Pros & Cons
Pros
This is my second ip appliance, my first being the 6 quart instant pot. My initial hesitation or issue is that i have limited space to store small appliances, so, i decided to do a 2-for-1.
One pot, easy to clean, and the flavor that the recipes maintain is incredible. They taste so much better than canned, and are cheaper so this is a big plus. It crisps up food really nicely.
Cons
The bottom of the removable stainless steel pot/bowl warped completely out of shape. It seems that the dent has caused an issue with the air fryer lid not always working properly. I have to shake the lid or push it down multiple times to make it work ... Read More
I find it awkward, frustrating, messy and not a time saver. My insta pot is already dead.
You have to very frequently rotate and swap whatever you’re cooking, but the design makes that nearly impossible to do. Everytime i use the pot, it tells me that my food is burning, even when there is no food burning. It's very complicated to use and ... Read More
The taste of the food is identical to that of a slower cooker. Other features are just chilli (dries out the recipe), soup (over-cooks so veggies are mushy), steamer (does not get the moisture balance correct) and no yogurt program.
Highlights
Quality
I decided to go for the 8qt feeling it would indeed suit my needs for when i had family etc
They are easy to use and good quality
Price
The price was pretty good too and i see today it has gone up in price like most things
Shipping
Cooking has never been so fast and so good
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I have only had it a few weeks
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I wanted a rice cooker and they were more money than this device
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First try and my rice was ok need to adjust timing and water i think
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If you are a decent home cook you’ll find it gimmicky
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A pot on the stove can do most items better
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Not a lot of home cooks require a pressure cooker
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Bought elsewhere and i love it
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I wasnt sure if i really needed an instant pot pressure cooker or the 8qt for that matter given there is only me my hubby we are seniors