Insignia™ - 8qt Digital Multi Cooker - Stainless Steel
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 with 2608 reviews
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Description
Features
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.
Dishwasher-safe and nonstick pot
Ensure easy cleaning.
12 preset cooking functions
Make it easy to cook your favorite foods.
Delay timer
Lets you delay cooking until a perfect time.
Keep warm setting
Maintains your food at an ideal serving temperature.
Locking lid
Keeps the cooker closed while it's pressurized.
What's Included
- Insignia 8-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
- Inner pot
- Measure cup
- Rice ladle and soup ladle
- Steam rack
- Instructions
Manuals & Guides
Key Specs
- Digital DisplayYes
- Control TypeButton, Digital, Preset
- Capacity8 quarts
Feature
- Safety FeaturesPressure limit - venting valve; anti block shield; over current - fuse; over pressure - seal ring; open lid - self lock; temp protection - NTC; over temp - temp fuse
General
- Product Name8qt Digital Multi Cooker
- BrandInsignia™
- Model NumberNS-MC80SS9
- ColorStainless Steel
- Color CategorySilver
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Capacity
- Capacity8 quarts
Other
- Options and ProgramsKeep warm, Slow cook, Soup/Stew, Fish stream, Steak/Meat, Chicken, Vegetable/Steam, Beans/Lentils, Sear/Saute, Cake, Hot Cereal/Oatmeal, Rice/Rosptto
- Pressure Cooker TypeElectric
- Product Width13 3/10 inches
- Product Depth14 inches
- Product Length14 1/2 inches
- Product Weight15.9 pounds
- MaterialStainless steel
- ProgrammableYes
- Care And Cleaning InstructionsDishwasher-safe parts, Hand wash
- Steamer Insert IncludedYes
- Non-Stick InteriorYes
- Dishwasher-Safe PartsSelect parts
- UPC600603233753
Customer rating
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2608 reviews
(2,608 Reviews)Customer images
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Realize That It's BIG
|Posted .I've made a pot roast and a big batch of soup so far. Both turned out great with he roast being more tender than any I've had since my mom made roasts in her pressure cooker. Do be advised that this thing is big and it's heavy. It's approx 14.5" tall and 14" wide. I'd seen a number of 6-quart cookers and kinda thought it would be about the same size, wrong. Also, make sure you read the instructions carefully. The first time I used the rapid depressurization feature I was surprised at the volume and force of the steam. If you're not careful you will burn yourself. It's great if you use it the way it's intended to be used.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy and fast
|Posted .In the first week I owned this I made beef stew, chicken and dumplings, and then chicken noodle soup. It generally took me longer to do the prep work than it took to cook the meal.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing kitchen equipment
|Posted .Owned for 3 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I never knew what I was missing until I got this cooker. I do practically all of my cooking in it. It gives my food a nice, delicious taste.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello, Novela,
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with this multi cooker, it is a pleasure to read how much you liked it. Thank you for choosing Insignia, enjoy it!
Below you will find the link to contact us if you ever need any help, we are here for you.
Eduardo L - Insignia Support
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Special Multi Cooker but hard to learn
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I purchased my new Insignia 8-qt. Digital Multi Cooker Stainless Steel as another gift for myself to enjoy making special dishes and something different for me to learn and master. It's taking me a long time to digest but know once I really start to use this unique and big multi-cooker for any kind of food will be fun and a pleasure. Just know I have time and home to concentrate. Instructions from Best Buy help has given me hints and explained more. Project in the works.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Quality Control Issues
|Posted .Owned for 9 months when reviewed.Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I've had this pressure cooker for about 10 months. Its pretty nice, although much bigger than I need for personal use, would be perfect for a good size family, but even still, pretty huge. The reason for my one star review is the pin that locks the lid when pressurized has fallen out of it no-where to be found. This poses a bit of a safety issue and also makes it where my pressure cooker can't fully pressurize, making it more of a slow cooker. I've reached out to Insignia customer service who has asked for order number, picture of the issue, how it happened, and whether I purchased a protection plan. I will update this review depending on the customer service response, but if it takes more than a few days I only see myself updating this to maybe 2 stars due to questionable build quality.
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hi Brad,
I really appreciate the description of your situation. We will definitely provide you with the best option available for you. This type of comments, are the ones that makes us want to improve even more, everyday so we can reach a 5 star ranking on your future reviews.
I will be looking forward to your comments and rating.
For further assistance you can click on the link below.
Ruben G. - insignia Support.
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
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Quality3 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Damage when arrivr
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality3 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Opened the box, saw a dent on the side of unit, tried to call several times no answer. Bad customer service.
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Quality3 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good cooker
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5we made 6 quarts of Wendy's chili and it came out real good
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for your comments about our Pressure Cooker. We love to read that this helped you cook a Wendy's Chili, this has made us hungry and wanting to cook something like this. Thank you for writing us your experience!
- Arin A.
Insignia Support
Contact us: https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
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Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5Product is good but delivered with box damage and value for money
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Quality3 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use3 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment about your multi cooker. We are so happy to read that you are enjoying your multi cooker. Remember that if you have any concerns, you can contact us at any time you need. Thanks for being part of the Insignia family.
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Marcos O. - | Insignia Support |
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionThis question is actually for InsigniaCustomerSupport: Are there plans to offer accessories for the 8-quart Cooker like you have for the 6-quart? More specifically, a stainless steel pot option?
Asked by Nelson.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Websaver
Q: Questionhow does this compare to the insta pot
Asked by dave.
- A:Answer Insta pot has stainless steel pot while this has non stick pot.
Answered by Naina
Q: QuestionFeel like this may be a dumb question but what is the difference between this and an insta pot?
Asked by Dan.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Alicia
Q: QuestionDoes this have a quick and natural release function like the Instant Pot? How does it usually take to release?
Asked by Ann.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Websaver
Q: QuestionWill the instant pot accessories fit in this pressure cooker? Will the stainless steel 8 quarts insert of instant pot fit in this cooker?
Asked by Kodi.
- A:Answer Yes, the Instant Pot accessories will fit the pressure cooker and the stainless steel 8 quarts insert will also fit the cooker.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionIs the inside pot coated with Teflon or is it stainless steel?
Asked by Cris.
- A:Answer 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
Answered by James
Q: QuestionI currently own the 6qt model and very happy with it. The 8 qt model went on sale this weekend and I purchased one. Confused why this model does not have a manual button to use like the 6 quart now its a guessing game which button do I press for my recipe
Asked by Jenn.
- A:Answer 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
Answered by MommyfromRocklin
Q: QuestionDoes this have low pressure and high pressure? Instant pot has low or high pressure option and the manual option. This one only has preset buttons. Are they all the same pressure and just different cook times?
Asked by Jmatt07.
- A:Answer They seem to be all the same pressure, but I don't know for sure. You only know that it is at pressure by the pressure indicator (little silver button that pops up). Not sure why some things would want lower pressure vs. higher pressure, but this does work and have used it successfully for soups, sauces, searing some meat, and some other little things with much success.
Answered by stevefromtheburbs