Quick Release Button – For safer handling of steam release, press the “Quick Release Button” on the lid to depressurize the cooker.

Manual or Pressure Cook (newer models): Use Manual/Pressure Cook program to set custom time and/or pressure level when you pressure cook. It is used to elevate food or your dish above the water in the bottom of the inner pot while you pressure cook. This user manual tells you about all the parts, the most important buttons and functions, and gives you instructions on how to use the Instant Pot Nova model for the first time by doing the water test (initial test run). It refers to 5 minutes on high pressure, 5 minutes natural release and 5 minutes ice-bath prior to peeling.I have found a great recipe for one using an instant pot (not like mine I think) and it says OPEN THE VALVE, SET TO STEAM AND COOK FOR 20 MINS. Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc.

They're similar in so many ways, but to me, that easy steam release is definitely worth the extra cost. Convenient and Customisable - Can remember how you like to cook, and which smart programs you use most often.Cons: This one only comes in one size (6-quart) and it lacks many of the features you’ll find on more expensive Instant Pots, like air-frying, broiling, and bread-proofing. Clear, simple controls: Elegant blue LCD intuitively indicates the cooking process of the multicooker. The Instant Pot Air Fryer Duo Crisp is best for: a home cook who wants the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with the Ultimate lid, but doesn’t want to spend quite so much on a pressure cooker. Insert the power cord into the back of the Instant Pot and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Do you clean the Anti-Block Shield, Steam Release Valve, Float Valve and Float Valve Silicone Cap after every use as well? Elena, the Instant Pot’s slow cook setting’s lowest level is like a keep warm setting on a regular slow cooker. If you’re a novice to the world of the best Instant Pots, or are looking to feed a crowd, the Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Cooker could be your best bet.For a firmer texture, use the Less mode; for a normal texture, use the Normal mode; for a softer texture, use the More mode. There is an inverted triangle on the lid, on the pot is a lock and unlock symbol as well as a triangle.

Clean the lid by taking off the anti-block shield, steam release valve, and float valve (and while you're at it, you can use a small brush to dislodge any debris stuck in those pieces). Working your way all around, push the sealing ring until it’s firmly seated in the sealing ring rack. In summary, in the Instant Pot Duo vs Instant Pot Duo Nova battle, you could say the latter is a bit more prepared for beginners. Noticeably more techy than the Duo, the Duo Plus features a black-and-white LCD screen that tells you what stage of the cooking process it’s in, so you never have to wonder whether it's preheating, cooking, or functioning as a food warmer until you're ready to eat.

After pressing the Keep Warm button, press the + and – buttons to change the time you want the Instant Pot to be in Keep Warm mode. Should you stick with the overly tested and already proven Instant Pot (aka the DUO) or should you try your hands and the newest Instant Pot model (aka the Duo Nova)? For the most part, you can keep the inner pot cleaned just as you would clean any stainless steel pot—by hand washing or the dishwasher.