Instant Pot Lux Mini User Manual

Instant Pot Lux Mini User Manual

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  • Page 1 Series User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safeguards 2 - 5 Overview Control and Features 7 - 11 Getting Started 12 - 14 Pressure Cooking 15 - 17 Non-Pressure Cooking 18 - 20 Cooking and Safety Tips Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting 23 - 25 Warranty 26 - 27 Pictures in manual are for reference only.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using pressure cookers, basic safety precautions should always be followed. 1) Do not touch hot surfaces of pressure cooker. Use side handles for carrying. 2) Do not place the cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 3) Intended for countertop use only.
  • Page 5 See “Getting Started” pages 12 - 14. 18) Use of accessories and parts that are not branded Instant Pot® or recommended by the Instant Pot® Company may cause the cooker to malfunction. Cook only in Instant Pot®...
  • Page 6 Important Safeguards 20) Always check the steam release valve, float valve and anti-block shield for clogging before use. 21) Always make sure the sealing ring rack is completely set in the groove on the inside of the sealing ring. Do not move cooker when When in operation or releasing pressure DO NOT place it is in operation unprotected skin over the steam release valve.
  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    Volume Model Weight Supply Power Dimensions Dimensions 19.8x12.7cm 29x25.5x28.5 cm 3.9 kg Lux Mini 700 W 3 quart 7.8x5 in. 11.4x10x11.2 in. 8.6 lbs 13.8 x 22cm 33 x 31 x 30 cm 6.12 kg LUX 50 V3 900 W 5 quart 5.43 x 8.66 in...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Float valve Anti-block shield Steam release handle Lid handle To install: Position the anti-block shield in place and Lid position push down marker Stainless steel inner pot To remove: Using your thumb, push the side of the anti-block shield towards the lid rim and lift up with some effort.
  • Page 9: Control And Features

    LED display, cooking program keys, operations keys, + / - keys to adjust time and a Keep Warm/Cancel key. Note that the Lux Mini does not have Cake and Multigrain programs. The Pressure Cook program on Lux Mini is the same as the Manual program on other Lux models. Cooking Program Keys...
  • Page 10 Control and Features Control Panel for the Lux Series Instant Pot® is a programmed smart cooker that has preset cooking times for different food ingredients and cooking methods. It also remembers your most recent setting per cooking program for a more personalized cooking experience.
  • Page 11 Control and Features Cooking Program Options Notes for Users Programs Modes Suggested Uses Soup without meat. Less The soup/broth remains clear due to lack of boiling Normal Soup with meat. Soup/Broth motion under pressure cooking. More Rich bone broth. Soft texture. Less Choose different modes based on the meat texture...
  • Page 12 Suggested Uses Notes for Users Non-pressure cooking Corresponds to Low setting Less program. You may also use in some temperature the Instant Pot® glass lid as controlled slow cookers. an option. Corresponds to MEDIUM Normal setting in some temperature Slow Cook controlled slow cookers.
  • Page 13 Cake and Multigrain cooking programs are not available on Lux Mini. The Manual program is the same as the Pressure Cook program on Lux Mini. Pressure Cooking Programs: Working Pressure: 10.2psi (70 kPa) Pressure Release Pressure Limit: 15.22psi (105kPa) Working Temperature: 113°C - 118°C (235°F ~ 244°F)
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use. Install the condensation collector (where applicable: only on Lux Mini and Lux80) at the rear of the cooker by aligning the top of the collector with the guides on the cooker and press in.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Before using your Instant Pot®: To remove the lid, hold the handle, turn the lid counterclockwise and lift. Remove the inner pot from the cooker. Add food and liquids to the inner pot as the recipe directs. If steaming, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    • Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program. Initial Test Run To familiarize yourself with the Instant Pot® and check if the cooker is working properly: Add 3 measuring cups of water into the inner pot (about 25 fl oz / 750 mL).
  • Page 17: Pressure Cooking

    Select a pressure cooking program: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake , Egg, Rice, Multigrain Porridge, Steam or Manual Cake and Multigrain cooking programs are not available on LUX Mini. The Manual program is the same as the Pressure Cook program on LUX Mini.
  • Page 18 Pressure Cooking Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows: To do this ..Press this button Followed by these steps... Change the cooking time Adjust Select between three preset cooking times, Normal, Less and More by pressing the Adjust button repeatedly. + / - Add/subtract time;...
  • Page 19: Pressure Cooking

    Pressure Cooking Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe): Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down by itself until the float valve drops down. This may take 10 to 40 minutes, or even more, depending on the amount of food in the cooker.
  • Page 20: Non-Pressure Cooking

    Non-Pressure Cooking The following are non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, and Keep Warm. Sauté Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. Select the Sauté program. To change the cooking temperature, press Adjust repeatedly to select between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for stir-frying), and More (for pan searing or browning meat).
  • Page 21 Non-Pressure Cooking Slow Cook You may use the Instant Pot® glass lid as an option. If using the pressure cooking lid, make sure the steam release handle is turned to Venting. Connect the power cord. The LED displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
  • Page 22 Non-Pressure Cooking When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode if the Auto Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LED displays the elapsed time (such as L0:02). If Keep Warm/Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours. If the lid is on, remove it by turning counter-clockwise and lifting.
  • Page 23: Cooking And Safety Tips

    Cooking and Safety Tips • Extreme caution should be taken when moving the steam release handle to the Venting position. Keep hands and face away from the steam release openings. Failure to comply may result in scalding or serious injury. •...
  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    Unplug your Instant Pot® and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. • All Instant Pot® inner pots, pressure cooker lids, glass lids, and accessories are dishwasher safe (it is recommended to use the top rack of the dishwasher).
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the cooker, need technical assistance or product return information, please contact the Instant Pot support team using the methods below: • Create a support ticket: www.InstantPot.com/support/ • Email: support@instantpot.com • Call 1-800-828-7280 ext 2 for the customer care team.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution No sealing ring Install the sealing ring Steam leaks from the side of the lid Sealing ring damaged Replace the sealing ring Food debris attached to the Clean the sealing ring sealing ring Open then close the lid Lid not closed properly again Food debris on the float...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solution Problem Possible reason All LEDs flash with a Faulty temperature sensor Contact support code appearing on Faulty temperature sensor Contact support screen and the warning beep is ON Temperature is too high Insert the inner pot because inner pot is not properly placed into the cooker base Temperature is too high...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    When this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Instant Pot Company will pay for either (i) repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this appliance was purchased or (ii), at its sole and exclusive discretion, replace the appliance for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 29 Warranty Registration and Service Please visit http://instantpot.com/support/register/ to register your new Instant Pot and validate your warranty within thirty (30) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase and model number (found on the base of your cooker) along with your name and address.
  • Page 30 Canada Telephone: +1-800-828-7280 Fax: +1-613-800-0726 Web: www.InstantPot.com US and Canada E-mail: support@instantpot.com To enhance your experience with Instant Pot, join the official Instant Pot Community Facebook.com/groups/instantpotcommunity twitter.com/instantpot Instant Pot App® - Free Recipes & More Copyright © Instant Pot® Company...

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