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Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, Sterilizer, and Warmer, 8 Quart, 14 One-Touch Programs

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Size: 8 Quarts
Brand Instant Pot
Capacity 8 Quarts
Material Stainless steel, Plastic
Color Stainless Steel/Black
Finish Type Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 13.6"D x 14.8"W x 14"H
Special Feature Manual, Programmable
Wattage 1200 watts
Item Weight 15.6 Pounds
Control Method Touch

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  • Best for beginners: An upgrade to the all-time bestseller Instant Pot Duo series, the Duo Nova combines 7 appliances in 1: Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, food warmer, and yogurt maker. This 8Qt model has the capacity to cook for up to 8 people, great for larger families or groups
  • Healthy & consistently delicious: Duo Nova is powered by a sophisticated microprocessor that monitors and adjusts pressure, temperature, time, and heat to cook food up to 70% faster than other methods and deliver consistent, delicious results every time
  • Smart lid: The new easy seal lid gives you 1 less thing to worry about because it automatically seals your Instant Pot. Steam release is also a breeze with the fast, safe push of the quick release button. And it even comes with a bonus sealing ring
  • Worry-free cooking: 10 plus safety features with UL certification let you “set it and forget it.” You’re free to do other things while the Duo Nova cooks your dinner safely and quickly, with minimal mess and easy clean up. The Duo Nova’s food-grade stainless steel 304 (18/8) cooking pot is dishwasher-safe and durable, with no chemical coating.
  • Clear, simple controls: Elegant blue LCD intuitively indicates the cooking process of the multicooker. Convenient 1-touch control of 13 programs can be customized to remember the way you like to cook
  • Plenty of recipes: The free Instant Pot recipes app on iOS and Android devices has 1000 plus recipes to get you started on your culinary adventure. Join the millions of other Instant Pot users who share support, guidance, and the joy of cooking in the many Instant Pot online communities
  • A name you can trust: The Instant Pot Duo Nova family shares the most trusted name in cookers, bringing all the quality and convenience you’ve come to expect from Instant Pot
  • Included components: Pressure cooker base and lid

Product voltage: 110

This product is compatible with outlets that support 110 volts and might require a converter when used outside of the United States.


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Cooking with the most popular Instant Pot is even easier with the new Duo Nova multi-cooker. Its updated lid means you never again have to worry about whether or not you remembered to close the steam release valve because the Duo Nova lid automatically seals it, locking all the flavors, nutrients and aromas in your meal And to release the steam faster, just push the quick-release button to let the pressure out. It also has a new progress indicator on its bright blue display so you always know what’s happening inside, and 13 smart programs to help you start cooking whatever you want in a flash. With 4 different sizes – the most popular 6Qt, as well as 3Qt, 8Qt, and the massive new 10 Qt – the Duo Nova family of multi-cookers is perfect for both large and small families making everything from a quick side dish to whipping up big batches of prepared meals for the week. The Duo Nova is 7 appliances in 1: Pressure cooker, saute pan, steamer, slow cooker, rice cooker, food warmer, and yogurt maker. Whether you’re in a hurry or have the time to savor the art of cooking, the Instant Pot offers a convenient, healthy way to get the job done that’s also, using less energy than conventional methods and without heating up your kitchen. Clear the clutter from your counter and do it all with just one tool.

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Brand Instant Pot
Capacity 8 Quarts
Material Stainless steel, Plastic
Color Stainless Steel/Black
Finish Type Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 13.6"D x 14.8"W x 14"H
Special Feature Manual, Programmable
Wattage 1200 watts
Item Weight 15.6 Pounds
Control Method Touch
Controller Type Push Button
Operation Mode Automatic
Is Dishwasher Safe Yes
Voltage 110 Volts
Global Trade Identification Number 00857561008811
Closure Type Outer Lid, Inner Lid
UPC 857561008811
Item Weight 15.6 pounds
Manufacturer Instant Pot
ASIN B07R92QXNB
Item model number DUONOVA80
Customer Reviews
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Date First Available August 12, 2019

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Customers find this pressure cooker works perfectly and is easy to use, with a good instruction manual. The size is suitable for two people, taking up less counter space, and it prepares meals quickly, with dinner ready in under an hour. Customers praise its cooking ability, particularly for making amazing rice and soups, while appreciating that it makes cooking less expensive. Customers find it easy to clean, with the insert being dishwasher safe, and consider it well worth the money.

344 customers mention "Functionality"297 positive47 negative

Customers find that the pressure cooker works as promised and turns out amazing results, with one customer noting it performs perfectly every time.

"...Followed the IP instructions, came out perfectly. 35 minutes and done. Wow. 7. Will it toast bread? -..." Read more

"...the pressure cooker horror stories worked on me all these years.. works great and these really are safe, just don’t stick your hands when release..." Read more

"...No fuss quality cooking at its finest. Mixing rice and veggies and meat requires no special effort, and the results are always perfect!..." Read more

"I have the instant pot. 6 qt. Works great. I bought the 10 qt. Works great...." Read more

250 customers mention "Ease of use"215 positive35 negative

Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use, with a good instruction manual, and one customer mentions it makes quick work of meal prep.

"...Obviously super slow, but still do-able. Got some puffy spots so steam is happening inside the bread...." Read more

"...No fuss quality cooking at its finest. Mixing rice and veggies and meat requires no special effort, and the results are always perfect!..." Read more

"...I'm very impressed with the ease of use -- much easier than the Cuisinart. Everything fits together better, especially the pressure valve/release...." Read more

"...The Duo Nova is a no-brainer to use with the addition of the Smart lid: The new easy seal lid gives you one less thing to worry about because it..." Read more

160 customers mention "Size"129 positive31 negative

Customers appreciate the size of the pressure cooker, noting it's perfect for two people and takes up less counter space. One customer mentions it has a large capacity for making things in bulk for family.

"...Anyway, the 10qt is large. I get 1-2 more quarts of bone broth from it...." Read more

"...this 3 qt is great for yogurt making, great for eggs, great for small deserts and great for making sides while you use a 6qt for your meats/pastas..." Read more

"...to choose from this three quart Mini is perfect for keeping one or two persons nutritionally healthy. But be mindful!..." Read more

"...Everything fits together better, especially the pressure valve/release. The larger screen and more comprehensive menu is also a big improvement...." Read more

142 customers mention "Cooking speed"128 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate how quickly the pressure cooker prepares food, with dinner ready in under an hour, and one customer noting it takes less than 45 minutes for pressure cooking.

"...The price is great, the cooking time for meals is MUCH shorter and the food tastes GREAT ! Buy it !" Read more

"...Steam release is also a breeze with the fast, safe push of the quick-release button...." Read more

"Likes: instant success, from day one we used this and loved it. It's quick and easy and so much faster than the ole crockpot." Read more

"...Takes about 25 minutes if you want them really soft. Also great for "baked" (well, steamed) potatoes...." Read more

130 customers mention "Cooking ability"118 positive12 negative

Customers praise the pressure cooker's cooking ability, noting that it makes meals easier to prepare and comes with great recipes readily available.

"...a 6qt instant pot.. however, this 3 qt is great for yogurt making, great for eggs, great for small deserts and great for making sides while you use..." Read more

"...is a complete success using the Instant Pot because of its versatility to create any meal just the way you want, whether its a breakfast Omelet with..." Read more

"...The larger screen and more comprehensive menu is also a big improvement...." Read more

"...The inner pot is huge so it can handle larger cuts of meat plus vegetables...." Read more

111 customers mention "Taste"98 positive13 negative

Customers love the taste of food cooked in this pressure cooker, particularly praising its ability to make amazing rice, soups, and baked potatoes, with one customer noting how well it sautés meat and flavoring in the bottom of the pot.

"...are based on a 6qt instant pot.. however, this 3 qt is great for yogurt making, great for eggs, great for small deserts and great for making sides..." Read more

"...create any meal just the way you want, whether its a breakfast Omelet with fresh caught trout, or if planning to go for a run later on, preparing a..." Read more

"...is great, the cooking time for meals is MUCH shorter and the food tastes GREAT ! Buy it !" Read more

"...I love to make homemade farmer's cheese with the normal setting and even use the lowest setting to proof my yeast doughs...." Read more

102 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"85 positive17 negative

Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and clean, with one customer noting that the insert is dishwasher safe.

"...got a little scorched on the bottom but I was amazed at how easily it cleaned off...." Read more

"...I was surprised that cleanup was just as easy with the Instant Pot as the Cuisinart even though this lacks a non-stick cooking pan...." Read more

"...of Instant Pot products are time and energy savers and are easy to clean and maintain...." Read more

"...So far, it has held up really well. It is easy to clean and sturdy...." Read more

88 customers mention "Value for money"65 positive23 negative

Customers find the pressure cooker to be worth the money, appreciating that it makes cooking less expensive.

"...The price was great and I’ve watched so many “Pressure Luck” cooking YouTubes by Jeff Eisner that I was very comfortable buying this...." Read more

"...It makes cooking less expensive, less tender cuts of meat very easy and they come out so tender and delicious. For that reason it is saving us money...." Read more

"...the 8qt; and again, it will take up more time to pressurize with subpar results...." Read more

"...All in all, it is a great purchase for a single person." Read more

Here they are: Photos and measurements of the actual 6 qt vs 10 qt sizes of InstantPots and inserts.
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Here they are: Photos and measurements of the actual 6 qt vs 10 qt sizes of InstantPots and inserts.
I have the instant pot. 6 qt. Works great. I bought the 10 qt. Works great. The information below refers to the dimensions of the 10 QUART SIZE: TL/DR: 6 quart stainless steel insert: 8.5" wide by 6" tall. 10 quart outside pot: 16.5" wide by 15" tall 10 quart stainless steel insert: 11" wide by 6.5" tall I wish Amazon allowed zooming in on photos to make it easier to read the ruler measurements...perhaps someone has a recommendation about this? --------------------------------------------------- My frustration? Out of 143,000+ ratings as of 12/10/2020, it seems that no one has yet provided clear photos and measurements of the size of each INSTANT-POT unit itself **and** the stainless steel INSERT/container. Thus, I have done so to satiate the demands of the masses. For some bizarro reason, that science cannot explain, even the ding-dong company has not even provided such clear information....they only provide the following dimensions that are nearly worthless for the 10 Quart Size: 16.8 x 15.31 x 16.34 inches Huh???? Even more disturbing, some people refer to how "long" the pot is. What??? Long??? It only has width and height...also, a circle does not have "length". Sigh.... The shape of the unit is a CYLINDER. A cylinder has two measurement elements to determine its general size. In the case of a round (not oval) pot that has a bottom and a top, it would be measured by only WIDTH and HEIGHT. I guess a long cylinder such as a garden hose would be measured by Length and Width (aka diameter), but a pot would be width (or diameter) and height. . . . I don't know if the company-provided 16.8" and 16.34" measurements each refer to the width of the outside pot/unit or not...it's slightly wider in one direction because of the two handles...slightly more narrow in the other direction without the handles. I really don't care what these measurements refer to at this point...the company has simply failed at providing useful measurements. For those obsessed with more accurate details (for storage reasons), I measure the heavy, outside, instant pot unit itself to be about 16.5" wide (handle to handle) and about 15" tall from the bottom feet to the top of the top handle. By the way...it is indeed heavy...definitely a potential safety hazard for some people to store it in upper cabinets vs lower cabinets because of the weight. . . The most important part to me was the size of the 10 quart INSERT itself...ie, the stainless steel container. I'd say it's 6.5" TALL by 11" WIDE (this width refers to the *inside* diameter of the insert, not the outside diameter of the flange/rim of the insert)...the inside diameter is more important. btw...it's important to remember that even though the stainless steel insert is considered to be a 10 quart size, you should not cook with it completely full to the 10-quart capacity....it should only be filled 2/3 of the way...the instructions or others can explain why. -Spike
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
    Size: 8 QuartsVerified Purchase
    [update]10 qt review: Since I wrote a review for the 8 quart, I have purchased two 10qts and one 6qt. I bought a 10 qt for Thanksgiving for myself and one for my son for Christmas. I got him the 10qt because it was cheaper than the 8 qt. But he complains he has no room in his kitchen. So then I bought him the 6qt and kept the 10qt for myself for Thanksgiving; and I’ll give my son a choice between it or cash. Hopefully he'll take the cash instead, because I could use the smaller one for broccoli and smaller dishes. Anyway, the 10qt is large. I get 1-2 more quarts of bone broth from it. The main problem I have with the 10qt is there are no accessories made for the 10qt! There are the 8qt accessories, but those are small, and if you per chance buy the baskets that fit 6-8 qts, you are buying 6 qt baskets . Those are much smaller and leave too much wasted space. SOMEBODY!! PLEASE MAKE 10 QT BASKETS!!! I can’t even find a 10qt insert replacement. So I’m glad I at least bought two pressure cookers. Someone complained about the weight of the pressure cooker not fitting the lid. Well, I’m not proud of admitting this, but I got angry and banged the heel of my hand down on the weight and now it fits. What did I do? I don’t know, but it fits. Maybe I should pull out the other 10qt lid and compare them. But it does work. There’s not much else to say that I didn’t say in the review of my 8 quart pot below. If you are trying to decide between the 8q and 10q, I would recommend the 8 quart...at least until they begin making accessories. If you’re going to cook most things in the basket, the largest basket is the 8q. This leave a lot of space in the 10q to pressurize, which also takes more time before the timer begins. It also takes up more space on the countertop. Frankly, if you’re making bone broth, it’s going to be thinner (not as gelatinous) if you add more water, which, if the basket is full, you’ll want the water to reach the top of the basket’s contents. You can’t add many more bones in the 10q than you would in the 8qt; and again, it will take up more time to pressurize with subpar results. I have to wonder if the 10q was a ditched idea or afterthought, since nobody YET has made accessories to go with it. But, hey! You do you! If you think you’ll do better with a 10q, you won’t hurt my feelings. Either way, the instant pot is one of the best decisions I’ve made in 2020, and I don’t regret buying the 10q. I cooked a ham in it, and it turned out pretty good.
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    8 qt review: This isn't Grandma's stovetop pressure cooker!! My goodness!
    I first used it on chicken breast and broccoli. Yep. I was talking to my sister on the phone about my new instant pot, hoping to glean tips from her, and I had the chicken cooking. Suddenly it began hissing and spitting and steaming. I literally jumped back and asked, "Oh my gosh! What's happening?" She said, "I don't know! What is happening?" So I described the evil emitting from the top of the pot. She said, "You didn't do the water test, did you?" I did NOT do the water test. I told her it smelled like plastic was burning, and she assured me that was normal, too. It was all normal. It's all the magic of the instant pot!

    I also thought it was broke because the pressure release valve would not release pressure unless I pulled the lever and held on to the switch. I learned you have to PUSH the button DOWN for a continuous hands-free release! You can pull the lever to the side to release a little or you can push DOWN on the top of it to allow it to release it all at once! AND you can pull the lever while it is autoreleasing, and it will stop releasing.

    The cool thing about my particular model, besides having holes in the handles to set the lid, is it automatically sets it to pressure, so you don't have to push anything on the top of the lid before starting it. Also, the steam releases from a different spot than on the same lever you pull to release. I would definitely get scorched with the other models!

    So, I got the 8 quart, and I don't regret it, even with just hubby and I. We drink bone broth like crazy, and this pot makes five quarts. I freeze some and drink some. Also, Thanksgiving is just a block away, and this is going to come in handy! I wonder if I can jam a turkey in this bad boy?

    So what do I think of this instant pot? If you have read this far, you're either totally nuts, or you really want an instant pot. I have no regrets! I like this more than the microwave.

    Oh! And my first meal turned out delicious!

    One thing to keep in mind if this is your first: an instant pot isn't REALLY instant. It takes a while to built the pressure, takes time to cook the food, then takes time to release the pressure, if done naturally (without you releasing it...but you can do that too). However, like my sister said, "It may not be THAT instant, but you don't have to babysit it". She's right again! You can set it and not worry about whether it's going to boil over or boil dry. You can throw the food in, set it and spend time with your family. AND as far as bone broth goes, you don't have to cook it for 24 hours! Four hours, TOPS, and it's not really that long. Some cook it for an hour.

    So, if you are still reading this, well, bless your heart! You may need a few sessions of therapy, or you really want this pot! In either case, I think this is the only time I've ever encouraged people to buy the pot! Go for it! You know you want it! Just say, "No problem! Ring me up!" You won't regret buying the Instant Pot!

    I am not affiliated with the sellers of Instant Pot or Instant Pot company or Amazon. I'm not making ANY money off this review. I just love the Instant Pot that much!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
    I just bought this yesterday and have been trying the basics.

    1. Sautes - yes, did some onions. With the stainless steel you need a lot of fat so I ended up spending an extra $16 to get the ceramic non-stick pan today. Will see how that helps. Anything starchy like potatoes will absolutely stick unless you drown it in fat/oil... and it created a nice fond (aka will eventually burn) so I had to deglaze quickly which ruined the crust I had developed on my cubed potatoes. Ended up putting everything into a skillet on stove to salvage my breakfast and get it crispy without having to add a ton of oil or butter.

    2. Scramble eggs in saute mode - yes, same problem with too much fat needed though. Also, used saute on low. Normal and high was too hot and eggs overcooked fast and got hard.

    3. Boiling water - I wanted to see if this could replace my electric kettle for French Press. Yes, it can. Take about 6 minutes to bring 1 liter of room temp water to boil though. I had a race between IP and electric kettle. Kettle won in 3 minutes, but I didn't have a lid on IP either. But it worked fine if you have an extra 3 minutes haha. When I used my kettle to hard boil eggs, it was about the same speed as the IP overall from start to finish.

    4. 1/2 cup rice = 2-3 servings of cooked (about 300 grams cooked weight) - yes, no problem using the rice setting. I don't need to make 10 servings of rice at one time. And yes, I normally make 1/2 to 1 cups uncooked (at the most) on the stovetop in a 1.5 qt pan. I can make and freeze but sometimes I don't have access to a freezer when traveling so I wanted to simulate "a la minute" cooking

    5. Oatmeal - 1 serving, saute mode, boil water, add oats, stir, add fruit and PB, works fine. Basically, you can make anything that requires boiling of liquid using saute mode.

    6. Garbanzo - no soak, for hummus and salad and will make falafels. Followed the IP instructions, came out perfectly. 35 minutes and done. Wow.

    7. Will it toast bread? - yes, saute mode again (basically it's a hot plate). Will only fit one slice but that's okay for just me. Took a while, and had to move it around to get somewhat even browning, but it's doable.
    Update: homemade pita dough (AP, yeast, sugar, water, salt, oil), did the normal proof etc, then rolled out 5 inches or so (actually just used my hands, no rolling pin required), lightly oil the base of IP pot (used both olive oil and then tried it with clarified butter), saute on HIGH, and fried the bread to go with my hummus. Took about 8 minutes (4 per side) to get it done. Obviously super slow, but still do-able. Got some puffy spots so steam is happening inside the bread. Will try smaller dough balls next time and rolling them much thinner to see if I can get more steam action inside going.

    8. Hard cooked egg - yes, found a video that suggested 2 minute of pressure with 10 minutes of NPR. Most videos (to include IP) says 5 minutes of cook time (5 cook, 5 NPR, 5 ice bath = 5-5-5) but that really overcooked the egg (made it too firm and kind of rubbery). I strongly suggest less pressure cook and just let it NPR cook. Similar to stove top method of shutting off heat once the water is boiling and just cover pot and let the eggs sit in heat bath for 12 minutes for Hard.

    So basically (obviously), this appliance with the stainless steel pot insert on saute mode has the same uses and issues as having a stainless steel skillet. I prefer cooking with non-stick pans to avoid using all that extra fat. So it makes sense to me to buy the non-stick pot since I am using this appliance as my all-in-one-single-life-one-pot-for everything cooking appliance. I don't want one device for boiling and one for frying/saute. And I find the stainless steel to be slightly problematic (not impossible) but I figure I now have a 2nd pot, and also an extra mixing bowl/storage/prep bowl.
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