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Reddit · r/instantpot · 2 days ago

Recently bought the Duo and likes it a lot. They plan to add a smaller Instant Pot for veggies or beans so the Duo has room for larger cuts of meat.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 3 days ago

Their Pro Plus will not release pressure after cooking unless the black weight is pulled off, and they suspect a defective lid.

KitchenRecs · 11 days ago

We are two people so I mostly do beans, chili and the odd pot roast, and it handles all of it without fuss. The steam release is loud and the sealing ring holds onto the smell of whatever you cooked last, so I keep a second ring for sweet stuff. Saute mode is weak for browning, I still sear in a pan first.

KitchenRecs · JW · 11 days ago

Dead after 5 months, just a blank screen and no power.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 14 days ago

Bought in July 2025 and genuinely loves the wide cooking pot, but about 15 months in the Sauté and Yogurt buttons stopped responding entirely while pressure cooking and everything else still works. Instant Pot support asked for a video and receipt and had not replied after a week.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 16 days ago

Uses the Combi all the time for mathri, pakoras, rice and quinoa, calling it a very good, versatile and fast air fryer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 17 days ago

Their Pro Plus with WiFi, bought last week, keeps giving a food burn error despite a clean pot and a good water test.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 18 days ago

Loves the Combi for air frying meat and veggies, rice, and small-batch baking including carrot cakes with steam.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 27 days ago

Loves the Combi but finds its beeping incredibly loud and annoying.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 28 days ago

Got the Duo Plus and it has been more than enough; most people only use pressure cook, sauté and slow cook.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 30 days ago

Owns the 8 qt Pro Crisp and finds it large; the air fryer function works well and doubles as a small oven, though heat is very uneven, and few dishes really combine pressure cooking with air frying.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 30 days ago

Household of two chose the 8 qt Pro and even make cheesecake in it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 32 days ago

Got the 4 qt Rio, loves it and gave their 3 qt to their granddaughter.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 32 days ago

Finds the Rio Mini 4 qt the sweet spot: it has the 6 qt's diameter but is shorter, so sautéing is effective and fast and the 6 qt ring and glass lid fit; the downside is finding shallow pans for pot-in-pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 32 days ago

Cooks for one in the original 6 qt Duo and recommends that size over the 3 qt; they regularly cook small amounts like half a pound of potatoes in it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 34 days ago

Their Instant Pot Rio stopped cooking: the display works but sticks at 00:40 and the pot never heats, even after a reset and a new power connector.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 35 days ago

Their US Instant Pot Pro Plus, bought in May 2025, was good for about a year; then it began beeping when off, dropping off Wi-Fi, registering wrong touches and turning itself on.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 36 days ago

Bought a Ninja HyperHeat on sale and used it for rotisserie chicken stock and consommé; it is very easy to clean and use and performed as they expected.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 37 days ago

Has a Lux and a hand-me-down Duo; the Duo is newer with more features, but they hate it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 37 days ago

Their older Duo has been wonderful for years without a problem until an odd 'OF' display appeared.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 37 days ago

Right after the warranty ran out their Instant Pot Pro 8 stopped starting pressure cooking reliably: after sautéing it doesn't heat until they restart it two or three times, though the sealing ring is fine.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 42 days ago

Upgraded from a Duo, which still works, to the Pro for its handles and yogurt and sous vide settings; it was fine for a year, then threw a C7 error and would not heat.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 42 days ago

Bought an 8 qt Instant Pot Pro at a liquidator's auction for under $10 and finds it a fantastic machine despite its dents.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 43 days ago

Just bought an Instant Pot Pro 5.7 L and couldn't get yoghurt to move from the pasteurising stage to fermentation, unlike on their old 3.8 L Instant Pot; they are thinking of returning it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 44 days ago

Has been using the Duo Plus mostly for beans and finds it totally fine, though they would have preferred the Pro's handled pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 45 days ago

Their Duo Crisp started letting pressure escape and splatter liquid through the vent area over a week or so, even after cleaning the knob.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 47 days ago

After almost a decade of trouble-free cooking in a 3 qt Instant Pot, their new 6 qt Instant Pot Duo won't come to pressure unless they press down on the lid; on the rice preset it stalls and burns rice on the bottom without a burn warning.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 47 days ago

Their 3 qt Duo started rusting and corroding under its outer film after only 11 months living in a camper, so they sanded and painted it; it still works great.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 50 days ago

Has used their 8 qt Duo Plus several times a week for a long time; the jiggle valve is now starting to fail and they can't find the same model to replace it.

Reddit · r/Cooking · 52 days ago

Sous vide at 160F in the new Ninja Combi had the water at 170F after 1-2 hours, which they read as overheating.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 53 days ago

Upgraded to an 8 qt Pro four years ago after four years with an 8 qt Duo; bought on a whim, it now gets used about 60 times a year.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 54 days ago

Their Duo is still going strong after 10 years, unlike the Pro they bought for its extras, so they are back on the Duo.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 54 days ago

Their 2016 Duo still works great for family dinners.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 54 days ago

Has two Instant Pot Duos bought the same year, now 8 years old, and plans to keep them a long time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 54 days ago

Their 8-year-old Duo Plus is used weekly for stews and pork roast and every other week for yogurt; the slow cook mode now seems less hot, so it may be nearing its end, and they like its stainless pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 60 days ago

Never uses the presets on their 8-qt Duo, getting recipes online; makes easy-peel hard boiled eggs, risotto, refried beans from dry in 45 minutes, stews and curries, and says you will love it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 60 days ago

Has a 3 qt Duo and finds it good for beans as long as you respect its lower fill limits.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 67 days ago

Their 10-plus-year-old Instant Pot Duo 6 qt 7-in-1 is still doing okay with no parts ever replaced, until the condensation cup broke.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 68 days ago

Has the Whisper Quiet Instant Pot and finds it great as a pressure cooker, acceptable as a slow cooker, and good for steaming, rice and yogurt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 68 days ago

Loves their 7.5 quart Rio Wide but warns it takes a lot of counter space.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 70 days ago

Loves their Instant Pot Pro, has used all its features and the air fryer lid for crisping casseroles, and does a lot of pot-in-pot cooking.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 70 days ago

Owns both the Pro and the Duo and finds the Pro better in almost every way, though neither is especially good at slow cooking or rice.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 72 days ago

Just got a Rio 4 qt and likes it as a basic cook: only high pressure, but the steam release button is better placed and the low, wide pot is convenient for sautéing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 73 days ago

Upgraded from a 13-year-old 6 qt to the 7.5 qt Rio Wide; it seems to work but steam escapes around the lid, which never happened with their old one.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 74 days ago

Recommends the 8 qt Pro because theirs heats up as fast as a 6 qt and doesn't seem to need extra water, so it cooks 6 qt recipes as written.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 74 days ago

Has the Pro 10-in-1 and is pretty happy with it, especially that the inner pot can go on the stove.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 75 days ago

After their Duo died following years of service they bought the Pro: its sauté is far more usable, the handled pot is great, and its seal and release are better.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 75 days ago

Used an Instant Pot Duo for years until it eventually died, then replaced it with a Pro.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 75 days ago

Has an 8 qt Pro and finds it good at slow cooking for an Instant Pot, as long as there is enough thin liquid, though not a full slow cooker replacement.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 75 days ago

Finds the Duo more reliable overall and has never had the inner pot spinning issue; they rarely lift the pot right after cooking so don't miss handles.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 75 days ago

Loves their Duo 6, likes that the pot can spin when sautéing ground meat, and finds replacement parts readily available.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Their 4-qt Duo has been nothing but trouble compared to older ones; fine for a few months and then something is always breaking.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Their Duo60 V2, about 8 years old, still works like a charm; when they broke the lid they bought a replacement lid instead of a new pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Has a Pro Max from 2024 alongside a 2019 Duo Evo Plus that still works fine; the Pro Max is essentially the same cooker with different controls.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Their Duo just passed nine years of use at least three times a week with nothing ever replaced or repaired.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Replaced their Duo, which burned out after many years, with a Rio; so far so good and they don't see a big difference.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Had to replace their old Instant Pot, and the sealing ring on the new Duo is impossible to de-stink: lemon, vinegar, Dawn, microwaving and Phoenix sun have all failed.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Has had the Instant Pot Pro for a year and it still works as well as day one; their only complaint is the stainless inner pot feels cheap and takes more effort to clean than their Demeyere pots, though it is dishwasher-safe.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 76 days ago

Just bought their third Instant Pot Duo over many years of use; they make yogurt, stews, soups and the occasional cheesecake and find it quick and effortless.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 79 days ago

Uses their Ninja Combi for meal prep: rice, broth and frozen vegetables in the bottom pan and chicken thighs on top, all cooked well in about 20 minutes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 79 days ago

Finds the Ninja Combi oven awesome for cooking rice or noodles, meat and veg at the same time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 81 days ago

Has used their 6 qt Instant Pot Duo since 2015 for soups, beans and yogurt and is very pleased with it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 85 days ago

Has no microwave and reheats in their 6 qt Duo several times a week; with a little water it comes to pressure very fast, and wet foods and rice reheat well pot-in-pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 85 days ago

Has wasted six cartons of soy milk trying to make yogurt in their Instant Pot Rio, which their regular Instant Pot handles fine.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 87 days ago

Recently bought the 4 qt Rio and loves it: perfect for two, easy to store, a great rice function, and they use it daily after getting rid of their big clunky one.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 88 days ago

Their new grey Duo Plus shows FOOD BURN every time before reaching pressure, even with water and a trivet under frozen chicken, and steam escapes from the back left of the lid.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 88 days ago

Their first Instant Pot, a Lux 60, never gave trouble, but their Duo V2 is a constant worry: anything that might stick triggers a burn notice, so they can't stir rice into one-pot dishes and use it much less.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 90 days ago

Has the Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 qt, loves it and makes soups in it in winter.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 90 days ago

Their Rio 4 qt is perfect for two: one cup of dal makhani fills it to the max line and gives two meals for both of them.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 90 days ago

Their new Duo Plus 8 qt reached pressure fine the first day, but the next week with a doubled recipe it never came to pressure.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 94 days ago

Still uses the 6 qt Duo they bought over a decade ago, but would buy a different brand when it dies.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 94 days ago

Uses both a 3 L Mini and a 6 L Duo at least weekly for beans, grains, chili and chicken breasts.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 94 days ago

Cooks for two but batch-cooks and freezes, and their Rio Wide 7.5 qt handles soup, chili, sauce, pulled pork, birria and cheesecake; they recommend the larger size if you have the counter space.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 95 days ago

Their IP-DUO60 is still going strong after ten years of near-daily use for rice, oatmeal, beans, lentils and eggs, even surviving being placed on a hot stove grate.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 95 days ago

Uses the Pro Crisp 8 L for sushi rice that comes out perfect every time, all kinds of meat, yogurt, eggs and vegetables, plus the air fryer function.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 95 days ago

Their Instant Pot Duo with separate pressure and air fry lids, plus an extra pot, makes family dinner easy enough that their teens use it too.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 104 days ago

Their 8 qt Pro from 2022 has started burning food on the inner pot several times this year, and Instant says the 8 qt handled replacement pot is discontinued.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 106 days ago

Both of their 8 qt Instant Pot Duos burnt out; they find the newer manufacturing lower quality than the older ones.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 108 days ago

Bought an older Duo Plus 3 qt and finds it very sturdy and is happy they did.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 108 days ago

Their 8 qt Pro's temperature is fairly accurate, about 2F below the set value in sous vide, and their yogurt sets reliably.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 108 days ago

Their brand-new 6 qt Pro runs 5 degrees hot and can't be calibrated, which matters for yogurt fermentation.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 110 days ago

Has two Instant Pot Pro Duos with air fryer (8qt and 6qt) and was never impressed with the air frying, finding their Samsung oven's air fryer far better.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 111 days ago

Has made bread, yogurt and whole broiler chickens in their Duo pressure cooker and air fryer with swappable lids.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 112 days ago

Uses a 3 qt Duo almost every day to batch-cook whole grains, lentils, peas, beans and potatoes.

Reddit · r/Cooking · 113 days ago

Owns the PossibleCooker Pro and would not put it under a broiler. Says the nonstick pots are notoriously fragile according to user groups, so they are very careful with theirs.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 121 days ago

Owns six Instant Pots (Mini, two Duos, Duo Plus, Lux and Pro) and recommends the Pro; the 6 qt is plenty for two with meal prep and its flat-bottom pot also works on the stove.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 121 days ago

Was pretty happy with their 6 qt Duo until it broke, then upgraded to the 8 qt Pro for big batches.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 122 days ago

Finds the Ninja Combi great, a dream if you don't need pressure cooking, but useless as a pressure cooker replacement because it can't pressure cook.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 122 days ago

Replaced their old Instant Pot with the 6 qt Pro Plus last year and only regrets not doing it sooner: the auto vent, inner-pot handles and phone notifications make a world of difference.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 124 days ago

Grime has baked onto their Ultimate Lid so badly that degreaser and scrubbing can't remove it, and they can't disassemble it to deep clean.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 133 days ago

Found a new-in-box Pro Plus 6 qt for $25; it's now their favourite 6 qt and its pot works on their induction plate.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 136 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo has been a tank since 2017 with no repairs, only replacement sealing rings, though they find its sauté finicky with hot spots.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 137 days ago

Bought a Ninja HyperHeat pressure cooker after giving up on their Instant Pot and finds it fantastic: simple, one button per function, truly set-and-forget with no error messages.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 140 days ago

Has had the 6qt Duo Plus for almost nine years and says it has worked like a champ, with no replacement part ever needed.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 140 days ago

Has had the Duo for a few years without issues and never wanted the extra bells and whistles.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 141 days ago

Has the 6 qt Pro and would never go back to manually opening the vent valve, since it vents automatically and notifies their phone; the inner pot handles make a huge difference.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 141 days ago

Their 6qt Cosori bought in 2017 is still going strong, so they never used the spare Instant Pot Duo they bought.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 141 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo is going on ten years without an error message; the basic models are clearly the most reliable.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 141 days ago

Has had the 6 qt Duo Plus for almost seven years and it has worked like a champ; never missed handles on the pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 141 days ago

Loves the handles on their 8 qt Instant Pot Pro, but there is no replacement inner pot for the 8 qt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 142 days ago

Their 3 qt Duo Mini comes up to pressure significantly faster than their 8 qt Pro despite lower wattage.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 143 days ago

Just got a 6 qt Pro for $80 after selling an 8 qt that took too much counter space and burned more; couldn't be happier.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 145 days ago

Their Duo Plus, under a year old, now depressurizes within two minutes cooking rice and its lid no longer locks properly.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 146 days ago

Has had their 6 qt Duo for about five years with only about five burn notices, each their own fault.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 147 days ago

Has the same Rio Wide and loves it better than the deeper ones, using it all the time, even for a frozen 3 lb chuck roast.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 149 days ago

Uses their Instant Pot Pro Max's keep warm and yogurt settings successfully for cultured cream.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 150 days ago

Splurged on the Pro Max 6 qt and it did not disappoint; highly recommends it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 150 days ago

Their Duo Crisp doubles as a small air fryer and Instant Pot; cooks rice in it all the time and it works great for the family.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 159 days ago

Their Duo Whisper Quiet 6 qt with a stainless pot is three years old and very handy and easy to use.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 159 days ago

Their teal 6 qt Duo suddenly got stuck on the Porridge program after being unplugged mid-cook and won't respond to other buttons.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 162 days ago

Their Instant Pot pressure cooker with the air fryer lid almost never seals for small batches of rice, so it keeps heating and burns it, unlike their old basic model.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 170 days ago

Has used and really loved their Instant Pot Pro 8 qt since 2023, but after a drop broke the lid they can't find a replacement lid anywhere.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 174 days ago

After more than a year, their Instant Pot Duo gave a strong static-like tingle on its side when plugged in.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 177 days ago

Has had the Food Burn warning on their Instant Pot Duo three or four times in a couple of years, usually with rice.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 177 days ago

Loves their Rio Mini more than their 5.7 L Rio, but it's rubbish at slow cooking: water pours out and they must empty the overflow several times.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 179 days ago

Bought an 8 qt and a 6 qt Duo for cold-start yogurt; the 8 qt is over a decade old and only needed new sealing rings.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 179 days ago

Went from the cheapest 3 qt Instant Pot to the 6 qt Pro 10-in-1 and loves it: handled inner pot, release switch and clear progress display, so they use it much more.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 186 days ago

Loves the width and ease of use of their Rio Mini over the original mini, night and day, and is giving the old one away.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 186 days ago

Their Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid clicks and sticks when sliding to unlock, so it rarely opens without a fight after cooking.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 188 days ago

Uses their Rio mainly to make yogurt weekly since November, and it comes out excellent and consistent every time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 191 days ago

Bought a Pro to replace their rice maker and crock pot, but their jasmine rice comes out differently each time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 193 days ago

Their Pro Plus has always cycled the heating element on and off every 30 seconds during preheat, so it reaches pressure much slower than their previous Bella.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 194 days ago

Warns that the pressure insert lid on the Ultimate Lid Duo can't be bought in the US and its tab on the back is relatively fragile plastic.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 195 days ago

New Duo Plus never seemed to reach pressure and gave a burn indicator with rice stuck to the bottom when cooking chicken and rice together.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 197 days ago

Their original 2019 Instant Pot never gave a burn notice with pasta and tomato sauce, but the newer Duo Plus bought this year has.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 199 days ago

Their few-months-old 6 qt Duo is awesome: no burn messages or other problems, everything just works.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 199 days ago

Their Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid gets more use than anything else in their kitchen, mostly slow cook and air fry, once they learned its quirks.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 202 days ago

Used their Instant Pot Pro for a few months until a small silicone cone in the release valve fell off and it stopped pressurizing; warranty sent a whole new unit.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 203 days ago

Their Duo Crisp works perfectly fine after a couple of years, often using both the air fryer and pressure cooker.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 207 days ago

Was given a Duo 60 v3 years ago, forgot it on a shelf, and has been using it like crazy for three weeks.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 207 days ago

Loves their Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, though its seals aren't easy to replace and need a whole new pressure insert, which is often out of stock.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 207 days ago

Really likes how the lid locks on their Duo Crisp Ultimate; it and the steam valve feel more secure and thought out.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 209 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo is almost ten years old and they hope it lasts forever.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 210 days ago

Says their new 8qt Instant Pot Pro is doing everything they ask of it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 210 days ago

Owns the Duo 7-in-1 6 qt and finds it absolutely fantastic and cheaper than the smart models.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 210 days ago

Their Pro Plus has a handled stovetop-safe pot and 15 psi with a canning button they find amazing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 210 days ago

Has used their 6 qt Duo, bought for about $60 eight to ten years ago, fairly often with no complaints.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 213 days ago

Has two 8 qt Duos bought before Instant Pot was sold and they've performed flawlessly, without even needing new silicone rings.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 214 days ago

Calls their Duo Crisp a crap pressure cooker where food sticks to the bottom, and only an ok air fryer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 214 days ago

Received an Instant Pot Duo Mini as a gift and got a C1 error on the first water test run, so it has to go back.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 216 days ago

Their IP Duo makes perfect long-grain rice every time with the rice button.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 217 days ago

Their Duo Plus keeps showing a Turn to Lock Lid error even when the lid is locked, and they ended up opening it to debug the lid sensor.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 217 days ago

Their Duo lasted 10 years and a few thousand cycles before burning out.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 217 days ago

Their 8 qt Pro worked perfectly with near-daily use, but recently stopped reaching full pressure, leaving rice and beans undercooked despite a new seal and cleaning.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 218 days ago

Their 8 qt Duo Plus never gives burn notices with 1.5 cups of liquid, and they use it all the time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 218 days ago

Used their new Instant Pot Duo Crisp 5.7 L to cook a whole chicken and is very happy with it so far, though a 2.3 kg bird was a tight squeeze.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 218 days ago

Their newer Rio Mini worked fine a few times, then gave a burn warning on preheat with dal, stuck on preheat cooking rice and leaked steam while set to sealing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 219 days ago

Ended up with the Instant Pot Pro Plus Wi-Fi and has loved it so far for beef ragu, biryani and surprisingly quick rice, though the silicone seal holds food smells.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 219 days ago

Their Duo Plus 6 qt is amazing: the custom sauté temperature and automatic sealing are big improvements over the Duo, though the ring traps smells.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 219 days ago

Downsized to the Rio Mini after their Tefal died and is very pleased: the size suits a family of four, it heats fast and the sear beats their old Crockpot and Tefal.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 219 days ago

Their very old Duo Mini was great when they were single, though scaling recipes down takes some getting used to.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 222 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Plus is excellent and the Wi-Fi works great.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 223 days ago

Their Instant Pot Rio got stuck and wouldn't release for hours twice, so they returned it and bought the smaller Rio Mini, which suits them better.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 223 days ago

Has had both the Duo and the Rio and preferred the Duo.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 224 days ago

Has used their Duo Crisp all the time for three years without problems.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 224 days ago

Tried the Pro Plus Wi-Fi and returned it because the front is so reflective they couldn't see the display.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 225 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo V2 worked flawlessly for 7 or 8 years before the heating stopped working under pressure.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 226 days ago

Has had both the Duo and the Pro and recommends the Pro: the little niceties are worth it and the build quality is very good, used 3-4 times a week.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 226 days ago

Recommends the Duo after six years with theirs.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 227 days ago

Has had the Duo for about four years and it's still going strong.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 227 days ago

Owns the white Instant Pro with Wi-Fi and finds it no different in use from cheaper models; its quiet steam vent is still very loud.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 227 days ago

Their 6 quart Duo, bought for about $50 in 2018 or 2019, has fed lots of family and gone strong weekly for years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 227 days ago

Their Duo lasted a long time, but they disliked the wobbly steam vent, which stopped working well, and rice was inconsistent.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 230 days ago

Their new Instant Pot Pro 6 qt works fine for other things, but on slow cook high their short ribs were barely 160°F after three hours, so they've given up on it as a slow cooker.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 232 days ago

Cooks rice and beans in their Instant Pot Duo and they come out great; very easy and safe after a traditional pressure cooker blew up on them.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 233 days ago

Tried sous vide once with their Duo Plus and it worked well.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 233 days ago

Calls the 6 quart Duo a win and a lean, mean bean machine.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 233 days ago

Uses their Duo frequently for beans, brown and white rice, yogurt on its yogurt setting and overnight bone broth.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 234 days ago

Their newer gray Duo Plus with the quiet steam release has been fantastic at sealing, though not great for chili.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 234 days ago

Their older Duo sometimes doesn't build enough steam to seat the float valve, needing the lid handle lifted and pushed back down.

Reddit · r/Cooking · 237 days ago

Liked the partial/slow pressure release that pulses steam out, but the non-stick pot warped and flaked after a month or two of searing meat before pressure cooking; a replacement pot did the same. Temperature controls are fun but most online recipes assume a standard Instant Pot, so they go unused.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 238 days ago

Got a huge gash in the ceramic coated crisp pan of a brand new Combi while burning in, and a small chip in the baking pan.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 241 days ago

The pressure release switch on their 6 qt Duo broke after about four years and they couldn't find a replacement part or lid.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 242 days ago

Very happy with their new Duo Mini, very compact and doing everything their big 6 qt does.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 243 days ago

Their simple Instant Pot Duo has worked great for several years for smaller jobs, unlike their larger, more automated 6.5 qt model that now throws errors.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 243 days ago

Got the Instant Pot Rio Wide 7.5 qt for their birthday and loves it as exactly what they wanted, but replacement sealing rings are nearly impossible to find.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 244 days ago

Was given a new Instant Pot Rio: short ribs came out great on first use, but on the second use it sat on preheat for 15 minutes and leaked steam while set to sealing, leaving food half cooked.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 244 days ago

Their Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid 6.5 L won't seal on pressure cook despite cleaning everything, and they tell people not to buy an Instant Pot with the Ultimate Lid.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 249 days ago

Their new Instant Pot Duo's inner pot showed spots that look like flaking after the first use.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 250 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro won't come to pressure, with steam escaping endlessly from the release, and support wasn't much help.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 252 days ago

Their 8 qt Pro Crisp is their only cooking device, but sautéed food, especially breaded items and pancakes, often sticks.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 253 days ago

Loves their Duo Crisp; the air fry basket is small but it does both pressure cooking and air frying very well.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 254 days ago

Loved their Duo Plus so much they bought a Pro, and now uses Instant Pots for eggs, meat, beans and soup.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 254 days ago

Made pulled pork for the first time in their IP Pro: fall-apart tender and juicy in 1.5 hours total.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 254 days ago

Their Instant Pot Duo Plus keeps throwing a Pr SE error when pressure cooking, even with water and a new seal.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 255 days ago

Uses the Pro Crisp 3-4 times a week and likes both functions; the air fryer is great for two people, but the second-layer insert is hard to remove when flipping food.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 255 days ago

Did a first slow cook in their Duo Crisp, a leg of lamb for six hours on high, and it was great; the air fryer lid works as a mini oven.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 255 days ago

Their four-year-old Instant Pot Pro's lid fin broke after a year and they have to fight to get it to seal.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Loves the Pro Crisp: hardly turns on the regular oven because the air fryer lid holds enough for two people, and the pressure lid behaves like any other model.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Has used the Pro Crisp 3-4 times a week since it came out and calls it the best kitchen gadget ever.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Owned the Pro Crisp: great as a pressure cooker, but the air fryer lid was only meh, so they went back to a separate air fryer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Their Pro Crisp pressure cooks just as well as their previous pot, and the air fryer lid alone is worth it for reheating and one-person meals.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Loves their Instant Pot Duo and uses it daily.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Has the 8 qt Pro Crisp and air fries with it all the time; pressure cooking works as well as their 6 qt Pro.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 256 days ago

Their 6 qt Pro pressure cooks as well as their 8 qt Pro Crisp.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 257 days ago

The Nutriboost and pulse release on their Pro Plus stopped working, though quick release still works.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 262 days ago

Their Rio Wide's lid sensor broke in under six months, though its extra surface area helped browning and even braising.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 263 days ago

Returned a Rio because it was bad.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 263 days ago

Has bought two 6 qt Duos, which do everything they need for one or two people.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 263 days ago

Loves their 8 quart Duo Plus, and preferred it to a Rio they returned.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 265 days ago

Usually gets Food Burn making chili under pressure in their Rio, but slow cook mode worked perfectly.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 266 days ago

Their new 6 qt Pro frequently gives burn notices on recipes that worked fine in their old 8 qt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 268 days ago

Bought the Duo in spring 2015 and it's still going strong and never gives a burn notice.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 268 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Plus has the same fault of getting stuck on preheat after building pressure.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 268 days ago

Still using the 6 qt Duo from their 2014 wedding registry.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 268 days ago

Their Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Connected (SLCO65002) won't come to pressure because the lower part of the lid won't latch and something is loose.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 269 days ago

Still using the v2 6 qt Duo they bought on Black Friday 2016, which predates the burn notice firmware.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 269 days ago

Likes their Duo Crisp: the basket is small but it's super easy to clean and never becomes a greaseball.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 269 days ago

Had the Duo Crisp and hated the air fryer: nothing decent-sized fit, a single shelf, and a heavy lid to store.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 271 days ago

Makes jasmine and basmati rice perfectly every time in their 3 L Mini Duo on the rice setting.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 272 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Max Wi-Fi wouldn't depressurize 30 minutes after it should have quick-released, with no manual release to fall back on.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 273 days ago

Has a Duo 8 qt and an older 6 qt and calls the Instant Pot the best kitchen appliance they own: cheap, nutritious, easy to clean and amazingly fast.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 276 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro leaked steam around the black release weight after the float valve popped up, fixed by replacing the cheap weight.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 277 days ago

Used their Instant Pot Duo Plus three times in a row in one day for beans, a brown chicken stock and a final dish.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 278 days ago

On their Instant Pot Pro, sous vide took hours for a small tenderloin and slow cooking took nearly 18 hours with temperatures swinging.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 279 days ago

Their new Rio never boiled 4 cups of water on high sauté in 20 minutes, stuck around 190°F, while their Duo hit a rolling boil in 12.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 282 days ago

Got the Instant Pot Pro 6 qt a month ago and has been loving it, though two of three yogurt attempts failed.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 282 days ago

Their IP-Duo leaked steam from the lid on the first water test and now shows a C6L error.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 283 days ago

Loves the size of their new Rio Mini; their 6 qt Rio was too big and heavy.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 283 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo Plus has frustratingly long preheat times despite enough liquid, though the water test passes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 284 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Plus reaches high pressure then suddenly switches to low or max pressure.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 285 days ago

Their 7.5 qt Rio Wide suddenly stopped containing steam.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 287 days ago

Their 7.5 qt Rio is great for sautéing and meal prep soups and fits three pint jars for yogurt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 288 days ago

Said the same lid jam happened to theirs after about a year, which they think is a common model defect, so they trashed it and got a regular Instant Pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 290 days ago

Gave away the air fryer lid of their Duo because it was rarely used and took too much space; the lid isn't what the ads promise.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 290 days ago

Had an IP Duo for about 15 years and loved it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 290 days ago

Their new Rio twice failed to come to pressure with chicken breasts and gave burn notices, unlike their old Duo.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 293 days ago

The lid of their Duo started peeling and its top components slowly broke after two years, and replacement lids aren't sold any more.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 293 days ago

Used their 2014 Duo faithfully for congee and stews through new gaskets and an inner pot, until it threw a C6 error.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 294 days ago

Loves their 6 qt Instant Pot Pro with stainless pot, using it as a pressure cooker, rice maker, bread proofer and even sous vide.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 295 days ago

Absolutely loves their Ninja Combi 12-in-1 but still notices a slight chemical or plastic smell after several burn-in runs and many uses.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 296 days ago

After their Ultra died, their new Duo 7-in-1 leaves beans undercooked using the same recipes and times that worked for years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 297 days ago

The black plastic tab holding the pressure lid on their Ultimate Lid model broke after a few uses, and Instant wouldn't honor the warranty or sell parts.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 297 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Max Wi-Fi has a black square defect in the top right of the LCD.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 299 days ago

Loves their Instant Pot Duo Crisp and uses both the pressure cooker and air fryer multiple times a week for two.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 301 days ago

Has the 8qt Duo Crisp and likes it: no room for a separate appliance, and the air fryer lid sees heavy use in a household of four.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 301 days ago

Loves their Duo Crisp and uses it basically every day, avoiding the oven.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 301 days ago

Uses their 6 qt Duo Crisp only as a pressure cooker: the extra lid saves no space and the air fry space is too small, so a separate Ninja is easier.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Would prefer a separate air fryer: the Duo Crisp lid takes as much room as a dedicated unit, and in two layers the top is always more cooked than the bottom.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Finds two-layer air frying hard in the Duo Crisp when items need flipping, struggling to pull the top layer out with big oven mitts.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Loves their 8 qt Duo Crisp with separate pressure and air fryer lids; it works like a small convection oven and replaced most regular oven use.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Has 6 qt and 8 qt Duos that both work well and considers them the most useful kitchen appliance, though contacts need cleaning to avoid overheat faults.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Uses their Duo Crisp at least twice weekly but the air fryer part only monthly, since the pot's size and shape limit single-layer air frying.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Started with a 6 qt and added the 7.5 qt Rio Wide, whose shallower, wider pot is easier for a short person to sauté and stir in.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Their first-gen 6 qt and 3 qt Duos are both still going strong, the 6 qt nearly 10 years old, used for stew, beans and quick soups.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 302 days ago

Uses their 8 qt Pro Crisp a lot for rice, roasts and stews; the air fryer is fine but a pain to load with no window.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 306 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro's matte inner pot forms rust on the outside after dishwasher washes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 306 days ago

Finds their 6 qt Duo a workhorse with no problems.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 306 days ago

Their Pro 80 shows a C6L pressure sensor error.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 307 days ago

Their 8 qt Pro Crisp air fries well but is harder than a drawer air fryer and burned their forearms, so they also bought a Cosori TurboBlaze.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 310 days ago

Their US Pro Plus can be started and stopped from the Instant Connect app with editable guided recipes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 311 days ago

Bought a 6qt Pro at Target and returned it over the thin two-prong non-polarized cord; Instant Pot support said its pots are all migrating to hardwired plugs and that it was safe.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 311 days ago

Their 6qt Pro arrived without a sealing ring and Instant Pot insisted on exchanging the whole unit instead of sending a replacement.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 311 days ago

Has had a Duo 7 since 2018 with no issues ever, now using it a couple of times a week.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 311 days ago

Likes the Pro's sous vide setting where you can set the temperature, using it instead of the too-hot slow cook.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 311 days ago

Just got the Pro as a first Instant Pot and already wants a second; very useful.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 312 days ago

Their new Duo Crisp AF8 has thrown a C9 error since day one, making the air fryer unusable, and support didn't answer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 312 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Plus failed with a C3 heating error at 10.5 months, and Instant wouldn't honor the warranty.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 314 days ago

Loves their new Pro Plus: it comes to pressure faster than their 8 qt and feels nicer than their 3 qt after a Duo Plus and Pro.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 315 days ago

Bought the 3 qt Duo Plus for rice, eggs and small meals and is happy with the results.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 316 days ago

Has the Duo with the air fryer lid and likes the stainless inserts, no non-stick to flake, and that the round shape takes other steel baskets.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 316 days ago

Still has two original Duos from 2016 that work great.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 317 days ago

Has had a Duo Crisp since 2020 used 3-5 times a week, and does not think replacing it with a stand-alone air fryer would be worth it; likes the small footprint.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 317 days ago

Their Duo Mini bought nine years ago has started releasing pressure early, even with a new sealing ring.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 317 days ago

Loves and uses their Duo Crisp all the time, but the deep round pot makes single-layer air frying difficult.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Adores their Duo Crisp and uses it almost every day, especially in winter.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Hates the Duo Crisp's air fryer lid, which throws errors and shuts off, so has used it only as a pressure cooker for 3 years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Bought the Duo Crisp expecting to pressure cook more but uses the air fryer daily; a great purchase.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Has two Duo Crisps, which helps with multiple batches or pressure cooking and air frying at once, especially at Thanksgiving.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Loves their Duo Crisp after 4 or 5 years without problems, though the air fryer is compact and better for one or two.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 318 days ago

Has a Duo Plus and loves it; rice comes out best pot-in-pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 319 days ago

Has both a Duo Plus and a Pro and much prefers the Pro because its inner pot has handles and it's easier to clean.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 319 days ago

Likes their Pro Plus because they can check cooking progress on their phone from anywhere in the house.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 324 days ago

Never had steam leaking before pressure until they got the Pro; cranking the lid while pushing down helps.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 325 days ago

After six years with a 3-qt, finds their new 4-qt Rio simpler to understand and better looking.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 329 days ago

Loved the Combi and used it daily for a year and a half, then it died completely just after the one-year warranty and Ninja said nothing could be done.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 332 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro from Black Friday pressure cooks great, though its non-pressure steam function is confusing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 332 days ago

Used the sous vide on their Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid for the best steak they've made, and the built-in air fryer works well.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 334 days ago

Keeps a 6-qt Duo and an 8-qt Duo Crisp on the counter and uses both basically every day.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 334 days ago

Keeps an 8-qt Duo Crisp on the counter next to their Duo and uses it basically every day.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 334 days ago

Bought the Rio after years with a Duo and found it absolute trash: it held pressure inconsistently even after replacing all the components.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 334 days ago

Loved the Duo they had for years before switching to a Rio.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 334 days ago

Their new Rio was fine for stock but threw a burn warning on rice, and it only offers high pressure with no low setting.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 335 days ago

Their Duo died almost exactly two years after purchase, no longer sealing or coming to pressure.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 335 days ago

Got their last Instant Pot Pro on sale for about $90; the inner pot handles are the best part.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 336 days ago

Their 8-qt Duo Crisp lives on the counter and gets used twice a week; they feel they got their money's worth.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 336 days ago

Loves their Duo Crisp, which stays on the counter for baking and air frying as well as pressure cooking.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 336 days ago

Has the Pro that air fries and pressure cooks; they air fry almost every day, so it stays on the counter.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 337 days ago

Recently got the Instant Pot Pro and really likes it over the original, largely for the look, feel and nicer display.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 337 days ago

Loves the 4-qt Rio mini far more than the original 3-qt for its lower profile and wider cooking surface; jelly jars even fit for yogurt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 337 days ago

Also has the 7.5-qt Rio Wide and loves that size too.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 338 days ago

Returned their 4-qt Rio because it was defective; its 4-inch-tall inner pot also felt limiting for pot-in-pot cooking.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 338 days ago

Their Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 6 L leaks steam from the lid and won't build pressure until the lid is readjusted or retightened.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 339 days ago

Loves their Pro, but the steam-release vent on the lid popped off one day and no one sells a replacement, and the pot will not hold pressure without it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 340 days ago

Their Duo Plus 6-qt v2 worked fine until it foamed everywhere on release and then leaked steam from the back.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 341 days ago

Has the 8qt Pro and routinely cooks 1 cup of rice (1.25 cups liquid, 3 minutes, 10 minute natural release) with no issue.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 341 days ago

The steam release button on their Instant Pot Pro bought in February 2022 failed, and Instant Pot wouldn't fix or replace the lid.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 341 days ago

Their Duo from 2016 shows no signs of failure whatsoever.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 341 days ago

Has had the Duo since 2015 and it still works great and gets used all the time; a stuck steam valve pin was freed by wiggling it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 342 days ago

Owns two Duo 60s and a Duo Plus and finds none of them sauté acceptably.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 342 days ago

Their Duo60 from 2016 is still going strong, and two more they gave as gifts are still running fine.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 342 days ago

Their IP-DUO60 V2 bought in 2016 is still going strong.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 342 days ago

Has had their Duo 6-qt for nine years and four sealing rings, with no taste carry-over from the ring smell.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 343 days ago

The slow cooker settings on their Duo are their chief complaint: far too low a temperature to cook anything.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 345 days ago

Their new Duo Plus has hissed without sealing and thrown burn errors off and on for two months, though quickly removing and replacing the lid makes it seal; unlike their previous pot that went eight years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 346 days ago

The pressure-cook cover on their 6.5-qt Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is stuck out of alignment, so the lid won't close or come off.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 349 days ago

Got the 8-qt Duo for $104 on sale; a little big and the 6-qt might have done, but still very happy.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 349 days ago

On only the second use, the lid of their new Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid with WiFi stuck shut with a whole chicken inside for over 12 hours.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 350 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro Plus ran 2.5 years with no issues, but now builds pressure and never leaves the preheat stage to start the timer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 352 days ago

Their Instant Pot Duo Mini is very nice and compact for meals for two.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 352 days ago

Just got the Rio Wide and loves its shape: bigger, shallower surface for sautéing, and it makes great yogurt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 355 days ago

Their new Duo 6 has a meh sauté mode and can barely boil water compared with their cheap electric pressure cooker.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 355 days ago

Got the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid as a wedding gift and says it's an important utensil, air frying burgers, kebabs and more.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 358 days ago

Their Duo Crisp's proofing mode turns the fan on and dried out dough, and the slow cooker stays in preheating forever; pressure cooking is fine and sous vide works as a workaround.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 359 days ago

Their 3-qt Duo has never cooked beans fully in a dozen-plus tries: pinto, kidney and cannellini all needed at least two cycles and sometimes turned to mush, even following the booklet.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 360 days ago

Their Rio Wide 7.5 qt won't start preheating on its first water test.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 363 days ago

Their 2023 Rio started giving occasional C6H errors over a couple of months.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 368 days ago

Bought a Pro Plus in 2023 and is already on the third unit, the first two replaced under warranty after error codes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 374 days ago

Bought the Rio at Walmart for $90 and thinks it's a great model.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Finds the Duo they got a few years ago much worse than their original Lux, which never gives a burn notice.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Their Rio's larger, oval-ish pot is great for sautéing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Their Rio is much worse than their other Instant Pots: it takes twice as long to reach pressure and gives far more burn notices.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Uses the air fryer lid on their Duo Crisp almost daily and finds it awesome, though they miss the rice button it dropped.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Bought a 6-qt Duo Crisp on sale for the air fryer lid, which works very well; large roasts fall apart for shredding.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 375 days ago

Has had their Duo about three years and it has worked perfectly.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 379 days ago

Their Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid no longer closes properly, apparently from a broken part.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 385 days ago

Bought the Combi for its $200 price but a standard quarter sheet tray does not fit, so they are returning it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 395 days ago

Got a 4 qt Rio to try; it is a shorter 6 qt Rio with the same footprint and surprisingly handy.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 397 days ago

Pro Plus keeps adding another 3-5 minutes of cooking after the timer hits zero, even after a factory reset and unplugging.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 398 days ago

Their new Pro, bought on sale, has a two-prong plug and they felt an electrical vibration touching the inner pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 399 days ago

Bought a Duo 6 qt in 2017 and it is still going strong with its original sealing ring.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 400 days ago

6 qt Duo Plus lid will not go on because the float valve arm cannot get around the valve.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 401 days ago

Chose the Duo mini because they cook mostly for one and have little storage; finding recipes works well.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 402 days ago

Has had the 3-qt Instant Pot for almost five years and likes it; big enough for lunches and a pork chile verde with 2 lb of shoulder, with no burn notices.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 402 days ago

Chose the 8qt Instant Pot Pro after six months says it builds pressure fairly quickly, does not leak steam, food does not stick, and the quick cool tray is great; cooks in it 3-5 times a week and it still looks new.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 403 days ago

Got a burn error on a recipe they had made many times in their old Instant Pot after buying a 6 qt Rio.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 413 days ago

Their new Rio gave off an intense chemical burning-plastic smell on the first water test.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 416 days ago

Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid stopped coming to pressure in under three years, and the company would not supply a replacement inner lid without a receipt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 416 days ago

Long-time Instant Pot user says the newest grey-lid Duo Plus cooks with clearly less power, taking about three minutes for what used to take one; earlier black-lid Duo Plus stopped working after three years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 422 days ago

Has two 8 qt Pros while cooking for just two and can make everything they could in a 6 qt.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 427 days ago

After almost two years of light use, their Rio seemed to cook slowly on the slow cooker setting.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 430 days ago

Their Instant Pot Pro has been very good for years, with no burn notice, and the sauté gets super hot on the highest setting.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 430 days ago

Got an 8 quart Duo about 7+ years ago and it is still going perfectly.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 431 days ago

Ordered the Amazon Duo Crisp listed as WiFi and it arrived without WiFi, so they are returning it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 432 days ago

Their new 6 qt Pro came with a two-prong plug and gave them a shock when touching the pot.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 452 days ago

Uses the 8 qt Pro Crisp mainly for air frying and almost never for pressure cooking, but finds the basket capacity limiting and often cooks in two or three batches.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 455 days ago

Stopped working after about 4 years of light use and was replaced with a 3 L Instant Pot Duo Plus.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 460 days ago

Used the posted method for sourdough loaves in their Combi and it worked great, though the tops started to burn at 15 minutes so they'll lower the temperature.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 461 days ago

Their Ninja Combi SFP700 stopped working after about two and a half years, and the replacement part would cost $140.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 472 days ago

Their 8 qt Duo of nearly 10 years still works, and the newer one has little improvements.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 480 days ago

The rice setting on their Pro Plus will not heat even after an hour, while sauté and other settings still work.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 482 days ago

Bought the Combi for their RV and finds it great for full meals with minimal prep, though not the best-tasting: rice never comes out perfect and without a temperature probe meat is hard to time.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 483 days ago

Their Pro failed after only five or six uses and Instant Pot has ignored a valid warranty claim for weeks.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 483 days ago

Replaced their old 8 qt Duo, which still pressure cooked fine but had a poor slow cook and a very slow sauté.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 486 days ago

Owns the 8.5 qt PossibleCooker Pro and says they can never get anything to bake right in it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 496 days ago

Bought a replacement lid for the same hanging cover problem and the little black part broke off soon after, calling it poor design.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 496 days ago

Their Pro's yoghurt boil program became very short, and yoghurt stopped setting; they suspect a fault.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 500 days ago

New Duo Plus Whisper Quiet failed to reheat yogurt milk after adding more, sitting around 30C after two hours and ruining the batch.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 534 days ago

Their 6 qt Duo, bought in November 2024, broke already, with the pressure cook button dead; their old 3 qt lasted 5-6 years.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 537 days ago

Cooks rice in the Duo Crisp steel inner pot following pressure cook recipes and gets fantastic rice that does not stick.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 544 days ago

Their Rio Wide stopped turning on after 4 months and just flickers.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 545 days ago

Recently bought the Combi SFP700 and is quite happy so far, though the manual does not explain the slow cook temperatures or water amounts.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 547 days ago

Had a Duo V5 6 qt for years that was a tank until they squished it while moving.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 547 days ago

Says their 3 qt Instant Pot has been great for years and is used frequently.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 556 days ago

Bought the Combi a few weeks ago after four Foodis broke down over five or six years; doesn't regret it, finds the steam feature useful, is more satisfied than with the Foodi and doesn't miss pressure cooking.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 556 days ago

Their Combi stopped powering on after a couple of months; Ninja support couldn't fix it by troubleshooting and is sending a new unit.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 558 days ago

The float valve on their 13-month-old Rio Wide stopped working properly and replacements are hard to find.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 567 days ago

New Pro Plus fails to connect to the smart kitchen cloud after joining WiFi during app setup.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 570 days ago

Has the Instant Pot Pro and says the handles on its inner pot are a quality-of-life difference, calling it a brilliant and trustworthy inner pot.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 581 days ago

Lifted their Pro Plus by the handle and the bottom fell out, leaving the base dented and wobbly though it still powers up.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 588 days ago

Their first white rice in the Duo ended with a food burn message.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 590 days ago

Loves the air fryer function on their 8 qt Duo Crisp but finds the stock basket impossible to clean and wants a dishwasher-safe replacement.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 596 days ago

Bought the Pro Max for about $200 and was disappointed that its yogurt button forces a boil step and only lets the ferment time change in the app, so they used the sous vide setting instead.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 599 days ago

Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid stopped air frying after two years: the relay clicks but the fan and heating element never turn on.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 601 days ago

Has the 8-qt Instant Pot with two lids and calls it a better pressure cooker than air fryer, though it works and the basket also steams dumplings; the air fryer lid is big.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 601 days ago

Has the IP Duo Crisp 6.5 and loves how easy it is to clean.

Reddit · r/Cooking · 603 days ago

After a year, the 8.5 qt PossibleCooker is mostly great: light, super easy to clean, and sears meat in the same pot. The main downside is two slow cook settings that run too low or too high, so cook times must be adjusted.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 607 days ago

Has used the Combi every single day for more than a year and calls it the best thing they have owned: full meals in 15 minutes, with a bit of a learning curve on the settings and the two pans.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 609 days ago

Their 2022 Duo started showing a food burn error, which a fix resolved.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 610 days ago

Their new Foodi PossibleCooker Pro from Costco cooked a 5 lb brisket far too fast on slow cook low, reaching 190 degrees in about 5.5 hours, and it came out less tender than they expected.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 613 days ago

The steam release attachment on their Pro cracked and rusted, and support refuses to sell a replacement part.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 616 days ago

Owns and loves the Combi; because it cooks with steam it stays much cleaner than the regular air fryer they had before, the inside wipes clean fast and only the pans need a deep clean. Keep it where its steam can't damage cabinets.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 617 days ago

Their Ultimate Lid pot preheats for a very long time, streams steam and never reaches pressure, leaving chili burnt on the bottom.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 625 days ago

Prefers rice from their 6-qt Duo at 1:1 water, 3 minutes high pressure and 15 minutes natural release.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 625 days ago

Used their Instant Pot Duo to make rice at comparable speed to a rice cooker, with a small learning curve, before upgrading.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 626 days ago

Bought an Instant Pot Duo to replace their rice cooker; at 1:1 water it makes the best rice for fried rice.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 627 days ago

Their 8-litre Duo Crisp has completely replaced their rice cooker, after a little trial and error with the consistency.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 630 days ago

Three weeks in, the pressure cooker cover would not seat or release and Instant Pot sent a free warranty replacement; they are otherwise enjoying it.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 632 days ago

Their Duo Plus never gets past preheating on slow cook and the sauté setting is erratic, with level 2 sometimes hotter than 3; only pressure cooking has never failed.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 632 days ago

The plastic exterior of their Rio lid started to melt from being next to a boiling pot on the stove.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 632 days ago

Appreciates that their IP Duo 6 cooks frozen chicken breasts in five minutes plus natural release for broth and shredded chicken.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 632 days ago

Is super happy with their 8 quart air fryer/IP combo and saves counter space.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 633 days ago

Cooks eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, rice, broth, pasta, chili, beans and more in their Duo.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 634 days ago

After 2.5 years their Duo Crisp stopped releasing pressure normally and has to be tilted about 30 degrees to vent.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 636 days ago

After a year and a half the silver pressure cover hangs off the main lid, so sauté keeps asking them to attach the lid; replacing the lid for 12.99 pounds is the fix.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 637 days ago

Bought the Combi and has used it every single day for many things, and their mother bought one too.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 638 days ago

Their new Rio now takes 30+ minutes to preheat after a few uses and sometimes never finishes.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 640 days ago

Got the Instant Pot Pro with zero regrets and uses the sous vide function regularly.

Reddit · r/airfryer · 642 days ago

Bought a Combi five weeks earlier, used it every day, and liked it enough to buy a second.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 642 days ago

After freeing the stuck pressure lock on their Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid, the front slider no longer pushes the plunger far enough to open the lid.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 642 days ago

The quick release switch on their Rio Wide Plus no longer vents.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 642 days ago

The steam release valve on their 8 qt Pro Crisp came loose and was lost, and Instant Pot said it wasn't covered and had no part.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 643 days ago

Doesn't consider the Pro a splurge, liking its liner handles, flat bottom and multiple sauté settings.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 647 days ago

Chose the Pro for the pot with handles and has zero regrets: worth the extra money to not fiddle with a hot pot, otherwise it works the same.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 647 days ago

Had a Duo for a few years and loved it before stepping up to the Pro for the handles.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 647 days ago

Stepped up to the Pro solely for the liner handles and says it is 100% worth it for soups and stocks.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 650 days ago

Found the Duo Crisp's air fryer lid inconvenient with hot food lifted from a deep basket and ended up buying a stand-alone air fryer.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 650 days ago

Got the Duo Crisp on sale and finds it a jack of all trades, okay at everything and useful alongside dedicated appliances when meal prepping.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 650 days ago

Uses the 6 qt Duo Crisp constantly, saying it is not the best air fryer but is space saving and free of Teflon, which matters around parrots.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 650 days ago

Their Pro 8 quart wheezes air out of the float valve the same way, never pressurizing.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 651 days ago

4-year-old 6 qt Duo Plus suddenly goes into BURN halfway through beef stew the last three times, though it used to work flawlessly and has full water.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 651 days ago

Their Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid broke after only 13 months and 10-20 uses, the steam release failing, with Instant Pot offering only a new purchase.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 651 days ago

Has used their Duo Plus at least weekly for six or seven years and never had an issue.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 652 days ago

After many attempts cracked sourdough in the Ninja Combi, with a crumb comparable to their cast-iron Dutch oven bakes and no long oven preheat.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 653 days ago

Gift Instant Pot Pro, brand new out of the box, stuck in preheat with no receipt to return it.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 654 days ago

Their OP350 makes the same loud noise on air crisp.

Reddit · r/instantpot · 660 days ago

Their 2016 8 qt Duo burns often while their 2013 6 qt almost never does.

Reddit · r/NinjaFoodi · 660 days ago

Their new OP350UK makes a loud abnormal noise on air crisp; Ninja sent a replacement and the new one makes the same noise.

YouTube · Tech Insights · 667 days ago

Preheats to 400 degrees in under three minutes and bakes frozen chicken nuggets crispy outside and juicy inside in eight minutes. Audible chimes let you know when preheating finishes, and cyclonic air speeds up every cook mode. You can't turn the convection fan off during baking though, so delicate pastries can scorch if you don't watch them.

YouTube · Just A Dad Approved · 667 days ago

Steams rice in the bottom pan while roasting shrimp on the top rack in fifteen minutes using HyperSteam and convection. You'll get undercooked grains though if you don't nail the exact water measurements and rack height.

YouTube · Ardently Earnest · 667 days ago

Stir-fries andouille sausage and peppers in one 3.3-quart pot while steaming fluffy jasmine rice in the neighboring zone. Nonstick pots brown onions and meat nicely and wipe clean in seconds after dinner. You'll have to juggle two different liquid ratios and cooking speeds at the same time, though.

YouTube · RoxTalks · 667 days ago

Swaps between a 7.5-quart pot and twin 3.3-quart pots to cook mains and sides at once. Split lids let you check one side so the other doesn't lose steam. Storing three pots and two lids eats up cabinet space, though.

YouTube · Kari | Keep it Simple, DIY and KIS'D Reviews · 667 days ago

Wide 6.5-quart pot spreads food out for even heat and pressure cooks frozen chicken, beans, and rice together. It won't scorch the bottom, though the wider base takes up more counter space than tall cookers.

YouTube · The Average Kitchen · 667 days ago

Steams broccoli in six minutes after preheating, and the pot is oven-safe to 500 degrees. Pot, glass lid, and ladle all go right in the dishwasher. Extra accessories listed in the manual aren't easy to find in stock, though.

YouTube · Courtney's Corner · 667 days ago

High sear mode browns meat and aromatics right in the 8.5-quart pot before you switch over to slow cooking. You can also pop the removable nonstick pot and glass lid straight into a 500-degree Fahrenheit oven to finish casseroles or roasts. Built-in proofing mode holds a steady, gentle warmth that rises bread dough evenly in half the usual time. Cleanup takes just a quick wipe with warm soapy water. Metal side handles on the pot get burning hot during searing though, so you'll need thick oven mitts.

YouTube · Just A Dad Approved · 667 days ago

Removable 8.5-quart nonstick pot and glass lid go straight into a 500-degree Fahrenheit oven for browning. The front dial switches smoothly between slow cook, sear, steam, braise, bake, and proof modes, and the pot washes clean without scrubbing. The lid's spoon rest isn't magnetic though, and the 30-inch power cord feels pretty short.

YouTube · Everyday BBQ & Cooking · 667 days ago

Roomy 8.5-quart pot handles big batches of birria, soup, and chicken with ease. Sturdy build and eight modes hold steady heat better than basic slow cookers. It's got a wide base that eats up counter space, though.

YouTube · The Average Kitchen · 667 days ago

Got three distinct heat levels on the sear and saute mode for real stovetop-style browning right in the pot. High heat crisped bacon strips in six minutes and held enough warmth to saute onions and peppers in the drippings right after. You can go straight from browning meat into slow cooking one-pot meals without dirtying extra pans on the stove. The removable inner pot lifts out cleanly for serving and washes up fast in the sink. The outer pot handles aren't insulated though, so you'll need oven mitts to lift or drain it.

YouTube · Bob Diff · 667 days ago

Sears on high at 400 degrees Fahrenheit within five minutes and keeps heat super even across the pan. Slow cooked a 3.8-lb chuck roast over nine hours until tender before switching to warm, and braised chicken thighs in 90 minutes. White rice takes nearly 28 minutes though, and brown rice takes way longer than a dedicated rice cooker, though it's a tradeoff to keep in mind.

YouTube · Just A Dad Approved · 667 days ago

Compact 6.5-quart nonstick pot with interior water marks for white rice, brown rice, and oats. Cooks two cups of white rice with one touch and rinses clean fast. It's got a two-cup minimum though, and the square base is bulky.

YouTube · BUDGET FRIENDLY PRODUCT REVIEWS · 667 days ago

Pressure cooks tough cuts like beef neck bones tender in 30 minutes before venting with the quick steam release button. Popping out the inner stainless cover lets you immediately air fry chicken wings with crispy skin and juicy meat. Nonstick air frying insert washes clean easily without stubborn baked-on grease. Cold liquids and dense meats take up to 14 minutes just to pressurize before the timer even starts though. The air fry basket is also pretty tight and won't fit more than six or seven large wings at once.

YouTube · Thasneen | Home, Tech & Tesla · 667 days ago

Red quick-release button snaps the inner pressure cover in and out of the main lid without swapping separate heavy lids. Large LCD screen guides you through steps and warns you if the pressure plate is still attached for air frying. The permanently hinged lid needs lots of vertical clearance to swing open though, and the heavy base isn't easy to move.