INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI (01) PDF Document

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

• 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 the lid or the rating label from the back of the cooker base.

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

The stainless steel lid is necessary for most cooking processes. When plugged in, the cooker plays a jingle when the lid is opened and closed.

Open and Remove the Lid

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

Close the Lid

Align the triangle symbol on the lid with the open lock symbol on the cooker base, and lower the lid onto the track. Turn the lid clockwise until the triangle symbol on the lid aligns with the closed lock 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 pressurized.

The quick release button on your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI controls the steam release valve, allowing you to seal and vent the cooker as you desire. There are two main positions:

• Seal Position: The button is popped-up. This is for pressure cooking.

• Vent Position: The button is pressed down until it clicks and locks. This is for releasing pressure (Quick Release).

Always refer to your recipe for the correct venting method.

The steam release valve is integral to product safety and must be installed before use and cleaned regularly.

Remove the Steam Release Valve

Pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe.

Install the Steam Release Valve

Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly. The steam release valve sits loosely on the pipe when installed properly but should remain in place when the lid is turned over.

The anti-block shield prevents food particles from coming up through the steam release pipe. It must be installed before use and cleaned frequently.

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.

Install the Anti-Block Shield

Place the anti-block shield over the prongs and press down until it snaps into position. Do not attempt to operate the pressure cooker without the anti-block shield installed.

The sealing ring creates an air-tight seal between the lid and the cooker base. It must be installed before use and cleaned after each use. The sealing ring should be replaced every 12-18 months or sooner if stretching, deformation, or damage is noticed.

Remove the Sealing Ring

Grip the edge of the silicone and pull the sealing ring out from behind the circular stainless steel sealing ring rack. Inspect the rack to ensure it is secure and centered. Do not attempt to repair a deformed sealing ring rack.

Install the Sealing Ring

Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and press it into place. Press down firmly to alleviate puckering. When installed properly, the sealing ring is snug behind the sealing ring rack and should not fall out when the lid is turned over.

The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurized steam. These parts must be installed before use and cleaned after each use.

Remove the Float Valve from the Lid

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. Do not discard the float valve or silicone cap.

Install the Float Valve

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 of the float valve, then turn the lid over. Firmly attach the silicone cap to the bottom of the float valve.

The condensation collector sits at the back of the cooker base to accumulate overflow moisture. It should be installed before cooking, then emptied and rinsed after each use.

Remove the Condensation Collector

Pull the condensation collector away from the cooker base; do not pull down. Note the tabs on the cooker base and the grooves on the condensation collector.

Install the Condensation Collector

Align the grooves on the condensation collector over the tabs on the back of the cooker base and slide the condensation collector into place.

The control panel of your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI has several components:

Display

• Status Icons: Show the cooker’s status (heating, pressure cooking, keep warm, sound on/off).

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

• 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, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Pressure Cook.

Smart Programmes (Non-Pressure Cooking)

Slow Cook, Sauté, Yogurt, Keep Warm.

Status Icons

• Pot with steam icon: Element is heating.

• “P” in a box icon: Pressure cooking in progress.

• Thermometer icon: Keep Warm On/Off.

• Speaker icon: Sound On.

• Speaker with a cross icon: Sound Off.

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 programme. Adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

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 to further customize. Customizations are saved when cooking begins. Adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

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 level is saved when cooking begins. Adjustments made after cooking has begun will not be saved.

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 has begun will not be saved.

Cancel and Standby Mode

When plugged in but not operating, the display reads OFF for Standby mode. Press Cancel to stop a programme at any time and return to Standby.

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

Delay Start can be set from 10 minutes to 24 hours.

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

2. When the hours field flashes, use the − / + buttons to adjust the delay time.

3. Press Delay Start again to toggle to the minutes field and adjust.

4. Delay Start begins automatically after 10 seconds, and the timer counts down. When it ends, the Smart Programme begins.

Automatically Keep Food Warm After Cooking

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

Reheat Food or Keep Warm for Long Periods

In Standby, select Keep Warm. Press Keep Warm again to cycle through Less, Normal, and More temperature levels. Use the − / + buttons to set a timer up to 99 hours and 50 minutes.

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 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.

Pressure cookers like the INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI go through 3 stages when pressure cooking:

1. Pre-Heating and Pressurisation

The cooker waits 10 seconds after you input selections, then displays On to indicate it has begun pre-heating. It vaporizes liquid in the inner pot to create steam. Once enough steam builds up, the float valve pops up, locking the lid. When the float valve is up, the silicone cap on its underside seals the steam inside, allowing pressure to rise. The time to pressurize depends on food and liquid volume. If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, press Cancel and refer to Troubleshooting.

2. Cooking

After the float valve pops up, the cooker needs a few minutes to finish 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. Smart Programme settings can be adjusted during this stage.

3. Depressurisation

After cooking completes, 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. The cooker cools faster if Keep Warm is off.

Always follow recipe instructions for depressurising your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI. There are three main methods:

Natural Release (NR)

Leave the quick release button in the popped-up Seal position. The cooker depressurises naturally as the temperature inside drops. Depressurisation time varies based on the volume and type of food and liquid. When the cooker is fully depressurised, the float valve drops 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 steam releases from the top of the steam release valve. When the cooker is fully depressurised, the float valve drops. If continuous spatter occurs, flick the quick release button back to the Seal position and wait a few minutes before trying again. If spatter continues, use NR.

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. This releases the remaining pressure. If spatter occurs, set it back to Seal, wait 5 more minutes, then try again.

The water test helps you get familiar with your INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI. 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. Connect the power lead to a 220-240 V power source. The display indicates 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 to indicate the Pre-heating cycle has begun. The float valve will rise when the cooker has pressurized. 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 drops 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.

The minimum amount of liquid required for pressure cooking varies by the size of the INSTANT POT DUO NOVA MINI. Pressure cooking liquids should be water-based, such as broth, stock, soup or juice. If using canned, condensed, or cream-based soup, add water as directed below.

*Unless otherwise specified in recipe.

Follow these steps to use programmes like Pressure Cook, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Rice, and Steam.

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.

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.

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, indicating Pre-heating has begun.

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

Slow Cook is a non-pressure cooking programme compatible with any common slow cooker recipe. The temperature settings correspond to common slow cooker settings:

To use the Slow Cook programme:

1. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.

2. Add food and liquid ingredients to the inner pot.

3. Insert the inner pot into the cooker base.

4. Secure the power lead and connect to a power source. The display will show OFF.

5. Place and close the pressure cooking lid, or use a glass lid with a venting hole.

6. Press the quick release button down until it clicks and locks into the Vent position.

7. Press Slow Cook to select the programme.

8. Press Slow Cook again to cycle through the Less, Normal, and More temperature options.

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

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

11. After 10 seconds, cooking begins and the timer counts down.

12. When cooking completes, the display indicates End if Keep Warm is turned off. If not, the timer begins counting up to 10 hours.

Sauté is a non-pressure cooking programme that can be used in place of a frying pan. Do not use a lid with this programme.

To use the Sauté programme:

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

2. Connect the power lead. The cooker will go to Standby mode (OFF).

3. Press Sauté to select the programme.

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

5. After 10 seconds, the cooker displays On to indicate it has begun heating.

6. When the display switches from On to Hot, add recipe ingredients.

7. When cooking completes, the display indicates End. The maximum cooking time is 30 minutes as a safety precaution.

Deglazing the Inner Pot (Pressure Cooking After Sauté)

To pressure cook after using Sauté, deglaze the inner pot to ensure food items do not scorch. To deglaze, remove food items from the inner pot and add a thin liquid (e.g., water, broth, wine) to the hot surface. Use a wooden or silicone scraper to loosen anything that may be stuck to the bottom of the inner pot.

The Yogurt programme has two main functions: pasteurizing milk and fermenting yogurt.

Pasteurise Milk

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

2. Connect the power lead. The display will show OFF.

3. Place and close the lid.

4. Press Yogurt to select the programme.

5. Press the quick release button down until it locks into the Vent position.

6. Press Yogurt again to cycle to the More option. The display indicates boiL.

7. After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating. When pasteurization completes, the display indicates End.

8. Remove the lid and check the temperature with a thermometer. Milk must reach a minimum of 72°C (161°F).

Add Starter Culture

1. Allow pasteurised milk to cool to just below 43°C (110°F).

2. Add a starter culture to the milk according to package instructions. If using plain yogurt as a starter, ensure it contains an active culture. Mix in 30 mL of yogurt per 3.8 Litres of milk, or follow a trusted recipe.

3. Place and close the lid.

Ferment Yogurt

1. Press Yogurt to select the programme.

2. Ensure the quick release button is in the Vent position.

3. Press Yogurt again to cycle to the Normal option. The display indicates 08:00.

4. Use the − / + buttons to adjust the fermentation time if desired. A longer fermentation results in tangier yogurt.

5. After 10 seconds the cooker begins heating. The display timer counts up from 00:00.

6. When fermentation completes, the cooker beeps and displays End.

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

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

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