Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Review

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! We’re thrilled to share our Instant Pot Review with you. šŸ˜€

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 – 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

Instant Pot Review: Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Electric Pressure Cooker hands on review with photos and recommendations.

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Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā Review Overview

*You can click on the links toĀ jump to a specific section.

  1. Product Upgrades
  2. What’s in the Box?
  3. Conclusion
  4. Should I Buy the New Instant Pot?
  5. Product Specifications & Features

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 users’ requests! They have revamped the Instant Pot DUO Plus 60’s touch pad control panel with end users in mind.Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Control Panel

1. Timer Button

Say good-bye to the old misleading ā€œTimerā€ Button! It has been renamed to ā€œDelay Startā€ Button.

2. Manual Button

The ā€œManualā€ Button has also been renamed to ā€œPressure 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 ā€œKeep Warmā€ Button and ā€œCancelā€ Button to make things less confusing.

4. Adjust Button

To simplify the button-pressing process, they have also removed the ā€œAdjustā€ Button.

We no longer need to press the ā€œAdjustā€ 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!!

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Button

Great News!Ā We no longer need to press the ā€œCancelā€ Button to adjust the cooking time.Ā Oh, we love this new feature!!Ā šŸ˜€

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 DUO60’s current cooking programs and introduced 3 new cooking programs.

*The following details & descriptions are straight from the manual.

1. Egg Program

  • Less Mode – Soft Boiled Eggs (3 minutes @ High Pressure)
  • Normal Mode – Medium Boiled Eggs (4 minutes @ High Pressure)
  • More Mode – 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 – Lighter Moist CakesĀ (25 minutes @ High Pressure)
  • Normal Mode – Denser Moist Cakes (40 minutes @ High Pressure)
  • More Mode – New York Style CheesecakeĀ (50 minutes @ High Pressure)

3. Sterilize Program

  • Less Mode – Pasteurization of dairy products (No pressure sterilization at ~83°C/181°F)
  • Normal Mode – Sterilization of utensils and canning of acidic fruits and vegetables. Not intended for meat canning. (Low Pressure at ~110°C/230°F)
  • More Mode – 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. What’s in the Box?


First, let’s check out the box design!Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Box

We like this new colorful design – definitely a step up from the old Instant Pot DUO60’s white cardboard box design.

Makes Instant Pot even more attractive as a gift! šŸ˜‰Ā 


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.

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 AccessoriesThe new manual looks so much nicerĀ and it is alsoĀ easier to read (and understand)!!Ā ? Ā Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Manual

The manual is writtenĀ in English, French, and Spanish.

Instant Pot DUO PLUS 60 LidThe 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

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Stainless Steel Inner Pot

We’re 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 60’s 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: ā€œShould 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, we’ll let you decide on this one šŸ˜‰
  • 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

ManufacturerĀ  Double Insight Inc. DBA (Instant Pot Company)
TypeĀ  Electric Pressure Cooker
ModelĀ  IP-DUO Plus60
Working PressureĀ  High Pressure (10.2 – 11.6 psi) & Low Pressure (5.8 – 7.2 psi)
FunctionsĀ  Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer
Cooking ProgramsĀ  Rice, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Multigrain, Porridge, Cake, Egg, Sterilize, Steam, Saute, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Pressure Cook
Safety MechanismsĀ  10 UL Certified Proven Safety Mechanisms
Power SupplyĀ  120V ~Ā 60Hz
PowerĀ  1000 watts
DimensionsĀ  12.6 x 12.2 x 13 inches
Ā Power Supply CordĀ  35Ā inches, detached, 3-prong grounding plug
WeightĀ  14.57 Pounds
VolumeĀ  6 Quarts
Inner PotĀ Ā 3-ply Bottom Food Grade 304 (18/8) Stainless Steel
AccessoriesĀ  Steamer Rack, Rice Paddle, Soup Scoop, Rice Measuring Cup, Condensation Collector
WarrantyĀ  1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

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Ā Disclaimer: Thanks Instant Pot Company for providing this Instant Pot DUO Plus 60Ā sample unit for us due to our partnership. This Instant Pot Review was initiated by us, and all opinions, photos, and test results are ours alone.
Instant Pot Review: Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 Electric Pressure Cooker hands on review with photos and recommendations.
Instant Pot DUO Plus 60
A lot more user friendly than older modelsRefined some minor issues with DUO60 model and made it more polished that makes a great gift
The 3 new cooking programs can be betterThe power supply cord is a bit short due to UL safety requirements
8.9Overall Score
Design9.2
Features8.6
Value9
Reader Rating 9 Votes
7.3

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