INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80 (01) PDF Document

When using your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80, 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.

Your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80 consists of several parts and accessories:

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

Inner Pot:

• Stainless Steel Inner Pot

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 (for 5.7, 8 and 10 litre models)

• 2 Detachable Power Leads (EU and UK)

The control panel on your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80 has a display, setting keys, smart programs, and status icons.

Display:

• Status Icons: Show the cooker’s status.

• Timer: Shows countdown for Delay Start, remaining cooking time, and passed Keep Warm time. It 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.

Smart Programme Settings Keys:

• −/+ keys: Adjust Delay Start, cooking time, and Keep Warm time.

• Pressure Level: Toggles between Low and High pressure levels.

• Keep Warm: Turns the Keep Warm option on or off.

• Delay Start: Enables the delayed start option.

• Cancel: Press at any time to return the cooker to Standby mode.

Smart Programmes:

• Pressure Cooking: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Pressure Cook.

• Non-Pressure Cooking: Slow Cook, Sauté, Yogurt, Keep Warm.

Status Icons:

• Element is heating icon: A pot with steam rising from it.

• Pressure cooking in progress icon: A stylized “P” inside a square.

• Keep Warm On/Off icon: A thermometer symbol.

• Sound On icon: A speaker symbol with sound waves.

• Sound Off icon: A speaker symbol with a cross through it.

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). When cooking begins, the selected pressure level is saved for the next time you use that program.

Adjust and Save Pressure Cooking Time:

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

Adjust and Save Non-Pressure Cooking Temperatures:

Select a non-pressure cooking Smart Programme, then press the programme button again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More temperature levels. The selected 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. Adjustments made after cooking begins will not be saved.

Cancel and Standby Mode:

When plugged in but not operating, the display reads OFF. Press Cancel at any time to stop a program 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 2 hours).

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

4. The timer begins after 10 seconds. When the countdown ends, the Smart Programme starts, and the display indicates On. (Delay Start is not available for Sauté or Yogurt).

Automatically Keep Food Warm:

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

Reset Smart Programmes:

• 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.

• OFF: Indicates the cooker is in Standby mode.

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

• On: Indicates the cooker is pre-heating.

• Auto: Indicates the Rice Smart Programme is running.

• boiL: Indicates the Yogurt Smart Programme is pasteurising milk (when set to More).

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

• 00:00: This can mean one of three things:

• A countdown until a Delay Start programme begins.

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

• The elapsed time food has been warming when Keep Warm is selected.

• End: Indicates that a Smart Programme has ended.

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

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

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. Failure to do so may damage the cooker.

Important: Food must be placed in the inner pot, and never directly in the cooker base. Do not pour food or liquid into the cooker base. Do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line. For foods that expand (like apples, oatmeal, split peas), do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line.

Open and Remove the Lid:

Grip the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise to align the ▼ symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the cooker base rim. Lift the lid up and off.

Close the Lid:

Align the ▼ symbol on the lid with the unlock symbol on the cooker base, and lower the lid. Turn the lid clockwise until the ▼ symbol on the lid aligns with the lock symbol on the cooker base.

Quick Release Button:

This button controls the steam release valve. Press it down to vent, and it pops up to seal.

Steam Release Valve:

• Remove: Pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe. It should only be removed for 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: Press firmly against the side of the anti-block shield (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: 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. When installed properly, it is snug and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.

Float Valve:

The float valve indicates pressure. When it is popped up, the cooker is pressurised. When it is down and flush with the lid, it is depressurised.

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

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

Pressure cooking in your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80 goes through 3 stages:

1. Pre-Heating and Pressurisation:

After you make your selections, the cooker waits 10 seconds and then displays On to indicate it has begun pre-heating. It vaporises liquid in the inner pot to create steam. Once enough steam builds up, the float valve pops up, locking the lid for safe pressure cooking. The silicone cap on the bottom of the float valve seals the steam inside, allowing pressure to rise further. The time to pressurise varies based on food and liquid volume.

2. Cooking:

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

3. Depressurisation:

After cooking completes, follow your recipe for depressurising. If automatic Keep Warm is on, the timer will count up from 00:00 to 10 hours. If not, the cooker displays End and returns to Standby. The cooker cools faster if automatic Keep Warm is off.

Always follow recipe instructions for depressurising. There are three main methods:

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 depressurisation time varies based on the volume of food and liquid. When fully depressurised, the float valve will drop into the lid. Use NR 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 hot steam will release from the top of the steam release valve. This method is loud. When the cooker is completely depressurised, the float valve drops. If spatter occurs, flick the quick release button back to the Seal position, wait a few minutes, and try again.

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 into the Vent position to release the remaining pressure. If spatter occurs, switch back to Seal, wait 5 more minutes, then try again or use a full NR.

Follow these steps to familiarise yourself with your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80. 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.

9. After 10 seconds, the display reads On as the pre-heating cycle begins. The float valve will rise as the cooker pressurises.

10. When the target pressure is reached, cooking begins and the display changes from On to the cook time countdown.

11. When complete, the display will indicate End.

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

13. The float valve will drop when the pressure is fully released.

14. Open and remove the lid.

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

The following steps apply to Pressure Cook, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Rice, Bean/Grain, Porridge/Oatmeal, and Steam programmes.

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 as directed below. Thaw frozen ingredients for faster results.

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.

4. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.

5. Secure the power lead. The cooker goes to Standby mode (display shows 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 programme button again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More time options.

9. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the cooking time for custom cooking.

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 Pre-heating has begun.

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

*Not available on 3 litre models.

Always ensure the quick release button is pressed down into the Vent position when using non-pressure cooking programmes.

Slow Cook:

1. Place food and liquid in the inner pot and insert it into the cooker base.

2. Close the lid (or use a vented glass lid). Press the quick release button down to the Vent position.

3. Press Slow Cook. Press it again to cycle through Less (low), Normal (medium), and More (high) temperature settings.

4. Use the − / + buttons to adjust cooking time.

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

6. Cooking begins after 10 seconds. The float valve should not rise.

Sauté:

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

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

3. After 10 seconds, the display shows On as it heats. When it switches to Hot, add ingredients.

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

Yogurt:

1. Pasteurise Milk: Add unpasteurised milk to the inner pot, close the lid, and set the quick release to Vent. Press Yogurt, then press it again to cycle to the More option. The display indicates boiL. After 10 seconds, heating begins. When pasteurisation completes, the display shows End. Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C (161°F).

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, ensure the quick release is in the Vent position. Press Yogurt again to cycle to the Normal option (display shows 08:00). Use − / + buttons to adjust fermentation time if desired. After 10 seconds, the timer starts counting up. When fermentation completes, the cooker beeps and displays End.

Clean your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA 80 after each use. Always unplug it and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before storing.

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

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 to the Vent position, then lower the lid onto the cooker base slowly, allowing 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. Clean the float valve and surrounding area before next use.

Inner pot is stuck to lid when opened:

• Suction from cooling: Cooling of the inner pot may create a vacuum. Press the quick release button down to the Vent position to release the vacuum.

If steam is leaking from the side of the lid, check the following possible causes:

• No sealing ring in lid: Install the sealing ring.

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

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

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

• Sealing ring rack is warped or off-centre: Remove the sealing ring from the lid and check the rack for bends or warps. Contact Customer Care if needed.

• Inner pot rim may be misshapen: Check for deformation and contact Customer Care if needed.

If the float valve does not rise during a cooking cycle, it could be due to several reasons:

• Food debris on float valve or silicone cap: Remove the float valve from the lid and clean it thoroughly. Perform an Initial Test Run to check function.

• 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 (500 mL for the 8 Litre model).

• 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 doesn’t drop, turn the cooker off and contact Customer Care.

• No heat in the inner pot or inner pot base is damaged: Perform an Initial Test Run to check for function. If issues persist, contact Customer Care.

Small amount of steam leaking/hissing 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 is required.

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

• Not enough liquid in the inner pot: Add thin, water-based liquid according to your cooker’s size (500 mL for the 8 Litre model).

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

• Pressure sensor control failure: Contact Customer Care.

If the display remains blank after connecting the power lead, it could be due to one of the following reasons:

• Bad power connection or no power: Inspect the power lead for damage. If damage is noticed, contact Customer Care. Check the power outlet to ensure it is powered.

• Cooker’s electrical fuse has blown: Contact Customer Care.

If your cooker beeps continuously and displays an error code, follow these steps:

• C1, C2, C6, C6H, C6L (Faulty sensor): Contact Customer Care.

• C5 (Temperature too high):

• Reason 1: Inner pot not placed in the cooker base. Press Cancel, wait for the heating element to cool, ensure no foreign objects are in the base, and re-position the inner pot.

• Reason 2: No water in the inner pot. Check for scorching on the bottom of the inner pot. Add thin, water-based liquid according to its size (500 mL for the 8 Litre model).

• C7 or NoPr (Heat element has failed or not enough liquid):

• If the heat element has failed, contact Customer Care.

• If there is not enough liquid, add thin, water-based liquid according to its size (500 mL for the 8 Litre model).

• If the quick release button is in the Vent position, flick it to ensure it is in the Seal position.

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

• OvHt / Burn / Food burn (High temperature detected): Starch deposits at the bottom of the inner pot may have blocked heat dissipation. Turn the cooker off, release pressure, and inspect the bottom of the inner pot.

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

• 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.