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Instant Pot Max 6 Quart Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker with 15psi Pressure Cooking, Sous Vide, Auto Steam Release Control and Touch Screen
Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 12.2"D x 12.6"W x 13"H |
Special Feature | Manual, Dishwasher Safe, Programmable |
Wattage | 1100 watts |
Item Weight | 15.7 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- Sustained 15psi, not only cooks food faster, you can now do home pressure canning;
- Large touch screen makes programming seamless, you can set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start and Warm;
- Nutriboost technology works by creating a boiling motion during pressure cook to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth;
- Altitude adjustment, eliminates the guesswork from your recipe conversion to provide a more precise cooking time;
- UL certified with 13 safety features, new automated venting and lid-lock and more. Accurate temperature control within plus/minus 1°C or 1. 8 °F allows for sous vide cooking
- A new-brushed stainless steel exterior body, stainless steel interior cooker and inner pot made from food grade 304 stainless steel;
- Packaging and all inserts are produced from 100% recyclable materials.
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Safety Features | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Versatility | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | — | 3.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 8 quarts | 7.5 quarts | 6 quarts |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Stainless steel | — | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | — | Stainless steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 15.7 pounds | 12 pounds | 13 pounds | 26.2 pounds | 17.86 pounds | 6 kilograms |
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Touch ScreenMakes programming seamless, you can set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start and warm. |
Steam ReleaseNow, you can vent by simply touching ‘Venting’ on the screen and selecting your preferred method of releasing pressure, pulse or quick release. |
NutriBoost technologyWorks by creating a boiling motion during pressure cook to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth. |
15psiNot only cooks food faster, you can now do home pressure canning. With the Max pressure cook recipes perfected over time can be prepared as the recipe indicates. |
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Sous Vide ProgramAccurate temperature control within 0.5°C allows you to prepare gourmet style meals. |
ExteriorBrushed stainless steel exterior and interior of the cooker. The packaging and all inserts are produced from recyclable materials. |
Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Steam Rack & LidFood grade 304 (18/8) – no chemical coatings with inner pot markings at ½ and 2/3 for pressure cooking safety. The cooking pot, lid and steam rack are dishwasher safe. |
Free Recipe App with over 1000+ Recipes & more
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UL and ULC certification
Instant Pot has been designed with 13 safety mechanisms. *Authorized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Issued 2018
13 Safety Mechanisms
Instant Pot has been carefully designed to eliminate many common errors that may cause harm or spoil food.
The Max Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker has been designed with 13 safety mechanisms and patented technologies.
1. Steam Release, 2. Safety Lid Lock, 3. Wireless Lid Detection, 4. Lid Position Detection, 5. Overheat (Burn) Protection, 6. Anti-Block Shield, 7.Automatic Pressure Control, 8. Pressure Indicator, 9. Automatic Temperature Control, 10. Leaky Lid Detection, 11. Self-Diagnostic, 12. Thermal Fuse, 13. Electrical Fuse.
Duo Evo Plus | Duo | Duo Plus | Ultra | Smart Wifi | Max | |
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10-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | 10-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Quart Size | 6,8 QT | 3,6,8 Qt | 3,6,8 Qt | 3,6,8 Qt | 6 Qt | 6 Qt |
Pressure Cook | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Smart Built-In Programs (microprocessor technology) | 9 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | Unlimited |
Pot Size , Heating Element Power, Voltage and Display | 6 Quart / 1200W / 120V~60Hz / LCD | 6 Quart / 1000W / 120V~60Hz / LED | 6 Quart / 1000W / 120V~60Hz / LCD | 6 Quart / 1000W / 120V~60Hz / LCD | 6 Quart / 1000W / 120V~60Hz / LCD | 6 Quart / 1100W / 120V~60Hz / LCD |
Pre-set Temperatures | 48 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 12 | Unlimited |
Control Type | Dial and Button | Button | Button | Dial and Button | Button and Wifi tablet or phone | Touch screen, dial and button |
Pressure Cooking Time | Up to 8 hours | Up to 4 hours | Up to 4 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 8 hours |
Safety (UL/ULC certified) | 10+ Safety Features | 10 Safety Features | 10 Safety Features | 11 Safety Features. 11th feature - Steam Release Auto Reset | 11 Safety Features. 11th feature - Self-Diagnostic | 13th Safety Features |
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Product information
Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 12.2"D x 12.6"W x 13"H |
Special Feature | Manual, Dishwasher Safe, Programmable |
Wattage | 1100 watts |
Item Weight | 15.7 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Manufacture Year | 2023 |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
Item Weight | 15.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B077T9YGRM |
Item model number | Max 60 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,051 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #15 in Electric Pressure Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 30, 2018 |
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The Instant Pot max is a revolutionary multicooker featuring sustained 15 psi pressure cooking capability and nutritious technology, further speeding up the cooking process, while using up to 70% less energy. Above all, it produces nutritious, healthy and tasty dishes in a convenient and consistent manner. Offering the industry highest sustained working pressure at 15 psi. Historically, this pressure level was only achieved by stovetop pressure cookers. The 15 PSI pressure will not only cook food faster, it will allow you to do home pressure canning. Positioned to be the industry first USDA approved electric pressure cooker for home canning. Designed with a touch screen interface. The touch screen’s intuitive interface makes programming seamless. Real-time temperature and cooking displays the cooking progress of your dish at a glance.
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Customers like the taste, value, and speed of the pressure cooker. They mention that the meals are delicious and perfect, and that the product helps illuminate the flavor of the ingredients. They are also happy with ease of cleaning, quality, and ease of use. That said, some customers have mixed opinions on the pressure pump and temperature.
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Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it's a great pot that does it all, makes great roasts, and is great for a rice cooker or very small batches of food. They also appreciate the features, such as the good user interface, and the pot roast recipe is a simple winner.
"...Pot also makes great roasts...." Read more
"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more
"...Compared to the regular 8-quart model, it is so much easier to brown large batches of meat for things like chili...." Read more
"...Ultra 6 Qt is the same size as our old Instant Pot and the inner pots are interchangeable which works out well for us...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pressure cooker. They mention that it is fairly user friendly, has easy settings, and gives them some of that same convenience. They also appreciate how the controls have been simplified and find the product to be versatile and fun to use.
"...Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side...." Read more
"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more
"...models thanks to the digital screen, but I found it to be pretty easy to figure out based on using previous IPs...." Read more
"...What I like about this is that it gives me some of that same convenience. I don't have to remember to thaw meat...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the pressure cooker. They say it's easy to use, and it' s so much faster in cooking time. Customers also say that the response was very fast and efficient, and they love the time that it saves. They also mention that the pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically, and that it makes cooking easier and faster.
"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more
"...This pot can Saute, Slow Cook, Steam, Yogurt, Pressure Cook and more...." Read more
"...The Instant Pot has changed all that. The pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically...." Read more
"...I can do the old fashioned way but it's somewhat more of a streamline time saving method. I usually like the results and enjoy using it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the pressure cooker. They mention that the meals they have had were delicious and perfect, and that the product helps illuminate the flavor of the ingredients. It saves original flavors and vitamins, and it makes great french fries. It's also great for soups, stews, and whatever you can imagine. Customers find it to be a real pleasure to use and say that it makes cooking a pleasure.
"...The food you can cook is that good.I have been cooking in this Instant Pot every day since I received it; sometimes twice a day...." Read more
"...You can prepare an entire meal in minutes with one tool and the flavors are amazing...." Read more
"I made beef stew. Took no time and it was delicious." Read more
"...With this machine I really don't have that problem. Food comes out looking and tasting fantastic! No kidding!..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the pressure cooker. They say it is easy to clean, saves them from dirtying an extra pan, and is dishwasher safe. They also appreciate the fact that it can sterilize empty jars and lids and substitute for a canning kettle.
"...Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side...." Read more
"...of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more
"...but it can sterilize empty jars and lids, and then substitute for a canning kettle waterbath for..." Read more
"...This saves me from dirtying an extra pan. I probably use this appliance 2 to 3 times a week. I didn't get one with the air fryer lid...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pressure cooker. They mention that the price is well worth the investment, the accessories are inexpensive, and it is an excellent investment for the home kitchen. The additional features and build quality are great, and the product arrived in a timely manner.
"...It is worth every penny and not worth trying to save a few bucks going into the Duo model...." Read more
"...It is worth the price...." Read more
"...However, it is not at all worth the extra money, compared to the Ultra. I like it ok, but I don’t love it...." Read more
"...It's worth the extra $$.The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is very intuitive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the pressure cooker. Some mention that the bottom of the pan is consistent, it has a temp inside the canner so you can see that it's hot enough to kill germs, and the Ultra function allows you to set an exact temperature. However, some say that the temperature is not dead on with their regular electronic thermometers, it Suddenly start heating up in the middle of night, and that the high setting for the saute mode is often too hot and some things will burn.
"...Unit gets hot. Do not move unit when full. Inside of metal liner can discolor. ( mine spotted a little in the bottom)" Read more
"...3 pounds of chicken breast on the bone in less than 8 minutes, it was moist and tender, and the bones remained soft enough to give them to my dog -..." Read more
"...says it's going to cook for 22 minutes, it appears that it preheats for >45 minutes before it starts cooking, and then cooks for approximately..." Read more
"...You can fully cook frozen chicken breasts in 12 minutes. You can fully cook dried beans and peas in 10-30 minutes with no soaking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pressure pump. Some mention it is nice to have the increased pressure option, even though they don't use it for canning. They appreciate that it can set it for low pressure and just one or two minutes cooking. However, others say that both units just preheated, never got any pressure built, and it takes a while to get to pressure. They also dislike the electronic pressure release and advise getting the Ultra.
"...a couple of months and used about 10 times, I can say pressure cooking is the real deal. You can fully cook frozen chicken breasts in 12 minutes...." Read more
"...I'm looking forward to using it for water-bath canning (the pressure is not high enough for true pressure canning, you need the Instant Pot Max for..." Read more
"...all the easy settings on this one vs the Ultra and how it self seals the pressure without having to turn the dial and also how you just push one..." Read more
"...It is nice that you can set it for low pressure and just one or two minutes cooking time.Great device - I love it !" Read more
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Do recommend getting an extra set of gaskets and use a dedicated one for each thing you use it for.
To decarb and/or infuse into oil: two clean new or fairly new wide mouth pint canning jars with good lids and rings (no rust). Good grade coconut oil, 2 to 4 cups. Jar lifter of some kind. Jar cooling rack. Metal French press.
Prepare herb, take out twigs and stems, break up buds. Don’t have to grind but get to small pea sized. Put 15 grams (half ounce) in each jar. Add 1-2 cups oil to each jar. Leave at least an inch of space at the top. Jus barely finger tight the lid and ring. Enough that u I t is closed or just a bit more. Put the wire liner/ lifter piece in pot. Put both jars in. Fill pot to 1/2 line with room or tap temperature water. Blot off top of jar lids. Seal pot. On ‘pressure cook’ set 50 minutes and high. Start pot cycle. Let coast 20 minutes (shorten a little if you want). Depressurize and lift jars to rack. 20-60 minutes or cool enough that you can handle the jars. Open jar and dump into French press. Use spatula to scrape the oil into press. Wipe off and reuse jar or get the amber jars or bottles out. Press the oil and herb and pour into jar. Keep pressing and wait-there’s a lot of drips in there. Return should be at least 7 ounces per cup of oil used. Repeat with other jar.
You can use less herb, this gives a nice strong oil that doesn’t need a large dose ( 5 ml or less). Two jars have to be processed at once to prevent floating. Fill second with 3/4 full of water if only doing one jar. To straight decarb herb, add a CLEAN quartz rock (don’t use fancy crystals) smaller than a medium egg or golf ball to add weight to jar so it doesn’t float. Process through cycle, remove jar or jars to cooling rack. Transfer dry decarbed herb to storage. Decarb dry about one ounce per jar.
Jars can break. If jar breaks your lose the herb-fine glass shard contamination. With herb going up to $15 a gram it can get expensive to have a jar blow. How to above has worked-it’s basically pressure canning. I’ve lost jars.
Can be used to make CBD oil for self use IF one can get legally grown material.
Pot also makes great roasts. Self experience for beef is meat setting, high pressure, 15 minutes per pound and depressurize after 5 minutes cooling and remove roast to sit. Let sit 5-10 minutes, slice and serve.
Get gasket out of lid as soon as possible and clean, clean vent area inside lid ASAP to keep gunk from building up. (especially with meat)
Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side. BEWARE where the exhaust steam vent is pointed. It is a rather long and forceful stream-almost nailed my live spice herb plants in the window with it the first time it was used. Unit gets hot. Do not move unit when full. Inside of metal liner can discolor. ( mine spotted a little in the bottom)
The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean. I recommend this to everyone I know and many have purchased one and love theirs just as we do.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean. I recommend this to everyone I know and many have purchased one and love theirs just as we do.
It doesn't take more than a couple minutes to get to full pressure and start the cooktime, and the steam release button works very rapidly.
Though i haven't yet decided on what accessory set[s] to buy, I know at least I want a springform pan: I kluged a form to make a cheesecake in this device, as it is the easiest bain marie, and I was amazed to find it came out really well (it looked pretty wobbly right out of the pot, but it firmed up nicely in the refrigerator). I have cooked 3 pounds of chicken breast on the bone in less than 8 minutes, it was moist and tender, and the bones remained soft enough to give them to my dog - he's a terrier who gnaws everything to dust and doesn't gulp his food, but I don't give him bones from roast chicken, only boiled. Because pressure cooking uses less water than regular boiling, more of the flavor stays in the meat. I also cooked a big pork chop on the bone for 3 minutes after browning it a bit (using the saute setting, then adding water and sealing) and it was nicely tender despite being not a bit pink inside (i used a salty solution rather than plain water). I have yet to make yogurt, but i used the yogurt setting to foster a rapid ferment of fruit wine (found IP instructions on the internet) that turned out great (alternate between venting and not venting the developing CO2); I'm thinking it might also work for other ferments that a low heat promotes, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, tofu misozuke, etc -- i'm not into kombucha but maybe it would work for that too. I'm looking forward to using it for water-bath canning (the pressure is not high enough for true pressure canning, you need the Instant Pot Max for that), but it can sterilize empty jars and lids, and then substitute for a canning kettle waterbath for jams and pickles. Maybe the 8qt is a better choice if you do *a lot* of canning jams, fruit, pickles and sauerkraut (high acid foods don't need pressure canning), but for the amount I do the 6qt will suffice, and it takes up enough room on the counter, I can't imagine how big the 8qt's footprint is.
I'm also looking forward to doing beans in it in a much shorter timeframe than with a slowcooker (tho there is also a slowcooker setting on this pot), because dry beans are cheaper but previously took a lot of planning to use. Now if I want to make sweet red bean baste steambuns, I can do it all in one day without a pot on the stove to watch. i'm notorious for getting distracted and burning pots with beans or rice on the stove, that's why I bought a ricecooker and a crockpot -- both of which can now be retired, since the Instant Pot also did 2 cups of a wild and brown rice mixture, normally at least a 40-minute project in the rice cooker and inevitably if the wild rice is fully softened, the brown rice kernels have exploded, but if the brown rice is done perfectly the wild rice is still a bit too tough... in the IP they *both* came out perfectly cooked, in just 25 minutes, with only 2 cups of stock to 2 cups of dry rice!
This has quickly become my favorite kitchen gadget, especially in the hot summer when I don't want to turn the oven or even rangetop on. The Instant Pot contains virtually all its heat until you release the pressure, and even then it's not nearly as warming of the kitchen as traditional cooking, and its easy to just position it right under the ceiling vent so the steam rises up and out of the house!
It doesn't do everything, of course -- you'll never make a pizza, a baguette, or a crackly-skin roast bird in an Instant Pot -- but there is so much it does, in such a short time. I doubted I would ever buy one when I first heard about them, but I'm sold now. I might even get a mini to have for smaller meals, just so I use less electricity.
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El producto un 10 el servicio de entrega no tanto.
Tiene pantalla touch agradable y sencilla, asi que me parece buen detalle
No tiene tantas opciones como la ULTRA, asi que se tienen que saber los tiempos o calcularle, la Ultra por ejemplo tiene ya las opciones predefinidas para varios tipos de cocción sin tener que calcular.
Esta MAX trae su propia hoja dentro del paquete que indica los tiempos de cocción de diferentes productos los cuales he comprobado algunos y realmente estan fuera de la realidad, un ejemplo son los frijoles negros, los tiene que se cocen en un tiempo de D: 16 a 20 mins o S: 5 a 7 mins y realmente tarda como 50 mins como minimo... asi que solo es cuestion de calculo.
Lo negativo si es que se puede considerar asi:
- El pitido de final de cocción es muy bajo me gustaria que se pudiera regular el sonido.
- No es Wifi
De lo demas es una olla excelente.
Other than the surprise the first time you quick vent the pressure it is pretty easy to use. The two buttons and dial (which is also a button) make programming very straight-forward. It is also convenient to cook a whole meal in one pot, especially since it is usually pretty fast, even with the heat up time.
The Ultra seems very well built. The large LCD screen is bright and easy to read. I was also impressed with the interior stainless steel cooking pot, as it is heavy, feels well made and is really easy to clean. Nothing that I’ve cooked so far that has left stains that I couldn’t easily scrub away.
The only negative is that the instruction manual could be a bit more descriptive. It isn’t really clear how to do the initial water pressure test (as it tells you two different water volumes). And it doesn’t really explain how to remove the silicone gasket. But there are many Instant Pot resources on the internet so it is not a huge issue.
While we have used our Instant pot quite a bit, so far we have only used three of the settings (Pressure Cook, Sauté and Chili). As we use it more I am really looking forward to trying some of the others, such as yogurt, slow cook and cake. But based on what we have made so far this is an excellent addition to our kitchen.
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2019
Other than the surprise the first time you quick vent the pressure it is pretty easy to use. The two buttons and dial (which is also a button) make programming very straight-forward. It is also convenient to cook a whole meal in one pot, especially since it is usually pretty fast, even with the heat up time.
The Ultra seems very well built. The large LCD screen is bright and easy to read. I was also impressed with the interior stainless steel cooking pot, as it is heavy, feels well made and is really easy to clean. Nothing that I’ve cooked so far that has left stains that I couldn’t easily scrub away.
The only negative is that the instruction manual could be a bit more descriptive. It isn’t really clear how to do the initial water pressure test (as it tells you two different water volumes). And it doesn’t really explain how to remove the silicone gasket. But there are many Instant Pot resources on the internet so it is not a huge issue.
While we have used our Instant pot quite a bit, so far we have only used three of the settings (Pressure Cook, Sauté and Chili). As we use it more I am really looking forward to trying some of the others, such as yogurt, slow cook and cake. But based on what we have made so far this is an excellent addition to our kitchen.
I have not tried all the settings, the one I did try and did NOT like was the slow cook setting. Totally useless.
I mostly use the setting to seer/brown the meat and the pressure cook. Works to perfection.
I have been around and used pressure cookers all my life. While personally I do prefer the pot style. There is something nice to setting the timer and walking away.
After using for months and not liking the smell of the food I had cooked in the Instantpot permeating the lid. I found out you can immerse the whole lid in water. Game changer.
The stainless steel liner I have used for other jobs around the kitchen. It has come in handy.
There is a small overflow/steam container on the back. Needs to be washed occasionally.
Doing boiled eggs in the Instantpot is the best way and so fast.
The whole pot and accessories are so easy to wipe down, wash and keep clean. Everything fits inside for tidy easy storage.
While the air fryer is the hot new kitchen appliance right now. The Instantpot is easily right with it. Making a stew one day in the Instantpot then warming it all week in the air fryer. Can’t go wrong.
I personally recommend the Instantpot. Except for the slow cooker setting, I have not found any other issues.