Instant Love!
Getting to know your Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Open Lid
Turn counter-clockwise.
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Sealing Ring
Make sure it’s snug behind the sealing ring rack. Removable and should be cleaned often.
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Steam Release
Found on top of the lid. Turn handle to seal the cooker or release the trapped steam.
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Close Lid Turn
Turn clockwise until the lid fins line up over the base handles.
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Anti-Block
Prevents food from clogging the steam release pipe. Removable and should be cleaned often.
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Float Valve
Found on top of the lid. Drops down into the lid when the cooker has depressurized.
New and Improved
How to use and install our latest upgrades
3 Ways to Release Pressure
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Natural Release (NR)
Pressure releases on its own over time. May take 10 to 40+ minutes, depending on the volume of food and liquid.
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Quick Release (QR)
Turn the steam release handle from the “Sealing” position to the “Venting” position when cooking is complete.
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Combination
Use a combination of Natural Release and Quick Release. Recipe will instruct you on the timing.