Insignia™ - 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker - Stainless Steel
- Key Specs
- Non-Stick Interior: true
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Removable Pot: true
- Lockable Lid: true
- Integrated Timer: true
- General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-MC60SS8
- Product Name: 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 12.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 12.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 12.2 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 195 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Non-Stick Interior: true
- Capacity
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Features
- Removable Pot: true
- See-Through Lid: false
- Lockable Lid: true
- Integrated Timer: true
- Auto Keep-Warm Function: true (This function is automatically enabled after set cooking time is complete in order to keep food items warm without overcooking.)
- Programmable: true
- Control Type: Button
- Thermometer Probe: No (Conveniently monitor the food temperature within the appliance by using a thermometer probe, which can be inserted directly into the food and left there while cooking. Without opening the lid, the connected monitor will display the temperature throughout the entire cooking process.)
- Cool-Touch Exterior: true
- Power
- Auto Shut-Off: false (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Other
- UPC: 600603221316
Insignia Pressure Cooker Product Recall. Nothing is more important than our customers’ safety, which is why Best Buy has voluntarily recalled certain models of Insignia pressure cookers and inner cooker pots in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. The recalled pressure cookers have incorrect volume markings on the inner pot. This can cause consumers to overfill the pot and hot food and liquids to be ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick release method or opened while its contents are pressurized, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Learn more and register for the voluntary recall at https://www.recallrtr.com/pc.
- Prepare meats, soups and sauces: 3 temperature settings help you control the heat.
- 6-quart capacity: Allows you to prepare family-size meals.
- Cook healthier on nonstick surfaces: Nonstick cooking pot makes cleanup easy.
- Dishwasher-safe bowl: Makes cleaning easy.
- Keep dishes warm until you're ready to serve: Automatic keep-warm function maintains a low temperature without overcooking.
- Make dinner on your schedule: 24-hour delay timer lets you start cooking at a later time, even when you're not home.
- Stainless-steel finish: Offers a sleek look.
- BPA-free material: Ensures a safe design.
- Cool-touch handles: Promote safe handling.
- Removable cooking pot: Provides easy food release and enables simple cleanup.
Whats Included
- Insignia NS-MC60SS8
- Condensation collector
- Measuring cup
- Soup ladle
- Rice scoop
- Stainless steel rack
Product Manuals
Q: Is this the same as an Instant Pot? If not, what is the difference?
A: I got this as a gift for Christmas from an instant pot fanatic. While there's some differences, over all they are minor. Most parts are interchangeable between the instant pot 6 qt and the insignia 6 qt, from the silicone O ring and locking pin ring to the lid and liner. Even the drip container on the back are interchangeable. The largest differences are the "settings" capabilities between the two. Both have manual settings that work very similar, which is what most people will use, but the instant pot allows you to custom set high, medium an low pressure where the insignia you don't have that option and high, medium and low pressure are determined by how long you're cooking for. As a rule, cooking instructions for the insignia is identical to the IP, but I've found that on rare occasions I've needed to prolong the cooking time slightly. If a recipe calls for a "range" like "cook cheese cake for 10-12 minutes" I'll always go for the longer amount of time. I'm a member of a couple different IP Facebook groups and any suggestions, recipes I've used from there work just as well. Just like the IP, the insignia has a "keep warm" feature as well as other popular features like sautee and presets like chicken and rice. Because of the interchangeable parts, aftermarket items like spring form pans, vegetable steamers and the such that are marketed for instant pot will work and fit in the insignia. If you plan on making yogurt, then the IP is the better choice of the two according to consumer reports article comparing the two, but every other side by side comparison resulted in identical results. On a personal note, I'm tickled pink with my insignia and use it several times a week so it's a permanent staple of my countertop. I rarely use my stovetop because it's capable of doing the majority of what I would use my stovetop for. I'm strongly considering getting another electric pressure cooker but will likely go with instant pot, not because of any issues with the insignia but because I'm tempted to try my hand at making yogurt. I've eaten some IP yogurt and it is really really good, but that's the only reason why I am considering it.
Q: Is this a pressure cooker or crock pot?
A: This is a pressure cooker.
Q: Is the inside pot made of stainless steel? Food grade like the instapot without any added chemicals?
A: No,it is teflon but I have the Instant pot and tried my stainless steel pan in the Insignia pressure cooker and it fits so a stainless steel pot could be ordered from Instant pot
Q: Would Instant Pot accessories work with this cooker? Thanks
A: I have an Instant pot and tried my pot and it fits perfectly
Q: So does this come with some kind of getting started manual. Or recipe book?
A: Yes there’s a booklet with instructions and a few recipes. But the instructions are very very poorly written and essentially worthless. They don’t match the utensil in the box and you are better off just following a recipe from a good cookbook for pressure cooking.
A: No, the only accessory I have is a steamer basket because it helps to remove hard boiled eggs front the cooker. I also have the Instant Pot brand of cooker, and the insignia works just as well as the instant pot. I'm happy with both and use them all the time.
Q: How do I attach the condensation collector?
A: It took me A LOT longer than I'd like to admit to figure this one out, but it SLIDES in TOWARDS the stainless steel from behind. Hopefully that makes sense
Q: can you deep fry as a pressure cooker
A: Safety instruction from the manual #30: "Never deep fry or pressure fry in this multi-cooker. It is dangerous and may cause a fire or serious damage."
