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Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Stainless Steel/Black |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 14.8"W x 14.5"H |
Special Feature | Manual, Dishwasher Safe, Programmable |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 15.56 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- 9-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer and food warmer.
- IMPROVED STRESS-FREE VENTING: Intuitive and simple, our improved easy-release steam switch makes releasing steam easier than ever, and it automatically resets when the lid is closed.
- REALTIME FEEDBACK: The easy-to-read display includes a full cooking progress bar lets you know what stage of the cooking program you’ve reached.
- QUICK ONE-TOUCH COOKING: 15 customizable Smart Programs for pressure cooking ribs, soups, beans, rice, poultry, yogurt, desserts and more.
- VERSATILE INNER COOKING POT: Food-grade stainless-steel cooking pot with a tri-ply bottom offers more even cooking and an anti-spin design that secures the pot for perfect sautéing.
- COOK FAST OR SLOW: Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favorite traditional recipes – just like grandma used to make.
- QUICK, EASY CLEAN UP: Finger-print resistant, stainless-steel sides and dishwasher-safe lid, inner pot, and accessories.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Includes over 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and safe-locking lid.
- PERFECT FOR LARGER FAMILIES: Cook for up to 8 people – perfect for larger families, or meal prepping and batch cooking for singles and smaller families
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available for iOS and Android.
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Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Stainless Steel/Black |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 14.8"W x 14.5"H |
Special Feature | Manual, Dishwasher Safe, Programmable |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 15.56 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
Item Weight | 15.56 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B075CWJ3T8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 113-0045-01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #836 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #2 in Electric Pressure Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2017 |
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Easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile, and convenient, the Instant Pot Duo™ Plus replaces 9 kitchen appliances: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, rice cooker, sterilizer & warmer. With 15 built-in smart programs, you can prepare your favorite dishes with the press of a button. Redefine cooking and enjoy quick and easy meals anywhere, any time. The Instant Pot Duo Plus offers the quality, convenience and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant – discover amazing.
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Versatility | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Safety Features | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Flavor | — | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Meco Innovations | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 8 quarts | 8 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 8 quarts | 8 quarts |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 15.56 pounds | 16 pounds | 13 pounds | 11.9 pounds | 14.75 pounds | 26.2 pounds |
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Customers like the ease of use, cleanliness, and quality of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it makes meal prep easy to do, it's dishwasher safe, and works great as a pressure cooker and air fryer. That said, some complain about the performance, value, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. They mention that it works great as a pressure cooker and air fryer, and is an excellent kitchen tool. Some say that it's super awesome for cooking almost everything and that the lid was broken.
"...The programmable settings make it easy to achieve consistent results, and the "Warm" function keeps my food ready to serve even if I get caught up..." Read more
"...Easy. Meatballs. Tamales. Artichokes. Corn on the cob. All quickly and (perhaps most significantly) very simple...." Read more
"...Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes...." Read more
"...It can also be used as a slow cooker on days I have time and want to use that function...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and appreciate the simple, quick, and convenient cooking. They say it makes meal prep easy when working long hours, making dinner and other stuff really quick and easy. Customers also mention that the pot is making it so much easier to cook for themselves again, making weeknight dinners a breeze. They appreciate the plenty of online support for recipes.
"...Weeknight dinners are now a breeze, and I can enjoy flavorful, slow-cooked dishes without spending hours in the kitchen...." Read more
"...Corn on the cob. All quickly and (perhaps most significantly) very simple. And there's just a single pot to scrub at the end!..." Read more
"...I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs...." Read more
"...That's it.I love this little appliance for the convenience and ease. And there are so many functions to do the work...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the pressure cooker. They say the different functions make cooking so convenient, cost efficient, and perfect for a variety of purposes. They also mention that the product is unmatched in versatility and can be used for varying purposes, including fast and slow cooking. Customers also appreciate the useful features and capabilities of the product. They mention that it can cook everyday meals in an easy way.
"...First and foremost, the versatility of this Instant Pot is unmatched. With its 9-in-1 functionality, it covers a wide range of cooking needs...." Read more
"...And there are so many functions to do the work.It was my best buddy that convinced me to get one and I am glad I listened to him...." Read more
"...and versatility: It takes up no space on the stove, and can be used on any level surface anywhere the power cord can reach, so if your cooking a..." Read more
"...No looking back. I am retired but it’s still so convenient to cook a roast in 20 minutes and have it turn out more tender than it ever has after 4..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the pressure cooker. They mention that it produces full-flavored meals, and the stew is very nice and tender. They also say that it's easy to use and makes great meals. Customers also say it opens up a world of culinary possibilities, and is best for making anything soupy or stewy. They appreciate the worry-free cooking experience and the robust collection of recipes through the complimentary app.
"...make it virtually impossible to make mistakes, ensuring a worry-free cooking experience...." Read more
"...Seriously. Delicious, perfectly cooked barbecue ribs—enough to feed at least eight people—ready in about an hour...." Read more
"...vegetables, not that I am a vegetarian, but the benefits of steamed vegetables are enormous! Yes!..." Read more
"...This produced a very nice and tender stew.Suggestions to Instant Brands:..." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the pressure cooker. They mention it's easy to clean, with no dishes to clean up. The stainless steel components are dishwasher safe, which saves cleanup time.
"...and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode...." Read more
"...about adverse effects from non-stick coatings away, and is easily cleanable with worrying too much about damage...." Read more
"...can also put everything but the base in the dishwasher so clean-up is super easy and fast...." Read more
"...It’s dishwasher safe, as is the pressure lid attachment (although I hand wash mine)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pressure cooker. Some mention that the price is definitely worth it, the different functions make cooking so convenient, and it's a good investment for the cooking needs of one or two people. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.
"...It was a good price. And you know, it can make like 2 gallons of yogurt or porridge or something, so...great...whatever...." Read more
"The worst rice cooker ever. But everything else works great" Read more
"...No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement...." Read more
"What's all the fuss about? Buy one and find out. Great product, just overpriced." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pressure cooker. Some mention that it's a great size and great for sides and especially my 2 quart of, it takes up no space on the stove, and can be used on any level, making it the ultimate appliance for saving counter space. However, others say that it is pretty big and does take up some space. Some say that the pot itself seems very spacious, while others say it'd be too small to be practical for dehydrating and too complicated to make yogurt.
"...It's like having multiple appliances in one compact and efficient unit, saving space and the hassle of switching between different devices...." Read more
"...It's a great size and great forsides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP...." Read more
"...Plus it's too big for me alone.I have been hesitating on the IP for a long time...." Read more
"...Space-saving and versatility: It takes up no space on the stove, and can be used on any level surface anywhere the power cord can reach, so if your..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the pressure cooker. They mention that the special features have not worked properly, the slow cooker simply doesn't work, and the yogurt mode doesn''t function. Some say that the product does not last even a year and that it went kapoot.
"...I have enough clutter in my kitchen drawers, and it is too easy to misplace parts or accessories that are stored separately...." Read more
"...of cutting an injection-molding die for this part, & utterly failed to make it stay on...." Read more
"...It showed a lid error. No matter what I did I could not get it to work. I contacted customer service and did every thing they suggested, no success...." Read more
"...I did as they asked. They determined that the unit was not working as they intended...." Read more
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First and foremost, the versatility of this Instant Pot is unmatched. With its 9-in-1 functionality, it covers a wide range of cooking needs. This kitchen wonder does everything From pressure and slow cooking to rice cooking, sautéing, steaming, and even making yogurt. It's like having multiple appliances in one compact and efficient unit, saving space and the hassle of switching between different devices.
Safety is a top priority for me regarding kitchen appliances, and the Instant Pot Duo Plus delivers on that front. The advanced safety features, including a secure locking lid, anti-block shield, and steam release valve, provide peace of mind while cooking. The thoughtfully designed safety mechanisms make it virtually impossible to make mistakes, ensuring a worry-free cooking experience.
One of the most significant advantages of the Instant Pot is its ability to reduce cooking time drastically. The pressure cooking feature works wonders, turning tough cuts of meat tender in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional cooking methods. Weeknight dinners are now a breeze, and I can enjoy flavorful, slow-cooked dishes without spending hours in the kitchen.
The convenience and time-saving benefits of this appliance cannot be overstated. The Instant Pot has become my go-to solution for preparing wholesome meals without compromising on taste or nutrition. The programmable settings make it easy to achieve consistent results, and the "Warm" function keeps my food ready to serve even if I get caught up with other tasks.
**Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus -
Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes.
Large LCD Screen with Digital Display
Mute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc.
Plus / Minus button for both time and pressure
Keep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime.
Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours.
Lid rest (right or left side)
**Why I went with IP vs PPCXL -
Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off.
IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks.
Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99
Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart.
Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven.
Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years.
Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button.
IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time.
Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP.
I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative.
There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective.
IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted.
I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs.
**Sizing -
I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization.
**Accessories -
What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors.
On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10).
The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but based
on the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot.
I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions.
8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase.
12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great for
sides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the
6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
**Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus -
Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes.
Large LCD Screen with Digital Display
Mute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc.
Plus / Minus button for both time and pressure
Keep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime.
Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours.
Lid rest (right or left side)
**Why I went with IP vs PPCXL -
Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off.
IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks.
Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99
Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart.
Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven.
Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years.
Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button.
IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time.
Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP.
I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative.
There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective.
IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted.
I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs.
**Sizing -
I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization.
**Accessories -
What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors.
On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10).
The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but based
on the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot.
I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions.
8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase.
12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great for
sides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the
6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.
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Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2023
En el séptimo mes dejo de tener presión.
Tengo más de 1 mes intentando contactar al proveedor y no lo he logrado.