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28 Cooking with the air fryer lid 30 Care, cleaning and storage 34 Warranty 36 Contact Register your product today at instantpot.co.uk Download the Instant Pot App for 1000+ recipes at instantpot.com/app Pro-Crisp-UK-ENG-GSG-2021-03-23.indd 1 Pro-Crisp-UK-ENG-GSG-2021-03-23.indd 1 3/23/21 1:42 PM 3/23/21 1:42 PM...
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 02 Use only the Instant Pot Pro Crisp pressure cooking lid or air fryer lid with the Instant Pot Pro Crisp multicooker base. Using any other lids may cause injury and/or damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 06 Heat from an external source will damage the appliance. • DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot hob, a heated oven, or on another appliance. • DO NOT use the appliance near water or flames. •...
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See Pressure control features: Sealing ring; • DO NOT attempt to force the pressure cooking lid off the Instant Pot multicooker base. 12 When pressure cooking food with a doughy or thick texture, or a high fat/oil content, contents may splatter when opening the pressure cooking lid.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13 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 as this could result in scalding injuries. 14 When using the air fryer lid, do not overfill the air fryer basket. Overfilling may cause food to contact the heating element, which may result in fire and/or personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 20 Proper maintenance is recommended before and after each use: • Check the steam release valve, steam release pipe, anti-block shield and float valve on the pressure cooking lid for clogging; • Check the heating element and element cover on the air fryer lid for grease and food debris;...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS only replace the sealing ring with an authorised Instant Pot sealing ring. 25 Avoid contact with moving parts as this may result in injury. 26 DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the appliance as this may cause electric shock, fire or injury and will void the warranty.
Model: 1500 W 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz 7.6 Litres 11.88 kg Pro Crisp AF 8 Pro Crisp AF 8 With Pressure Cooker Lid: cm: 37.55 L × 36.16 W × 36 H With Air Fryer Lid: cm: 37.55 L × 36.16 W × 39 H...
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Product, parts and accessories See Care, cleaning and storage: Removing and installing parts to find out how everything fits together. Top of pressure cooking lid Steam release Steam release cover assembly Steam release valve Steam release pipe Float valve Lid fin Quick release switch Lid handle Lid fin...
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Product, parts and accessories Air fryer lid Top of air fryer lid Lid handle Air intake Lid position marker Air vent Lid fins Bottom of air fryer lid Element cover Heating element (Beneath element cover) Lid power pins Inner pot Easy-grip silicone Instant Tip: Hob-friendly handles...
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Product, parts and accessories Multicooker base Base power pad Outer pot Lid holder Condensation rim Condensation collector Multicooker handle Control panel Stainless steel exterior Heating element (interior) Power lead (rear) Accessories Protective pad and storage cover Grill/dehydrating tray Multi-functional rack Multi-level air fryer basket Air fryer basket base Illustrations in this document are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
05 You may be tempted to put the Pro Crisp on your hob — but don’t do it! Place the multicooker base on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
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Do you have to do the water test? No — but getting to know the ins and outs of your new Pro Crisp prepares you for success in the kitchen! Take a few minutes to get to know how this baby works.
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Pressure cooking uses steam to raise the boiling point of water above 100ºC / 212°F. These high temperatures allow you to cook food much faster than normal. (Behind the magic curtain) When pressure cooking, the Instant Pot Pro Crisp goes through 3 stages. Pre-heating What you see What you don’t see...
Releasing pressure You must release pressure after pressure cooking before attempting to open the lid. Follow your recipe’s instructions to choose a venting method, and always wait until the float valve drops into the lid before opening. Pressurised Depressurised CAUTION Pressurised steam is released through The inner pot will be hot after cooking.
Releasing pressure Venting methods Natural Release (NR or NPR) Cooking stops gradually. As the temperature within the multicooker drops, the Instant Pot Pro Crisp depressurises naturally over time. What to do What to expect After cooking has finished, leave the Your meal continues to cook even after the Smart Programme ends.
Control panel Grill Shows the status of various settings. See Control panel: Status icons for Status icons details. Cooking Shows when the multicooker is in Pre-heating, Cooking or Keep Warm progress bar mode. See Control panel: Cooking progress bar for details. Pressure cooking lid Air fryer lid •...
Pre-heating is in progress. The display shows On during the pre-heating stage to let you know that it’s working on it! When the Pro Crisp reaches the set pressure level or temperature, the progress bar blinks to show that Cooking has begun. The display counts down the cooking time and highlights the selected pressure or temperature level.
Standby mode — the Pro Crisp awaits your commands! The Pro Crisp is in the Pre-heating stage. The display shows Hot when the Pro Crisp reaches the perfect temperature during Sauté. After the message disappears, the timer starts counting the cooking time.
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Try not to remove multicooker base! the lid unnecessarily! When it’s plugged in, the Pro Crisp plays a little jingle when you open and close the lid :) Removing the lid Closing the lid...
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Pressure control features Quick release switch The quick release switch controls the steam release valve — the part that releases pressure. What we love about it What you should know about it It’s super easy to use, and keeps our hands far It automatically sets to Seal when you close the lid, away from the steam when the multicooker is so make sure you move it to Vent when you’re not...
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DO NOT use it. Replace the sealing ring every 12 to 18 months or sooner, and only use authorised Instant Pot sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, which may lead to personal injury or property damage.
The float valve and silicone cap work together to seal in pressurised steam. These parts must be installed before use. Do not attempt to operate the Instant Pot without the float valve properly installed. Do not touch the float valve during use.
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Cooking with the pressure cooking lid The Instant Pot Pro Crisp is amazingly versatile in the kitchen. No matter what kind of cooking you want to do, the Pro Crisp has your back! You can even make changes to the cooking time, pressure level and temperature after a programme has started.
Use steam pressure to cook food quickly, evenly and deeply, for delicious results every single time. For best results, always follow authorised Instant pot recipes at instantpot.co.uk, or the tried, tested and true pressure cooking timetables at instantpot.co.uk. Time range...
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Cooking with the pressure cooking lid Steam The Steam programme works like a standard hob steamer, boiling liquid in the inner pot to cook food with hot steam. When steaming, use the multi-functional rack to keep food out of the boiling liquid. Default time Time range Default temperature...
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Find full instructions for use online at instantpot.co.uk and visit our recipe site at instantpot.co.uk for fun, easy-to-follow recipe instructions. You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favourites and more at instantpot.com/app. Instantpot.co.uk | 27 Pro-Crisp-UK-ENG-GSG-2021-03-23.indd 27...
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You can also download the free Instant Pot app to search recipes, save favourites and more at instantpot.com/app. When cooking with the air fryer lid, you will have to lift it off the multicooker base occasionally.
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Cooking with the air fryer lid Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Grill and Dehydrate Using the air fryer lid is an amazing way to ramp up your meal's flavour and texture. Always make sure you place ingredients into the stainless steel inner pot when using the air fryer lid.
Care, cleaning and storage Clean your Instant Pot Pro Crisp and its parts after each use. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may result in catastrophic failure, which may lead to property damage and/or severe personal injury. Always unplug your multicooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning.
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Care, cleaning and storage Parts Cleaning methods and Instructions Dishwasher safe. • Acute hard water staining (rainbow, bluish or white discolouration) may require scrubbing with a sponge dampened with vinegar or a non-abrasive cleanser like Bar Keeper’s Friend®. Inner pot •...
Care, cleaning and storage Removing and installing parts Silicone sealing ring 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. Steam release assembly Remove the steam release assembly Remove the steam release cover, then pull the steam release valve up and off the steam release pipe.
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Care, cleaning and storage Anti-block shield Remove the anti-block shield Grip the lid like a steering wheel 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.
Warranty Limited Warranty Earlyview Ltd., an authorised distributor of Instant Brands, Inc., and Instant Brands Inc. (collectively the “Company”) warrant this appliance to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal household use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and use of the appliance in the UK.
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• A copy of the original purchase receipt with order number, model and serial number. • A description of the product defect, including any photographs or video if possible. Contact Information Instant Pot / Earlyview Ltd Unit 5 Hersham Farm Business Park Kitsmead Lane Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0DN, UK Email: support@InstantPot.co.uk...
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