New subscriber! I received the Instant Pot as a gift and I have no idea how to use it and I also didnt know why mine look diferent, now I know is the Walmart edition! Thank you so much for you detailed explanation 👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for the video. I'm expecting mine to arrive today so now I know what to do! I've been terrified of pressure cookers since one actually exploded and it was just sheer luck that I happened to not have my face over it! I will be sure to look for your recipes.
thanks for the review. the Walmart exclusive pot feel like a cost down version of the regular instant pot. I personally prefer the stainless steel version.
This one was only $58 Canadian so how could I resist? It's going to be a good starter model and if I get used to using it I may switch to a more expensive model later but for now I think it will be perfect.
@@Unknownmanufacturer Instant Pot says in the user manual that Chef Series is incompatible with the stainless steel inner cooking pot. We tested it and it does not work properly with the SS inner pot.
I think it’s unfortunate that Instant Pot has made two almost identical versions of the Rio. I’d be very upset if I purchased the “wrong” version of the Rio, i.e. not the version I thought I was purchasing. Folks already have difficulty deciding which Instant Pot they want to purchase. Why not give those two totally different names? I suppose Walmart had something to do with the decision. Nice job on the review, Jenn.
I put it on the list to film. You steam using a steamer basket and pressure cook with water underneath. Slow cook you can use a glass lid if you have one with a pots and pan set that fits or use the lid with the vent open.
hi!! how can I adjust the temps I have the walmart one....its low/med/high but I press up & down and Nada nothing😐just beeps but doesnt do nothing....thank you in advance!😊
It only cooks at high pressure, so you can't adjust the temperature for pressure cooking functions. You can adjust the saute and slow cooking temperature.
Not being able to do yogurt is a deal breaker for me as it's replacing my old 6qt IP that i lost in the divorce. It used to make a quart of yogurt twice a week. I'll take this one back. Thanks for the awesome review
Thanks! When you're used to the convenience of pressure cooking, it's hard not to have one. The Pro is my current favorite. Amazon has it on sale right now amzn.to/49gs6zk (affiliate link)
@ginabisaillon2894 I've seen it done with the sous vide button in a process called cold start, and yes I started to look into someone who had figured it out all manually, but the yogurt button just makes it dead easy. My first bacteria cultures to make it came from one of the kids Danone danactive things and after getting the process down I would just keep some whey around from straining and use it for a mother for me batches and it's incredible in baking
After it's heated to the temperature you set, it will flash Hot for just a few seconds and then the heat will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.
My Rio Chef series user manual specifically says *Instant Pot Rio Chef Series is not compatible with the stainless steel inner cooking pot. I wanted to use my stainless steel inner cooking pot because the aluminum pot that comes with the Chef Series has a lead and bisphenol A warning. I have found no explanation as to why they say you can't. Someone said they use the stainless steel with no issues. Would you know why you would not be able to?
We tested it for you! We ran the water test with the stainless pot from the Duo Nova in the Rio Chef Series. Here's the results: it beeped that it came to pressure just fine, but almost as soon as it came to pressure it started releasing pressure out of the top of the steam release valve, almost like it had too much pressure. When it finally stopped releasing pressure on its own, we did a quick release and there was a ton of pressure still in it. Finally, we tested the Rio Chef series with the stainless steel pot from the regular Rio. We thought things were going well, but in the final 30 seconds of the pressure cook time it started releasing steam from being overpressured as well. So I think it's fair to say that they cannot change up the pots without risking overpressuring.
Im old school I really dont like all these air fryers instant pots etc....but I just got a gift yes, a instant rio pot lol! I was wondering what happens If the pot comes to an end and you decide to release the steam/pressure thingy (not sure whats it called) as soon the pot stops can I do that do I have to put a towel on top of the instant pot? thank you in advance😊
Yes you can release the pressure immediately and no you don’t need a towel. Just keep your face and hands away from the pot while steam is being released. You say you’re “old school” - give your Instant Pot a chance - I bet you’re going to love it. It’s truly changed the way I cook. I’m not “old school”, but I’m 82 years old!
Ayyy No! I did that And steam came out and some white stuff!! looked like foam!😖what a mess!! what happend what went wrong😟or what was that??it was so scary
@@rebeccarobles1559 when you release the pressure with things that foam, you need to do an Intermittent pressure release www.pressurecookingtoday.com/quick-pressure-release-or-natural-pressure-release/ Just close the valve if anything but steam comes out.
I watched a YT video on making pet food. It says to cook for 35 minutes (which I can adjust in my Rio), then on High Pressure. I cannot adjust temperature at all. Does Pressure cook default to High pressure?
Which one is y’all’s favorite instant pot? I really want to get the rio wide plus but I want to get the one the does the most and idk which one that is 😂
@@PressureCookingToday yeah I can see that as a problem!!! did you look into the Pro Max??was wrong about it not being touch screen how ever it is set up more traditional instapot pro
We reviewed the Pro Plus at www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/, but we don't generally use the advanced features, so we prefer the Pro.
Make sure the electrical outlet is working and that the cord is inserted all the way into the power socket. If it still won't turn on, contact Instant Pot at 1-800-828-7280.
I noticed there's a multi cooker that is not a pressure cooker, is that the one you bought? www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Superior-Cooker-Chef-Series-7-5-Qt-Slow-Cooker-and-Multicooker-from-Makers-of-Instant-Pot/2764889147
not feeling the rio it does not get hot enough to get a decent sear to brown your meat, also can take forever to come up to temp to start pressure cooking. will be returning my unit soon.
Have you adjusted the Rio to the highest saute setting to brown meat and waited for it to say hot before searing? How long it takes to come to pressure depends on the temperature and volume of food you're cooking. We haven't found it takes longer than other models.
We've got a great getting started step by step guide www.pressurecookingtoday.com/getting-started-with-your-new-electric-pressure-cooker-or-instant-pot/
New purchase, originally wanted a pressure cooker made more sense to get this. Thanks for the tutorial, very helpful.
Very helpful video. You made everything easy to understand so I can now use my new instant pot. Thank you! God bless you.
That's so nice to hear - thank you! Have fun!
New subscriber! I received the Instant Pot as a gift and I have no idea how to use it and I also didnt know why mine look diferent, now I know is the Walmart edition! Thank you so much for you detailed explanation 👍🏻👏🏻
Thanks for subscribing! Have fun!
Thank you so much for the video. I'm expecting mine to arrive today so now I know what to do! I've been terrified of pressure cookers since one actually exploded and it was just sheer luck that I happened to not have my face over it! I will be sure to look for your recipes.
So many safety features on the Instant Pot. I'm sure you'll do great!
I think these Rios will be easier for the new cooks and new pressure cooker users because of new features!
thanks for the review. the Walmart exclusive pot feel like a cost down version of the regular instant pot. I personally prefer the stainless steel version.
I agree
This one was only $58 Canadian so how could I resist? It's going to be a good starter model and if I get used to using it I may switch to a more expensive model later but for now I think it will be perfect.
Couldn't you just buy the SS pot inner to use here?
@@Unknownmanufacturer Instant Pot says in the user manual that Chef Series is incompatible with the stainless steel inner cooking pot. We tested it and it does not work properly with the SS inner pot.
@ very expensive!
Great product review, thank you for sharing.
Thanks!
I think it’s unfortunate that Instant Pot has made two almost identical versions of the Rio. I’d be very upset if I purchased the “wrong” version of the Rio, i.e. not the version I thought I was purchasing. Folks already have difficulty deciding which Instant Pot they want to purchase. Why not give those two totally different names? I suppose Walmart had something to do with the decision.
Nice job on the review, Jenn.
I JUST FOUND THIS OUT and bought the "wrong" one, christ am I pissed.
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they both work the same. I have both
i boought the wrong one and it sucks
Thank you for the thorough information!
New subscriber here, thank you for this review🎉
Thanks for subscribing!
Can you make a video for how to steam and slow cook with this cooker, please? I brought a new one, and I am really scared to use .
I put it on the list to film. You steam using a steamer basket and pressure cook with water underneath. Slow cook you can use a glass lid if you have one with a pots and pan set that fits or use the lid with the vent open.
hi!! how can I adjust the temps I have the walmart one....its low/med/high but I press up & down and Nada nothing😐just beeps but doesnt do nothing....thank you in advance!😊
It only cooks at high pressure, so you can't adjust the temperature for pressure cooking functions. You can adjust the saute and slow cooking temperature.
@PressureCookingToday thank you!!!
That’s what I needed to know. Thanks
@@PressureCookingTodaythank you I was trying to adjust the temp for pressure cooking and couldn’t figure it out 😂
Can you show how tp use to high pressure setting please, for the life of me i cant figure out how to do it.
the Chef Series only cooks on high pressure, so it automatically selects high pressure.
Not being able to do yogurt is a deal breaker for me as it's replacing my old 6qt IP that i lost in the divorce. It used to make a quart of yogurt twice a week. I'll take this one back. Thanks for the awesome review
Thanks! When you're used to the convenience of pressure cooking, it's hard not to have one. The Pro is my current favorite. Amazon has it on sale right now amzn.to/49gs6zk (affiliate link)
There may be a way around it, after all it's only a matter of temperature and time to get your yoghurt to set. We may not need the preset...
@ginabisaillon2894 I've seen it done with the sous vide button in a process called cold start, and yes I started to look into someone who had figured it out all manually, but the yogurt button just makes it dead easy. My first bacteria cultures to make it came from one of the kids Danone danactive things and after getting the process down I would just keep some whey around from straining and use it for a mother for me batches and it's incredible in baking
Thankyou for this❤
Thank you, Mrs. lifesaver 😊
❤❤❤❤i hv never use one. But hope to get one cos it is,supposed to save alot of time❤
Another big advantage is it's mostly hands-off time too. So you can set it to cook and go do other things.
I think mine doesnt work properly... After how long does it say Hot, if you push saute? Thank you so much!
After it's heated to the temperature you set, it will flash Hot for just a few seconds and then the heat will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.
My Rio Chef series user manual specifically says *Instant Pot Rio Chef Series is not compatible with the stainless steel inner cooking pot. I wanted to use my stainless steel inner cooking pot because the aluminum pot that comes with the Chef Series has a lead and bisphenol A warning. I have found no explanation as to why they say you can't. Someone said they use the stainless steel with no issues. Would you know why you would not be able to?
We tested it for you! We ran the water test with the stainless pot from the Duo Nova in the Rio Chef Series.
Here's the results: it beeped that it came to pressure just fine, but almost as soon as it came to pressure it started releasing pressure out of the top of the steam release valve, almost like it had too much pressure. When it finally stopped releasing pressure on its own, we did a quick release and there was a ton of pressure still in it.
Finally, we tested the Rio Chef series with the stainless steel pot from the regular Rio. We thought things were going well, but in the final 30 seconds of the pressure cook time it started releasing steam from being overpressured as well.
So I think it's fair to say that they cannot change up the pots without risking overpressuring.
@@PressureCookingToday Wow! Thank you so much!!!
@@Iamavale you're welcome! It was a great question.
The button with the line and connected circle, is that delay start?
Yes, I think they were going for a stop-watch look? And the wavy lines next to it are the keep warm setting.
Can the Instant Pot Rio Chef cook soup?
Yes, Soup is one of my favorite things to pressure cook. We've got lots of great soup recipes www.pressurecookingtoday.com/category/soup/
Do both models cook with the same power output?
Yes, they both cook are 1000 watts, 120 V
Where would I be able to get the Stalin steel insert for this instant pot?
Unfortunately, the stainless steel pot does not work in the Instant Chef Rio.
Im old school I really dont like all these air fryers instant pots etc....but I just got a gift yes, a instant rio pot lol! I was wondering what happens If the pot comes to an end and you decide to release the steam/pressure thingy (not sure whats it called) as soon the pot stops can I do that do I have to put a towel on top of the instant pot? thank you in advance😊
Here's a video on releasing the pressure ua-cam.com/video/gafrMz41rpg/v-deo.html that you'll find very helpful. Have fun!
@@PressureCookingToday Thank You!!
Yes you can release the pressure immediately and no you don’t need a towel. Just keep your face and hands away from the pot while steam is being released.
You say you’re “old school” - give your Instant Pot a chance - I bet you’re going to love it. It’s truly changed the way I cook. I’m not “old school”, but I’m 82 years old!
Ayyy No! I did that And steam came out and some white stuff!! looked like foam!😖what a mess!! what happend what went wrong😟or what was that??it was so scary
@@rebeccarobles1559 when you release the pressure with things that foam, you need to do an Intermittent pressure release www.pressurecookingtoday.com/quick-pressure-release-or-natural-pressure-release/ Just close the valve if anything but steam comes out.
I watched a YT video on making pet food. It says to cook for 35 minutes (which I can adjust in my Rio), then on High Pressure. I cannot adjust temperature at all. Does Pressure cook default to High pressure?
Yes, the Rio only cooks at high pressure.
Which one is y’all’s favorite instant pot? I really want to get the rio wide plus but I want to get the one the does the most and idk which one that is 😂
My favorite is still the Pro. I love the flat bottom and the handles. ua-cam.com/video/HA-bwJD74yI/v-deo.html It has all the features you'll need.
@@PressureCookingToday thanks so much for answering me!! ❤️
Is 1 cup water enough? My manual says 375ml and it's an Australian 5.7liter Rio
Yes, 1 cup of water or thin liquid is enough for most recipes.
what about the rio wide plus, looks awesome! seems almost like the pro
The downside with the Rio Wide Plus is lack of replacement gasket availability.
@@PressureCookingToday yeah I can see that as a problem!!! did you look into the Pro Max??was wrong about it not being touch screen how ever it is set up more traditional instapot pro
We reviewed the Pro Plus at www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-pro-plus-review/, but we don't generally use the advanced features, so we prefer the Pro.
Anyone know how to change the pressure cook temperature level???
This model only cooks on high pressure.
How many cups of uncooked and cooked rice?
1 cup of rice equals 3 cups cooked rice. www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-white-rice/#recipe
Your facial expressions make me feel comfortable in watching this video 😊
Mine is the Australian version that looks like chef series but has stainless steel bowl
Nice
Thanks for this video showing both versions side by side. Where can I buy a separate stainless steel pot if I want to use it in the Instant Chef Rio?
Unfortunately, the stainless steel pot does not work in the Instant Chef Rio. See my reply above.
@@PressureCookingTodayThank you. I was going to buy the 6 quart stainless steel pot I saw on Amazon but now I see it won't work.
I need the code of this instant pot please
Here's a link to purchase it www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-RIO-Chef-Series-6-Qt-Pressure-Cooker-and-Multi-Cooker/
That quick release of pressure looked like a geyser shooting up
The Instant Pot Pro has a steam release cover that helps quiet the release if that's a concern for you.
This pot is wireless?
No it requires and electrical outlet.
My insta pot rio does not turn on
Make sure the electrical outlet is working and that the cord is inserted all the way into the power socket. If it still won't turn on, contact Instant Pot at 1-800-828-7280.
I have an instant pot multi cooker chef series please someone help me cause these 2 or not like mine at all … HELP IM A NEW BIEY
I noticed there's a multi cooker that is not a pressure cooker, is that the one you bought? www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Superior-Cooker-Chef-Series-7-5-Qt-Slow-Cooker-and-Multicooker-from-Makers-of-Instant-Pot/2764889147
not feeling the rio it does not get hot enough to get a decent sear to brown your meat, also can take forever to come up to temp to start pressure cooking. will be returning my unit soon.
Have you adjusted the Rio to the highest saute setting to brown meat and waited for it to say hot before searing? How long it takes to come to pressure depends on the temperature and volume of food you're cooking. We haven't found it takes longer than other models.
I need step by step instructions
We've got a great getting started step by step guide www.pressurecookingtoday.com/getting-started-with-your-new-electric-pressure-cooker-or-instant-pot/
How about explaining the slow cook setting. Pressure cooking is kinda self explaining.
Thanks for all the comments Rosemary. For most pressure cooking is more intimidating than slow cooking, but we plan to do a slow cooking video soon.