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  • QuestionIs this the same as an Instant Pot? If not, what is the difference?

    Asked by Help.

    • Answer I got this as a gift for Christmas from an instant pot fanatic. While there's some differences, over all they are minor. Most parts are interchangeable between the instant pot 6 qt and the insignia 6 qt, from the silicone O ring and locking pin ring to the lid and liner. Even the drip container on the back are interchangeable. The largest differences are the "settings" capabilities between the two. Both have manual settings that work very similar, which is what most people will use, but the instant pot allows you to custom set high, medium an low pressure where the insignia you don't have that option and high, medium and low pressure are determined by how long you're cooking for. As a rule, cooking instructions for the insignia is identical to the IP, but I've found that on rare occasions I've needed to prolong the cooking time slightly. If a recipe calls for a "range" like "cook cheese cake for 10-12 minutes" I'll always go for the longer amount of time. I'm a member of a couple different IP Facebook groups and any suggestions, recipes I've used from there work just as well. Just like the IP, the insignia has a "keep warm" feature as well as other popular features like sautee and presets like chicken and rice. Because of the interchangeable parts, aftermarket items like spring form pans, vegetable steamers and the such that are marketed for instant pot will work and fit in the insignia. If you plan on making yogurt, then the IP is the better choice of the two according to consumer reports article comparing the two, but every other side by side comparison resulted in identical results. On a personal note, I'm tickled pink with my insignia and use it several times a week so it's a permanent staple of my countertop. I rarely use my stovetop because it's capable of doing the majority of what I would use my stovetop for. I'm strongly considering getting another electric pressure cooker but will likely go with instant pot, not because of any issues with the insignia but because I'm tempted to try my hand at making yogurt. I've eaten some IP yogurt and it is really really good, but that's the only reason why I am considering it.

      Answered by chrsiniowa

  • QuestionIs this a pressure cooker or crock pot?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer This is a pressure cooker.

      Answered by Trystan

  • QuestionIs the inside pot made of stainless steel? Food grade like the instapot without any added chemicals?

    Asked by max.

    • Answer No,it is teflon but I have the Instant pot and tried my stainless steel pan in the Insignia pressure cooker and it fits so a stainless steel pot could be ordered from Instant pot

      Answered by sewandsow

  • QuestionWould Instant Pot accessories work with this cooker? Thanks

    Asked by Bart.

    • Answer I have an Instant pot and tried my pot and it fits perfectly

      Answered by sewandsow

  • QuestionSo does this come with some kind of getting started manual. Or recipe book?

    Asked by Sfoss.

    • Answer Yes there’s a booklet with instructions and a few recipes. But the instructions are very very poorly written and essentially worthless. They don’t match the utensil in the box and you are better off just following a recipe from a good cookbook for pressure cooking.

      Answered by Denv

  • QuestionI am thinking of ordering the insignia instant pot. Do you have to buy extra accessories to use the pot? I am new to this kind of cooking.

    Asked by rockinrobyn.

    • Answer No, the only accessory I have is a steamer basket because it helps to remove hard boiled eggs front the cooker. I also have the Instant Pot brand of cooker, and the insignia works just as well as the instant pot. I'm happy with both and use them all the time.

      Answered by Lindsey

  • QuestionHow do I attach the condensation collector?

    Asked by Annie.

    • Answer It took me A LOT longer than I'd like to admit to figure this one out, but it SLIDES in TOWARDS the stainless steel from behind. Hopefully that makes sense

      Answered by duchess

  • Questioncan you deep fry as a pressure cooker

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Safety instruction from the manual #30: "Never deep fry or pressure fry in this multi-cooker. It is dangerous and may cause a fire or serious damage."

      Answered by warmango

  • QuestionHow to make bone broth iin instant pot

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer Pressure Cooker Bone Broth (I found this online) Ingredients Bones (I usually use chicken bones that are leftover from our weekly Instant Pot roast chicken, but you can also use 2-3 pounds beef, lamb, non-oily fish or pork bones)* Assorted veggies - I usually toss in half an onion, a few carrots, a few stalks of celery, and fresh herbs if I have them on hand Splash of apple cider vinegar (about 1-2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt. Filtered water *If you're using beef, lamb, or pork bones you'll want to roast them in the oven at 350F for about half an hour before starting with step #1. It does wonders for the flavor. Instructions Place bones in Pot and top with veggies, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Add water until the pot is 2/3 full. If you have time, let the pot sit for 30 minutes so the vinegar can begin to pull minerals out of the bones. Select the 'Soup' button and set the pressure to "low" while increasing the cook time time to 120 minutes. (I actually decrease the time because the timer resets at 120 after you decrease to zero.) After two hours, allow the Instant Pot to depressurize naturally. Strain the broth and discard the bones and vegetables. Pour broth into jars and store in the fridge.

      Answered by PJBooper

  • QuestionWhere can I order an extra seal ring for this Insignia 6 Qt model?

    Asked by GDTX.

    • Answer I'm the one that asked this question in the first place and I ended up order a set of 6 Qt generic blue and green gaskets from Amazon and they fit perfectly! So no, the Insignia Multi Cooker is not unless after the gasket needs to be replaced, others will fit it.

      Answered by GDTX

  • QuestionHow do I control the temperature of the saute function?

    Asked by Janet.

    • Answer I do not believe there is a way to do it.

      Answered by Lblank

  • QuestionDoes the sealing valve need to be tight

    Asked by Tim.

    • Answer There is a float valve which moves up and down, and is fairly loose.

      Answered by CommunityAnswer

  • QuestionHow much time does this pressure cooker take to cook red meat ??

    Asked by Newcook.

    • Answer 55 mins for a 3 -4 pound chuck roast with vegetables.

      Answered by Damaged

  • QuestionWhat is the removable pot made of? Is it teflon?

    Asked by Dianne.

    • Answer The interior pot seems to be a non-ferrous metal, coated with a thin layer of substance like ‘silverstone’ or cerakote or powder coat, but probably not Teflon. Instructions say not to use metal utensils or scrubbing devices on the pot. Cooking residue seems to release very easily.

      Answered by Whippersnapper3

  • QuestionHi Can I make rice with this pot?

    Asked by LillyAl0703.

    • Answer Yes very easy just follow amount of water per amount of rice hit rice button and you’re off.

      Answered by Indio

  • QuestionHow many watts?

    Asked by zmurph.

    • Answer 1000

      Answered by Unconnected

  • QuestionCan you make pasta with this cooker?

    Asked by Jeff.

    • Answer It's not a good idea, the past is soggy.

      Answered by MrPinkBeard

  • Question1. What are the 14 pre-set modes that can be used on this cooker? 2. Can this be used to make yogurt?

    Asked by 7brats.

    • Answer yes, can make yogurt. If you don't like preset modes you can also use manual and set your own time

      Answered by sewandsow