Instant Pot

Programs	Modes	Suggesed Uses	Notes for Users
Soup Broth	Less	Soup without meat.	The soup/broth remains clear due lack of boiling motion under pressure cooking.
	Normal	Soup with meat.
	More	Rich bone broth.
Meat Stew	Less	Soft texture.	Choose different modes based on the meat texture desired.
	Normal	Very soft texture.
	More	Fall-off-the-bone meat texture.
Bean Chili	Less	Less soft texture.	Choose different modes based on the bean texture desired.
	Normal	Soft texture.
	More	Very soft texture.
Poultry	Less	Soft texture.	Choose different modes based on the meat texture desired.
	Normal	Very soft texture.
	More	Fall-off-the-bone texture.
Slow Cook	Less	Corresponds to Low setting in some temperature controlled slow cookers.	Non-pressure cooking program. You may also use the Instant Pot glass lid as an option.
	Normal	Corresponds to Medium setting in some temperature controlled slow cookers.
	More	Corresponds to High setting in some temperature controlled slow cookers.
Rice	Less	Al dente white rice.	Automated cooking program. LED displays 'Auto'. The +/- keys will not work in this program.
	Normal	Normal texture white rice.
	More	Softer texture white rice.
Multigrain	Less	Wild rice, brown rice, mung beans, etc.	Choose different modes basec on the type of grains and desired texture.
	Normal	Wild rice, brown rice, mung beans, etc.
	More	Tough grains or a mixture of grains and beans.	Program includes 45 minutes of warm water soaking time prior to 60 minutes of pressure cooking.
Porridge	Less	Oatmeal	DO NOT use Quick Release as thick liquid will splatter out and block the steam release valve. See page 18.
	Normal	White rice porridge/congee.
	More	Rice porridge/congee with various rices and beans.
Steam	Less	Vegetables.	Use the steam rack provided to elevate food above the water. Use Quick Release method to prevent food from overcooking.
	Normal	Fish and Seafood.
	More	Meat.
Sauté (Brown)	Less	Simmering, thickening and reducing liquids. 135 ~ 150°C (275 ~ 302°F)	NEVER have the lid on when sautéing. Maximum time is 30 minutes as a safety precaution.
	Normal	Pan searing. 160 ~ 176°C (320 ~ 349°F)
	More	Stir-frying or browning meat. 175 ~ 210°C (347 ~ 410°F)
Yogurt	Less	Jiu Niang, a sweet fermented glutinous rice dessert.	Default fermentation time is 24:00 hours. You can adjust time based on your recipe.
	Normal	Fermenting milk when making yogurt.	'Yogt' will be displayed on the screen when completed.
	More	Pasteurizing milk when making yogurt.	'boiL' will be displayed on the screen.
Pressure Cook	Less	Manual programming of pressure level and cooking time according to your favourite recipes or cooking habits.	Press the Pressure Level key to adjust pressure levels and the +/- keys to change cooking time.
	Normal
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