INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 (01) PDF Document

Before using your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 for the first time, follow these setup instructions:

1. Read all the Important Safeguards before use. Failure to do so may result in damage, property damage, or personal injury.

2. Use only the Instant Pot Duo Nova lid with the Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker base.

3. Remove all packaging material and accessories from within and around the appliance.

4. Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from combustible materials and external heat sources.

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

6. Follow the “Care, Cleaning and Storage” instructions to clean the appliance before its first use.

CAUTION: Do not place the appliance on a hob, as heat from an external source will damage it. Do not place anything on top of the appliance, and do not cover or block the steam release valve or anti-block shield on the lid.

Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60. 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 at the back of the cooker base, ensuring the connection is tight. Connect the power lead to a 220-240 V power source. The display will indicate OFF.

5. Place and close the lid as described in “Pressure Control Features—Pressure Locking 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 that the Pre-heating cycle has begun.

9. The float valve will rise when the cooker has pressurized. After a few minutes, the cooker reaches the target pressure level, and Cooking begins. 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. Pressurized steam will release through 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 as described in “Pressure Control Features—Pressure Locking Lid.”

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

You’re ready to start cooking!

Always follow your recipe’s instructions for depressurizing the INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60. There are three main methods:

Natural Release (NR)

Leave the quick release button in the popped-up “Seal” position. The cooker depressurizes naturally over time as the temperature inside drops. Depressurization time varies based on the volume and type of food and liquid. The float valve will drop into the lid when the cooker is completely depressurized. Use NR for high-starch foods (soups, stews, pasta, oatmeal) or foods that expand when cooked (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. When the cooker is completely depressurized, the float valve drops into the lid. If continuous spatter occurs, flick the quick release button back to the “Seal” position to stop the process, wait a few minutes, and try again. If spatter continues, use NR to release the remaining pressure.

10-Minute NR

Leave the quick release button in the “Seal” position for 10 minutes after cooking has completed. Then, press the quick release button down until it clicks into the “Vent” position to release the remaining steam.

You can customize and manage various settings on your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 as follows:

Cancel and Standby Mode: When plugged in but not operating, the display reads “OFF” for Standby mode. Press “Cancel” at any time to stop a Smart Programme and return to Standby mode.

Turn Sound On/Off:

• Sound On: In Standby, press and hold the “+” button until the display indicates “S On”.

• Sound Off: In Standby, press and hold the “-” button until the display indicates “SOFF”. (Note: Audible safety alerts cannot be turned off).

Set a Delay Start Timer:

1. Select a Smart Programme and adjust settings, then press “Delay Start”.

2. When the hours field flashes, use the – / + buttons to set the delay time (e.g., 02:00 for cooking to start in 2 hours).

3. Press “Delay Start” again to switch to the minutes field and adjust as needed.

4. Delay Start begins automatically after 10 seconds. When it ends, the Smart Programme begins, and the display indicates “On”. Delay Start is not available for Sauté, Sous Vide, or Yogurt programmes.

Automatically Keep Food Warm: The Keep Warm setting turns on automatically after cooking for all programmes except Sauté, Sous Vide, and Yogurt. The timer counts up from 00:00 to 10 hours. To turn it off, press the “Keep Warm” button.

Reset Smart Programmes to Factory Default:

• Reset Individual Programme: In Standby mode, press and hold one Smart Programme button until the cooker returns to Standby and displays “OFF”.

• Reset All Programmes: In Standby mode, press and hold “Cancel” until the cooker beeps. All pressure levels, cooking times, and temperatures are restored to factory default.

The display on your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 shows various icons and messages to indicate its status:

Status Icons:

• Heating Element Icon: Indicates the element is heating.

• Pressure Cooking Icon (P): Indicates pressure cooking is in progress.

• Keep Warm Icon: Indicates Keep Warm is On/Off.

• Sound On Icon: Indicates sound is on.

• Sound Off Icon: Indicates sound is off.

Status Messages:

• OFF: The cooker is in Standby mode.

• Lid: The cooker lid is not properly secured.

• On: The cooker is pre-heating.

• Auto: The Rice Smart Programme is running.

• boiL: The Yogurt Smart Programme is pasteurizing milk (when set to More).

• Hot: The Sauté Smart Programme has reached cooking temperature and food may be added.

• 00:00 (Timer Display): This shows one of the following:

– A countdown until the Smart Programme begins (when Delay Start is selected).

– The cooking time remaining when a Smart Programme is running.

– The length of time food has been warming (when Keep Warm is selected).

• End: A Smart Programme has ended.

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

• C (followed by a number): An error has occurred. See Troubleshooting for information on error codes.

Proper assembly and maintenance of the lid components are crucial for the safe operation of your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60.

Steam Release Valve:

• To remove: Pull the valve up and off the steam release pipe.

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

Anti-Block Shield:

• To remove: Grip the lid and use your thumbs to press firmly against the side of the shield (towards the lid’s side and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath.

• To install: Place the shield over the prongs and press down until it snaps into position.

Sealing Ring:

• To remove: Grip the edge of the silicone ring and pull it out from behind the sealing ring rack.

• To install: Place the sealing ring over the rack and press it into place. When installed properly, it should be snug and not fall out when the lid is turned over. Replace every 12-18 months or if damage is noticed.

Float Valve:

• To 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.

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

Follow these steps for the safest procedure when using Pressure Cook, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Egg, Rice, Porridge/Oatmeal, and Steam programmes on your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60.

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. Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based (broth, stock, soup, juice). For canned or cream-based soups, add water. The minimum liquid required for a 5.7 Litre model is 375 mL.

4. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.

5. Secure the power lead and connect it to a power source. The display will show 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.

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

9. Use the – / + buttons to adjust the cooking time if needed.

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

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

12. After 10 seconds, the display reads On, indicating that Pre-heating has begun.

13. When cooking completes, follow your recipe’s directions for the appropriate venting method.

Warning: Do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line. For foods that expand (like rice or pasta), do not fill higher than the — 1/2 line.

The INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 offers several non-pressure cooking functions. For all non-pressure programmes, ensure the lid is set to Vent by pressing the quick release button down until it clicks and locks in place.

Slow Cook:

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot and insert it into the cooker base.

2. Place and close the standard lid or use a glass lid. Press the quick release button to the Vent position.

3. Press Slow Cook to select the programme.

4. Press Slow Cook again to cycle through Less (low), Normal (medium), and More (high) temperature options.

5. Use the – / + buttons to adjust the cooking time.

6. After 10 seconds, cooking begins.

Sauté:

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

2. Press Sauté to select the programme.

3. Press Sauté again to cycle through Less (simmering), Normal (searing), and More (stir-frying) temperature options.

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

5. To pressure cook after sautéing, you must deglaze the inner pot. Remove food and add a thin liquid (water, broth) to the hot surface, using a wooden or silicone scraper to loosen any stuck-on bits.

Yogurt:

1. Pasteurize Milk: Add unpasteurized milk to the inner pot, close the lid (in Vent position), press Yogurt, and press it again to cycle to the More option. The display will indicate boiL. When pasteurization is complete, the display shows End.

2. Add Starter Culture: Let the pasteurized milk cool to just below 43°C (110°F). Add a starter culture according to package instructions.

3. Ferment Yogurt: Place and close the lid (in Vent position). Press Yogurt to select the programme, then press again to cycle to the Normal option. Use the – / + buttons to adjust fermentation time. After 10 seconds, heating begins.

Clean your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 60 after each use. Always unplug it and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before storage.

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

All programmes offer High (65-85 kPa / 9.4–12.3 psi) and Low (35–55 kPa / 5–8 psi) pressure options.

Difficulty closing lid:

• Sealing ring not properly fitted: Reposition the sealing ring, ensuring 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 down until it clicks into the “Vent” position, then slowly lower the lid onto the cooker 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 in the popped-up position: Ensure steam is completely released, then press the float valve gently with a long utensil. Cautiously open the lid and thoroughly clean the float valve and surrounding area before next use.

Inner pot is stuck to lid when opened:

• Cooling created a vacuum: Press the quick release button down until it clicks into the “Vent” position to release the vacuum.