Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6.33-Quart - Review - Pros and Cons

Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6.33-Quart

I will again repeat..."Unpaid, honest review". I have nothing to do with this company except that I own their product.

Now I consider this my budget-friendly kitchen appliance. 
Well, costs less than $120 before tax and you may wonder why I target this as 'budget' when similar rice cookers cost much less....?!
That is because the others are just that ..."RICE" cookers....!!
This one has a lot of other multi-cooking features and after trying it for 5 full months,almost on a daily basis (except on days I am lazy to cook),I am rather convinced.

Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker Pros:

1.Multi-Functional Cooker--Pressure Cooker, Saute/Browning, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer & Warmer. I have used this for everything except browning. Works great. For rice, I use 'Basmati' variety and it works great when I add '5 level' cups of water to 2 cups of rice.

2.Safe to use. This is one reason why I wanted to buy this little chef helper. I had a stove pressure cooker and many a time, I felt it was simply not safe. At times, the steam would be so bad due to pressure that it would hit the ceiling literally. 
So far, had no issues with this one.It says "UL and ULC certified with 10 proven safety mechanisms; Highly energy efficient" :-) I am happy.

3.Delicious food. No mess.Reduced cooking time by up to 70% ( according to their website).

4.It includes 3-ply bottom stainless steel cooking pot, stainless steel steam rack, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, instructions, recipes, and cooking time tables. I have bought an additional stainless cooking pot, so I can cook rice and vegetables one after another.

5.It has a delay cooking timer ( upto 24 hours)and though it may take a while to get adjusted to this feature, it's a 'good-to-have' add-on . I usually set this up to have my rice ready when am back from shopping and immediately set the vegetables to cook. Vegetables and potatoes cook in third to a fourth of the time as boiling. 
Dinner ready in 20 mins :-).

6.  Solid, quality product. Does not look cheap.

Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker Cons:

If the 'delay cooking timer' feature is on, make sure you reach home within an hour of cook time. Else the food can get a little more warm and mushy than required.

                                   

                                      Enjoy cooking! I am delighted with this cooker!