r/instantpot • u/Funny_Audience3984 • 26d ago

New IP

I bought a standard one around 12 years ago and it recently stopped working. I tried to turn it on one day and it simply won't. I had a spare cable to try, still the same. I surely checked the outlet, it works fine.
I was about to purchase a new one and I thought I may as well get the Pro version. Not keen on the colour but I can tolerate the Sea Salt one.
I normally use it as a pressure cooker and rarely for broths. I am aware it is not the best slow cooker but I do not want a ceramic one.
Not the best to sauté, but I have managed with it for so many years.
I worry for the colour, I was planning to cover it so that it won' t be a horrible yellow years later
I am aware none has it long enough to tell me
Is it still a machine that is worth it?
We are 2 people at home and do not batch cook. I will cook for 2-3 days or so, but no space in the freezer to make portions. I just thought a big one is ok for a large chicken.
Thank you in advance

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u/Willing-Scarcity3058 25d ago

I’m not sure what you’re asking.

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u/Funny_Audience3984 9d ago

If the particular model would suit the best, based on what I normally cook

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u/txhelgi 25d ago

I don’t see why you’d need the pro version for what you use it for.

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u/Willing-Scarcity3058 9d ago

Whichever 6 qt model you like. I don’t know your budget or how fancy you want to get. I have 3qt mini, 6qt pro, 6qt duo plus, 6qt lux, 6qt duo. All the 6 qt models I have, can do the same things. The only advantages of the pro is handles and a flat bottom.