Insignia™ - 8qt Digital Multi Cooker - Stainless Steel
- Key Specs
- Function(s): Slow cook, Keep Warm, Steam, Sear, Saute, Bake, Pressure cook
- Safety Features: Pressure limit - venting valve; anti block shield; over current - fuse; over pressure - seal ring; open lid - self lock; temp protection - NTC; over temp - temp fuse
- Capacity: 8 quarts
- General
- Product Name: 8qt Digital Multi Cooker
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-MC80SS9
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 14 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: 15.9 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: 13.3 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: 15.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Non-Stick Interior: true
- Care And Cleaning Instructions: Dishwasher-safe parts, Hand wash
- Induction Compatible: false
- Chemical Disclosures: Not Provided (The disclosure of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) and/or other chemicals.)
- Features
- Function(s): Slow cook, Keep Warm, Steam, Sear, Saute, Bake, Pressure cook
- Safety Features: Pressure limit - venting valve; anti block shield; over current - fuse; over pressure - seal ring; open lid - self lock; temp protection - NTC; over temp - temp fuse
- Control Type: Button, Touchpad
- Capacity: 8 quarts
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
- Other
- UPC: 600603233753
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.
- Pressure multicooker: Seals in steam to cook food quickly while preserving nutrients and ensuring flavorful results.
- 8-quart capacity: Provides ample room for ingredients, so you can easily prepare large portions.
- 12 preset cooking functions: Choose from Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Steak/Meat, Fish Steam, Beans/Lentils, Sear/Sauté, Soup/Stew, Rice/Risotto, Chicken, Vegetable Steam, Hot Cereal/Oatmeal and Cake.
- 24-hour timer: Allows you to “set it and forget it” and delay cooking until the perfect time.
- Keep warm setting: Maintains your food at an ideal serving temperature.
- Digital controls: Easily select cook options, see time and change cook or delay time.
- Locking lid: Keeps the lid locked firmly in place once enough pressure builds inside the cooker.
- Included accessories: Measuring cup, rice scoop, soup ladle, cooking stand and condensation collector are included for use right out of the box.
- Dishwasher-safe and nonstick pot: Ensure quick and easy cleanup.
- Stainless steel finish: Add a sleek, modern look to any kitchen.
- Pressure multicooker: Seals in steam to cook food quickly while preserving nutrients and ensuring flavorful results.
- 8-quart capacity: Provides ample room for ingredients, so you can easily prepare large portions.
- 12 preset cooking functions: Choose from Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Steak/Meat, Fish Steam, Beans/Lentils, Sear/Sauté, Soup/Stew, Rice/Risotto, Chicken, Vegetable Steam, Hot Cereal/Oatmeal and Cake.
- 24-hour timer: Allows you to “set it and forget it” and delay cooking until the perfect time.
- Keep warm setting: Maintains your food at an ideal serving temperature.
- Digital controls: Easily select cook options, see time and change cook or delay time.
- Locking lid: Keeps the lid locked firmly in place once enough pressure builds inside the cooker.
- Included accessories: Measuring cup, rice scoop, soup ladle, cooking stand and condensation collector are included for use right out of the box.
- Dishwasher-safe and nonstick pot: Ensure quick and easy cleanup.
- Stainless steel finish: Add a sleek, modern look to any kitchen.
Whats Included
- Insignia 8-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
- Acessory bag
- Measuring cup (3/4 C capacity)
- Rice scoop
- Soup ladle
- Cooking stand
- Condensation collector
- User Guide
- Insignia 8-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
- Acessory bag
- Measuring cup (3/4 C capacity)
- Rice scoop
- Soup ladle
- Cooking stand
- Condensation collector
- User Guide
A: For those who are looking for additional or replacement silicone rings, I bought the Instant Pot replacement rings and they fit exactly right in this pot.
Q: how does this compare to the insta pot
A: Insta pot has stainless steel pot while this has non stick pot.
Q: Feel like this may be a dumb question but what is the difference between this and an insta pot?
A: No such thing as a dumb question. Instant Pot has the manual button (this does not and i have the 8 quart. Disappointed. However, it works just press chicken for chicken. Meat for meat like roast or meatballs etc. Fish for fish. Etc.) A lot of recipes even on YouTube (and the Instant Pot Bible) will say press Manual. This is the major difference. But it still works like the Instant Pot. Also,some come with accessories for like canning etc. So far that is the only difference I noticed. Also, keep track of sales, and Deal of the Day (check every day cause you never know what you could save money on that you been wanting or needing) and under that will be bonus deals of the day. I found an InstantPot (maybe it was the Insignia) for like $30? Instead of over $100? It was like a good $75 savings. Which is Great! Ohh and 6 quart (either pot) is usually for small families like of one, two, possibly three. 8 and 10 quart is for bigger meals, etc, and bigger families.
A: Yes, you can either choose quick release (ie, manually moving the lever to release the steam) or you can let it release naturally. The one thing this pot doesn’t have is a count-up timer. When the cooking time is up, it beeps, and the display just reads 0H and stays that way, instead of counting up. So if you have a recipe that calls for 10 minutes natural release, the only way to know when 10 minutes are up is to set a timer on your phone to notify you. There is no indication on the pot itself. I believe it takes about 15 minutes to fully have the steam released through natural release.
A: When it is circling it is trying to reach pressure. Once it does then it will count down cooking time. Make sure you have not filled past line on the inner pot.
A: Yes, the Instant Pot accessories will fit the pressure cooker and the stainless steel 8 quarts insert will also fit the cooker.
Q: Is the inside pot coated with Teflon or is it stainless steel?
A: The inner pot is aluminium with Teflon coated. Teflon is good in new. But it is fragile. Ones it cracked or wear out, It is not health to cook salty food. Because the salt will corrupt the inner aluminium pot. Aluminum chloride(AlCl3) may damage nerve. Link: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/aluminum_chloride#section=Top https://www.science.gov/topicpages/a/aluminum+chloride+alcl3
A: I purchased the 8qt model. For setting a manual time, press what your cooking, Fish steam, beans/lentils etc. Then when the 20minutes time pops up, press "Time Cook" and the + or - keys for time up & down. The only thing that will not let you change is rice/risotto. For wild rice I use the bean/lentils button & increase to 40 minutes. Hope this helps
