How to Use the Instant Pot Buttons

Confused by all the buttons on the Instant Pot? Check out this easy tutorial to learn how to use those Instant Pot buttons for the best pressure cooker recipes.

Manual/Pressure Buttons

This is probably going to be the buttons you use most on the Instant Pot. You can adjust the pressure, temperature and time by selecting the “+/-“ buttons.

Saute Button

The “Saute” Button is the second most used function with my Instant Pot. You can even adjust the saute temperature:

More mode: 347 to 410°F

Normal mode: 320 to 349°F

Less mode: 275 to 302°F

Slow Cook Button

Use your Instant Pot like a slower cooker with this option. It will default to a 4-hour slow cook time. You can use “+/-“ buttons to adjust the cook time.

Timer Button

Use the Timer button to delay the cooking start time for the Instant Pot. This works for both pressure cooking and slow cook options.

Steam Button

Add 1-2 cups of water to the inner pot, place the steam rack inside  and a stainless steel steam basket on top. Add vegetables, seafood, etc. in the basket. Press the “Steam” button and then adjust the time using the “+” or “-“ key.

Top Tips

When you sauté, make sure to wait until display says “Hot” to add ingredients to the pot.

There is a bit of variety among each of the different models

chili normally takes about 2-3 hours in the slow cooker, but with the Instant Pot it’s just 25 minutes

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Instant Pot Recipes To Try

Instant Pot Pesto Chicken

Instant Pot Bacon Gruyere Egg Bites

Instant Pot Three Bean Chili

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