EMB Ironblade 7-in-1 Multi Cooker, 6-Liter, 1000W Stainless Steel Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Maker, Steamer, Sauté Pan, Food Warmer, Yogurt Maker

If you’ve used an Instant Pot like appliance in the past, you’ll likely have no issues using this. It’s got all the standard features and works pretty much the same. However, if you’re a first time user, the included directions are a little sparse. For instance, there is no information on the different display alerts so when the pressure cooking finishes and it goes to the warm setting, there is nothing in the instructions that tell you what the display letters mean. You’ll be sort of winging it on your first use for each setting.Some Instant Pot appliances have burn notices. My initial cook was a rice dish with quite a bit of liquid, so I didn’t see anything like that on my first cook with it. I may not find that to be an issue until I make something a bit more ingredient heavy.The display itself is very easy to read and the buttons are large, clearly labeled and easy to push. The lid feels a little less secure than a traditional Instant Pot, but it does lock and the pressure seal works. The manual pressure release is a bit more dangerous on this model as the steam comes right out where your hand is positioned to release. So be very careful when releasing. I would suggest using an oven glove and wooden spoon to turn the valve.Cleaning is super easy. The inside comes out and can be washed with warm water and a gentle soap. As with any non-stick surface, use a soft rag or sponge to remove any residual food. I love that the cord comes out of the machine completely. So I can store the cord inside the machine instead of trying to find a way to wrap and contain it. It’s fairly large and actually doesn’t fit into any of my cabinets, so I’m storing it on my counter with other larger appliances I have (air fryer and KitchenAid mixer).All in all, this is a good original Instant Pot alternative. The price is reasonable for the number of appliances it replaces (slow cooker, rice cooker, pressure cooker). I’ll be using it regularly.