Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker
- Electric Pressure Cooker
- 6 quarts
- 1000 watts
- Touch
- More reviewed than 90%
A capable all-in-one for cooks ready to build meals around presets rather than stovetop technique. The 6-quart size suits most households of four.
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How it ranks among the 21 electric pressure cookers we track
4.6★ across 52,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
52,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 multicooker, 6 quart, stainless steel, combining pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice, steam, saute, yogurt, sterilize and keep warm in one unit. Suits families or meal preppers who want one appliance instead of several.
800+ recipe app support and 15 preset programs point this toward hands-off cooking rather than manual pressure adjustment. This listing pools reviews from several pot sizes, so capacity impressions vary; for a full family meal, 6 quarts covers most weeknight dishes with leftovers. The detachable cord and dishwasher-safe lid keep upkeep low, though the smart programs assume you're comfortable trusting presets over stovetop control.
- App access to 800+ guided recipes
- 15 one-touch smart programs
- 10+ built-in safety mechanisms including overheat protection
- 6-quart capacity, about 6 servings
Who it's for
Fits home cooks who want to replace a slow cooker, rice cooker and pressure cooker with one appliance, especially for batch cooking or families of four to six. Not a fit for anyone wanting manual analog dial control or with limited counter space.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently mention faster hands-off cooking for soups, chili and rice, and call the steel pot easy to clean. One reviewer running a smaller 3-quart version of this line flagged a display glitch that later resolved itself, and noted that recipes written for the 6-quart size don't scale down cleanly to smaller pots.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Combines pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and steamer
- Dishwasher-safe lid and inner pot
- Includes extra sealing rings and steam rack
- Sears and sautes directly in the same pot
- Presets limit manual control experienced cooks may want
- Come-up time adds to total cook time beyond the display
Performance notes
Pressure and temperature are managed by the control board rather than a manual valve, so the Easy-Release steam switch and automatic pressure sensing do most of the safety work. The tri-ply stainless pot allows searing directly in the same vessel before switching to pressure or slow-cook mode, cutting down on extra pans. The 1000-watt element brings the unit to pressure gradually, so total cook time includes come-up time on top of the listed program length.
Specifications
| Brand | Instant Pot |
|---|---|
| Model | 112-0156-01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.2 × 13.4 × 13 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Color | Stainless Plus |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Pressure Cooker |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Closure Type | Inner Lid, Outer Lid |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Part Number | IP-DUO Plus60 |
| Special Features | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
| Item Type Name | Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric pressure cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 MulticookerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 52,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Presto 02153 Precise 23-Quart Digital Pressure CannerPresto | 4.7 / 5 | 161 | 4.3 / 5 |
| CAREY DPC-9SS Smart Electric Pressure Cooker and CannerNesco | 4.7 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| COMFEE’ 12-in-1 Electric Pressure CookerComfee' | 4.7 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Megachef MCPR120A 8 Quart Digital Pressure Cooker with 13 Pre-set Multi Function FeaturesMegachef | 4.4 / 5 | 370 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Instant Pot 112-0156-01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Instant Pot Duo Plus 112-0156-01 replace a slow cooker?
Yes, slow cook is one of its 9 built-in functions alongside pressure cooking, rice, steam, saute, yogurt and sterilize.
How many people does the 6-quart Duo Plus feed?
Instant Pot rates the 6-quart size for about six servings, which suits families or batch cooking.
Is the Duo Plus pot dishwasher safe?
Yes, the stainless steel inner pot and the lid are both listed as dishwasher safe.