INSTANT POT PRO 80 (01) PDF Document

The top of the pressure cooking lid for the INSTANT POT PRO 80 includes the following parts:

• Steam release assembly, which consists of:

– Steam release cover

– Steam release valve

– Steam release pipe

• Float valve

• Quick release switch

• Lid handle

• Lid fins (left and right)

• QuickCool™ protective cover

• Lid position markers

The bottom of the pressure cooking lid for the INSTANT POT PRO 80 includes the following parts:

• Sealing ring

• Sealing ring rack

• Locking pin

• Silicone cap (bottom of float valve)

• Anti-block shield

• Steam release pipe (beneath the anti-block shield)

The main components of your INSTANT POT PRO 80 are the inner pot and the multicooker base.

Inner pot:

• Easy-grip silicone handles

• Fill line indicators

• Flat bottom

Multicooker base:

• Heating element (interior)

• Lid holder

• Condensation collector (rear)

• Lead holder (rear)

• Power lead (rear)

• Outer pot

• Multicooker base handle

• Condensation rim

• Stainless steel exterior

• Control panel

Accessories:

• Steam rack

• Extra sealing ring

Follow these steps for the initial setup of your INSTANT POT PRO 80:

1. Take the INSTANT POT PRO 80 out of the box.

2. Remove the packaging material and accessories from in and around the multicooker. Ensure all parts are accounted for, checking under the inner pot.

3. Wash the inner pot in a dishwasher or with hot water and washing up liquid. Rinse with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry the outside of the inner pot.

4. Wipe the heating element with a soft, dry cloth to make sure there are no stray packaging particles left in the multicooker base.

5. Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place it on a hob.

The initial water test helps you get to know how your INSTANT POT PRO 80 works. Follow these stages:

Stage 1: Setting up the Pro for pressure cooking

1. Remove the inner pot from the multicooker base and fill it to the first line (1) with water.

2. Insert the inner pot into the multicooker base.

3. Connect the power lead to a 220-240V power source. The display will show OFF.

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

Stage 2: “Cooking” Test

1. Touch Pressure Cook.

2. When Custom flashes, press the dial to select it and go to the next field.

3. When the pressure level flashes, press the dial to select High pressure and go to the next field.

4. When the time flashes, turn the dial to adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes (00:05). Press the dial to confirm.

5. When Reminder flashes, turn the dial to toggle between vent reminder options. Select Off and press the dial to confirm.

6. Select Off for the next option and press the dial to confirm.

7. Touch Start to begin. The display shows On and the cooking progress bar shows Pre-heating. You can touch Keep Warm to turn this setting off for the test.

Stage 3: Releasing pressure

1. When Cooking has finished, the display shows End.

2. If you set a 5 or 10 minute vent reminder, the reminder timer begins to count down.

3. Follow instructions for a Quick Release.

4. Wait for the float valve to drop, then carefully open and remove the lid.

5. Using proper hand protection, remove the inner pot from the multicooker base, discard the water, and thoroughly dry the inner pot.

When pressure cooking, your INSTANT POT PRO 80 goes through three distinct stages:

Natural Release (NR or NPR) allows the INSTANT POT PRO 80 to depressurise gradually as the temperature drops. Your meal continues to cook during this “carryover cooking” or “resting” time, which is great for large cuts of meat.

What to do: After cooking has finished, leave the quick release switch in the Seal position until the float valve drops into the lid.

What to expect: The depressurisation time varies based on the volume, type, and temperature of food and liquid. It can take up to 40 minutes for some dishes.

Use NR to depressurise after cooking high-starch foods (like soups, pasta, oatmeal) or foods that expand when cooked (like beans and grains).

Quick Release (QR or QPR) stops the cooking process quickly to prevent overcooking. It is perfect for quick-cooking vegetables and delicate seafood.

What to do: Move the quick release switch from Seal to Vent and wait until the float valve drops into the lid.

What to expect: If the steam release cover is installed properly, you’ll hear a muffled hiss as steam disperses. If not installed properly, a loud jet of steam will be ejected from the top of the steam release valve.

Do not use QR when cooking fatty, oily, thick, or high-starch foods (e.g., stews, chilis, pasta) or foods that expand when cooked (e.g., beans, grains).

Timed Natural Release allows for carryover cooking for a specific amount of time, then quickly stops the process by releasing the remaining pressure. It is perfect for cooking rice and grains.

What to do: Leave the quick release switch in the Seal position for a few minutes (according to your recipe), then move it from Seal to Vent and wait for the float valve to drop into the lid.

What to expect: You will hear a muffled hiss if the cover is installed correctly. The steam release may not be as powerful as a normal QR because the internal temperature has dropped.

If you see a lot of spatter, move the switch back to Seal, wait a few minutes, and try again. If spatter continues, use the Natural Release method.

You can also set a vent reminder (5 min or 10 min) to alert you when to perform the release.

The display on your INSTANT POT PRO 80 shows various messages to indicate its status:

• OFF: The Pro is in standby mode, ready for your next meal.

• On: The multicooker is in the Pre-heating phase.

• Hot: The inner pot has reached the correct cooking temperature for food to be added (applies to Sauté and Sous Vide modes).

• 00:15 (Time): This shows either the remaining Cooking time, the Delay Start countdown, or how long food has been in Keep Warm.

• boiL: The Yogurt Smart Programme is set to pasteurisation mode.

• 60°C: Displays the default temperature setting when setting up Sous Vide cooking.

• SEt2: Displays when you press a Fav key to save a Favourite recipe.

• 3tbd: Displays when you press a Fav key that hasn’t been saved as a Favourite. The number (1-5) indicates the missing Fav setting.

• End: Displays when cooking has finished, until you remove the lid or touch Cancel.

Removing the lid:

1. Grip the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise to align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the rim of the multicooker base.

2. Lift the lid up and off the multicooker base towards your body.

Closing the lid:

1. Align the symbol on the lid with the symbol on the multicooker base, then lower the lid onto the track.

2. Turn the lid clockwise until the symbol on the lid aligns with the middle of the control panel.

When the INSTANT POT PRO 80 is plugged in, it plays a little jingle when you open and close the lid.

The pressure cooking lid of the INSTANT POT PRO 80 has several user-friendly features:

• When you close the lid over the inner pot handles, it automatically sets to Seal for easy pressure cooking.

• The lid handle is comfortable for both left and right-handed users.

• The lid can stand up in the multicooker base, saving counter space.

• The lid is removable during non-pressure cooking programmes, allowing you to taste-test as you go.

The float valve on your INSTANT POT PRO 80 is a visual indicator of whether the cooker is pressurised or not. It has two positions:

• Pressurised: The float valve has visibly popped up above the surface of the lid.

• Depressurised: The float valve has dropped, and its top is flush with the lid or below it.

The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurised steam. Do not touch the float valve during use.

You can set and save 5 custom programmes as Favourites for one-touch access to your recipes.

1. Select any Smart Programme and set it up according to your recipe (adjusting time, pressure, temperature, etc.).

2. When you are happy with the settings, touch and hold any Fav key (Fav 1 to Fav 5) for 3 seconds to save the programme.

Your customised programme is now saved and ready to use any time you want. You can replace a saved Favourite with a new recipe by repeating these steps.

Using a saved recipe is simple:

1. Touch the Fav key (Fav 1 to Fav 5) that you want to use.

2. Touch Start to begin.

The display will show On, and the progress bar will show Pre-heating. Depending on your recipe, you can add ingredients before or after the pre-heating phase.

Always unplug your multicooker and allow it to cool to room temperature before cleaning. Here are the cleaning instructions for each part:

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.

Install the sealing ring:

Place the sealing ring over the sealing ring rack and firmly press it into place, making sure there is no puckering. It should be snug behind the rack and may wiggle slightly but should not fall out when the lid is turned over.

Remove the steam release assembly:

Remove the steam release cover, then pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe.

Install the steam release assembly:

Place the steam release valve on the steam release pipe and press down firmly. The valve sits loosely but should remain in place. Place the steam release cover over the valve and press down; the cover pressure-fits into place.

Remove the anti-block shield:

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 the anti-block shield:

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

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, and 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.

Remove the condensation collector:

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

Install the condensation collector:

Align the grooves on the condensation collector over the tabs on the back of the multicooker base and slide the collector into place like closing a drawer.

Sautéing meat and vegetables before pressure cooking can caramelise sugars and boost flavours. Deglazing unlocks those flavours for sauces and gravies.

To deglaze, remove food items from the inner pot and add a thin liquid (like water, broth, or wine) to the hot surface. Use a wooden or silicone scraper to lift up any food stuck to the bottom of the inner pot and stir it into the liquid.

The following table outlines the default pre-sets, temperatures, pressures, and times for the Smart Programmes on your INSTANT POT PRO 80. Note that all settings can be customised.