure the power lead to the base power socket and connect to a 220-240 V power source. The display will indicate OFF.

5. Place and close the lid. The lid automatically seals for pressure cooking.

6. Press Pressure Cook to select the Pressure Cook Smart Programme.

7. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time to 00:05 minutes.

8. Press Keep Warm to deactivate the automatic Keep Warm setting. After 10 seconds, the display reads On to indicate the Pre-heating cycle has begun.

9. The float valve will rise when the cooker has pressurised. After a few minutes, cooking begins and the display changes from On to the cook time countdown.

10. When the Smart Programme is complete, the display indicates End.

11. Press the quick release button down until it clicks into the Vent position. Steam will release from the top of the steam release valve.

12. The float valve will drop when the pressure has been fully released.

13. Open and remove the lid.

14. Carefully remove the inner pot, discard the water, and thoroughly dry the inner pot.

1. Open and remove the lid.

2. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.

3. Add food and liquid ingredients to the inner pot. Note that cold or frozen items slow down pressurisation.

4. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.

5. Secure the power lead and connect to a power source. The display will indicate OFF.

6. Place and close the lid. The quick release button will automatically pop up to the Seal position.

7. Select your desired pressure cooking Smart Programme (e.g., Pressure Cook, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, etc.).

8. Press the same Smart Programme button again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More time options.

9. For custom cooking, use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time.

10. Press Pressure Level to toggle between Low and High pressure.

11. Press Keep Warm to toggle the automatic Keep Warm setting off or on.

12. After 10 seconds, the display reads On and Pre-heating begins.

13. When cooking completes, follow recipe directions to select the appropriate venting method.

Minimum Liquid for Pressure Cooking:

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.

Always ensure the lid is set to Vent when using non-pressure cooking programmes by pressing the quick release button down until it clicks and locks in place.

Slow Cook:

1. Remove the inner pot and add ingredients.

2. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base and connect to power.

3. Place and close the lid (or use a glass lid) and set the quick release button to Vent.

4. Press Slow Cook to select the programme. Press it again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More temperature options.

5. Use − / + to adjust the cooking time.

6. Press Keep Warm to toggle the automatic setting.

7. After 10 seconds, cooking begins. The float valve should not rise.

Sauté:

1. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base. Do not use a lid.

2. Connect to power. Press Sauté to select the programme.

3. Press Sauté again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More temperature options.

4. After 10 seconds, the cooker displays On to indicate heating. When the display switches to Hot, add ingredients.

5. To pressure cook after sautéing, deglaze the inner pot by adding a thin liquid (water, broth) to the hot surface and using a scraper to loosen anything stuck to the bottom.

Yogurt:

1. Pasteurise Milk: Add milk to the inner pot, close the lid, set quick release to Vent, press Yogurt, and press again to cycle to the More option. The display will indicate boiL. When complete, it will display End. Milk must reach 72°C.

2. Add Starter Culture: Allow milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F). Add a starter culture according to package instructions. Place and close the lid.

3. Ferment Yogurt: Press Yogurt to select the programme. Press again to cycle to the Normal option (display shows 08:00). Use − / + to adjust fermentation time. After 10 seconds, the cooker begins heating and the timer counts up.

The following are recommendations only. Always follow a trusted recipe.

Pressure Cooking Timetable:

Grain-to-Water Ratios:

*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or performance.

Difficulty closing lid:

• Sealing ring not properly fitted: Reposition sealing ring, ensure it is snug behind the sealing ring rack.

• Float valve in the popped-up position: Gently press the float valve downward with a long utensil.

• Contents in cooker are still hot: Press the quick release button to the Vent position, then lower the lid slowly onto the base to allow heat to dissipate.

Difficulty opening lid:

• Pressure inside the cooker: Release pressure according to the recipe; only open the lid after the float valve has dropped down.

• Float valve stuck at the popped-up position: Ensure steam is completely released by quick-releasing pressure, then press the float valve gently with a long utensil. Clean the float valve and surrounding area before next use.

Steam leaks from side of lid:

• No sealing ring in lid: Install sealing ring.

• Sealing ring damaged or not properly installed: Replace sealing ring.

• Food debris attached to sealing ring: Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly.

• Lid not closed properly: Open, then close lid.

Small amount of steam leaking/hissing from steam release valve during cook cycle:

• Quick release button not in Seal position: Flick the quick release button to ensure it is in the Seal position.

• Cooker is regulating excess pressure: This is normal; no action required.

Steam gushes from steam release valve when quick release button is in Seal position:

• Not enough liquid in the inner pot: Add thin, water-based liquid according to size (e.g., 10 Litres: 625 mL).

• Steam release valve not seated properly: Flick quick release button to ensure it is in the Seal position.

• Food debris on float valve or float valve silicone cap: Remove the float valve from the lid and clean thoroughly.

• Too little liquid in the inner pot: Check for scorching on the bottom of the inner pot. Add thin, water-based liquid according to your cooker’s size (10 Litres: 625 mL).

• Float valve silicone cap damaged or missing: Fit or replace the float valve.

• Float valve obstructed by lid-locking mechanism: Tap the float valve with a long utensil. If it does not drop, turn the cooker off.

• No heat in the inner pot: Perform an Initial Test Run to check for function.

• Inner pot base may be damaged: Perform an Initial Test Run to check for function.

If an error code appears on the display and the cooker beeps continuously, refer to the following:

• C1, C2, C6, C6H, C6L (Faulty sensor): This indicates a sensor issue.

• C5 (Temperature too high): This can happen if the inner pot is not placed in the cooker base or there is no water in the inner pot. Press Cancel, let the heating element cool, and ensure the inner pot is correctly positioned with sufficient liquid.

• C7 or NoPr (Heat element has failed or not enough liquid): The heating element may have failed, or there is insufficient liquid. Add thin, water-based liquid according to the cooker’s size.

• Lid (Lid not in correct position): The lid is not in the correct position for the selected programme. Open and close the lid. Do not use a lid when using Sauté.

• OvHt / Burn / Food burn (Overheating): High temperature is detected at the bottom of the inner pot, possibly due to starch deposits blocking heat dissipation. Turn the cooker off, release pressure, and inspect the bottom of the inner pot.

• PrSE (Pressure accumulated during non-pressure cooking): Pressure has built up during a non-pressure programme. Press the quick release button down until it clicks into the Vent position.

Display remains blank after connecting the power lead:

• Bad power connection or no power: Inspect the power lead for damage. Check that the outlet is powered.

Occasional clicking or light cracking sound:

• The sound of power switching and expanding pressure board when changing temperatures: This is normal; no action needed.

• Bottom of the inner pot is wet: Wipe the exterior surfaces of the inner pot. Ensure the heating element is dry before inserting the inner pot into the cooker base.