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    Home » Tips and Manuals for Beginners

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Beginner’s Manual

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    Published: Nov 21, 2019 | Updated: Jan 13, 2022 | Author: Paint the Kitchen Red | 82 Comments

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus on a countertop with title Beginners Quick Start Guide - Paint the Kitchen Red

    If you’ve just purchased an Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus model, this beginner’s quick start guide will help you get started.  This user manual tells you about all the parts, the most important buttons and functions, and gives you instructions on how to use the Instant Pot Evo model for the first time by doing the water test or initial test run. [Video included]

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus on a countertop with title Beginners Quick Start Guide - Paint the Kitchen Red

    Here are some of my other user guides:

    • Instant Pot  DUO Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot ULTRA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO NOVA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO GOURMET Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO CRISP Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot PRO Beginner’s Manual

    Table of Contents


    1. Introduction with instructional video
    2. What is an Instant Pot?
    3. First Thing You Need to Do: Open the Box!
    4. Is the Instant Pot Safe to Use?
    5. Safety Precautions
    6. Parts
    7. Accessories
    8. Lid
    9. Sealing Ring
    10. Float Valve
    11. Anti-Block Shield
    12. Assembly
    13. Condensation Collector
    14. Open and Close the Lid
    15. Release Pressure
    16. Commonly Used Functions
    17. Initial Test Run/Water Test
    18. Pros and Cons

    Introduction

    If you have trouble viewing the instructional video below, try disabling your ad blocker temporarily and then refresh your browser.

    This Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus is my fifth Instant Pot! I have an Instant Pot Duo, Instant Pot Ultra 6 quart and 8 quart, and Instant Pot Smart Wifi. I purchased my first Instant Pot 3 years ago and I was hooked from the get-go!

    Although I like all my Instant Pots, until now the Ultra was my favorite. I may have to rethink that with the purchase of the Evo. I really like it and would highly recommend it! This guide will tell you how to use the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus right out of the box.

    If you’ve purchased the Instant Pot Pro Crisp, it’s basically a cross between the Duo Evo Plus and the Duo Crisp. So, this manual will tell you how to use just about all the functions except for the Air Fry smart program.

    Make sure you also check out the companion Advanced User Guide for Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus. It gives you details on how to use the smart programs and all the buttons!

    [Read more: Instant Pot Duo Quick Start Guide or Instant Pot Ultra Quick Start Guide]


    What is an Instant Pot?

    The Instant Pot has become so popular in recent years that Instant Pot is being used by some as a generic name for pressure cookers of any brand.

    In reality, Instant Pot is the brand name of a multicooker that serves as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, sauté/searing pan, steamer and warming pot all in one convenient appliance.

    Some people use the name Instapot, but the correct name is Instant Pot.

    The Instant Pot Company (Instant Brands) started out with one product – the Instant Pot – and now makes a wide range of kitchen appliances including air fryers, blenders, and toaster ovens.

    Although the Instant Pot pressure multicooker has many different functions, the most commonly used is the Pressure Cook function. Pressure cooking allows you to cook foods at a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.


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    First Thing You Need to Do: Open the Box!

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    I can’t even tell you how many times I hear from people who either got the Instant Pot as a gift, or they bought it and are too scared to use it. So let me just say there’s nothing to worry about. The Instant Pot has many layers of built-in safety features!

    Besides, if you don’t get it out of the box and try it out, in the event you have a defective unit you might miss the warranty period and be stuck with a bulky paperweight!

    In this guide, I’m going to (virtually) hold your hand and help you get going to the point where you’ll pressure cook your first recipe: water!


    Is the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Safe to Use?

    This ain’t your grandma’s pressure cooker! If you’ve had experiences, like I, with stovetop pressure cooker mishaps in the past, fear no more. The Instant Pot eliminates most of those pressure cooker issues.

    According to Instant Pot, in the past, most pressure cooker disasters could usually be attributed to user error. Instant Pot pressure multicookers are carefully designed to eliminate and avoid most of the potential problems. 

    Numerous safety features help reduce common errors. Safety features include pressure sensor technology, lid close detection, lid lock technology, overheat protection and automatic temperature and pressure controls.


    Safety Precautions

    Although there are many built-in safety features as explained above, as a user you need to follow common-sense precautions:

    1. Don’t touch the hot surfaces, particularly the stainless steel parts. Use the handles to move the Instant Pot or the inner pot.
    2. Don’t place the Instant Pot on or close to an electric or gas burner.
    3. Don’t move the Instant Pot when it’s under pressure.
    4. Don’t fill over 2/3 full.
    5. When cooking foods that expand e.g. rice, beans, pasta don’t fill over 1/2 full.
    6. Ensure anti-block shield, float valve, and steam release pipe are clean and not clogged.
    7. Don’t open the lid until the float valve is down i.e. the Instant Pot is depressurized.
    8. Keep hands and face away from the steam release mechanism.
    9. Don’t obstruct the steam release assembly when pressure is being released.
    10. When quick-releasing frothy foods such as applesauce, oatmeal, pasta, etc. take extra care. It’s best to release pressure is short bursts for these types of foods.
    11. Don’t use another Instant Pot model’s lid on the Duo Evo Plus model.

    For more information about safety precautions, please read the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus user manual.


    Parts

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus parts collage - base unit, inner pot, lid - Paint the Kitchen Red

    The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus comes with the following main parts:

    • Base unit/Outer Pot – stainless steel exterior that houses the heating element, control panel, and attached power cord
    • Inner pot – removable stainless steel pot with easy-grip silicone handles. The inner pot is stove-friendly, so you can use it on your stovetop as you would a regular pot.
    • Lid – closes the Instant Pot and seals it under pressure.

    Accessories

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus accessories - getting started guide, safety manual, extra sealing ring, trivet, condensation collector - Paint the Kitchen Red


    The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus comes with the following manuals and accessories:

    • Getting Started guide – setup, overview, and instructions
    • Safety Manual – safety, maintenance, and warranty Information
    • Condensation Collector – catches drips from condensation on the lid; attaches onto the back of the base unit
    • Trivet – the trivet is useful for elevating food above the liquid and for Pot in Pot cooking
    • Extra Sealing Ring – great for sweet recipes or desserts

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Lid

    Duo Evo Plus Lid Exterior Parts

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    • Lid Handle – used to put on and take off the lid
    • Lid Fin – placed in the lid fin slot of the base unit to prop the lid open
    • Steam Release Assembly – consists of steam release cover, steam release valve, and steam release pipe
    • Float Valve – seals in the steam, allowing the Instant Pot to be pressurized
    • Quick Release Switch – used to do a Quick Release (QR) of pressure
    • QuickCool Cover – removable cover that allows the Instant Pot to cool down faster when doing a natural pressure release (NPR or NR)

    Steam Release Assembly – Parts

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - steam release cover, removed, steam release valve, removed, steam release pipe - Paint the Kitchen Red

    The steam release assembly consists of:

    • Steam release cover – diffuses the steam when pressure is released
    • Steam release valve – regulates the internal temperature. It is supposed to be wobbly, but should be pushed in all the way
    • Steam release pipe – steam travels from the inner pot through the pipe during steam release

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Lid Interior Parts

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus lid interior parts - silicone cap for float valve, lid locking pin, anti block shield, sealing ring rack, sealing ring - Paint the Kitchen Red

    The inside of the Instant Pot Evo lid consists of the following parts:

    • Silicone Cap for Float Valve – covers the float valve and keeps it in place
    • Lid Locking Pin – safety mechanism that prevents the lid from opening under pressure
    • Anti-Block Shield – prevents food from coming out of the inner pot through the steam release pipe
    • Sealing Ring Rack – holds the sealing ring in place
    • Sealing Ring – silicone sealing ring that allows the Instant Pot to seal

    Sealing Ring

    How to Remove the Sealing Ring

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - sealing ring in place, pull on to remove, removed completely - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Pull gently on the silicone ring until it detaches from the sealing ring rack.
    • Continue to pull the silicone sealing ring out until it is completely separated.

    How to Replace the Sealing Ring

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - sealing ring is out, sealing ring put onto rack, pushed in - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Place the silicone sealing ring on the sealing ring rack.
    • Working your way all around, push the sealing ring until it’s firmly seated in the sealing ring rack.
    • Make sure no part of the sealing ring is sticking out, or you may have sealing issues and get the Burn Message.
    • The first few times, you may find it difficult to remove the sealing ring but after a few uses, it should stretch out a bit.

    Float Valve

    The float valve needs be cleaned periodically, especially after cooking frothy or starchy foods.

    How to Remove the Float Valve

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    • While holding the float valve in place on the outside of the lid, remove the float valve’s silicone cap.
    • Allow the float valve to fall out from the bottom.
    • Be careful not to misplace the silicone cap.

    How to Replace the Float Valve

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - replace silicone cover, push in, float valve in place - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Thread the float valve through the float valve hole.
    • While holding it in place on the exterior of the lid, replace the silicone cover by pushing it onto the float valve on the interior of the lid.

    Anti-Block Shield

    The anti-block shield should be cleaned periodically, especially after cooking frothy or starchy foods.

    How to Remove and Replace the Anti-block Shield

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - silicone trivet to remove anti block shield, removed, replaced - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • The anti-block shield can be hard to remove with your bare hands.
    • Use a silicone trivet or a dish towel to push the anti-block shield in an upwards motion.
    • Try it from the front or from behind (as shown above in the first image)
    • To replace the anti-block shield, push it in until it clicks into place.

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Assembly

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - base unit, inner pot, inner placed in base unit - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Place the inner pot in the Instant Pot base unit with the handles resting in the handle notches.

    Condensation Collector

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - push condensation collector into notches on back of base unit until pushed in all the way - Paint the Kitchen Red

    The condensation collector catches any moisture that builds up on the rim. This usually comes from moisture dripping from inside the lid into the rim of the Instant Pot base, when the lid is propped open. Here’s how to attach the condensation collector:

    • Line up the condensation collector with the edges aligned with the notches on the back of the Instant Pot base unit.
    • Slide in the condensation collector until it’s pushed in all the way.

    Open and Close the Lid

    How to Close the Lid

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Close Lid collage - arrow lines up with notch, lid turned clockwise to closed - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Place the lid onto the Instant Pot base unit with the arrow mark on the lid lined up with the small bar that is above the right corner of the control panel.
    • You will hear a chime (if the volume is turned on).
    • Turn the lid clockwise until you hear another chime.
    • The lid will be closed.

    How to Open the Lid

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Close Lid collage - lid turned counter-clockwise to closed till arrow lines up with notch - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Turn the lid counterclockwise until you hear a chime.
    • The arrow on the lid will be lined up with the bar on the base unit.
    • Lift the lid to remove it.
    • If you feel a slight resistance, wiggle the lid back and forth and the suction should release.

    How to Prop Open the Lid

    Propping open the lid keeps it out of the way and allows you to use the Instant Pot hands-free.

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus collage - lid fin slot, lid fin, lid propped open - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Locate the lid fin slots in the rim of the base unit.
    • Insert the left lid fin into the left slot or the right lid fin into the right slot.

    Release Pressure

    There are a few different ways to release pressure from the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus:

    1. Natural Pressure Release/Natural Release
    2. Quick Release
    3. 10-minute or 15-minute Natural Pressure Release
    4. Quick Release in Short Bursts

    [Find out more about the pressure release methods.]

    How to do a Faster Natural Pressure Release with QuickCool

    There is one additional pressure release method available with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus remove quickcool cover collage - push latch, lift latch, remove cover - Paint the Kitchen Red

    Back in the days of stovetop pressure cookers, you were able to cool the pressure cooker down faster by running cold water over the closed lid. This allowed the pressure to drop faster. This isn’t possible with an electric pressure cooker.

    To speed up the cooling process, remove the QuickCool cover on the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus and place the quick cool tray accessory filled with ice on the metal surface. This allows the pressure to be naturally released faster (up to 50% faster).

    Here’s how you remove the cover and add the ice.

    • Push the tab inwards and pull up.
    • Lift the cover upward and towards you to remove it.
    • Add ice to the QuickCool tray and place the tray on the metal part of the lid.
    • The float valve will drop and you will be able to open the lid.

    USES: tender-crisp vegetables, delicate fish


    Commonly Used Functions of the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus

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    The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus has many buttons that may appear confusing and complicated. But they really aren’t. Just think of them as presets or shortcuts.

    For the purposes of just getting you going, in this guide I’ll show you the most commonly used Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus buttons and functions:

    • Pressure Cook | Custom option
    • Saute
    • Keep Warm
    • Start
    • Cancel

    [For a more detailed description of the functions and buttons, please visit my Advanced User Guide for the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Buttons and Smart Programs.]

    Pressure Cook | Custom

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    • If the display is off, press the knob once to turn it on.
    • Press the Pressure Cook button.
    • Turn the knob until Custom is blinking.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - press knob for custom, turn knob to 0005, press start - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Press the knob to confirm Custom.
    • The time (e.g. 00:10) will be blinking.
    • Turn the knob until you see 00:05 (5 minutes) or your desired pressure cooking time.
    • Press Start.

    Saute

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Saute Instructions collage - saute button, turn knob (01:00), press knob- Paint the Kitchen Red-1
    • Press Saute.
    • The saute time will be blinking e.g. 00:30 (30 minutes)
    • Turn the knob to set the saute time. In this example, it is set to 1 hour.
    • Press the knob to confirm your selection.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Saute Instructions collage - turn knob (custom), turn knob (low), turn knob (high) - Paint the Kitchen Red-1
    • The temperature setting will be blinking e.g. Custom.
    • Turn the knob to toggle between Custom, Low and High saute temperatures.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Saute Instructions collage - press knob, turn knob (le 1), turn knob (le 6)- Paint the Kitchen Red-1
    • Press the knob to confirm your selection. In this example, it’s set to Custom.
    • The temperature level will be blinking (LE 1, LE 2, LE 3, etc.) This is the custom temperature level. Level 1 is the lowest setting and Level 6 is the highest.
    • Turn the knob to your desired temperature level.
    • Press the Start button to begin the saute function.

    Keep Warm, Start and Cancel

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Keep Warm Start Cancel collage - each of the buttons circled - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Press the Keep Warm button to turn the Keep Warm function on and off. Turn it on when you want your food to stay warm after being pressure cooked. The steaming pot icon will be displayed at the top.
    • Press the Start button to initiate the selected function or preset. e.g. press Saute and press Start. The Instant Pot Display will say On.
    • Press Cancel to end the selected function. Instant Pot display will say Off.

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Initial Test Run / Water Test

    What is the Water Test?

    A water test is done by pressure cooking water for a few minutes. According to the Instant Pot manual you need to use 3 cups of water but I’ve found that using 2 cups of water is adequate. The advantage of using 2 cups is that it takes less time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

    Why You Should do the Water Test

    The initial test run or water test serves two purposes: it familiarizes you with using your new Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus and it allows you to establish that your Instant Pot is working properly. If you have a defective unit, the water test will identify that and you can get a replacement unit.

    You should do a water test before the first use but you can also do it when you’re having problems with the Instant Pot pressurizing. Doing the water test will pinpoint whether there’s something about the recipe that’s causing your sealing issues.

    How to do the Initial Test Run / Water Test

    This section tells you how to use the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus for the first time, right out of the box. You will do a water test i.e. pressure cook water.

    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - push in sealing ring, inner pot in place, plug in - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Make sure the sealing ring is properly seated.
    • Place the inner pot into the base unit.
    • Plug power cord into an outlet.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - pour water, close lid, steam release switch set to seal - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Pour 2 cups of water into the inner pot.
    • Close the lid.
    • Make sure the steam release switch is in the Seal position.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - press knob to show OFF, press pressure cook, turn knob for custom - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • If the display is off, press the knob once to turn it on.
    • Press the Pressure Cook button.
    • Turn the knob until Custom is blinking.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - press knob for custom, turn knob to 0005, press start - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Press the knob to select Custom.
    • The time (e.g. 00:10) will be blinking.
    • Turn the knob until you see 00:05 (5 minutes).
    • Press Start.
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    • The display will change to On.
    • You’ll hear and see small amounts of steam coming from the top of the lid. This is normal and safe! Just keep your hands and face away from the steam.
    • Once pressure has built up, the float valve will come up.
    • After the float valve comes up, the display will change from On to 00 05. This can take a few minutes.
    • The display will count down from 00 05 to 00 00.
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    • When pressure cooking is complete, you’ll hear a series of beeps.
    • Press Cancel.
    • Do a quick release: move the steam release switch from Seal to Vent.
    • Steam will gush out of the steam release cover. Keep your hands and face away from the steam.
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    • Once all the steam has been released, the float valve will go down.
    • This can take a few minutes.
    Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus Water Test Instructions collage - turn lid, open lid, prop open lid- Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Open the lid and prop the lid open.
    • That’s it! You’ve completed the water test.

    Pros and Cons of the Duo Evo Plus

    As I’ve mentioned before, I really love this model of the Instant Pot and it’s now my favorite model. But there are a couple of things that I don’t like.

    Pros

    • Pressure release is diffused
    • Pressure release switch is easy to use and self sealing
    • Bake function allows for dry baking
    • Sous vide function
    • Convenient access to functions through buttons and less reliance on the knob.
    • Inner pot has handles

    Cons

    • Handles don’t allow the inner pot to be rotated while sauteing.
      (Some find the rotating inner pot annoying, but I love being able to rotate the inner pot in place while sauteing.)
    • The minimum cook time is 00:01 instead of 00:00 as in some models.
      (Sometimes I like to pressure cook for 00:00 minutes e.g. for quick-cooking vegetables.)
      [UPDATE: I’ve had questions from readers about a workaround for this. Here’s what I do: I program the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 1 minute, and the moment it switches from On to 00:01, I press cancel and release pressure.]

    First Recipes to Try

    You should be all set to try out your first recipe! Here are some of my favorite easy recipes:

    • Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup
    • Instant Pot Thai Red Curry
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Instant Pot Cream of Chicken Soup
    • Instant Pot Vegetarian Moroccan Stew
    • Instant Pot Chicken Curry Soup

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nancy

      July 01, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      Hi ,I want to use my DUO EVO PLUS instant pot today and the lid just won’t open , it’s closed at the right place and it looks fine , what should I do ? Please help !

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        July 05, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        Hi Nancy, sorry I didn’t see your comment in time. Maybe you already solved the problem. Sometimes the float valve can get stuck in the “up” position, in which case, use a chopstick to push it down gently. Some people have success with placing the Instant Pot on the floor and lifting it by the lid while turning it – be careful that the contents don’t go flying.

        Reply
    2. Kukla Dorogaya

      November 03, 2021 at 7:40 am

      What a great service you have provided with these fantastic, thorough and easy-to-understand instructions. I spent two hours online trying to find info on the Duo Evo, or even a photo, with no success. Some important instructions are completely left out of the official manual.

      For example, in trying to put on the lid, I couldn’t get it to drop into place no matter what I did. Turns out I was trying to seat it from the wrong direction! I’m left-handed, so for me it was natural to try to rotate the top from west to east, rather than east to west. DOH!!! The official owner’s manual is useless!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        November 04, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        Thank you so much for your comment – I’m always happy to help out!

        Reply
    3. Lucy

      September 18, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION
      I finally know what the cooling lid is

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        September 20, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Lucy, so glad I could help!

        Reply
    4. Sandy

      July 26, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to figure why all of a sudden mine would not pressurize. It’s been pouring out steam & never going past the preheat. I tried changing the sealing ring as another site suggested & still not pressurizing. So thankful to have found this page because, guess what? The steam release valve had fallen out ! Thankfully when I saw your pics I could tell what was missing… that strange thing on the floor that I thought was my daughter’s… anyway, thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        July 27, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        Lol, that’s funny. I’m so happy that you were able to solve your problem. Thanks for the comment.

        Reply
    5. Patricia

      July 08, 2021 at 3:58 am

      Hi just using my instant pot duo for slow cook it’s been on preheating for a long time and making clicking noises is this correct

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        July 08, 2021 at 2:31 pm

        Patricia, the clicking noises are probably okay but I’m not 100% sure. Have you tried changing it to “High” instead of “Low”? Sorry I can’t help you more.

        Reply
    6. John Holiday

      April 26, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Love my duo evo plus instant pot but the screen is really hard to read sometimes. I have had it for a few months and it happened a few times where the screen is really dim or faded. Google suggested a loose power cord but the power is always on. Any advice?
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        April 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm

        John, many Instant Pots are shipped with a thin plastic film over the display that can be peeled off. Is it possible that yours is still in place?

        Reply
        • John

          April 28, 2021 at 12:21 pm

          There is no film. The screen works fine most times but when it is dim/faded you really have to focus to read it and last time I could barely make anything out. Thank you.

          Reply
        • John

          April 29, 2021 at 1:51 pm

          No film. Any thoughts or did I get a lemon? Thank you.

          Reply
          • Paint the Kitchen Red

            April 29, 2021 at 3:43 pm

            John, I’m not sure but it isn’t normal. Sounds like a faulty circuit or something. Try one more thing – go to this post: https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/17-common-instant-pot-problems-and-how-to-solve-them/ and scroll all the way down to #19. It’s worth a try, it works for a different kind of issue.

            Reply
    7. SLue

      April 24, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Great blog!. Where can I get a replacement Float Valve for Instant Pot Duo Plus 8 quart?

      Reply
      • SLue

        April 24, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Sorry I meant STEAM Valve. I cant seem to find an original (short one without the handle)

        Reply
        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          April 26, 2021 at 11:26 am

          I’m not seeing one on the Instant Pot parts website so you might need to find it used – maybe the Instant Pot parts Facebook group or ebay. You might want to contact the company and ask them if another model’s steam release valve will work with your model. Good luck.

          Reply
          • Kaitlyn Jansen

            April 29, 2021 at 2:54 pm

            I called today to inquire about the same steam release valve and the Duo EVO Plus model is the only one they don’t sell replacement parts for. Some excuse about it being an “Innovative Product” and not part of their usual line.
            Hopefully if enough of us call to inquire about replacement parts for this model they will make them available to the public.

            Reply
            • Paint the Kitchen Red

              April 29, 2021 at 3:39 pm

              That’s a really good point. It’s a shame that they don’t stock the parts.

    8. Jean

      April 20, 2021 at 6:27 am

      The feature I like best about the EVO series is the flat bottom of the inner pot. This makes it sooo much easier to saute. In the other models, all the oil runs to the “canal” that surrounds the bottom.

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        April 20, 2021 at 10:38 am

        Yes! I always forget to list that when I tell people about how much I like it 🙂

        Reply
    9. Alexandru Dina

      April 17, 2021 at 9:34 am

      Hello, any idea from where i can buy spare parts for the lid ? Float Valve, release valve for this model Instant Pot duo Evo Plus ? I search everywhere , but can’t find it 🙁

      Thanks a lot

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        April 18, 2021 at 6:14 pm

        Hi Alexandru, here’s a link: https://instantpot.com/parts/

        Reply
    10. Sue ram

      March 11, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Also I don’t see serial no. Date clue? What’s that? They ask that for registration.

      Reply
    11. Sue ram

      March 11, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      What is the red ring for and how does it work? No instruction for making natto, for that’s the purpose I bought it.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        March 15, 2021 at 9:45 am

        Sue, if you got two rings, the second one is just an extra. Some IPs ship with an extra ring. You can save it or use it for desserts. If you google “pressure cooker natto” you’ll see some published recipes.

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    12. Dina

      February 01, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      All the recipes I see for yogurt for the Instant Pot say to press the Yogurt button and make sure it is on Normal setting. The Duo Evo Plus doesn’t have the same setting. What do I use? So frustrating these machines are so different.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        February 02, 2021 at 3:19 pm

        Hi Dina, it is confusing! Press Yogurt to select the Yogurt Smart Program. Turn the knob till the screen says Pasteurize. Press the knob to confirm your selection and press Start.
        Once the pasteurization is done, let the milk cool to 110 degrees and add your starter. To do the fermentation step, press Yogurt again. Turn the knob till the screen says Ferment. Press the knob to confirm your selection and press Start. If you wanted to change the default fermentation time and temperature, you can do that before pressing Start. If you’re still having trouble, let me know.

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    13. Christie Lind

      December 31, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      where can I actually get the steam release valve assembly for the “Duo Evo Plus”

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        December 31, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        Christie, I don’t think that part is available separately. There is a facebook group where you can swap parts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1550081151971683

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      • Diane Neal

        January 28, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        Did you ever find one? My toddler stole mine and it’s gone. I’ve ordered a few universal and none fit. This sucks.

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        • Paint the Kitchen Red

          January 29, 2021 at 11:25 am

          Oh no! I can’t tell you the stuff that went missing in my house when my kids were little. Try the Facebook group and it may be worth a shot to contact the company, maybe even use social media to get their attention.

          Reply
    14. Jody Phelps

      December 30, 2020 at 10:50 am

      I have the duo eve plus. How do you change the pressure levels from high to low?

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        January 02, 2021 at 11:11 am

        Jody, have you read my advanced article on the Duo Evo Plus buttons? Go to the table of contents and select Smart Programs and Presets and then scroll to How to use the Pressure Cook function. You’ll see how to change the pressure level.

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    15. Vera

      December 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Oh how I wish that i had discovered this web page earlier, it would have saved me a great deal of stress. Your manual is do much better than the one that came with it. I feel that my pot is glaring at me from my countertop and I doing the same. But noe I have you to guide me. I never thought yhe day eoilf come that I felt intimidate by a little machine,
      I shall soldier on and best this thing.

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      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        December 20, 2020 at 10:30 pm

        Vera, I’m so glad to hear this – thank you for taking the time to comment!

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