Instant Pot Pro 5.7L & 7.6L: Complete Guide to Cooking Functions, Settings & Smart Programs

The Instant Pot Pro Multi-Cooker is designed to elevate your cooking experience, combining multiple appliances into one efficient, easy-to-use device. With 10-in-1 functionality, customizable cooking programs, and precision temperature control, it’s the perfect addition to any kitchen.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the key cooking programs available on Instant Pot Pro 5.7L  and 7.6L multicooker , explain their default settings, and offer tips to help you get the most out of your Instant Pot multicooker

The Instant Pot Pro 6L features a range of cooking functions designed to suit every type of meal preparation.

Pressure Cooking: Fast & Efficient Meals

The Pressure Cook function speeds up cooking while preserving flavors and nutrients. It is perfect for meats, soups, beans, and quick meal prep.
 

How to Use the Pressure Cook Function

• Ensure at least 250ml of liquid is added to generate steam.
• Select High or Low Pressure based on the food type.
• Use Quick Release for delicate foods like vegetables.
• Use Natural Release for meats and stews to maintain tenderness.
   

Rice, Grains & Porridge: Perfect Every Time

The Rice function simplifies cooking different grains, ensuring a consistent, fluffy texture.
 

Tips for Cooking Rice & Grains

• Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
• Use a 1:1 water-to-rice ratio for white rice and adjust for other grains.
• Natural Release ensures better texture for grains
   

Slow Cooking & Sauté: Classic Cooking Methods

The Slow Cook function is perfect for simmering soups, stews, and meats, while Sauté allows you to brown ingredients before cooking.
 

Slow Cooking & Sauté Tips

• Slow Cook Low takes ~4.5 hours to reach 95°C.
• Slow Cook High takes ~3 hours to reach 95°C.
• Sauté function is perfect for browning meats or softening vegetables before cooking.

Steaming & Sous Vide: Healthy Precision Cooking

The Steam function preserves nutrients, while Sous Vide ensures precision cooking for gourmet-quality meals.
 

How to Use Steam & Sous Vide Functions

For steaming, use a steaming rack to keep food elevated above the water.
Sous Vide requires water immersion and maintains a precise temperature for even cooking.

Yogurt & Bake: Homemade Delights

The Yogurt function enables fermentation for homemade yogurt, while the Bake function lets you prepare cakes and bread with ease.
 

How to Use Yogurt & Bake Functions

For yogurt, start with pasteurized milk, then ferment at Low (41°C) for 8+ hours.
For baking, use the original lid with venting open for best results.

Keep Warm & Delay Start: Convenience at Its Best

These features make meal planning easier by keeping food warm or scheduling cooking in advance
 

How to Use Keep Warm & Delay Start

• Keep Warm maintains food temperature after cooking.
• Delay Start lets you schedule cooking ahead of time for convenience.