InstantPot Pro Plus 60 User manual
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INSTANT POT®PRO PLUS
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Table of contents
WELCOME.................................................................................................................... 4
Register your product .............................................................................................4
Product specications .............................................................................................4
Find your model name and serial number ..........................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS....................................................................................... 5
Product, parts and accessories ................................................................................ 11
Get started.................................................................................................................. 13
Initial set up.............................................................................................................13
Initial test run (water test)......................................................................................14
Cooking from the Instant Pot App .......................................................................... 16
Pairing with the Instant Pot App.............................................................................. 17
Control panel ............................................................................................................. 18
Cooking progress bar ...........................................................................................18
Status messages.....................................................................................................20
Settings....................................................................................................................21
Pressure cooking ....................................................................................................... 22
How pressurizing works ........................................................................................22
Releasing pressure .................................................................................................... 23
How to release pressure (Venting Methods) .....................................................24
Pressure control features.......................................................................................... 25
Pressure cooking lid .............................................................................................25
QuickCool™ ...........................................................................................................26
Steam Release Assembly......................................................................................27
Antiblock shield......................................................................................................28
Sealing Ring............................................................................................................28
Float Valve...............................................................................................................29
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Table of contents
Cooking ...................................................................................................................... 30
Pressure Cook, Rice and Canning ......................................................................31
About canning .......................................................................................................33
Filling jars for canning ..........................................................................................34
Nutriboost™...........................................................................................................35
Steam ......................................................................................................................36
Slow Cooking .........................................................................................................37
Sauté .......................................................................................................................38
Deglazing ...............................................................................................................39
Yogurt ......................................................................................................................40
Tips for yogurt making..........................................................................................41
Sous Vide ................................................................................................................42
Reverse Searing......................................................................................................43
Keep Warm .............................................................................................................44
Care, cleaning and storage ...................................................................................... 45
Removing and installing parts..............................................................................47
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 50
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 54
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing you new Instant Pot® Pro Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker. We
hope you enjoy cooking with it for years to come.
Register your product
Help us keep in touch, in case we need to reach you.
Register at https://www.instanthome.com/support/instant-brands-product-registration.
Contact Us
When you have questions about your new InstantPot, we're here to help.
1-800-828-7280
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Product Specifications
Model: Pro Plus 60 120 V ~ 60 Hz 1200 W 6 Quarts / 5.7 Litres 15.54 lb / 7.05 kg
Pro Plus 60
in: 13.18L x 13.03W x 12.7H
cm: 33.5L x 33.1W x 32.3H
Find your model name and serial number
Find the model name on the silver rating label on the back of the multicooker base, near
the power cord. The serial number is located on a white sticker beside the rating label.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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At Instant Brands™ your safety always comes rst. The Instant Pot® Pro Plus
was designed with your safety in mind, and we mean business. Check out
this Instant Pot’s long list of safety mechanisms on instanthome.com to
see what we mean.
As always, be cautious when using electrical appliances and follow basic
safety precautions.
01 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
02 Use only the Instant Pot Pro Plus lid with the Instant Pot Pro Plus
multicooker base. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause
injury and/or damage.
03 For household use only. Not for commercial use. Do not use the
appliance for anything other than its intended use.
04 For countertop use only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-
combustible, level surface.
• Do not place on anything that may block the vents on the bottom of
the appliance.
• Do not place on a hot stove.
05 Heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or ame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
06 DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Only use the side handles
for carrying or moving.
• DO NOT move the appliance when it is under pressure.
• DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
• DO NOT touch the metal portion of the lid when the appliance is in
operation; this could result in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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• Always use proper hand protection when removing hot accessories,
and to handle the hot inner pot.
• Always place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking
plate.
07 The removable inner pot can be extremely heavy when full of
ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting the inner pot from the
multicooker base to avoid burn injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when the inner pot contains hot food,
hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not move the appliance while it is in use and use extreme caution
when disposing of hot grease.
08 Overlling may cause a risk of clogging the steam release
pipe and developing excess pressure.
• DO NOT ll over the Max PC Fill line as indicated on the inner pot.
• DO NOT ll the inner pot over the Half Fill line (as indicated on the
inner pot) when cooking foods that expand during cooking such as
rice or dried vegetables.
09 This appliance cooks under pressure. Any pressure in
the appliance can be hazardous. Allow the appliance to depressurize
naturally or release all excess pressure before opening. Inappropriate
use may result in burns, injury and/or property damage.
• Make sure the appliance is properly closed before operating. Refer to
Pressure control features: pressure cooking lid.
• DO NOT cover or obstruct the steam release valve and/or oat valve
with cloth or other objects.
• DO NOT attempt to open the appliance until it has depressurized,
and all internal pressure has been released. Attempting to open the
appliance while it is still pressurized may lead to sudden release of
hot contents and may cause burns or other injuries.
• DO NOT place your face, hands or exposed skin over the steam
release valve or oat valve when the appliance is in operation or has
residual pressure.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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• DO NOT lean over the appliance when removing the lid, as heat and
steam escape when the lid is removed.
• The unit keeps releasing steam for non-pressure settings in order to
avoid pressure building inside the cooking pot.
• If steam escapes from the sides of the lid, turn the appliance off and
make sure the sealing ring is properly installed. Refer to Pressure
control features: sealing ring.
• DO NOT attempt to force the lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base.
Refer to Releasing pressure.
10 When cooking meat with skin (e.g. sausage with casing), the skin can
swell when heated. Do not pierce the skin while it is swollen; this could
result in scalding injury.
11 When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high
fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Follow recipe
instructions for pressure release method. Refer to Releasing pressure.
12 Oversized foods and/or metal utensils must not be inserted into the
inner pot as they may cause risk of re and/or personal injury.
13 Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use:
• Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield
and oat valve for clogging;
• Before inserting the inner pot into the multicooker base, make sure
both parts are dry and free of food debris;
• Let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning or
storage.
14 Do not use this appliance for deep frying or pressure frying with oil.
15 To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing
parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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16 Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not operate the
appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For assistance,
at 1-800-828-7280.
17 Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement
and tripping.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters, or
touch hot surfaces or open ame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets, and never use with an
extension cord.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
18 Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by
Instant Brands Inc. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, re or
electric shock.
• To reduce the risk of pressure leakage, cook only in an authorized
stainless-steel Instant Pot inner pot made for this model.
• DO NOT use the appliance without the removable inner pot installed.
• To prevent personal injury and damage to the appliance, only replace
the sealing ring with an authorized Instant Pot sealing ring.
19 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void
the warranty.
20 Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may result in
injury or property damage.
21 The multicooker base contains electrical components. To avoid
electrical shock:
• DO NOT put liquid of any kind into multicooker base;
• DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other
liquid;
• DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.
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WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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22 Do not use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz
for North America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
23 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near children and these
individuals. Children should not play with this appliance.
24 Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never connect
this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control
system.
25 Do not store any materials in the multicooker base or inner pot when not
in use.
26 Do not place any combustible materials in the multicooker base or inner
pot, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
27 The inner pot is compatible with electric/gas stoves, induction heating,
and oven up to 400°F. Do not use the included accessories in a
microwave, toaster oven, ceramic cooktop, electric coil or outdoor grill.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand the instructions in this user manual before
attempting to use this appliance.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only.
• DO NOT remove ground.
• DO NOT use an adapter.
• DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury.
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND/OR
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT
CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference. Failure
to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury or damage.
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Special cord set instructions
Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from entanglement and tripping.
This appliance has a 3-prong grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug
the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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