Instant Pot NOVA Pressure Cooker 6 Quart
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Operation Mode: Automatic
- Control Type: Push Button, Touch
- Material: Plastic, Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable entry point into pressure cooking with real safety engineering behind it, though households cooking for four-plus should look at the 8-quart size instead.
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ASIN: B07RCNHTLSCategory: Electric Pressure Cookers
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The Instant Pot Duo Nova is a 6-quart electric multicooker that replaces a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, warmer and yogurt maker with one stainless steel pot, sized to cook for up to six people.
The main change from the original Duo is the lid, which seals itself automatically instead of requiring you to twist a valve, and releases pressure with one push instead of a manual flip. A microprocessor tracks pressure, temperature and time through the cook, which is why results stay consistent between attempts even for someone who has never used a pressure cooker before. The tradeoff is bulk: assembled, the pot, insert and lid are heavy enough that one reviewer with limited mobility had to move it in three separate pieces.
- 7 functions in one stainless pot
- 13 one-touch cooking programs
- 10+ safety features, UL certified
- Free app with 1,000+ recipes
Who it's for
First-time pressure cooker owners get the most from the auto-sealing lid and safety lockouts, especially anyone batch-cooking soups, stews or grains for one to three people. Families of four or more who cook large portions regularly may find the 6-quart pot tight, per at least one review.
Pros and cons
- Auto-sealing lid removes the manual valve step
- Stainless pot has no chemical nonstick coating
- Keep-warm holds cooked food up to 10 hours
- Batch-cooks soups and grains for meal prep
- Heavy to lift as one assembled unit
- 6-quart pot is tight for four or more people
- Water ratios take a few attempts to learn
Performance notes
A microprocessor reads pressure, temperature and time throughout the cook and adjusts heat accordingly, which is what keeps results repeatable across the 13 preset programs. The lid seals on its own when closed and vents through a single push-button release rather than a manual valve, removing the step most new pressure-cooker owners get wrong. Keep-warm runs for up to 10 hours after cooking ends.
Where it stands among electric pressure cookers
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 11 electric pressure cookers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 30 electric pressure cookers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Instant Pot |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.2 × 13.4 × 12.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel/Black |
| Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Pressure Cooker Base And Lid |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Control Type | Push Button, Touch |
| Closure Type | Inner Lid, Outer Lid |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Part Number | DUONOVA60 |
| Special Features | Manual, Programmable |
| Item Type Name | Pressure Cooker |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Instant Pot Duo Nova do besides pressure cook?
It also works as a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, food warmer and yogurt maker, controlled through 13 one-touch programs.
Does the Duo Nova 6-quart seal itself?
Yes. Its smart lid locks and seals automatically when closed, and pressure releases with a single push-button rather than a manual valve.
Is the Duo Nova's pot dishwasher-safe?
Yes, the food-grade 304 stainless steel inner pot is dishwasher-safe and has no chemical coating.