Is the Duo Plus worth it over the Duo?

The Duo Plus adds a quieter steam release, an angled display with a progress bar, and more guided presets. If you vent often or want more hand-holding, it is the better pick; otherwise the Duo covers the basics.

Can it replace a slow cooker and rice cooker?

Yes. It has slow cook, rice, and steam functions in addition to pressure cooking, so it can stand in for several appliances, though the 6-quart size limits very large batches.

How noisy is the steam release?

The WhisperQuiet release is designed to reduce venting noise compared with earlier models. It is still audible, but owners describe it as much quieter than a standard Instant Pot.

What is included in the box?

The cooker comes with a stainless steel inner pot, a steam rack, and a recipe booklet. A sealing ring is pre-installed, and a spare is not included.

Is the inner pot dishwasher safe?

The stainless steel inner pot and lid are dishwasher safe. The sealing ring and float valve should be hand washed to avoid wear.

Can I use it for sous vide?

Yes, the Duo Plus has a sous vide preset. It works best for smaller portions because the pot is not insulated, so you may need to cover it or monitor temperature.

Where can I buy the Instant Pot 6 Qt 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker?

2 stores we checked sell it, including ALPSCOMMERCE, Oico Home.

Instant Pot 6 Qt 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

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At ALPSCOMMERCE, for $103.49, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers generally praise the Duo Plus for fast, consistent pressure cooking and the quieter steam release. Some complain that the preset interface is cluttered and that the non-stick pot wears faster than expected.

What people mention

Steam releasePraisedOwners say the WhisperQuiet release is noticeably quieter than older Instant Pots.
Ease of useMixedSome find the guided presets helpful, while others say the many buttons and modes are confusing.
Build qualityMixedThe stainless pot is praised for even heating, but the non-stick coating is criticized for scratching.
Cooking speedPraisedReviewers report beans, stews, and rice cook much faster than with slow cookers.
FootprintCriticisedSome owners say it takes up a lot of counter space and is heavy to move.

About the Instant Pot 6 Qt 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a 6-quart electric pressure cooker with 9 cooking functions: pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, sous vide, rice, yogurt, cake and keep warm. A dial controls the functions. An angled control panel has a message display and a cooking progress bar. It also has 25 recipe presets and step-by-step instructions.

The inner pot is 18/8 stainless steel with a tri-ply bottom and an anti-spin design that keeps it in place while sautéing. WhisperQuiet technology reduces noise, and a one-touch button releases steam. The cooker has over 10 safety mechanisms, including overheat protection and a safety lid lock. It cooks up to 70% faster than slow cooking methods and serves up to 6.

The lid and inner pot are dishwasher safe. A stainless-steel steam rack with handles and two extra sealing rings are included.

Capacity

6 quarts, up to 6 servings

Functions

9-in-1: pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, sous vide, rice, yogurt, cake, keep warm

Presets

25 recipe presets

Inner pot

18/8 stainless steel, tri-ply bottom, anti-spin

Material

Plastic

Color