Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, 3 Quart, Stainless Steel/Black

It was a breeze to prepare my dog's food. I added the food and water, set the pressure cooker to high, and it beeped when it was almost done. It didn't take long for me to adjust to the increased pressure. It was simple to operate. Until the week before last, that is. I couldn't get my pot to turn on! I tried different outlets and different electronics to make sure it wasn't the outlet. Nothing happened after I switched the pot to a different outlet. It had something to do with the pot. The troubleshooting instructions in the manual were specific to the problem. It said that if the circuit board didn't turn on, the circuit board had blown, and that I should contact support, which I did. When you call, you'll hear an automated message telling you to go online and submit a ticket. Because this is clearly a business that does not want to bother 'talking' to its customers. As a result, I carry on. There was no response a day later! As a result, I send another email, this time requesting assistance. This time, I send them the same information via email. It wasn't until Friday that I received a response from them! On Tuesday, I required the repair of my pot. On Thursday, however, I'd had enough and called Amazon, who, thankfully, knows how to treat customers and was able to refund me for the product, which I returned to them. After all, the pot had only been purchased for a year and was still under warranty! Even Amazon was unable to contact the company due to a lack of communication! br>br>Beware of this brand; I'd look for a different pressure cooker because if it breaks, which it will, you won't be able to get help for days. br>br>For some reason, Amazon blocked my first attempt to post this review. It should be posted, though, so that people are aware of the nature of the business.

Dallas Kline

| May 18, 2021

Despite the fact that I know this is a good product, I tried to cook food on my first run, and 15 minutes later, the entire machine was in flames. The smell of burnt plastic quickly filled my kitchen and house. While the machine was turned on, sparks could be seen coming from the bottom. I turned the machine over to inspect the counter after quickly unplugging it. What would have happened if it caught fire or exploded in my face, I wonder? It sounded as if it was about to happen. As you can see, the plastic melted and spilled all over my counter, which was difficult to clean off, as were my tainted hands. The machine's bottom and remaining wires were a bright, scolding red. I soiled the kitchen towels and had to shower again before heading to work. Due to the ordeal I had to go through, I was running late. I was forced to eat out with my wife because I had squandered the food that was about to be amazing that was being prepared. Worst of all, as I type this, the machine spontaneously bursts into flames. So, what am I supposed to do now? This thing is just going to smolder if it isn't plugged in. This is a terriblleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Miller DODD

| Dec 24, 2020

This is something I use on a daily basis. What did I do before I had this? br>br>I am a full-time resident of a Sprinter van. I used to cook with an induction burner, but I haven't used it since I got this little gem! br>br>It's incredibly simple to use, and it's the ideal size for one or two people. I've been making a lot of stews lately, and I'll saute the onions, carrots, and meat (if I'm using meat) first, then add everything else, seal it, and cook it on high pressure for 7 minutes. I let it naturally release and always end up with a perfectly cooked, tasty meal, which serves 4 to 5 people. br>br>The other day, I also quickly soaked beans by covering them in water and pressing the pressure cooker for 5 minutes. I'll often make dinner right after I reheat my lunch, and make sure the keep warm function is turned on. br>br>I'll often make dinner right after I reheat my lunch, and make sure the keep warm function is turned on. I can drive with it in my sink and come home to a hot, healthy, tasty meal. br>br>I've even used it to bake banana bread! Because I don't own an oven, this is extremely exciting. It was fantastic! I took one of the containers and the lid from my To-Do list and put them together. To bake it on the rack, use a Go Ware stainless steel lunch container. br>br>It's very easy on my solar system because this cooks so quickly. I can reheat leftovers in 4 minutes on the saute setting, and it only draws 67 degrees Fahrenheit. br>br>I used to have a VitaClay, which I loved for making beans and, especially, bone broth, but it takes a long time to cook and is much heavier. So, when compared to the Instant Pot Mini, there is more battery drain, more storage space, and more weight, and the Mini wins on all counts!.

Titus Frazier

| May 14, 2021

This pot was made to be inactive. The pressure indicating valve's surface area is insufficient for steam pressure to lift the valve's weight. As a result, the valve remains open, and the pot simply boils away the liquid inside, without creating any pressure. Once the pot starts to make steam, the "solution" is to manually pull the indicating valve up into a sealed position with some sort of implement. If you don't do this, the valve will not lift and seal, and the water will boil away. It's important to note that this isn't the result of a clogged valve, a stuck valve, a lack of liquid, or any other malfunction. Rather, it's built right into the pot. Ours will be relegated to stock pot duty after we discovered that it is completely useless as a pressure cooker.

Giselle Fowler

| Mar 14, 2021

I called customer service and was told that if the warranty was over a year old, I would have to purchase a new pot base, which would cost nearly the same as the entire cooker. I was very disappointed!.

Parker Clark

| Jan 08, 2021