Cuisinart CPC-900 High Pressure Multicooker 6 Qt
- 6 quart pot, listed as 5.7 liters
- 15 psi max pressure
- 12 preset programs, including risotto and slow cook
- 1000 W rated, 120 V
- Touch digital controls with an LCD
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable high pressure multicooker for cooks who want risotto, beans and stews from one countertop pot. The listing does not say whether the inner pot is nonstick or dishwasher safe, so check the manual.
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ASIN: B0813VGM8VModel: CPC-900Category: Electric Pressure Cookers
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Overview
Weeknight cooks who want one pot for browning, pressure cooking and slow cooking get a stainless steel multicooker with an outer lid and touch digital controls. Presets cover meat, stews, beans, rice and risotto, and a reduce setting thickens sauces in the same pot.
Higher pressure shortens cook times on tough cuts and dried beans, and the preset list covers most one pot dinners. A single pot size limits batch cooking, and the spec sheet says little about the inner pot coating or cleanup.
Who it's for
Busy households cooking dinner from raw ingredients in one pot get the most from it. Cooks who mainly want air frying or baking should look elsewhere, since neither mode appears in the program list.
Pros and cons
- High pressure rating speeds tough cuts
- Presets include risotto, beans and stock
- Sauté and brown in the same pot
- Reduce setting for thickening sauces
- Inner pot coating not listed
- No air fry or bake presets
- Single pot size limits batch cooking
Performance notes
Cook time depends on how fast the pot reaches full pressure and how long it takes to release afterward, which grows with liquid volume. A higher pressure ceiling raises the boiling point inside, so tough meat and beans soften sooner. Browning first in the same pot builds flavor without a second pan.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CPC-900 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.9 × 13.7 × 13.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Wattage | 1000 kwh |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Color | 6-Quart |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Lid, Pressure Cooker |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Control Type | Digital, Touch |
| Closure Type | Outer Lid |
| Number of programs | 12 |
| Cooking programs | Custom, Meat, Stew/Chili, Soup, Slow Cook, Steam, Saute/Brown, Reduce, Stock, Beans, Rice/Grains, Risotto |
| Max pressure | 15 psi |
| Controller Type | Digital Control |
| Special Features | Manual |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Cuisinart CPC-900 need any installation or a special outlet?
No installation is needed. It is a countertop multicooker rated at 120 volts, so it plugs into a standard household outlet. Leave clearance above the lid for steam when pressure is released.
What cooking programs does the Cuisinart CPC-900 have?
Custom, Meat, Stew/Chili, Soup, Slow Cook, Steam, Saute/Brown, Reduce, Stock, Beans, Rice/Grains and Risotto.
Is the Cuisinart CPC-900 an air fryer?
No. Its programs are pressure, slow cook, steam, saute and other wet cooking modes. No air fry or bake setting is listed.
What comes in the box with the Cuisinart CPC-900ES?
The listing names the lid and the pressure cooker itself. No steam rack, extra sealing ring or recipe book is listed.
How big is the Cuisinart CPC-900 on the counter?
It measures 14.9 inches deep, 13.7 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall.