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Instant Pot Lux 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, and Warmer, 8 Quart, 12 One-Touch Programs
Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Stainless Steel/Black |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 13.18"D x 14.5"W x 13.5"H |
Special Feature | Keep Warm Setting, Dishwasher Safe |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 15.4 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- Cooks Fast and Saves Time: The Instant Pot Duo multi-cooker combines 6 appliances in one: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and warmer – and cooks up to 70% faster
- Consistently Delicious: 12 one-touch Smart Programs put cooking ribs, soups, beans, rice, poultry, desserts and more on autopilot – with tasty results
- Easy to Clean: Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel lid and components and accessories are dishwasher safe
- Advanced Safety Protection - The 10 plus built-in safety features, including Overheat Protection, Safety Lock and more to ensure safe pressure cooking
- Accessories included: Stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup and condensation collector
- Plenty of Recipes: Free Instant Pot app on iOS and Android devices is, loaded with hundreds of recipes for any cuisine to get you started on your culinary adventure. Millions of users provide support and guidance in the many Instant Pot online communities
- Largest Size Capacity: 8-quart large capacity cooks for up to 8 people – perfect for families, and also great for meal prepping and batch cooking for singles and smaller households
- Stainless Steel Inner Pot: The Instant Pot stainless steel inner pot is made with a 3-ply bottom for durability and is healthy and dishwasher-safe
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Lux V3 6-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker
With advanced microprocessor technology, 12 Smart Programs, Stainless Steel Inner Pot, 6 Quart
Instant Pot Lux V3
6 kitchen appliances in 1
Pressure Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Slow Cooker and Warmer.
Easy One touch controls
Simple as pressing a button.
Consistent Results, 3rd Generation Technology
Built-in microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, adjusts heat intensity and duration to prepare healthy, tasty dishes.
Alexa Skill & App
Alexa guided cooking, 1000+ Recipes, Getting Started Videos, Favorite Recipe List, Personalized Grocery List and more.
High Pressure Settings
Cook Healthy Food Fast. Cooking with high pressure reduces cooking time by up to 70%, while saving energy.
Adjustable Temperature Settings
Less, Normal and More - 3 temperatures in ‘Sauté’ for searing, simmering or thickening and 3 temperatures in ‘Slow Cook’ to provide greater flexibility.
Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Steam Rack & Lid
Healthy, food grade 304 (18/8), no chemical coatings, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution. The inner cooking pot, lid and steam rack are dishwasher safe.
Exterior
Large display panel, Brushed stainless steel, finger print resistant.
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Product information
Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Stainless Steel/Black |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 13.18"D x 14.5"W x 13.5"H |
Special Feature | Keep Warm Setting, Dishwasher Safe |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 15.4 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00853084004651 |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
UPC | 853084004651 |
Item Weight | 15.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B071VCMK97 |
Item model number | Lux 80 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #253,062 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #360 in Rice Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 4, 2016 |
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Instant Pot is a smart multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker designed with the objective of being Convenient, Dependable and Safe. It speeds up cooking by 2-6 times making it extremely energy-efficient, while, preserving nutrients and preparing healthy, tasty dishes. Instant Pot Lux 8 Quart 6-in-1 Programmable multi-cooker replaces 6 kitchen appliances, it combines the functions of a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, and Warmer. 12 smart built-in programs – Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake, Egg, Sauté, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Pressure Cook, Keep Warm and Slow Cook, your favourite dishes are as easy as pressing a button. The new Cake Maker is ideal for New York style cheesecake, banana bread and other moist cakes, the Egg Program prepares, soft, medium and hard-boiled eggs perfectly in just a few minutes. Built with the latest 3rd generation technology with an embedded microprocessor. During cooking the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration. Even the volume of food is taken into consideration, all greatly improving cooking results and consistency of the dishes. A 24-hour delay start timer for delayed cooking. Automatic keep warm holds the temperature of the dish until you serve. The fully sealed environment traps the flavors, nutrients and aromas within the food without heating up the kitchen. The 3-ply inner pot stainless steel bottom is extremely durable and leaves no health concerns as associated with non-stick coatings. Brushed stainless steel exterior is finger print resistant with a large, clear display panel. UL certified, carefully designed with 10 proven safety mechanisms to eliminate many common errors that could cause harm or spoil food providing you uncompromised assurance. Instant Pot is the ideal kitchen appliance for your faced-paced, healthy lifestyle. Bullet feature 2 (optional) : Features 12 Smart Built-In Programs – Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Cake, Egg, Sauté, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Keep Warm, Pressure Cook and Slow Cook, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button. Power Supply Cord - 33 inches, non-detached, 2 prong plug.
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material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Metal | Stainless steel |
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Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's quality, cooking speed, and ease of use. They find it simple to use and convenient for making meals. The pressure cooker cooks food quickly and produces delicious results, like stews that taste great right away. Many customers consider it a versatile tool that can be used for many different dishes.
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Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. They mention it does its job well each time, is a great pressure cooker and slow cooker, and is definitely worth it. The 8-quart size allows them to make enough for their family of 6. They appreciate the outstanding dishes made in a fraction of the time then using a slow cooker.
"...It is flawless. It's so easy to set and use that anyone can do it...." Read more
"I am still using this instant pot, love the design and function. Normally, it will only take 30 minutes to stew meat. Good job" Read more
"...much faster than other conventional methods and produces great results without the monitoring. What are you doing reading these reviews???..." Read more
"...Amaxing pressure cooker, tons of amazon books and recipes as well as apps on the AppStore. It’s not difficult to understand all versions...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's cooking speed. It cooks dishes quickly, like stewing meat in 30 minutes. They find it great for meal prep on Sundays and say it makes them want to cook.
"...which means that I can put it on my center island and not have to use the stove...." Read more
"...Normally, it will only take 30 minutes to stew meat. Good job" Read more
"...I'm happy to say it was a raging success with 20 minutes of cooking time...." Read more
"...It seems to heat up faster. My mother in-law is like a kid in the candy store with this thing...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and convenient. They say it makes dinner simple and less time-consuming. The cooking process is straightforward, with food cooked in just a few minutes. Customers appreciate the features and programmability of the product.
"...I love all the features and programmability, but I really just use it for my Italian sauces, making my patented "fall-off-the-bone" ribs and the..." Read more
"...n't say the Instant Pot brand is better than another per se, but the simplicity and versatility of this thing is great...." Read more
"...It’s not difficult to understand all versions...." Read more
"...The Instant Pot was easy to set up and even easier to use...." Read more
Customers enjoy the pressure cooker's cooking quality. They mention it makes delicious soups, stews, and puddings. The veggies don't dry out and taste as good as the first time. It cooks soups, chicken, and sweet potatoes like a champ. It has made cooking enjoyable again, with perfect jelled bone broth every time, tender meats, and corned beef and cabbage coming out perfect.
"...was tender and the vegetables can easily be mashed or eaten with the ginger/raisin sauce. The Instant Pot was easy to set up and even easier to use...." Read more
"...she has also made some stuff with it that are perfect, like corned beef and cabbage as well as some out of this world pulled pork and chicken." Read more
"...So far she's done a pasta dish, rice pudding, pork chops, and beef stew. All came out perfect...." Read more
"...and we use it at least twice a week. It makes the most juicy and tender pork steaks, chicken, stews/soups, veggies, hard boiled eggs, and more!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the versatility of the pressure cooker. They find it compact, easy to clean, and versatile with many features. The cooking vessel has many uses, making it a multi-functional kitchen machine that gets lots of use in their kitchens.
"...I love all the features and programmability, but I really just use it for my Italian sauces, making my patented "fall-off-the-bone" ribs and the..." Read more
"...Pot brand is better than another per se, but the simplicity and versatility of this thing is great...." Read more
"...I bought this product for it's versatility. The cooking vessel has so many features, it's hard to choose which one I will use next...." Read more
"...Im soo happy with it! Amazing quality, and great features, I love it!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's size. They say it's big enough to cook roasts, stews, and large potatoes. The 8-quart size fits their family of six perfectly. It replaces the need for three large products, steams, pressure cooks, and keeps food fresh. It has a small footprint in the kitchen and cooks quickly.
"...The Instant Pot is well suited to take on my regular cooking...." Read more
"...mentioning that the 6 quart allows you to unplug the plug and store it separately, which isn't a huge deal to me, but with the larger size of the 8..." Read more
"...I quickly open the box and its PERFECT!!!! Did the water test was good and went it!! Just had Homemade Swedish Meatballs i 20 mins!! Happy customer!" Read more
"...The 8Qt is the Perfect size for a small family with leftovers -- I am satisfied with the size." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's easy cleaning. The cooking vessel comes out for cleaning, and the parts are dishwasher safe. They find it simple to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning.
"...The cooking vessel comes out for cleaning and although I usually clean it by hand, I have used the dishwasher from time to time--it's fully..." Read more
"...The clean-up was also easy and I hope for a long and happy relationship with my new primary method of cooking - the Instant Pot!..." Read more
"...This thing has changed how we do dinner in our house!! It’s so easy to use and to clean (the inner pot and rubber ring are dishwasher safe!)..." Read more
"...It’s easier to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning and the food tastes amazing!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the tenderness of the meat and vegetables after cooking with the pressure cooker. They find it easy to use and comfortable right away. The consistency of the texture is also better than on the stove, making the soup taste better.
"...The meat was tender and the vegetables can easily be mashed or eaten with the ginger/raisin sauce...." Read more
"...Yes its faster, meat was super tender but the vegetables were mushy...." Read more
"...It is easy to use and the food turns out great-meats are super tender!..." Read more
"...My meats have always been moist and my veggies are always perfectly tender to my liking. Clean up is great minus the lip under the insert...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI'm self-taught and used to be a private chef in Beverly Hills. When I was growing up, my Mom used to have one of those old-school pressure cookers with the weight on top that spit and shook and released steam as it cooked. When I was on my own, I bought one and used it pretty regularly, but it was still the old-school kind, but the pressure valve was built in. It was a pain to clean, though. And then I found this one. It's electric, which means that I can put it on my center island and not have to use the stove. I love all the features and programmability, but I really just use it for my Italian sauces, making my patented "fall-off-the-bone" ribs and the meatiest, most tender beef stroganoff ever.
It is flawless. It's so easy to set and use that anyone can do it. And the best part is that you can set the timer and it won't start counting down until it is already under pressure. The cooking vessel comes out for cleaning and although I usually clean it by hand, I have used the dishwasher from time to time--it's fully dishwasher safe. The rubber gasket fits firmly and is not difficult to remove for cleaning and reinstalls easily after cleaning.
While I usually use it as a pressure cooker, I have just started using it as a crock pot and am loving how easily it can do that too! I purchased the larger unit so I can fit more ribs in it! It's a bit big, but well-worth the cabinet space for all it can do. Highly recommend it for virtually anyone that cooks!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI am still using this instant pot, love the design and function. Normally, it will only take 30 minutes to stew meat. Good job
- Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2018Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI love this thing. Pardon my ignorance but I didn't even know these were a thing until a few months ago. I then started hearing about them and was like "why would I need that". Holy cow, wish I would have jumped on it sooner. This is amazing. I can't say the Instant Pot brand is better than another per se, but the simplicity and versatility of this thing is great. I got the 8-quart on a lightning deal for about the cost of the 3-quart and I'm glad I did. The capacity is not as importance to me as the actual size. When saute'ing (is that a word?) something before pressure cooking, it's nice to have the extra surface area more similar to a frying pan. And you want to saute' in the pot as much as possible to capture all those great flavors, etc. Anyway, it looks a little intimidating with all the buttons but, trust me, it's super simple to use and creates fantastic dishes easily. Don't be too fooled by the published "cook times" you see on many recipes, it takes quite some time to heat up, pressurize, and then vent when done, but it's still much faster than other conventional methods and produces great results without the monitoring. What are you doing reading these reviews??? Just buy one already! Good luck!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI wish I could give this a ten star review but amazon only allows up to 4 stats. I did just get it but over all the kitchen Appliances this one takes the cake. I can cook a whole chicken covered in herbs and veggies in a broth in 25 minutes flat and it falls off the bone by that time. Amaxing pressure cooker, tons of amazon books and recipes as well as apps on the AppStore. It’s not difficult to understand all versions. Definitely get this model if possible as it has egg anndddd cake also buy a spring release pan pan for cakes etc regular 7” spring release exists so does dadio brand which is slightly deeper I think but I don’t even cook lasagna in the extra pan I just put 1.5 cups of water down literally the sides it works like heaven best lasagna ever made! . The only difference besides 40$ more for the duo 8qt is duo has a yogurt button but you can still do that and then some in the lux8Qt on Manuel mode so it just makes sense. Using it daily . Invest in extra rings as after time those I hear can get stinky . Those are cheap and if you want you can get egg stacker to stack more eggs than it comes with and a steamer as it dies that too: this is beyond overly excited as I neverrr put teviews but taking the time it is just that amazing!
5.0 out of 5 starsI wish I could give this a ten star review but amazon only allows up to 4 stats. I did just get it but over all the kitchen Appliances this one takes the cake. I can cook a whole chicken covered in herbs and veggies in a broth in 25 minutes flat and it falls off the bone by that time. Amaxing pressure cooker, tons of amazon books and recipes as well as apps on the AppStore. It’s not difficult to understand all versions. Definitely get this model if possible as it has egg anndddd cake also buy a spring release pan pan for cakes etc regular 7” spring release exists so does dadio brand which is slightly deeper I think but I don’t even cook lasagna in the extra pan I just put 1.5 cups of water down literally the sides it works like heaven best lasagna ever made! . The only difference besides 40$ more for the duo 8qt is duo has a yogurt button but you can still do that and then some in the lux8Qt on Manuel mode so it just makes sense. Using it daily . Invest in extra rings as after time those I hear can get stinky . Those are cheap and if you want you can get egg stacker to stack more eggs than it comes with and a steamer as it dies that too: this is beyond overly excited as I neverrr put teviews but taking the time it is just that amazing!Definitely best kitchen appliance so why wait to buy?
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on May 11, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Official! I LOVE my InstantPot Lux 80!
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseFirst of all, I don't normally review products unless someone asks for my opinion. But I just have to say something about my new favourite small kitchen appliance - my new InstantPot. I'm totally wowed by it. 🤩
You have to know me well to know that I normally don't buy products when they first come out. Basically, I won't pay the high price for something new and normally wait until the price drops as new models go on the market (my kids did not inherit this gene! LOL) Then I research the heck out of what I am thinking of buying to make sure I get the best version of the product for us.
So, after many hours of intensive review reading and searches for recipes and options to make sure it would suit our laid back lifestyle, I finally caved and bought an InstantPot. BEST. INVESTMENT. EVER.
It's so easy to use! If you're not familiar, it is an electric pressure cooker - much safer than the older 'on top of the stove' version (I'm not a bit nervous around it). Surprisingly, I am actually having fun with it, even though I thought it would be a chore to learn new tricks at my age! LOL
Last night we were destined to have a late supper (after 7 before I realized I had no leftovers to warm up! lol) Normally, on nights like that, we would just open a can of something or get take out. Not last night. 😲 Willie was out in the garage working on the car and would not be in for awhile (making supper even later), so I thought I'd play with the new cooker since I had the time to kill. I took a whole frozen chicken out of the freezer, put it in the InstantPot with a cup of water as directed, and sprinkled it with my regular go to spice - Montreal Chicken. I set it to cook for 60 minutes, tossed a couple of potatoes into the oven to bake, and just walked away. In approximately 1-1/2 hours, we sat down to a meal of wonderfully moist chicken (which was literally falling off the bone), baked potatoes, gravy (made right in the same pot) and veggies 😋- and remember - that chicken was frozen as hard as a rock when I put it in the pot! I'm still amazed. And clean-up is so simple because I can toss the liner pot right into the dishwasher (it's stainless steel). Best part??? I don't have to figure out what to cook tonight because we have leftovers! 😁
Like everyone, we have a lot of favourite go-to meals and I was really concerned that I wouldn't get much use out of the Instantpot because we'd still want to have those favourites. I'm happy to report that, so far at least, it has been easy to convert the ones I've tried and with very little tweaking. Mind you, I won't be able to cook everything in this pot, but variety is still the spice of life, right? 🤪 Another bonus? It will be a wonderful asset for cooking on hot summer nights and my kitchen will stay cook because, unlike the oven, there is no heat that escapes. 😈
There are a number of different versions of the InstantPot, but this (LUX model) is the one that I ordered through Amazon online (the price was right that day and I see it is on sale again). You can also buy them in town at the big box stores. Some make yogurt (DUO model), but I prefer to just buy that off the shelf, so it wasn't important to me. Other than that, they are all basically the same when it comes to cooking a meal, at least. Apparently I will also be able to cook desserts in this magnificent creature, but one hurdle at a time. 😏
Amazon CustomerIt's Official! I LOVE my InstantPot Lux 80!
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2018
You have to know me well to know that I normally don't buy products when they first come out. Basically, I won't pay the high price for something new and normally wait until the price drops as new models go on the market (my kids did not inherit this gene! LOL) Then I research the heck out of what I am thinking of buying to make sure I get the best version of the product for us.
So, after many hours of intensive review reading and searches for recipes and options to make sure it would suit our laid back lifestyle, I finally caved and bought an InstantPot. BEST. INVESTMENT. EVER.
It's so easy to use! If you're not familiar, it is an electric pressure cooker - much safer than the older 'on top of the stove' version (I'm not a bit nervous around it). Surprisingly, I am actually having fun with it, even though I thought it would be a chore to learn new tricks at my age! LOL
Last night we were destined to have a late supper (after 7 before I realized I had no leftovers to warm up! lol) Normally, on nights like that, we would just open a can of something or get take out. Not last night. 😲 Willie was out in the garage working on the car and would not be in for awhile (making supper even later), so I thought I'd play with the new cooker since I had the time to kill. I took a whole frozen chicken out of the freezer, put it in the InstantPot with a cup of water as directed, and sprinkled it with my regular go to spice - Montreal Chicken. I set it to cook for 60 minutes, tossed a couple of potatoes into the oven to bake, and just walked away. In approximately 1-1/2 hours, we sat down to a meal of wonderfully moist chicken (which was literally falling off the bone), baked potatoes, gravy (made right in the same pot) and veggies 😋- and remember - that chicken was frozen as hard as a rock when I put it in the pot! I'm still amazed. And clean-up is so simple because I can toss the liner pot right into the dishwasher (it's stainless steel). Best part??? I don't have to figure out what to cook tonight because we have leftovers! 😁
Like everyone, we have a lot of favourite go-to meals and I was really concerned that I wouldn't get much use out of the Instantpot because we'd still want to have those favourites. I'm happy to report that, so far at least, it has been easy to convert the ones I've tried and with very little tweaking. Mind you, I won't be able to cook everything in this pot, but variety is still the spice of life, right? 🤪 Another bonus? It will be a wonderful asset for cooking on hot summer nights and my kitchen will stay cook because, unlike the oven, there is no heat that escapes. 😈
There are a number of different versions of the InstantPot, but this (LUX model) is the one that I ordered through Amazon online (the price was right that day and I see it is on sale again). You can also buy them in town at the big box stores. Some make yogurt (DUO model), but I prefer to just buy that off the shelf, so it wasn't important to me. Other than that, they are all basically the same when it comes to cooking a meal, at least. Apparently I will also be able to cook desserts in this magnificent creature, but one hurdle at a time. 😏
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- JB79Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars When cooking for a crowd...
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI bought this 8 quart LUX having previously owned the DUO 6 quart version because the smaller one just wasn’t large enough for when we are cooking for company (which is every weekend). This larger size easily lets me feed 8 people and still have some left overs. I opted to get the LUX instead of the DUO this time because I never once used the “low” pressure settings on my DUO and 99.9% of recipes out there are for high pressure cooking (LUX only cooks at high pressure). Unless you are going to make your own yogurt (sounds fun in theory but in reality is just a chore) then the LUX will meet your needs. I appreciate having all the different programs for various types of food and would find that pretty helpful if I was a beginner but most recipes out there will tell you how long to cook and you can just use the manual setting and enter the time which is what I always do now. I have made stews, ribs, roasts, stocks, beans and lentils, hard boiled eggs, potatoes, soups, pastas, etc. all successfully with this product. I find rice cooks better in an actual rice cooker than in the IP but is still decent if you didn’t have a rice cooker. I like that I can put the lid in the dishwasher (some other brands you can’t). There are two parts on the top of the lid where the metal is exposed which gets hot enough to burn yourself pretty badly but there are warning labels, you just have to make sure you keep your kids away from it when in use. I also wish the wire steamer rack that is included were larger. It doesn’t cover the entire bottom of the inner pot so things can slip off and into the bottom very easily. I would also like it if the pressure release valve could be opened partially instead of all the way or completely sealed. Doing a quick release is sometimes too quick and can spray your kitchen with whatever you are cooking. These complaints are pretty minor in my mind and the convenience and quality of the product by far outweigh these small annoyances which is why I rated this five stars. I would definitely buy this again.
- Carrie.LesperanceReviewed in Canada on November 18, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL EVER MAKE
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseThis may be the best investment I have made in the last year, maybe even 5 years. This product not only met, but exceeded my expectations. It has basically replaced my oven. It is extremely versatile and everything I have made has turned out amazing. I love how convenient and time saving it is, particularly when I am meal prepping and cooking large quantities of meat on the weekend. I have recommended the IP to every single person I know. In fact, it was recommended to me by one of the leading Nutrition and Training experts in North America!
Easy to clean, easy to use, tons of recipes online to get you started, keeps all the nutrients in the food.
The only potential negative is the size - it is quite large and does occupy a significant amount of counter space - this particular model was much larger than I thought based on the photos. I am liking the size because I can cook a whole squash or 6lbs of meat, so I accept the counter space reduction.
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SandraReviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseSi la recomiendo. Es práctica y fácil de usar además de que las cosas se hacen mucho más rápido de lo normal. He hecho arroz, verduras, pasta, pulpo, etc. Solo no intenten hacer huevo revuelto porque se pega al recipiente interno. Ojalá viniera con el recetario en español
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NicoleReviewed in Canada on April 10, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars Très satisfaite mais....
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseJ'ai recu cet article en bon état...j'ai fais cuire un jambon mais j'ai dû le couper en morceaux avant ...en plus je n'ai pas reçu les anneaux scellant (2) avec mon colis