Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

Design 

The Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 Qt. Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker is a slightly upgraded version of the DUO60. We believe that the DUO60 will suffice for most people, but if you prefer the upgraded LCD screen and the addition of cake and egg presets, the Plus 9-in-1 may be worth the small price premium. 

While these appliances are typically designed to remain on your countertop, this one is light enough to lift into and out of a cupboard if you prefer to conceal it. Additionally, all accessories, including the power cord, fit inside the pot, making storage easier. 

It is only when you are using a non-pressure-cooking function that necessitates it being in the vent position that you will have to worry about the steam release valve because of the EasySeal design, which means it automatically seals when the lid is closed and locked.  

You can release the steam by switching from sealed to venting after pressure cooking, which eliminates the risk of putting your hand close to the steam valve, making the process easier and less stressful. 

A tab on the lid slots into the handle, allowing you to avoid placing the lid on the countertop if you wish. This is a small but useful feature. Additionally, you will receive a spare sealing ring and a steaming rack in the box. All accessories, including the lid, can be cleaned in the dishwasher. 

Performance 

Our testing found the Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 Qt. Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker to have the best designs and the broadest range of cooking options. 

Using dedicated buttons for each Instant Pot DUO Plus 9-in-1’s cooking presets, you can easily dial in your preferred cooking mode. Then, using the plus/minus buttons, you can adjust the temperature and time, which we found intuitive. The large LCD display is quite lovely, displaying clear and easily readable indicators. 

The lid storage system is one of our favorite features of both Instant Pot models we tested. Each side of the lid features a small extension that allows you to rest it upright in either of the pot’s handles. This will enable you to remove the lid without placing it on the counter and put it on the side of the pot that makes the most sense for your dominant hand. 

In our testing, the Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 Qt. Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker cooked everything well, with dishes ranging from rice and beans to corned beef tasting quite good. Additionally, we discovered that its sauté function is quite adequate, resulting in some excellent chili. Overall, we believe that most people will be more than satisfied with the Instant Pot DUO Plus 9-in-1’s cooking performance. 

The Instant Pot 9 in 1 is UL certified and features ten different safety mechanisms when it comes to safety. Additionally, because it has been deemed energy efficient, you will not see an increase in your power bills even if you use it daily. 

Cleaning 

The Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 Qt. Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker comes with everything you need for a hassle-free cleaning experience. The lid of the Instant Pot DUO Plus 9-in-1 is easily removable, and there are no hard-to-reach crevices where grime can genuinely collect.  

While the stainless-steel pot does tend to stick to burnt onions more than the nonstick pots we used, we still prefer the option of scrubbing with steel wool or putting the pot in the dishwasher (both things are inadvisable for nonstick pots).  

We did have some issues with food getting stuck in the gap between the lid latch and the body, but this is a problem we have encountered with every cook we have tested. As a result, the Instant Pot DUO Plus 9-in-1 was one of the most accessible models to clean that we tried. 

Should you buy Instant Pot 9-in-1 Duo Plus 6 Qt. Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker? 

The 9 in 1 model is a better buy than the IP-DUO60 (reviewed here), as it features an improved control panel with an easy-to-read LCD screen, an excellent program for boiling eggs, and a yogurt program! 

Additionally, this model includes buttons for each innovative program and controls for adjusting the pressure level, delaying the start time (up to 24 hours), and turning on/off the keep warm feature (up to 10 hours). The plus/minus buttons are a welcome addition, as they allow for easy adjustment of the cooking time. 

The stainless-steel pot is a bonus, as most electric pressure cookers come with a nonstick coated pot. The Instant Pot Duo Plus appears to have a slew of positive features that combine to make it one of the best electric pressure cookers money can buy.