Duo Evo Plus 6 & 8 Quart

Instant Pot®

Duo Evo™ Plus

6 & 8 Quart

The Duo™ has evolved. From the best-selling and most- loved Duo™ to the latest generation Instant Pot®, the Duo Evo™ Plus takes you from dinner to dessert, all with the touch of a button. Homemade soup, mouth-watering sous vide, a side of rice and steamed vegetables, and of course the perfect cake.

The Duo Evo™ Plus multicooker is easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile and convenient with the capacity you need to feed your family and impress your guests. With 10 one-touch Smart Programs the Duo Evo Plus is a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sous vide, sauté, food warmer, cake maker, and stock pot. You can get nutritious dinners on the table quicker with cooking time up to 70% faster than traditional methods.

The stovetop friendly inner pot and easy-grip handles let you move between appliances as recipes demand. The large LCD display provides everything you need to know about cooking time, temperature, pressure and status, among others. Push-buttons let you select a Smart Program to suit your needs, and the simple center dial lets you scroll to find the right preset option or customize time and temperature.

It’s time to clear the countertop and satisfy all your kitchen needs with the Instant Pot Duo Evo™ Plus.

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What’s new for you

The Duo Evo™ Plus introduces a whole host of newness:

The new pressure cooker lid automatically seals when in place. Just listen for the jingle and then go and relax.
The QuickCool™ technology, together with the QuickCool™ Tray lets you release pressure naturally up to 50% faster so you can get to the business of eating.
A new flat bottom stovetop friendly inner pot is ideal for sautéing, and the two easy-grip handles ensure you can safely move it between appliances.
The addition of sous vide takes your culinary skills to the next level and lets you impress your guests and with one of the hottest new cooking trends.

Healthy meals on the run

With the Duo Evo™ Plus you can get nutritious dinners on the table quicker with cooking time up to 70% faster than traditional methods. And a one pot meal makes clean up quick and easy.

Easy as 1-2-3

Take the guess work out of cooking. The large LCD display provides everything you need to know about cooking time, temperature, pressure and status, among others. Time to start cooking:

Press a button to select a Smart Program
Turn the simple center dial to choose from one of 48 preset options or customize your preferred time and temperature
Press Start

A trusted friend

The Instant Pot family always puts safety first and the Duo Evo™ Plus is no exception. With 10+ built-in safety features including Overheat Protection™ and Safety Lid Lock, the Duo Evo™ Plus brings the most trusted name in electric pressure cookers to your kitchen.

Model	Duo Evo Plus	Duo Evo Plus
Size	6 Quart	8 Quart
9 Smart Programs	Pressure Cook, Rice/Grain, Steam, Saute, Slow Cook, Sous Vide, Yogurt, Bake	Pressure Cook, Rice/Grain, Steam, Saute, Slow Cook, Sous Vide, Yogurt, Bake
Power	1200W	1400W
Power Supply	120V-60Hz	120V-60Hz
Weight	5.9Kg / 13.01lb	7.2Kg / 15.82lb
Dimensions (inches)	13l x 12.7w x 12.8h	14.37l x 13.9w x 14.2h
Dimensions: (cm)	33.1l x 32.2w x 32.5h	36.5l x 35.3w x 36h
Warranty	12 months	12 months
Accessories included	extra sealing ring, steam rack with handles, and condensation collector	extra sealing ring, steam rack with handles, and condensation collector

Instant Pot^®has been carefully designed to eliminate many common errors from causing harm or spoiling food. It has passed the stringent UL & ULC certification giving you uncompromised safety and peace of mind. Instant Pot protects you with 10 proven safety mechanisms and patented technologies.

Steam Release – Releases excess pressure by venting steam through the steam release valve/handle.
Anti-Block Shield – A stainless steel cover which prevents food particles from entering the steam release pipe, reducing the risk of blockages.
Safety Lid Lock – When cooker is pressurized, the lid will automatically lock to prevent opening the cooker. Do not attempt to force the lid open while the cooker is pressurized.
Lid Position Detection – If the lid is not in a safe position for pressure cooking, the cooker will not allow cooking to begin.
Automatic Temperature Control – Regulates heating to ensure the inner pot remains within a safe temperature range, based on the program.
Overheat (Burn) Protection – Overheating may occur if:
• After Sautéing, inner pot has not been deglazed— food is stuck to the bottom
• The pressure cooker is being operated without sufficient cooking liquid
• The inner pot is not making full contact with the heating element
• The inner pot encounters a heat distribution issue, such as when starch accumulates on the bottom of the inner pot.
The cooker will reduce the risk of burning food by lowering the heat output.
Automatic Pressure Control – Maintains working pressure levels. Suspends heating if pressure exceeds pressure level limits.
Electrical Fuse – Cuts off power if the electrical current exceeds safety limits.
Thermal Fuse – Cuts off power if the internal temperature exceeds safety limits.
Leaky Lid Detection – If there is steam leakage from the lid (such as, sealing ring not installed, or steam release handle being in “Venting” and not “Sealing” position) the cooker will not pressurize. Loss of steam may cause food to burn. The cooker monitors the pre-heating time and lowers heat output if working pressure is not reached within 40 minutes.

How many appliances does the Duo Evo Plus replace?

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus is a 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker, capable of replacing your traditional pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, rice cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, sterilizer and food warmer. It also features a new inner pot that is compatible with electric, ceramic, gas or induction stovetops, so it can replace your old stock pot too!

How do I make the Instant Pot start?

The Duo Evo Plus will begin when you press Start. When it starts, the display indicates On to let you know the cooker has begun pre-heating.

Why do I need to do the Initial Test Run?

The Initial Test Run helps you become familiar with how your Instant Pot works, ensures the cooker is operating at peak performance, and sterilizes the cooking chamber so you can start preparing your delicious dishes right away.

How much food and liquid should be in the inner pot when cooking?

For pressure cooking, if you aren’t following a trusted recipe, pay attention to minimum liquid requirements and maximum fill lines as indicated on the inner pot.

For non-pressure cooking, the minimum liquid requirements listed below do not apply.

Minimum

The recommended minimum amount of liquid for pressure cooking, unless otherwise specified in a recipe, depends on the size of the cooker. If a recipe specifies a certain amount, always follow the recipe.

3 Quart: 1 cup (8 oz / 250 mL)
6 Quart: 1 ½ cups (12 oz / 375 mL)
8 Quart: 2 cups (16 oz / 500 mL)

Note: These liquids should be water-based, including stock, broth, juice, cooking sauces, as well as wine and beer. Oils and oil-based sauces do not have enough water content to account for the required liquid volume. Add suitable liquid to thin condensed cream-based soups and thick sauces.

Maximum

When pressure cooking, do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line as indicated on the inner pot.

When cooking foods that expand (e.g., rice, beans, pasta) do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line as indicated on the inner pot.

Overfilling the inner pot may risk clogging the steam release and developing excess pressure. This may cause leakage, personal injuries, or damage to the cooker.

Are the parts from different models of Instant Pot interchangeable?

Not always. Because the Duo Evo Plus is unique, make sure to use parts and accessories that are specifically compatible with it.

In particular…

Using a lid from another model may result in improper sealing/locking, and is unsafe.
Do not attempt to use an inner pot made for a different model. The Duo Evo Plus requires the inner pot with handles.
Instant Pot silicone sealing rings can be used in any matching size of Instant Pot pressure cooking lid.

If you need assistance choosing accessories or replacement parts, chat with one of our Customer Care agents.

What is the inner pot made of?

The stainless steel inner pot is made primarily from 304 (18/8) stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

The bottom of the inner pot is tri-ply impact bonded, so it is compatible with electric, ceramic, gas and induction stovetops.

With no chemical coating, the inner pot is compliant with FDA food safety standards.

The steam rack is also made from food grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel, so you can be sure that your food is cooked safely.

Can I adjust my settings after cooking has started?

Yes! You can adjust the time, temperature and pressure level even after the Instant Pot has started cooking.

How do I know if the pressure cooking process has started?

The Duo Evo Plus displays On when a Smart Program has started. The display also indicates the cooking status on the cooking progress bar: Pre-heating, Cooking, and Keep Warm.

How do I know when it’s safe to open the lid after pressure cooking?

Before opening the lid, make sure the float valve has dropped.

Do not attempt to open the lid if the float valve is still up.
Do not attempt to open the lid if it is locked and cannot be easily opened.
Do not force the lid open at any time.

If the float valve has not dropped, ensure the quick release switch is moved to the Vent position. If no steam releases, use a long utensil to nudge the float valve down.

Note: When opening the lid, the inner pot may adhere to the lid. This is caused by vacuum due to cooling. To release the vacuum, move the quick release switch to the Vent position.

Are there any foods I can’t put into the Instant Pot?

Ingredients that are high in sugar content may trigger the burn warning.

We recommend caution when cooking food such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti, as they tend to foam, froth or spatter and can cause clogging. When preparing these foods, do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line as indicated on the inner pot and followed a trusted recipe.

Note: Regular cleaning of the lid and its parts (e.g., steam release handle, anti-block shield, steam release pipe and float valve) is important for proper function and to ensure the cooker’s longevity.

Can I use third party accessories with my Instant Pot?

To ensure the highest level of safety, we recommend only purchasing spare parts and accessories authorized by Instant Brands Inc.

Visit our store for purchasing details.

I have birds, are Instant Pot appliances safe to use around them?

Yes! Instant Pot appliances do not produce any harmful off-gassing, and are safe for use in households with birds or any other pets.