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- Page 1 Nova Plus Series User Manual Instant Pot Free Recipe App ® • 500+ Free Recipes • New User Tips • Getting Started Videos...
- Page 3 We partner with chefs, authors, and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy! As well, for over 500+ additional recipes, videos and more, download the Instant Pot Recipe App. ®...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safeguards 1 - 3 Detachable Cord & Product Specifications Overview Control and Features 6 - 9 Getting Started 10 - 12 Pressure Cooking 13 - 15 Non-Pressure Cooking 16 - 19 Usage Tips Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting 22 - 24 Warranty... -
Page 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use side handles for carrying or moving. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven;... - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Do not cover or obstruct the steam release valve/handle and float valve with cloth or other objects. Obstructing the steam release valve/handle and float valve can create a safety issue and may cause injury. Turn the appliance off if steam escapes from the steam release valve/handle or float valve in a steady stream for longer than 3 minutes.
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Page 7: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 26. When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the lid. Please follow recipe instructions for pressure release method. Once steam is fully released, gently shake the appliance with extreme caution and then if necessary, release the steam again before removing the lid. -
Page 8: Detachable Cord & Product Specifications
Model Weight Supply Power Dimensions Dimensions Volume Product Dimensions Weight Nova Plus 60 120V~ 1000 W 6 quart 15.7x 23.9 cm 34L x 31W x 31.7H cm 5.22 kg 60Hz 6.2 x 9.4 in. 13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 in. -
Page 9: Overview
Overview Steam release handle Lid handle Float valve Lid position Lid fin marker Cooker Outer pot handle Heating element Control panel Cooker base Anti-block Shield To install: Position the anti-block shield in place and push down To remove: Using your thumb, push the side of the anti-block shield towards the lid rim and lift up with some effort. -
Page 10: Control And Features
Perfect cooking results Control Panel for the Nova Plus with built-in automatic programs The control panel of your Instant Pot Nova Plus consists of a LCD display, ® cooking program keys, operation keys, +/- keys to adjust time, a Keep Warm key and a Cancel key. - Page 11 Control and Features Sound ON/OFF Press and hold the - key for 3 seconds to turn sound OFF. Press and hold the + key for 3 seconds to turn sound ON. The Pressure Level key toggles between High and Low pressure settings for pressure cooking programs.The Pressure Level key has no effect on non-pressure cooking programs: Slow Cook, Sauté...
- Page 12 More Use as a food warmer or as Non-pressure cooking Less a longer warm water program. You may also use soaking time. the Instant Pot glass lid as ® an option. Corresponds to Low setting in Slow Normal some temperature controlled Cook slow cookers.
- Page 13 Control and Features Cooking Program Options Programs Modes Suggested Uses Notes for Users Less Oatmeal. DO NOT use Quick Release as thick liquid will spatter Normal White rice porridge/congee. out and block the steam Porridge release valve. See page 17. Rice porridge/congee with More various rices and beans.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Read warning cards and warning labels. Remove all packaging materials and removable warning cards from the cooker and accessories. Clean the inner pot, lid and accessories with water and detergent before the first use. Install the condensation collector 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 required, place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot first.
- Page 16 • After putting the lid on, make sure the float valve on lid top drops down. • Do not put the lid on for the Sauté program. Initial Test Run MINS. 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 (~19 fl...
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Page 17: Pressure Cooking
Pressure Cooking The following are all pressure cooking programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, and Pressure Cook. WARNING • Do not fill the inner pot more than 2/3 full. For food that expands during cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the inner pot more than 1/2 full. - Page 18 Pressure Cooking Optionally, personalize pressure cooking programs as follows: Followed by these steps... To do this ..Press this button... Change the cooking time Cooking Program Select between three preset cooking times, Less, Normal and More by pressing the cooking program key repeatedly + / - Add/subtract time;...
- Page 19 Pressure Cooking Release the pressure using one of the following methods (refer to recipe): Natural Release: Allow the cooker to cool down naturally 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. Place a wet towel on the metal part of the lid to speed up cooling (do not cover the steam release).
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Page 20: Non-Pressure Cooking
Non-Pressure Cooking The following are all non-pressure cooking programs: Sauté, Slow Cook, Yogurt and Keep Warm. Sauté Connect the power cord. The LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby. Select the Sauté program. To change the cooking temperature, press Sauté key repeatedly to toggle between Less (for simmering or thickening sauce), Normal (for regular browning), and More (for stir-frying or blackening 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 LCD displays OFF, indicating that the cooker is on standby.
- Page 22 Non-Pressure Cooking When the cooking cycle has finished, the cooker will beep and enter the Keep Warm mode if the Keep Warm program is turned ON. The LCD will display the elapsed time (such as 00:02). If Cancel is not pressed, the cooker will turn OFF after 10 hours.
- Page 23 Non-Pressure Cooking Cool Milk a) Remove the inner pot and place it on a wire rack. b) Allow the milk to cool to 115°F/46°C. Test the milk temperature with a thermometer. Add Starter Culture a) Add starter culture to the warm milk in the inner pot. b) Replace the inner pot and close the lid.
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Page 24: Usage Tips
Usage Tips WARNING • 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. • Do not attempt to open the lid until pressure inside the cooker is completely released. -
Page 25: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Unplug your Instant Pot and let it cool to room temperature before ® cleaning. • All Instant Pot inner pots, pressure cooker lids, and accessories are ® dishwasher safe. • Remove the inner pot and lid, and wash with detergent. Rinse with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. -
Page 26: 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 27 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution Float valve unable to rise Too little food or water in Add water according to the inner pot recipe Float valve obstructed by Close the lid completely, see the lid locking pin “Getting Started” section Steam comes out from Steam release valve not in Turn the steam release...
- Page 28 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The cooker beeps 5 times Indication of overheating. Starch deposits at the and displays ‘burn’ message The cooker has reduced the bottom of the inner pot after the cooking program heating temperature, and might have clogged heat started.
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Page 29: Warranty
Warranty Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Instant Brands Inc. (“Instant Brands”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty. Provided that this appliance is operated and maintained in accordance with written instructions attached to or furnished with the appliance, Instant Brands will, in its sole and exclusive discretion, either: (i) repair defects in materials or workmanship;... - Page 30 Warranty EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
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