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On the Instant Pot panel, there are various settings for different cooking options. The settings indicate the pre-programmed cook times for various types of food as follows:
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Setting |
Function |
Multigrain: |
Mainly for cooking the harder grains like wild rice and brown rice. |
Porridge: |
For cooking cereals/grains into an oatmeal-like consistency. |
Sauté/ Browning: |
Mainly for sautéing with the cooker lid open. |
Beans/Chili: |
For cooking different types of beans, but note that this should not be used for cooking meat-based chilies. |
Soup: |
Can be used for preparing broth and soups. |
Slow Cooker: |
The Instant Pot performs any task of the slow cooker, without using pressure. |
Meat/Stew: |
For stews, pot roast or any cooked meat. |
Rice: |
As the name suggests, this setting is used to cook rice |
Steam: |
Use this setting as you would a regular steamer, for your vegetables. |
Poultry: |
Ideal for cooking all your poultry items. |
Manual: |
Allows you to customise your options manually in case you do not desire to use the pre-programmed time settings. |
