
Instant Pot Duo Plus is the next evolution in the Duo Series, the best-selling slow cooker in the Instant Pot family, but this time in an 8-quart size. The Duo Plus 9-in-1 programmable kitchen appliance comes with advanced microprocessor technology and incorporates all of the great features that made it everyone's favorite electric pressure cooker. Plus, our new version incorporates three new programs: cake, egg, and, sterilize. Now in an 8-quart size for bigger and better meals, the Instant Pot Duo Plus is easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile and convenient to make quick and delicious meals anywhere, any time.
Q: Does this have steamer feature in programable mode?
A: Thanks for your question! The Duo Plus doesn't have a dedicated Steam button however you can steam using the Pressure Cook function. It uses pressure to steam the food faster, but the results are almost identical to traditional steaming. To set it up, put your food in an oven-safe steamer on the trivet, or directly on the trivet, and add water to the inner pot. Select the Pressure Cook function and let the pot do the rest! We have a timetable on our website with the times for common food to help you get started. If there's anything you can't find, please get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help!
Q: How much does it weigh? How long is the cord? What is the wattage?
A: Thanks for your questions, Helen! The Duo Plus 8 Qt weighs 8.21 kg (18 lbs). Its cord is 36 inches. The wattage is 1200W. We hope this is all helpful! Please reach out to our team if we can answer anything else for you.
A: Thanks for your question. The Instant Pot - 8 Quart Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker does not have the air fryer functions. The Duo Crisp and the Pro crisp are our combo units that include the air fryer lid. We hope this helps!
Q: Does this instapot have WiFi? How does the sous vide function work?
A: There's no WiFi on the Duo Plus. Sous Vide works by sealing your food in an airtight bag and immersing it in heated water. The water cooks the food to the exact temperature set without going over. One of the most popular uses is to cook a steak to the desired internal temperature, then quickly searing the outside for a super even result!
A: Yes it is! The Duo Plus lets you customize the cooking functions and remembers your settings next time. For example, if you set a Pressure Cook program with a time of 15 minutes, it will remember that and default to 15 minutes the next time you select Pressure Cook!
Q: Besides the quart size difference, is wifi the only other difference between these 2 cookers?
A: Great question! The best way to get the answer to this question is to refer to our Comparison Chart on the Instant Home website. If you still have questions please reach out to our support team and we will be happy to help you decide which model is best for you!