Last Updated: January 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt 7 in 1 Multi Use Programmable Pressure Cooker Slow Cooker Rice Cooker Steamer Saut Yogurt Maker and Warmer
Last Updated: January 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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998
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Food Items
345cooking, rice, cooked, meals, cooker
+97%
-3%
" ... I'm making better meals in less time. ... "
" ... For some reason, the food is always delicious that comes out of it. ... "
" ... Cooked a pot roast meal in about 80 minutes. ... The meat was tender enough to fall apart with a fork. ... "
" ... Our biggest use is making natural applesauce in the fall but we also love roast beef, boiled eggs that are very easy to peel, etc. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use and everything turns out delicious! ... "
" ... Everything comes out delicious. ... "
" ... We've enjoyed some of the most amazingly moist and tender roast, chicken and cornish hens prepared in a fraction of the time it used to take to prepare them! ... "
" ... Whole chickens, rice, hard boiled eggs, soups, etc . ... "
Baking
108cook, instant pot, soups, recipes, pot
+99%
" ... I use it for soups, stews, braises, beans, pasta . ... "
" ... We get much better (and faster) results manually, with a 4 minute cooking time. ... "
" ... As a mom of 3 young kids who dislikes cooking this is a must! ... I’m actually cooking a lot more since buying the istapot. ... I’m enjoying cooking for once and that alone is worth it ... "
" ... Love cooking in it. ... "
" ... Took me a while to figure out how to use it without pressure cooking. ... "
" ... I’ve found that it is soooo simple to use that even I, with the cooking experience of a toddler, make delicious meals. ... "
" ... It has changed my cooking life. ... It has made my cooking time much more efficient. ... "
" ... Great for quick cooking ... "
Ease of Use
93easy, easy to clean, simple, easier, use and clean
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to understand . ... "
" ... It makes life easier. ... "
" ... It is easy to use! ... "
" ... IT MAKES YOUR LIFE SO MUCH EASIER . ... "
" ... It's also easy to clean ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy and fast! ... "
" ... It is very easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
Cleaning
65easy to clean, easy to use, easy, use and clean, pot
+94%
-6%
" ... It’s so easy to use and clean! ... "
" ... It's quiet and easy to use and to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, quick, and delicious! ... "
" ... I will say it is very easy to use, and pretty easy to clean up. ... "
" ... We bought the 6 quart because we liked the stainless steel pot and that choice has proven good in being durable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... I love that the insert is stainless steel, so easy to clean and light weight. ... "
" ... Nothing gets stuck to the bowl, so very easy to clean as well. ... "
" ... We make meals in one pot which makes clean up much easier. ... "
As Gift
63christmas, daughter, christmas present, gave, wife
+100%
" ... Another gift, but it was a hit. ... "
" ... i have bought 5 of them for gifts. ... "
" ... Gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I love mine so much that I purchased this one for my parents as a gift. ... "
" ... I got this on a ridiculous Black Friday deal, and saved it for a Christmas present for my girlfriend. ... "
" ... I gave this model to my wife for Christmas (it was on her list) and she really loves it - - - she's used it 4-5 times already. ... "
" ... Gave a a gift for Christmas and she has used it 6-7 times in the last 2 weeks. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift and we've used it continuously ever since. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
47easy to clean, easy to use, easy, use and clean, cleans
+94%
-6%
" ... I will say it is very easy to use, and pretty easy to clean up. ... "
" ... It's great and easy to use and clean up. ... "
" ... We make meals in one pot which makes clean up much easier. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy clean up, plenty of vetted recipes, plenty of easy flavorful recipes. ... "
" ... I almost never use the SS pot as the ceramic is easier to clean! ... "
" ... It is easy to clean. ... "
" ... Cleans up well and can be stored under the sink! ... "
" ... Nothing gets stuck to the bowl, so very easy to clean as well. ... "
Product Reliability
41years, times a week, years ago, week, ago
+68%
-32%
" ... That is great after working all day. ... "
" ... I finally got our four new year's! ... "
" ... I have use it multiple times a week since I got it about a month ago and I have had no problems so far. ... "
" ... I may not comment on durability but surely after this month it has been the best thing ever!! ... "
" ... I received it three weeks ago and haver already used it four times! ... "
" ... Now that I have it I wish I purchased this years ago. ... "
" ... Worked great so far. ... "
" ... Working Great so far . ... "
Capacity
35kitchen, small kitchen, qt, food, appliance
+97%
-3%
" ... You'll never have to worry about room. ... "
" ... Don’t know what we’d do without this, especially with a newborn in the house. ... "
" ... A family of four most likely needs 8 qt. ... "
" ... Love this size for our family of six also. ... "
" ... It's very versatile and works well for my very small kitchen. ... "
" ... must have for the kitchen. ... "
" ... Additionally, the size is perfect for dorm storage and makes enough to feed a small family, a few roommates, or a single person for ~4 meals on most dishes. ... "
" ... The Pho turns out super good that my whole family enjoyed very much. ... "
Programs
28cook, pressure, oven, microwave, stove
+93%
-7%
" ... Best cooking device. ... "
" ... Makes cooking easier and simpler. ... "
" ... But when it comes to meat, stews and such, it is so much faster compared to using the stove or oven. ... "
" ... The cooking options are endless . ... "
" ... Easy to use, works as it should, and has changed the way I am cooking! ... "
" ... This is probably the best idea since the Microwave. ... "
" ... New to pressure cooking. ... "
" ... Saves time cooking ... "
Build Quality
28lid, pot, pressure, non stick, stainless steel pot
+64%
-36%
" ... Soft pulled pork. ... "
" ... Plus, the stainless steel pot itself is just heavier duty and nicer than the Teflon pot used by the Cuisinart. ... "
" ... It seems very well constructed and is sturdy. ... "
" ... It appears to be of excellent quality in terms of material and electronics. ... "
" ... I also suggest extra silicone sealing rings. ... "
" ... Nice heavy removable stainless inner pot - no non-stick coating. ... "
" ... I prefer this handle/lid style, it's much easier to remove than the one that just has it on the side. ... "
" ... What I like about the instapot brand compared to other similar brand is the stainless steel tub. ... "
Size
27smaller, like, versatile, small, handy
+96%
-4%
" ... It IS smaller than I wanted, but it was a great price, so I had to grab it! ... "
" ... The bigger size is great. ... "
" ... don't forget the extras, they are handy. ... "
" ... Now I will say, it is a bit bulky and takes up some counter space, but really the awesomeness of this thing outweighs that. ... "
" ... Love the size. ... "
" ... Like the smaller size ... "
" ... We love our 6 quart and got this for travel. ... "
" ... Love the smaller size. ... "
For Kids
26kids, son, loves, christmas, son in law
+100%
" ... Our daughter is thrilled with this-uses it all the time ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I love it so much got my daughter and son in law one for Christmas. ... "
" ... My picky eater child and skeptical husband are even sold on this. ... "
" ... Love this so much I bought one for my hard working daughter. ... "
" ... Have one bought for son ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter & son inlaw. ... "
" ... Bought myself one and really love it so I bought my daughter one too. ... "
Storage
26space, larger, qt, food, size
+92%
-8%
" ... Have started collecting accessories . ... "
" ... It's just the right size for the two of us and doesn't hog counter space. ... "
" ... I like the 8 quart size. ... "
" ... I WISH I HAD BOUGHT A LARGER ONE BUT THE 3 QUART IS ENOUGH FOR ONE PERSON IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE SIZE TO ORDER GO LARGER ... "
" ... I got the mini pot to save space and because I cook only for one. ... "
" ... I also love that I can forget to meat out of the freezer but can still make a wonderful stew or soup (haven't tried a pot roast or shredded pork) in under an hour, including the time to get the pot to pressure, cook time, and steam release time. ... "
" ... I love making big batches of yogurt with gallons of milk at a time. ... "
" ... It's big holds a lot. ... "
Heating
22heat, slow cooker, pressure, pot, cooks
+91%
-9%
" ... The 8qt is an amazing size and has the capability to cook a large amount of food! ... "
" ... When can I ever have fast food again? ... "
" ... This cooks food in a fraction of the time that a slow cooker takes. ... "
" ... It spill more than cook the food properly . ... "
" ... Easy to use and cooks food faster! ... "
" ... The food tastes great and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... Family love the food. ... "
" ... Not just to control the heat, but also because it makes serving the gravy a lot easier than dealing with the deeper pot. ... "
Price
21worth, worth the price, worth every penny, sale, money
+95%
-5%
" ... Let's just say we were both impressed beyond expectations and I'm now waiting for her to use this on her own. ... "
" ... It’s definitely worth it ! ... "
" ... Good quality and a great bargain. ... "
" ... Very pleased with price. ... "
" ... Quite happy with the discounted price:value. ... "
" ... Best sale-priced item I ever bought! ... "
" ... Worth the price and worthy of all the hype. ... "
" ... The duo setting is worth the price difference. ... "
Marketplace
17shipping, amazon, thank, quality, product
+94%
-6%
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised!! ... "
" ... Bought here cheaper than store! ... "
" ... Order for it to pressurize. ... "
" ... It is wonderful to order something that I can have shipped directly to the gist recipient, but I digress. ... "
" ... Shipping was another thing. ... "
" ... It turns out to be one of the greatest things I bought from Amazon. ... "
" ... Item exactly as described. ... "
Comfort
14release, pressure cooker, fall, pot, pork
+71%
-29%
" ... High quality, easy to use design was perfect for her for her first pressure cooker. ... "
" ... There is a learning curve and I had a comfort curve to get over but now I use it with ease. ... "
" ... Ribs- yeah I said Ribs- fall off the bone BAM! ... "
" ... I hope it last for at least a year because I’m gonna wear it OUT!!! ... "
" ... But what you don't know won't hurt you either :) ... "
" ... Love the lock on the lid until all the pressure is subsided. ... "
" ... After getting used to the idea of using a pressure cooker, this feels safe and simple. ... "
" ... big stress reliever. ... "
Freebies
13recipes, pot, instant pot cookbook, vegan, online
+92%
-8%
" ... Looking through the included recipe book for a couple of recipes for our next meal but we also going to look for a much more inclusive recipe book online. ... "
" ... The instruction book and recipe book were very helpful. ... "
" ... The recipe book that came with the pot is almost useless to me. ... A simple recipe book for beginneers would be a blessing. ... "
" ... My niece sent me the Vegan instant pot cook book. ... "
" ... As it turns out, the Duo mini doesn't have programs for poultry or whole grains and the recipe book that comes with the pot is designed for a larger model. ... "
" ... Also got a great cookbook for a Christmas gift: The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook by Coco Morante - I recommend! ... "
" ... She has tried most of the recipes in the book that came with the pot as well as looked up recipes online. ... "
" ... It has a pretty good instruction book. ... "
Returns
13replacement, returning, going, wait, send
+8%
-92%
" ... Putting it in the trash. ... "
" ... I did not like it & returned this item. ... "
" ... I had to wait for UPS to be open so that I could send it back. ... "
" ... The company has been slow to respond to questions and ultimately has not provided a solution, or a return/replacement. ... "
" ... It is bad enough I am probably going to have to return it because it basically cant be used anymore without purchasing replacement seals. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I will have to eat the cost as it came with no return label and it would cost a crazy amount to return it. ... "
" ... Now have the hassle to return it and start all over again. ... "
" ... Not knowing why it was returned bothers me. ... I will be returning this and I will be going to Walmart to buy a real brand new one. ... "
Delivery
12shipping, delivered, today, side, instapot
+75%
-25%
" ... Next Day shipping. ... "
" ... Came as expected ... "
" ... Shipping was another thing. ... "
" ... Delivered as promised ... "
" ... I used it the first day it arrived and it has been used just about every day since. ... "
" ... Product arrived exactly as described. ... "
" ... arrived quickly and in tact. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and product works well ... "
For Fun
8use, youtube, recipes, gift, gave
+100%
" ... It's just fun! ... "
" ... Having fun finding recipes on YouTube. ... "
" ... It's not a toy but it can be so much fun if you do it right. ... "
" ... Super fun, defrosting . ... "
" ... They gave me mine last year so it was fun to gift them the same item. ... "
" ... I opened it after the Christmas holiday all set to use my time off of work and have some fun. ... "
Features
8safety, mode, feature, easy to use, said
+88%
-13%
" ... Seems like a versatile product but have not used all the features the product has to offer. ... "
" ... Very handy and it has a ton of features. ... "
" ... It really does lock flavors in and it’s so fast. ... It was extremely helpful for holiday dinners and the keep warm function is one of my favorite features. ... "
" ... Not sure if that’s a new safety feature or what. ... "
" ... Many safety features, easy to use (read the whole instruction book before starting), remember the rules, and enjoy! ... "
" ... Plenty of modes, and it is easy to use. ... "
" ... This has a lot of safety features and what she said happened in the story just could not have happened the way she said. ... "
Fit
8pressure, seal, opening, lid, catcher
+63%
-38%
" ... I recommend purchasing extra silicone rings since they tend to pick up and hold on to aromas. ... "
" ... Ribs- yeah I said Ribs- fall off the bone BAM! ... "
" ... I figure what happened to that lady is she released the vent with her face there and she just did not want to admit she made a mistake. ... "
" ... Have to be careful with the steam vent and allow plenty of time for it to cool before opening the lid. ... "
" ... It's big holds a lot. ... "
Design
8new, good, design, sealing ring, really
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the look, it’s a bit complicated to use probably should have gotten the 6-1 instead. ... "
" ... the product looks good. ... "
" ... After using for all this time, it still looks new. ... "
" ... and fewer ingredients, but I'll keep looking. ... "
" ... Stil looks like a new. ... "
Controls
6buttons, button, see, pressure, need
+100%
" ... The controls on this are exactly what they need to be. ... "
" ... To see that I can drop in my ingredients, press a button and walk away is truly amazing! ... "
" ... I like how versatile it is and the control panel is easy to read and use. ... "
" ... I was rather intimidated by all the buttons, noises and functions, this is not your grandmother's pressure cooker ... "
" ... There is a learning curve. ... "
" ... Push button features make preparing specific food types so easy. ... "
Product As Described
6+83%
-17%
" ... Attaching the pics. ... "
" ... Item exactly as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Setup
5use, follow, easy, directions
+40%
-60%
" ... And instructions on how to use really stink. ... "
" ... Again, not great instructions. ... "
" ... They were incompetent and rude. ... "
Overall performance
5easy to use, cooker
+100%
" ... It is so easy to use, and so fast. ... "
" ... Great slow cooker as well. ... "
" ... I will say it isn’t this super fast miracle that some want it to be. ... "
Software Platform
4sites, read, message, instant pot, first
+25%
-75%
" ... If sauce is not watery, then expect to get a “burn” error message. ... "
" ... I read the instructions, joined the Facebook groups and now am using it freelance. ... "
" ... Of course, there are web sites that will tell you that the problem can be avoided, but it really cannot. ... "
Water Usage
4turn, adding, liquid, enough
-100%
" ... Adding water turn the "gravy" I want into soupy thin Liquid. ... "
" ... Didn't say how much water to use. ... "
" ... the water spill all over even it is only 25% full . ... "
Cables
4pot, design, updated
+50%
-50%
" ... My instant pot still works, but the plug cord is loose and comes off with the slightest touch . ... It seems that the pot/cord is melting ... "
" ... It was missing the power cord. ... "
Drying
4peas, make, fast, dried, beans
+75%
-25%
" ... As the heat element remains hot and will dry it out and make it stick. ... "
" ... Soups are a breeze and I can fit dried beans into my life style. ... "
" ... cook dry chic peas fast to make hummus, which saves a lot of money. ... "
Water Resistance
4time
+50%
-50%
" ... Didn't say how much water to use. ... "
" ... When sealed it was spitting out water the whole time. ... "
Battery Life
4back, u
+50%
-50%
" ... If u dont like this item as u should n try to ship it back they will charge for that ... "
" ... So much for buying and then finding a better deal when you get charged 15 dollars to send it back ... "
User Manual
3user, recipe, one, cook book, come
+33%
-67%
" ... Read the manual on what you should or shouldn’t do (like not covering the valve release with a towel 🙄). ... "
Sound Quality
3makes
+67%
-33%
" ... I was also really happy that it does makes a sound when you close the top and it is in the correct place. ... "
" ... I feel like the instructions were clear and the recipes sound great! ... "
Apps
3youtube, pinterest, found, facebook, sites
+67%
-33%
" ... Having fun finding recipes on YouTube. ... "
" ... Tons of recipes on youtube. ... "
Pedometer
3recipe
+67%
-33%
" ... To my surprise while i was saute the last steps of the recipe, i was surprised to see that it does detected when you are burning the food and not only it does makes a sound but it will also display the word burned on the screen. ... "
" ... The same recipe and steps were successful in the 6qt pots. ... "
Video Playback
3youtube, use
+100%
" ... I was watching YouTube videos and saw someone cooking with this. ... "
" ... so I went on YouTube and watched several "how to use your Instant Pot" videos. ... "
" ... You tube videos help. ... "
Defective Delivery
3packaging
+33%
-67%
" ... Just unfortunate that it arrived slightly damaged. ... "
" ... The packaging was not damaged but none the less the dent there. ... "
Device Compatibility
3+100%
" ... Now a smart device. ... "
" ... Now, I'm hooked. ... "
" ... I’m hooked. ... "
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