Beginner's Guide on How to Use Instant Pot Duo Crisp Plus Air Fryer

Inner Pot This is where you cook. The inner pot is the interior metal pot within the Instant Pot.

Multi-Level Air Fryer Basket The air fryer basket holds food and helps deliver even crispness to every piece of food fried in the Instant Pot. It is used in conjunction with the Air Fryer lid to turn the Instant Pot into an air fryer.

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Broil/Dehydrate Tray/Steam Rack This handy add-on helps to turn your new appliance into a food dehydrator or a broiler. It fits within the air fryer basket and with the right settings it can help broil or dehydrate. From steamed meat to veggies to desserts this awesome tool is sure to come in handy. The steam rack allows you to place foods above the liquid level and make perfectly steamed dishes.

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Air Fryer Lid This swirled lid is the secret to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp’s frying powers. With this lid, you can have perfectly air-fried food all with the convenience of the Instant Pot.

Pressure Cooker Lid This is the classic pressure sealing lid sold with all original Instant Pots. It seals the inner pot and holds in steam and pressure, as needed. It has a vent at the top for releasing steam.-fried food all with the convenience of the Instant Pot.

Protective Pad and Storage The protective pad is a heat-resistant pad that goes on your countertop to protect from the heat of the air fryer lid. Always place the air fryer lid on the flat side protective pad when putting it down during cooking. It has a vent at the top for releasing steam.-fried food all with the convenience of the Instant Pot.

Safety When used properly the Instant Pot Duo Crisp is an awesome countertop appliance that can do just about everything, but there are a few safety risks to consider. Here are some general safety notes about using your new Instant Pot Duo Crisp:

– Never immerse the base in water and be sure the heating element stays dry at all times. – Use proper cleaning techniques to avoid the buildup of grease on/around the heating element. – If you ever smell smoke coming from the Instant Pot, press “cancel” and unplug immediately.

There are a few special notes related to the cooking functions, here they are: – Always place the air fryer lid on the protective pad to avoid burns and damage to countertops. – Never overfill the inner pot or other accessories and never allow food to come into direct contact with the heating element. – The sauté function gets very hot, so do not leave food unattended when using this setting.

Cleaning

The most important clean is the first clean you perform on your new Instant Pot. Here are the steps to follow:

– Remove the inner pot and hand wash it with soapy water, rinse, and dry. – Use a dry cloth to wipe the heating element, and make sure there is no debris inside the base or on the element. – Wash all Instant Pot accessories with soapy water, rinse, and dry. Once dry assemble the pieces of the air fryer basket.