Manual for Duo Crisp + Air Fryer

Manual for Duo Crisp + Air Fryer

Brand: INSTANT POT

Category: Electric Pressure Cooker

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:06 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2019-09-01

Warranty Information

This appliance comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of original purchase, covering defects in workmanship and material for normal household use.

Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer Operation Summary

This manual guides you through using your Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, a versatile appliance for pressure cooking and air frying. It covers essential safety precautions, initial setup, and detailed explanations of various functions. You'll learn about the control panel, smart programs for both pressure cooking (Pressure Cook, Sauté, Slow Cook, Steam, Sous Vide) and air frying (Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Grill, Dehydrate), and how to adjust settings like temperature and time. The manual also provides instructions on depressurizing the cooker, cleaning and maintenance, and troubleshooting common issues. Key features include two distinct lids for pressure cooking and air frying, and a variety of accessories for enhanced cooking experiences.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Reason Solution
Air fryer lid is in place but will not turn on The connection between the air fryer lid and pressure cooker base is loose or broken. Ensure the Air Fryer Lid is seated correctly on the pressure cooker base.
Bad power connection or no power. Inspect the power lead on the pressure cooker base to ensure a good connection. Ensure the power lead is plugged firmly into the cooker base.
Electrical fuse has blown. Contact Customer Care.
Microswitch is dirty grease or damaged. Contact Customer Care.
Black smoke is coming from the air fryer lid Using an oil with a low smoke point. Cancel the Smart Programme, unplug the cooker and allow it to cool to room temperature. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as Rapeseed, Avocado, Soybean, Safflower or Rice Bran.
Food residue on the bottom of the inner pot or around the element on the air fryer lid. Cancel the Smart Programme, unplug the cooker and allow it to cool to room temperature. Remove all accessories from the inner pot and clean the inner pot, air fryer lid and all accessories thoroughly.
White smoke is coming from the air fryer lid Appliance malfunction. Contact Customer Care.
Cooking foods with a high fat content, such as bacon, sausages, and hamburgers. Avoid air frying foods with a high fat content. Check the inner pot for excess oil and/or fat and carefully remove as needed before air frying.
Food is moist. As water in the food is vaporized it turns to steam and escapes the cooker. Pat dry moist food ingredients before air frying.
Seasoning on food has blown into element. Be careful when seasoning food. Spray vegetables and meats before adding seasoning so it adheres to the ingredients.
Difficulty closing pressure cooking lid Sealing ring not properly fitted. Re-position sealing ring, ensuring it is snug behind sealing ring rack.
Float valve in the popped-up position. Gently press the float valve downward with a long utensil.
Contents in cooker are still hot. Press quick release button down until it clicks into Vent position, then lower lid onto cooker base slowly, allowing heat to dissipate.
Difficulty opening the pressure cooking lid Pressure inside the cooker. Release pressure according to recipe; only open lid after float valve has dropped down.
Float valve stuck in the popped-up position due to food debris or residue. Ensure steam is completely released by quick-releasing pressure, then press float valve gently with a long utensil. Open lid carefully and thoroughly clean float valve, surrounding area and lid before next use. WARNING: Contents may be under pressure; to avoid scalding injury, do not attempt to force lid open.
Inner pot is stuck to pressure cooking lid when cooker is opened Cooling of inner pot may create suction, causing inner pot to adhere to the lid. To release the vacuum, press quick release button down until it clicks into Vent position.
Steam leaks from side of lid No sealing ring in lid. Fit sealing ring.
Sealing ring damaged or not properly installed. Replace sealing ring.
Food debris attached to sealing ring. Remove sealing ring and clean thoroughly.
Lid not closed properly. Open, then close lid.
Sealing ring rack is warped or off-centre. Remove sealing ring from lid, check sealing ring rack for bends or warps. Contact Customer Care.
Inner pot rim may be misshapen. Check for deformation and contact Customer Care.
Float valve does not rise Food debris on float valve or float valve silicone cap. Remove float valve from lid and clean thoroughly. Perform Initial Test Run to check for function. Record findings and contact Customer Care.
Float valve silicone cap damaged or missing. Install silicone cap or replace float valve entirely.
Float valve obstructed by lid-locking mechanism. Tap float valve with a long utensil. If the float valve does not drop, press Cancel and contact Customer Care.
No heat in the inner pot. Check for scorching on bottom of inner pot.
Inner pot base may be damaged. Add 500 mL of a thin cooking liquid to the inner pot. Perform Initial Test Run to check operation and record findings. Contact Customer Care.
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