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Instant Pot Zest 8 Cup One Touch Rice Cooker, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Steamer, Cooks Rice, Grains, Quinoa and Oatmeal, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked, No Pressure Cooking Functionality
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Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 8 Cups |
Product Dimensions | 12"D x 11"W x 12"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
About this item
- 4 SMART PROGRAMS: make cooking your favorite rice, oatmeal, and grains to fluffy perfection super-fast and one touch easy!
- STEAM VEGGIES: Easily steam veggies, fish and more!
- DOUBLES AS A WARMER: Keep foods nice and warm during pot lucks, parties, picnics and more!
- 8 CUP CAPACITY: 4-Cup (Uncooked)/8-Cup (Cooked). Its compact capacity is perfect for preparing small individual meals, or meal prep side dishes.
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: In addition to the non-stick ceramic coated pot, the Zest Plus also comes with a dishwasher-safe steamer tray, rice measuring cup and rice spoon.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Includes over 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and safe-locking lid.
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available for iOS and Android.
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Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | — | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Versatility | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Flavor | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GoveeLife US Direct | Amazon.com | e-Brands Store |
capacity | 8 cups | 2 quarts | 2 quarts | 5.2 quarts | 5 quarts | 4.5 quarts |
material | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Plastic, Aluminum | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
lid material | Ceramic | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | — | — |
wattage | 450 watts | 450 watts | 450 watts | 1000 watts | 1000 watts | 700 watts |
model name | 8Cup Zest Rice Cooker SS | Digital Rice Cooker | Aroma Rice Cooker | Rice Cooker | 5.0-Quart Rice Cooker | Hamilton Beach Digital Rice and Slow Cooker MultiCooker, |
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Cook tasty food fast
You can cook any type of rice or grain fast and perfectly
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Cook more than just rice
Quickly steam veggies, fish, dumplings, tamales, cabbages, wontons and more with ease.
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Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 8 Cups |
Product Dimensions | 12"D x 11"W x 12"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Color | 8 Cup Zest |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Material | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
Lid Material | Ceramic |
Item Weight | 2 Kilograms |
Wattage | 450 watts |
Included Components | 8 Cup Rice Cooker |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Model Name | 8Cup Zest Rice Cooker SS |
Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B07TZL8Y3C |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 8Cup Zest Rice Cooker SS |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,990 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #25 in Rice Cookers |
Date First Available | September 5, 2019 |
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From the makers of Instant Pot, the Instant Zest Rice and Grain Cooker with 8-cup capacity is the perfect combination of value, convenience and cooking ease. Smart cooking programs help you save time and ensure dishes turn out exactly as you want them to. Fine-tune and save cooking times and temperatures that suit your family’s tastes. In addition to the smart program presets for white and brown rice, quinoa and oatmeal, you can cook any type of rice and grain fast and perfectly — from millet, farro and freekeh, to polenta, barley, rice pudding and more. Even hearty grains like spelt and wheat berries, which typically require lots of cooking time. More than just a rice cooker, the Instant Zest quickly steam veggies, fish, dumplings, tamales, cabbages, wontons and more with ease. Bright, bold display and status indicators let you know exactly where your food is in the cooking process. Delay start and keep warm functions make sure your rice, grains and more are ready when you are.
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and ease of cleaning of the rice cooker. For example they mention it's simple to use, makes perfect rice and is easy to clean. They appreciate the appearance, value, and performance. That said some have different opinions on speed and size.
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Customers like the quality of the rice cooker. They mention that it makes perfect rice every time, is a great rice steamer, and easy to clean. Customers also like the fact that it has many cooking options and is easy to use.
"...Truly set it and forget it, beeps when rice is done, cleanup is a breeze." Read more
"...Nice for browning meats which is very handy. A great size and I love all the color options. Definitely a keeper!!!,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻..." Read more
"...Meat and veggies were perfectly done by the end of the cook time, and it all tasted much better than I expected...." Read more
"Not like my old rice maker. This one is smaller, less sturdy and slow. It takes 1 hour for brown rice...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the rice cooker. They mention it works well for grains like buckwheat and quinoa, produces very consistent results, and works well with higher temps. Some customers also mention that it is useful and overhyped. However, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...We returned it and got this product (8-cup). It's flawless. Never boils over, rice is excellent, simple to use...." Read more
"Works great!!!! It took a few days to get use to after using an Instant Pot for years!!!!..." Read more
"...It's really easy to use, makes the rice perfectly every time, and works very quickly. Love it." Read more
"...Not a product flaw, or a negative for the product, just didn't work for our needs." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the rice cooker. They mention that it is super easy to use, clean, and bake bread. The pot is easy to clean and the instructions are clear. The default buttons do work very well and are consistent. They also appreciate the time saver it is and that it keeps their kitchen cool.
"...It's flawless. Never boils over, rice is excellent, simple to use...." Read more
"...Soooo good. The instructions book gives you enough info, and the settings have enough flexibility, that you can sort of "do your own thing" with a..." Read more
"I use this so much to make rice. It's really easy to use, makes the rice perfectly every time, and works very quickly. Love it." Read more
"...Buttons were mostly consistent, and only a few times did I have to press twice because it didn't register...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the rice cooker. They say it is so easy to clean that it doesn't become a factor. They also appreciate the small compact size and the ability to use and clean the product without making a mess.
"...Truly set it and forget it, beeps when rice is done, cleanup is a breeze." Read more
"...I let it soak overnight and the pot actually cleaned up perfectly (I used a nylon scrubby sponge and dish deterg with a bit of ammonia)...." Read more
"I have a regular Instant Pot, and it makes good rice, but is a mess to clean...." Read more
"...But this was so easy to clean that I don't think that will be a factor...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the rice cooker. They say it's well-designed and made, with high-quality materials and a hard-to-break cast iron. They also appreciate the non-stick surface and the ease of cleaning. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Couldn't be happier and worth every penny! Truly set it and forget it, beeps when rice is done, cleanup is a breeze." Read more
"...If you have a use for something like this, I can say that it's well made and solid, and should do a good job with things you throw at it...." Read more
"Great rice cooker for its value. Simple and easy to use and clean...." Read more
"...n't have with my old West Bend model and it seems relatively well-designed and made...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the appearance of the rice cooker. They say it looks great, has easy controls, and is well-executed. Some mention that it's nice to do everything in one pot and that it turns out beautifully.
"...This thing cooks rice perfectly every time and I love how sleek it looks." Read more
"it looks good, cooks fine except water coming out and stay on the rim. some time it overflow to the inside." Read more
"This product is awesome. I love it for the winter months when I make beef stew, chili, soups, and roasted meats...." Read more
"...Well executed!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the rice cooker. Some mention that it is a great size and takes up a lot less counter space, while others say that it may be too small for a larger family. Some say the cup measurements are inaccurate and the cooking pot can only make 4 cups of rice.
"...Nice for browning meats which is very handy. A great size and I love all the color options. Definitely a keeper!!!,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻..." Read more
"I love this rice cooker so much! It’s huge so just be prepared but it has so many uses which I love...." Read more
"...it is small for a pressure cooker. Only buy if your cooking for more than 5+ ppl (or maybe 3+ if they eat like animals)..." Read more
"...There are a lot of extras with this unit and the size is just right. Very happy." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the rice cooker. Some mention it cooks faster than a traditional slow cooker, while others say that it seems really slow to cook. Some say that the brown rice takes forever to cook and that the timing is off.
"...The instructions book gives you enough info, and the settings have enough flexibility, that you can sort of "do your own thing" with a recipe and..." Read more
"Not like my old rice maker. This one is smaller, less sturdy and slow. It takes 1 hour for brown rice...." Read more
"...Love all of the settings. He's been washing it in the dishwasher with no problems" Read more
"...It cooks faster than a traditional slow cooker, but much better you can brown your meat before you slow cook, and deglaze your pot for the best beef..." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
3/16/22 Update: It cleaned up well after I cooked the first dish, in my first review. I didn't burn anything. The second time, I made a braised cabbage dish, and because I wasn't familiar enough with the controls and tinkered with them too much, the cabbage took a looooong time to cook and eventually burned on the bottom. I was trying to slow cook on a high setting, but had to go back to the booklet to find out how. And the cabbage stunk up the house. This all took so long that I had burned cabbage on the bottom of the crock. I let it soak overnight and the pot actually cleaned up perfectly (I used a nylon scrubby sponge and dish deterg with a bit of ammonia). I was really impressed. I was a little too adventurous with that recipe selection. I won't do that again until I understand this cooker. The stench cleared out of the house by the next day.
I have never had a Dutch oven, never used one or needed one. But I do like to slow cook, and I do often do sauces and such on the stove.
My first thought for this was to simplify my stove cleaning. I have a new stove with stainless on TOP by the burners, and while it's a different stainless than the rest of it so it's a bit easier to clean, I'd still rather not have to. Sauces, things that may bubble or boil, having the option to NOT do those on the stove seemed a great option.
We sometimes do box meals since I'm a single dad, and it turns out this was awesome for them. Added water to the sauce, added noodles, and let it rip.
And here is the only reason I gave it four stars rather than 5. There is no way in the MIDDLE of cooking to change anything. I wanted to drop the temp for the last 10 minutes when it was just supposed to simmer on low. But I had to cancel the current cook settings, then set up a new manual cook job for the second half.
I would prefer the ability to adjust that on the fly.
The plastic housing around the outside of the base never gets hot, not even warm, so there's no concern I feel about the countertop. The top DOES get hot though, and the handle on the lid does nothing to dissipate the heat, so you'll always need to have something handy to grab it. There is nothing in the package here for that, although they DO include a couple small rubber grips you can place over the handles.
This is SOLID. The top, the crock, it's heavy and far more sturdy than the material my slow cooker's crock is made from.
I still don't know if I'll dump the slow cooker in favor of this, since the slow cooker I have uses a touch screen and lets me set more than simple things like HIGH or LOW and the basic 4 or 8 hours. But while it has more options, I don't often need anything more than the basics since I invariably cook things over a 6 to 8 hour period when using them. Also, I have the Reynolds Wrap bags to cook with the slow cooker, so that i don't have to clean it. But this was so easy to clean that I don't think that will be a factor.
Buttons were mostly consistent, and only a few times did I have to press twice because it didn't register.
Cord isn't that long, but it's no worse than my slow cooker so I didn't LOSE any length.
If you have a use for something like this, I can say that it's well made and solid, and should do a good job with things you throw at it. I'll be trying out more things in here as time goes just to see what options it will end up adding to our menu options here for my son and I.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2022