Lux Series

The Instant Pot^® is a smartcooker because of its pre-set cooking programs, useful for various food ingredients and cooking methods. Users can customize the Smart Programs to achieve their preferred cooking results.

The Instant Pot^® is developed with an embedded microprocessor.  The microprocessor carefully runs lab-tested algorithms to control the time, cooking pressure and temperature to ensure consistent cooking results. Users can customize the Smart Programs to achieve their preferred cooking results.

The Initial Test Run helps you become familiar with your Instant Pot^® while ensuring the Lux is operating at peak performance before you start preparing your delicious dishes.

No, the Lux is available in a 120V version, for purchase and use within Canada and the USA.

Yes! Visit www.store.instantpot.com for a full list of products, parts, and accessories.

The Lux Series is available in 3, 6 and 8 Quart sizes.

Each model of Lux has a specific maximum draw:

• 3 Quart – 700W
• 6 Quart – 1000W
• 8 Quart – 1200W

The Lux is available in:

• Brushed stainless steel and black (3, 6 & 8 Quart)
• Brushed stainless steel and red
• Brushed stainless steel and blue

The Instant Pot^® Lux is a 6-in-1 multi-use programmable pressure cooker that combines the functions of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, steamer, sauté/searing pan, and warmer.

For additional technical details on the Instant Pot^® pressure cookers go to: https://instantpot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/product-comparison.pdf

The Lux models are all 6-in-1 appliances, replacing 6 commonly used kitchen appliances in 1 –  Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Porridge Cooker, Sauté/Searing Pan, Steamer, and Warmer.

3 Quart – 10 Smart programs:

Pressure Cook, Keep Warm, Meat/Stew, Soup/Broth, Sauté, Porridge, Steam, Egg, Rice and Slow Cook

6 and 8 Quart – 12 Smart programs:

Pressure Cook, Keep Warm, Meat/Stew, Soup/Broth, Sauté, Porridge, Steam, Egg, Multigrain, Cake, Rice and Slow Cook.

The Lux Series remembers customizations made in “Less”, “Normal” and “More” modes (Low, Med, High) on all Smart Programs.

10 seconds after selecting your settings, the cooking process will start.  The cooker will beep 3 times and the LCD displays ON.

The Delay Start can be set for a maximum of 24 hours.

The Automatic Keep Warm (when activated, turns ON after cooking completes) operates exclusively on the highest temperature setting: “More”.

The Manual Keep Warm operates exclusively on the highest temperature setting: “More”.

For the Lux Series, the LED display shows an “L” as the first digit, such as “L0:02”, to indicate the time duration for the Automatic Keep Warm. The clock will count up for 10 hours, then when the cycle finishes the cooker will go into Standby mode.

Sound OFF – Press and hold the [-] key for 5 seconds, until the cooker displays “SOFF”.

Sound ON – Press and hold the [+] key for 5 seconds, until the cooker displays “S On”.

The inner pot is made from food grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel. The 3-ply bottom has an aluminum core for optimal heat dispersal. There is no chemical coating, and the inner pot is compliant with FDA food safety standards. Instant Pot’s inner pot is dishwasher safe.

For pressure cooking Smart Programs, the total contents (pre-cooked food and liquid) in the inner pot should not pass the —2/3 line.

When preparing food that expands during cooking such as rice, beans or vegetables, the contents in the inner pot should not pass the —1/2 line.  Overfilling the inner pot may risk clogging the steam release assembly, which may result in the development of excess pressure.  Excess pressure can cause leakage, personal injury, or damage to the cooker.

Note: Fill level warnings do not apply to non-pressure cooking programs.

No. The 5 Quart inner pot is too short to properly sit against the heating element.

Only use genuine Instant Pot® inner pots, sized for your cooker.  The use of an incorrectly sized inner pot will damage the cooker.

Yes.

The 3 Quart inner pots are interchangeable between 3 Quart Instant Pots.

The 6 Quart inner pots are interchangeable between 6 Quart Instant Pots.

The 8 Quart inner pots are interchangeable between 8 Quart Instant Pots.

Find replacement accessories on our website: www.store.instantpot.com/collections/accessories/InnerPots_Accessories

The discoloration effect on the stainless steel inner pot is called “rainbowing” and can be caused by exposure to high heat, cooking starchy food (e.g. rice, pasta) or even detergent or hard water staining after hand or dishwashing. This is normal, and common in all polished stainless steel cookware, and is safe to cook on.

To remove staining, add 1 cup of white vinegar to the inner pot and scrub the affected area with a sponge.

The steam release handle must be in the Sealing position for pressure-cooking.

The steam release handle must be in the Venting position for non-pressure-cooking.

To turn the Lux OFF, press Cancel, then remove the plug from the power source.
Note: Unplug from power outlet when not in use and prior to cleaning or storage.

Natural Release: Allows the cooker to cool down over time. It may take up to 40 minutes until the float valve drops down, depending on the volume in the cooker among other factors. Once the cooking process has completed, turn Keep Warm mode OFF to hasten cooling.

Note: Foods with high liquid volume or starch content should use Natural Release as thicker liquid may spatter.

Quick Release: Turn the steam release handle to the “Venting” position to release steam until the float valve drops. Never pull off the steam release handle while it is releasing steam, as escaping steam is extremely hot and can cause scalding.

Please refer to the recipe.

Quick Release: used for delicate dishes such as custards and fresh vegetables.

Natural Release: used for meats, chilis, stews, soups and grains.

With the Lux Series you can Pressure Cook for a maximum of 4 hours.

The Lux operates on High Pressure: 10.2 ~ 11.6 psi

The maximum time is 30 minutes as a safety precaution.
Note: Never have the lid ON when using the Sauté Program.

There are 3 temperature setting on the Sauté Program:

• Less:For simmering or thickening a sauce
• Normal: For regular browning/searing
• More: For stir-frying or blackening meat.

To change the cooking temperature, press Adjust to toggle between 3 settings.

Slow Cook can be set from 0.5 – 20 hours.

There are 3 temperature setting on the Slow Cook Program:

• Less: For warming food
• Normal: Comparable to “Low” on a traditional slow cooker
• More: Comparable to “High” on a traditional slow cooker.

To change the cooking temperature, press Adjust to toggle between 3 settings.

There are 3 temperature setting on the Slow Cook Program. Whereas conventional slow cookers apply different heating intervals or intensity (the difference between the High and Low settings of most conventional slow cookers is only in the time it take to reach 212°F or 100°C), the Lux offers more control over the temperature levels.

• Less:For warming food – 180~190°F / 82~87.8°C
• Normal: Comparable to “Low” on a traditional slow cooker – 190~200°F / 87.8~93°C
• More: Comparable to “High” on a traditional slow cooker – 200~210°F / 93~98°C

To change the cooking temperature, press Adjust to toggle between 3 settings.

For the best slow cooking results, consider the Instant Pot® tempered glass lid.

The Lux Series allows one to easily adjust settings even after the cook cycle has begun.

Use Delay Start to postpone cooking. Set the delay time prior to starting the cooking process.

Note: When using the Delay Start allow sufficient cooling down time prior to serving.

The Delay Start is not recommended for porridge, oatmeal, or any other foamy and thick liquids.  When preparing foods that foam or splatter, the cooking progress should be monitored.

You may delay cooking for up to 24 hours.

The Cancel key ends a Smart Program at any time, and returns the cooker to Standby mode, displaying OFF.

Press and hold Cancel to reset all Smart Programs on the cooker to default settings.

10 seconds after inputting your selections, the cooker will beep 3 times and the display will read “On” to indicate that the cooker has entered the preheating cycle.

Depending on the amount of food and its temperature, the preheating cycle can take up to 40 minutes. As the cooker heats up and pressure builds, the float valve will rise on its own. When working pressure is reached, the cooker enters the cook cycle and displays the remaining cooking time in minutes (i.e.; “2” on the display indicates “2 minutes”).

When the cook cycle completes, the cooker will beep and switch to the Keep Warm mode  (Note: Only if the Keep Warm function is turned ON, otherwise the cooker will revert to Standby mode once cooking completes).

To build pressure, the Lux requires liquid to generate steam. The amount of liquid is dependent on the quart size.

• 3 Quart – 1 cup (250 mL / 8 oz) water-based liquid
• 6 Quart – 1.5 cups (375 mL / 12 oz) water-based liquid
• 8 Quart – 2 cups (500 mL / 16 oz) water-based liquid

Liquids should have a thin, watery consistency so enough steam can be generated to cook under pressure. These liquids include cooking sauces, wine, beer, and stocks.

Note: Oils and oil-based sauces do not have sufficient water content, and do not account for the required liquid volume.

Use a pressure cooking Smart Program:

• Manual (Pressure Cook)
• Soup/Broth
• Meat/Stew
• Cake
• Egg
• Rice
• Multigrain
• Porridge
• Steam

Ensure the steam release handle is set to the Sealing position for pressure cooking Smart Programs. If it is not Sealed, pressure will not build.  For additional troubleshooting, please go to www.instantpot.com/troubleshooting

Press Cancel to end a Smart Program at any time.

Refer to the User Manual provided with the Lux. If working with an Instant Pot^® recipe, please follow the instructions indicated.

Note: All recipes use High Pressure as default, unless otherwise. The Lux operates exclusively under High Pressure.

Yes, when positioned properly the Steam Release handle should sit loosely in order to pivot under pressure.

Yes, we recommend caution with foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti as they can foam, froth or spatter and can clog the anti-block shield, steam release valve, float valve or steam release vent. When preparing these types of food the inner pot should not be more than 1/2 full and a trusted recipe should be followed.

Note:  Regular cleaning of the Steam Release Handle, Float Valve and Anti-Block Shield is important to avoid food debris from interfering with their function.

3 & 8 Quart:

• Stainless Steel (18/8) Steam Rack without handles, keeps food out of the cooking liquid in the inner pot, easing steam generation and dispersal
• Condensation Collector to be placed at the rear of the cooker base
• Rice Paddle for fluffing and scooping rice
• Soup Spoon for ladling liquids
• Rice Measuring Cup

6 Quart

• Stainless Steel (18/8) Steam Rack without handles, keeps food out of the cooking liquid in the inner pot, easing steam generation and dispersal
• Rice Paddle for fluffing and scooping rice
• Soup Spoon for ladling liquids
• Rice Measuring Cup

The float valve and attached silicone cap are necessary when pressure cooking. The float valve, once popped up, seals in steam to create pressure.

Note: The Lux 3 & 6 quart models have a short float valve with a hollow top. Try moving it up and down before use, to see what it looks like in the UP (pressurized) position, and the DOWN (depressurized) position.

Yes, the float valve and silicone cap must be removed from the lid every few cooking cycles for cleaning, or whenever there is visible food debris or residue.

The condensation collector catches excess liquid, preventing it from spilling onto the counter.

Note: The Lux 6 Quart has been designed in such a way that the condensation collector is not required.

The Anti-Block Shield is the round component with 6 holes on the underside of the lid. The Anti-Block Shield prevents food particles from blocking the steam release valve/handle.

Yes, the Anti-Block Shield must be removed and cleaned after each use, especially following the preparation of foods that may spatter.

Remove: Using your thumb, push the side of the Anti-Block Shield towards the lid rim and lift up with some effort. The anti-block shield should pop off.

Install: Position the Anti-Block Shield in place and push down until it snaps into place.

The Steam Rack is used on the bottom of the inner pot when steaming vegetables or to elevate dishes from of the liquid in the inner pot. This helps in generating steam, as well as with internal heat dispersal.

The steam rack it is made from food grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel, compliant with FDA food safety standards.

The Instant Pot silicone sealing rings pass UL, FDA and LFGB tests for safety, including food safety.

The sealing ring is an integral part of the Instant Pot safety features.  The sealing rings have been designed, engineered, and built with the optimal material to achieve the hardness and strength required to withstand high-pressure force during electric pressure cooking.

The use of third party sealing rings will void the warranty, and may cause the cooker to malfunction, risking damage to the cooker as well as personal injury. Only use genuine Instant Pot sealing sings.

The Instant Pot sealing ring is made from food grade silicone. Silicone may pick up food odors during cooking. To remove the odor, try the following:

1. Steam Clean – add 2 cups of water or white vinegar and cut-up lemon rind, run the Steam program for 2 minutes with the sealing ring in position. Then, allow the sealing ring to air dry.
2. Place the sealing ring in the dishwasher.  High temperature and strong detergent will remove the majority of smells.
3. Soak the sealing ring overnight in white vinegar, lemon juice, tomato juice, or bleach. Then, run it through the dishwasher.
4. Store the sealing ring in a plastic bag with dry coffee grounds or baking soda.

Alternatively, you may wish to have one sealing ring for savory foods and another for sweet foods.

It is not necessary to remove the sealing ring after each use.  Remove the sealing ring and clean every 5 – 6 uses, or after preparing foods that spatter.

The sealing ring is made from food grade silicone and is extremely durable.  Under normal conditions it should function for 18 – 24 months.  If you notice cracks or deformation in the sealing ring, or steam leaking from the cooker, it should be replaced.

Note: The sealing ring is porous and may absorb odors and colors.  To avoid discoloration and odors, you may change the sealing ring every 6 – 12 months.

No. Unapproved and unauthorized sealing rings are not manufactured, tested or certified by Instant Pot; as such, we are unable to confirm if they meet Instant Pot  established standards.  The use of third party sealing rings may have unexpected effects on your Instant Pot®, and will void the Instant Pot warranty. To avoid risking damage to your cooker, as well as to avoid personal injury, only use Instant Pot authorized sealing rings.

For a full reset of all cooking programs and system settings, return the cooker to standby mode displaying OFF, then press and hold the Adjust key until the cooker beeps.