Pros & Cons
Pros
Quality is well within requirements for the design and operation without ending up being overpriced. Instabrands have no shame and simply put in the box without a power cable to sell at full price. Moved to the uk from the us. Bought a uk version fair... Read More
Can also be used as a rice cooker aswell which is nice. The slow cooker seems to be able to do it all with timers. Wishes it had similar features to the larger instant pot evo plus or pro.
Cons
It's a really useful tool when it works but the scope for defective parts plus poor customer support and access to replacement parts would make me avoid recommending. I'm very disappointed in both amazon and instant pot brand in how they treat their l... Read More
The lid sealing ring is vulnerable to absorption of strong odours from foods during high pressure cooking. The pot is extremely heavy and takes up a third of the usable workspace in my kitchen.
Highlights
Quality
Slightly less powerful than a stovetop pressure cooker, it still manages to cook a chicken curry in 15 mins & dried black turtl... Read More
Having the sauté function is brilliant, as you literally cook in one pot, for things like soups and casseroles, it's great.
The timer feature and the indicator of whether it is hearing up, cooking or cooling takes the anxiety out of using pressure coo... Read More
It was quite frustrating in terms of the cooking time that it required vs gas stove.
Price
But if you want a workhorse at a very reasonable price, this is all you need.
Packaging/appearance
In the box, it came with stainless steel inner pot (in case it starts to have marks, just put some vinegar in it to soak the ba... Read More
Overview
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Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are fancier multi cookers ones with wifi apps attached bigger ones too
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Some of the more recent models look modern have other features like air fryer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Few months back i was relocated to a new city
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was used to gas stove and here i have electric stove
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It was quite frustrating in terms of the cooking time that it required vs gas stove
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While searching for solution i found this gem 34instant pot duo34
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In the box it came with stainless steel inner pot in case it starts to have marks just put some vinegar in it to soak the base and then wash it after 30 mins it will be shinning as new and steaming rack trivet and condensation collector
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The timer feature and the indicator of whether it is hearing up cooking or cooling takes the anxiety out of using pressure cookers in the oast