Testimonials
If you like your Instant Pot, please share your experience with us. We would particularly like to hear your creative ways of using Instant Pot and any suggestions for improvement. We will try to improve the product in future models. There’s nothing more satisfying and motivating than hearing from you.
I love my Instant Pot. I asked my sister to buy it for me for Christmas and have never regretted this practical gift. In fact, it produces consistent and delicious results that my sister is looking to purchase one too. My favourite part?….Not having to know what setting to use or how long to cook things for. Its so easy, and the number of minutes shown is EXACTLY how long it takes before its ready. Some recipes give you a guide as to how long things take to cook but most don’t take into account the duration it takes the liquid to come to a boil to reach the pressure point it should be cooked at. With my Instant Pot when it states it takes 30 minutes, it takes exactly that and automatically includes the time for the liquid to boil to the appropriate pressure time. In addition, its so simple to vent the pressure if need be. If you have a small kitchen and can only have one appliance, this is it!
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Hi I do not sdee the new model on the site or amazon for sale. Is the item delayed in getting here? If so when do you expect it? Or did I miss where it is listed at? Thanks
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Hello, question: is it normal for the “sealing, venting knob” to have a lot of sloppiness in it? example: it is very loose and jiggles all around, not a snug fitting knob..
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Hi Yuwei,
It is normal that the steam release being rather loose on the lid. The steam release is designed to be removable for cleaning, and yet not falling off when the lid is turned bottom-up. The steam release works by weight and fits naturally on the steam release pipe.
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I just ordered this on amazon today. However, In reading your website noticed that the new model is due to come out anytime that will allow browning. Has a release date ben set? Is it still Jan 2012? I may have to go cancel my order because I really want to be able to brown in it. Please let me know what the release date is.
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Hi,
it is end of January now and I am checking this web site every day in hopes to see new model IP-LUX60 is available for sale. Do you have any info when and where I can purchase it? Thank you!
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Hi,
Wondering what material the inner lid is made of? I’m trying to avoid aluminum. Thanks!
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 12:00 am
Hello Sophia,
The Instant Pot lid is also made of stainless steel.
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I have been using my Instant Pot for three months. We like the product very much, it’s clean, easy to use and always on time, combining the slow cooker and pressure cooker functionality with timer, well built. It is the product I’ve been looking for a long time. Now I can wake up in the morning and have my hot multiple-grain rice congee before rushing to work, no mess. We have cooked other foods such as vegetable soup, corns and yam with good success. Thank you very much!
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
January 8th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy that Instant Pot can save people time to enjoy life better.
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Hi I am considering purschasing your cooker. my Farberware electric pressure cooker, 10 yrs old, is acting up but doesn’t owe me a penny. I can’t find another online so I don’t think they make them anymore. I also need a new slow cooker. I love the idea of the stainless steel insert,as well as pressure,rice ,slow and steamer cooker all in one appliance. I only use stainless pots and pans for health. I would however like the brown and saute. Since it is close to the end of the year I figured I’d ask when the new model will be released before ordering the present one. Thanks,Lisa
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your interest in Instant Pot. Our new model IP-LUX60 has the browning/saute function. It’s finalized and is being rolled into production. The production cycle is 45 days. We expect the first batch arriving in Jan. 2012. Hope the time schedule works for you.
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Lisa Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Perfect I can wait!when can orders be placed?
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Early January. We’ll inform you when we have a definitive date.
Again, thank you for your enthusiasm.
Lisa Reply:
November 24th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
What is the estimated price? Will it be much more expensive than the current model?
Angel Reply:
January 19th, 2012 at 2:01 am
Hi, just want to know if the latest Instant Pot is available for purchase now? Thanks!
Angel Reply:
January 19th, 2012 at 2:15 am
Hi,
May I know if the newest instant pot is available for order now? Thanks!
Brian Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Hi…I read in the comments on Amazon that you can “force” a browning/saute function by turning the Instant Pot on manual. I know it’s not an official function, but can this be done? In other words, it seems like with most of the programmed functions the cooker must be closed/sealed, but it sounds like on manual the element can function even if the lid is off, thus “forcing” the browning feature. Will this work?
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
November 11th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Hi Brian,
The Manual function also requires the lid to be closed. Some users use the Manual function creatively to do browning/saute by opening and closing the lid in short intervals. Yes, this can “forcing” the browning feature.
Diah Reply:
January 6th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Do you have the exact date on Jan’12? Will you let me know please…tku!
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Aida Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Do we have a date for the release of the new IP-LUX60 and when we can we start ordering?
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Can this be used for Canning or is it strictly for cooking?
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Hi Jennifer,
The cooking temperature is way over 100C/212F. So Instant Pot is good for canning too. The nice thing is that you can program it to steam for a specified number of minutes.
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Hi there,
will I be able to purchase Instant pot in Singapore?
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
November 8th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Hello Mei,
Sorry Instant Pot is only available in US and Canada.
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I am considering buying the Instant pot, I would like to know what country it is made in
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I just got my Instant Pot yesterday and I was so excited that I had to use it immediately. I’ve always had trouble cooking basmati rice in my regular rice cooker, but it came out perfectly in the Instant Pot, in only 8 minutes! I still can’t believe how fast it is. I also made some chicken curry, and the meat came out so tender and moist. Amazing!
I was wondering if it was possible to fry things in the Instant Pot? I would love to try to make “broasted” style chicken. Thanks!
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This cooker looks wonderful, but I really like the browning feature in my current multi-cooker. Any chance instant pot will be adding this feature to a future cooker?
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
March 6th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Julia,
Yes, we are working on the next model which has the browning/saute feature. The new model will be ready by year end.
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JoJo Reply:
March 8th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Will it be the same price with the new model? I’m wondering if i should wait for the new model at year end or buy the current model now.
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
March 8th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Hi Jojo,
The price is likely to be higher, due to increasing manufacturing cost and additional functionalities.
June Reply:
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:24 am
What additional functionalities will be in the new model?
Kathi Reply:
December 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Hello,
Is it possible to be on a wait list for the new IP-LUX60? Or can the company let people on the email list know as soon as it is available? Or maybe even a little ahead of time? I can hardly wait! Thank you!
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
December 3rd, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Hi Kathi,
Thanks for your interest in Instant Pot. The IP-LUX60 model had been finalized and volume production order had been place back in early Nov. However, due to the production backlog and shipping delay, IP-LUX60 will only arrive towards the end of January 2012. We are sorry to keep you waiting.
We’ll announce the availability as soon as IP-LUX60’s arrival date is confirmed. We will also create a waiting list so that people can sign up and be notified by email.
Again, we appreciate your enthusiasm for Instant Pot. IP-LUX60 will not disappoint you.
Kathi Wilkinson Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Hi again. I just wanted to thank the Instant Pot Staff member for such a speedy reply! It makes me feel good about doing business with this company!
I have asked for the new IP-LUX60 as a late Christmas present.
I am a grown-up. I can wait. Just about. I’m not saying it’s easy. :>) I am very excited about this new Instant Pot!
Can someone comment on whether I can brown on the stove top with the inner pot? I am considering buying the Instant Pot and browning and sauteing with it is a feature I don’t think I can do without.
Thanks.
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Brian Reply:
January 30th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I tried browning with the provided inner pot on my electric range. The inner pot bottom is slightly curved, presumably to match the heating base. I have a Maytag range with ceramic top. So the contact is not 100%. But the inner pot’s 3-ply base seems to conduct heat pretty evenly. Sauté works well. The upper part of the inner pot stayed cool. Even without a handle, I can transfer it with bare hand to the Instant Pot.
It’s a hard to find a lid that fits the inner pot. I happened to have a lid which is a little bigger. I’d suggest the manufacturer add a lid, preferably in glass.
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Greg Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Brian,
Thanks for your comment since I’ve been looking for a stainless inner pot, Would you please kindly check if the inner is made of stainless steel?
Thank you.
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:27 am
Greg,
The inner pot is made from stainless steel with a 3-ply bottom.
I had a stainless steel stove top pressure cooker made in Portugal.It was a stove top made like a tank.It steamed up the whole house.The Instantpot doesn’t do that.Its great technology and costs the same as that other obsolete monster I bought on line.Its so simple to use,set and forget.
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Just started to use the instant pot. I tried congee, pork rib stew and chili. It has been very convenient. I love the flavor of the congee (rice, soy beans, peanuts, and dates). I am ready to learn how to use the steamer to make cooking more interesting.
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After one week of ownership, I’m loving my Instant Pot! I just cooked new potatoes (one inch diameter or cut in half to be that size, cooked in 1 cup white grape juice with a splash of vinegar) with salmon steaks (1 inch thick, on trivet) and asparagus (with lemon and onion on top of salmon) all together in my instant pot. What do you know? A tasty 3 part meal in 6 minutes. As a working mother with a toddler and an infant, nutritious and fast (in every way- quick cooking, prep and clean-up) meals are a must. I’m experimenting with cooking several things at once (like above mentioned dish). I’ve also cooked brown rice with sweet and sour chicken (with pineapple and peppers) cooked above the rice in a separate stainless steel bowl (15 min cook time- yep, I put the whole bowl in the cooker sitting on the trivet). This worked ok too. It kept the flavors separate (although I did put some pineapple juice in the rice to infuse it with a nice flavor). I would love to hear what other recipes people come up with to cook a whole meal in the instant pot. I think putting veggies in foil packets would work too (although I’d rather avoid foil). I will be playing around with different meal menus- as my husband would die if we ate stew every night. If anyone has suggestions on what would cook well together (or in separate dishes together in the instant pot) based on cooking times (ie: meat, grain, veggie), please let me know!
Also, I love how easy the stainless steel pot is to clean. It should last a lot longer than the ones with the non-stick coating and clean-up is still a breeze (not to mention much more healthful). Also- as a mom- it’s AWESOME to have the care-free plug in features of an electric cooker. I was debating between this and a stovetop version- SO glad I got the instant pot (and found a stainless steel one to boot)! Rice (or anything really) doesn’t stick to the bottom (sticks even less than in my non-stick rice cooker).
Suggested improvements: Please add a browning feature- it helps seal in the juice of the meat and adds better texture. I will be experimenting with browning in the same pot on the stove (inner pot base seems thick and sturdy). Also, shipping to the US was a little slow and it would have been great to get a confirmation email from my Amazon purchase- as I was wondering for a couple days if you got the order. Over all- great customer service response with an email inquiry and I’m really happy with the purchase.
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Kim Reply:
February 21st, 2011 at 9:42 am
When I cooked my rice with the new Instant Pot, how come the rice sticked to the bottom? The cooking with the meat was great, but I should probably hold on to my Japanese rice cooker for now.
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Instant Pot Staff Reply:
February 21st, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Hello Kim,
Although Instant Pot’s highly polished stainless steel inner pot is non-stick to some extent, rice can still stick to it. It’s better than those bare aluminum inner pots (without Teflon coating). One way to reduce rice sticking to the inner pot is to avoid keeping warm for too long.
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mayuri Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
The best way to avoid rice stick in pot is add a little oil when you cook rice .
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CK Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Cusinart requires oil to avoid foaming when cooking rice. Do you have to add oil when cooking rice on the Instant Pot to avoid foaming?
Instant Pot Staff Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Hi CK,
No, Instant Pot doesn’t require adding oil when cooking rice. But some user reported that adding oil can avoid rice sticking to the stainless cooking pot.
I have used the pressure cooker before and always looking for a replacement but the price was too high for other brands, yours was well built, great features and looking one too !!!
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Very good automatic cooker. I can now have my meal time planned 10 hours ahead. The brushed stainless steel look fits right into my kitchen.
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Got my Instant Pot last week. Love it! Save me plenty of time.
I like the steam function the most. Have switched from boiling peas/corns/broccoli to steaming. It’d be perfect if you can set the default steaming time lower than 30 min. Saving me some button pressing.
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