INSTANT POT DUO PLUS PLUS

The Duo has undergone a design change where the new lid is just like the Duo Plus lid and it auto-seals and has a slider switch that allows you to release pressure. If you plan to cook using sous vide, definitely buy the Duo Plus. The Duo doesn’t have the capability to customize the temperature for sous vide. The exception to this is Sous Vide button. So the absence of a smart program isn’t a deal-breaker. To duplicate the Cake program, you can use the Pressure Cook program at High pressure for 40 minutes. Most presets can be duplicated with the Pressure Cook button.įor example, the Cake program is a preset that pressure cooks at high pressure for 40 minutes. Smart programs are presets that are programmed for the pressure level and cooking time for certain foods, just like the presets on a microwave. So I don’t think this accessory should be a factor in your decision-making. However, extra sealing rings are available for purchase for less than ten dollars. I do like having an extra sealing ring to use when I’m cooking desserts.

However, I don’t feel this is an essential feature. It’s nice to know what the cooking progress is and I feel this is a worthwhile feature to take into account in your decision-making. There is a bar at the top of the Duo Plus display panel that shows what stage of the cooking process it is ( Preheating, Cooking, Keep Warm). Cooking progress indicator in display panel.The Duo Plus has a few advantages over the Duo: ** Autostart: program the Instant Pot and wait a few seconds for it to start automatically * Auto seal and switch steam release features are available in the newest version of the Duo but not in older versions. The Duo and the Duo Plus have some programs in common but the Duo Plus has more programs than the Duo. Every Instant Pot has smart programs (presets) that allow you to perform a cooking function with just the press of a button. The following table compares all the important features and smart programs of the Duo and Duo Plus.

The Duo Plus comes with an extra sealing ring and a trivet.

you don’t need to turn the knob to the Sealing position as with some older models of Duo Plus and Duo. It’s the same as the newest redesigned Duo lid.

The steam release mechanism of the Duo Plus lid is a switch that you move from Seal to Vent.

To start the Instant Pot Duo Plus, you program it and press Start.

Pressure level, time and temperature are adjusted using dedicated + and – buttons.

The display panel shows temperature level i.e.

The display panel shows the temperature unit i.e.

The display panel has a status bar that tells you the stage of cooking i.e.

The Duo Plus display is very similar to the Duo, but it has a few more smart programs such as Egg and Cake, but most notably Sous Vide.

The Duo Plus also comes in the 3 quart (mini), 6 quart, and 8 quart size.

In the latest model, the lid auto-seals and you release steam by moving a slider switch from Seal to Vent position, which is so much easier (see the right image above).

You release steam by manually turning the steam release handle from Sealing to Venting position.

In older models, you have to move the steam release handle on the lid to the Sealing position in order to pressure cook (see the left image above).

The pressure cooker lid on the Duo has undergone a design change.

To start the Instant Pot Duo, you program it and wait for a few seconds and it will automatically start, unlike the Duo Plus which has a Start button.Time is adjusted by using the – and + buttons.Pressure is adjusted by pressing the Pressure Level button to toggle between High and Low.The Duo lacks a few smart programs, most notably the Sous Vide program.The Duo display panel is very similar to the Duo Plus display panel.It comes in 3 sizes: 3 quart (mini), 6 quart, and 8 quart sizes.

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