Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if I can help you troubleshoot why a recipe didn’t work. The Steam Release Valve – a safety mechanism that allows steam to escape and maintains the correct pressure level.

One way to prevent the lid from retaining odors is to place it upside down on the pot until it has completely dried or you are ready to use it. Having the Keep Warm function on allows you keep track of the amount of time since pressure cooking completed. The Instant Pot Pro Crisp is best for: anyone who wants multiple functions, many accessories, and the ability to air fry—and isn’t afraid to splurge. While the Instant Pot Duo Nova comes in a range of sizes, it’s currently the only model with a large, 10 quart capacity option, which is ideal for big families or hosting parties. It also has the Keep Warm, pressure cook, and slow cook modules, saute, rice making, steaming, and yogurt maker features.After the cooking process is completed, the cooker will go into the “Keep Warm” mode if it has been turned ON. Ahead, we’ll take a close look at all of the Instant Pot models and break down their built-in smart programs, cooking functions, ease of use, and more. This no-pressure multi cooker allows the cook to: Saute’, Slow Cook (two temps), Rice Cook, Bake, Steam, Roast and Stew. According to the Instant Pot manual you need to use 3 cups of water but I’ve found that using 2 cups of water is adequate.

The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Instant Pot owners to provide you with a good answer. Depending on what you plan to make with your Instant Pot, extras range from practical and essential to plain old fun. And 15 customizable one-touch smart programs make it easy to prepare oatmeal, eggs, cakes, beans, and more with the push of a button.In addition to air-frying, the Air Fryer Lid adds broiling, baking, roasting, reheating, and dehydrating functionality to compatible machines. The anti-block shield underneath the lid should be removed and cleaned after each use, especially following the preparation of foods that may splatter. They all have something that makes them incredibly useful in the kitchen, which is why I can’t choose just one best Instant Pot. The Instant Pot Duo Nova is available in various sizes, including a six-quart and an eight-quart capacity. Pressure Indicator – Indicator on control panel that illuminates when pressure is detected in the cooker.

Instant Pot pressure multicookers are carefully designed to eliminate and avoid most of the potential problems. As a plus Duo Nova has bot the 3 quart and the 10 quart size - the latter is not similar to the Duo Classsic model (or any other instant pots for that matter). The display is completely modernized so the cook can easily tell if the cooker is heating, pressure cooking, keeping warm and if the beeping sounds are on or off. liter option, and in the US and Australia, there’s a smaller 3-quart/ 3-liter version available if you have a small family or you� Quick note : I already mentioned the Duo Plus and Duo Evo models in the reviews, so I won’t include them here.

Whether you're making a one-pot meal, canning jam, or steaming veggies, this is the all-in-one solution that does it all, and does it quickly. In 2018 Instant Pot decided not to just re-name existing models and two “unique” retail-specific models- NOVA for Costco and VIVA for QVC. Base Unit/Outer Pot – stainless steel exterior that houses the heating element, control panel, and attached power cord. This Wi-Fi-enabled 6-quart Instant Pot has been discontinued and replaced by the Instant Pot Pro Plus 6-quart Smart Multi-Cooker.

When pressure cooking is complete, you’ll hear a series of beeps and the display will show 00:00, which means it’s in Keep Warm mode (if the Auto Keep Warm function is turned on.Cons: One significant difference between this version and the original is that the Instant Pot Duo Plus with Whisper Quiet Steam Release trades a sous vide cooking function for a cake-making feature. Tip: If you are between sizes and you are looking for a more supportive fit, choose the smaller size. The images illustrate an Instant Pot® inner pot after an 8-month period of regular use and the results after using white vinegar to clean the stains. Instant Pot listened to feedback from consumers and added a few nice touches such as two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top. So, when it comes to available sizes, the Duo vs Duo Nova comparison puts the latter in the first place.