The new Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā Electric Pressure Cooker is an upgraded version of the Best-Selling Kitchen Tool on Amazon: Instant Pot DUO60.
It definitely felt like Christmas came early as we played with our new Instant Pot Plus DUO60 & Instant Pot Ultra Review sample units! Weāre thrilled to share our Instant Pot Review with you. š
Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā Electric Pressure Cooker Review Highlights
- Overall more polished product refining some areas that caused common user confusions & mistakes
- More user-friendly display interface ā no more confusing Timer button!!
- Introduced 3 new cooking programs
- Improved packaging + new easier-to-read manual
- Improved inner pot markings
- Reliable product at great price & value
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Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā Review Overview
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1. Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā Product Upgrades
1.1 More User-Friendly Display Interface
Yes!! A lot more user-friendly than the old DUO60 Model!
The Instant Pot Company has really been listening to usersā requests! They have revamped the Instant Pot DUO Plus 60ās touch pad control panel with end users in mind.
1. Timer Button
Say good-bye to the old misleading āTimerā Button! It has been renamed to āDelay Startā Button.
2. Manual Button
The āManualā Button has also been renamed to āPressure Cookā Button. Hehe! With the new name, users will know where to find Pressure Cook Recipes.Ā *Hint Hint*
3. Keep Warm Button
They have also separated the āKeep Warmā Button and āCancelā Button to make things less confusing.
4. Adjust Button
To simplify the button-pressing process, they have also removed the āAdjustā Button.
We no longer need to press the āAdjustā Button to scroll through Less, Normal, and More functions. With DUO Plus 60, we can directly press the program buttons to scroll through the three functions (as shown in below animated photo). Yay!!
Great News!Ā We no longer need to press the āCancelā Button to adjust the cooking time.Ā Oh, we love this new feature!!Ā š
The new Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 allows users to adjust the Cooking Time, Pressure Levels and Keep Warm ModeĀ any time during the cooking process.Ā Another upgrade win!
1.2 Three New Cooking Programs
They have made some changes toĀ Instant Pot DUO60ās current cooking programs and introduced 3 new cooking programs.
*The following details & descriptions are straight from the manual.
1. Egg Program
- Less Mode ā Soft Boiled Eggs (3 minutes @ High Pressure)
- Normal Mode ā Medium Boiled Eggs (4 minutes @ High Pressure)
- More Mode ā Hard Boiled Eggs (5 minutes @ High Pressure)
*We still think Low Pressure is still the best way to cookĀ Pressure Cooker EggsĀ in the Instant Pot.
2. Cake Program
- Less Mode ā Lighter Moist CakesĀ (25 minutes @ High Pressure)
- Normal Mode ā Denser Moist Cakes (40 minutes @ High Pressure)
- More Mode ā New York Style CheesecakeĀ (50 minutes @ High Pressure)
3. Sterilize Program
- Less Mode ā Pasteurization of dairy products (No pressure sterilization at ~83°C/181°F)
- Normal Mode ā Sterilization of utensils
and canning of acidic fruits and vegetables.Not intended for meat canning. (Low Pressure at ~110°C/230°F) - More Mode ā Sterilization of utensils
and canning of acidic fruits and vegetables.Not intended for meat canning. (High Pressure at ~115°C/239°F)
*This program can open a can of worms if users try to use itĀ to replaceĀ a pressure canner. I would recommend using this program to sterilize utensils only.
2. Whatās in the Box?
First, letās check out the box design!
We like this new colorful design ā definitely a step up from the old Instant Pot DUO60ās white cardboard box design.
Makes Instant Pot even more attractive as a gift! šĀ
2.1 In-Box Accessories
The Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 comes with a Steamer Rack, Rice Paddle, Soup Scoop, Rice Measuring Cup, Condensation Collector, Quick Reference Guide, Recipe Book, and the Newly Designed Manual.
The new manual looks so much nicerĀ and it is alsoĀ easier to read (and understand)!!Ā ? Ā
The manual is writtenĀ in English, French, and Spanish.
The Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 uses the same lid as the previous models. A new warning tag is attached to the venting knob to prevent users from using the Instant Pot as facial steamer.Ā ?
2.2 Inner Pot Update
Weāre so glad the Instant Pot Company listened to the feedback and changed the inner markings!
The newĀ inner pot has markings for US Quart, Liters, and Pressure cook safety limit.
3. Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 ReviewĀ Conclusion
We really like the DUO Plus 60ās new interface because it is a lot more user-friendly than the previous models. From packaging to the new manual, theyĀ have truly put in a lot of effort to bring you a more polished kitchen tool, upgraded from theĀ well-loved Instant Pot DUO60.
4. ShouldĀ I Buy The New Instant Pot DUO Plus 60?
Here comes the most important question: āShould I buy the Instant Pot Plus?ā
Our Recommendations:
- New Instant Pot Users: Highly recommended as it is hands down the mostĀ user-friendly electric pressure cooker in the current Instant Pot product line.
- Current Instant Pot LUX Users:Ā If you areĀ looking for an upgrade, we highly recommend the Instant Pot DUO Plus 60.
- Current Instant Pot DUO Users:Ā You already have a machine that can do everything this machine does. So, weāll let you decide on this one š
- Buy as a Gift: From the packaging to the more polishedĀ product comparing to previous models, this would make an awesome gift!
5. Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Specifications & Features
Manufacturer | Ā Double Insight Inc. DBA (Instant Pot Company) |
Type | Ā Electric Pressure Cooker |
Model | Ā IP-DUO Plus60 |
Working Pressure | Ā High Pressure (10.2 ā 11.6 psi) & Low Pressure (5.8 ā 7.2 psi) |
Functions | Ā Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer |
Cooking Programs | Ā Rice, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Multigrain, Porridge, Cake, Egg, Sterilize, Steam, Saute, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Pressure Cook |
Safety Mechanisms | Ā 10 UL Certified Proven Safety Mechanisms |
Power Supply | Ā 120V ~Ā 60Hz |
Power | Ā 1000 watts |
Dimensions | Ā 12.6 x 12.2 x 13 inches |
Ā Power Supply Cord | Ā 35Ā inches, detached, 3-prong grounding plug |
Weight | Ā 14.57 Pounds |
Volume | Ā 6 Quarts |
Inner Pot | Ā Ā 3-ply Bottom Food Grade 304 (18/8) Stainless Steel |
Accessories | Ā Steamer Rack, Rice Paddle, Soup Scoop, Rice Measuring Cup, Condensation Collector |
Warranty | Ā 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
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