

The smart cooking programs are a set of pre-programmed settings with set times that allows you to cook different foods within the Instant Pot at the touch of a button. The buttons on the Instant Pot can be categorized into two categories – smart programs and program settings. Don’t worry there isn’t a huge difference and we will cover all the buttons in both these models with instructions on how to use them.

Note – the buttons on the Instant Pot display can vary depending on the model (look at the image below to see the difference between Duo vs Duo plus). How to use the delay start or timer button?.How to increase the heat in saute mode?.How do I use the pressure cooker button on my Instant Pot?.

