Instant Pot Max! Unboxing & 15psi Water Test

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[@davidkitchens3404]

*I love the instant pot so much! I have made quinoa, chicken, chili, asparagus **MyBest.Kitchen** and yogurt in it so far. The only thing that didn't work great was the asparagus. I cooked it for 1 minute and it was still overdone. It is a timesaver and uses much less energy than my gas stove.*

[@moncher2797]

I love how thorough you are with your unboxings. It’s so nice to see someone actually referring to the manual. It’s so amazing how most people mo longer read manuals. The Max appears to be very intuitive & it’s soooo pretty. I just recently purchased a Max and an Evo 8 qt. They were at a price I couldn’t resist. I already have a DuoPlus (3, 6 & 8). This will be it for Instant Pots. My husband must think I’m nuts because I have so many.

[@IowaKim]

I purchased my Max to replace my older model (which I use a lot) mainly because I want to utilize the canning feature. I pressure can on the stove and the option of doing small batches automated is pretty exciting. Now I can search for bargains on meat and can 4 pints at a time, woo hoo! Love your review of the instruction manual. The saute temp setting is really great. The tips part is wonderful. Looks like the company has fixed all the problems in the older models.

[@littleme3597]

I hear the little helper! Love it. He is so happy.

[@chuuter]

Wow! I bought one of these not long ago and was getting ready to set down with the manuals and slog through it all. Luckily I found your video. I saw a couple of others but they cannot measure up to yours. Your review/unboxing was chuck full of so much good information. It was clear that you have the full scope of understanding regarding this device. I learned a lot. This is more of an in depth look than a mere unboxing. BRAVO! Thanks!

[@azbz1z2z75]

You saved my instant pot max from destruction. I was beginning to hate it. Now I can use it efficiently and made bone broth from carcasses of chicken I froze from rotisserie. It is delicious. Thank you for the presentation

[@kirstensacco4368]

You are the reason I feel so comfortable with my IP and the reason I'm obsessed with all things IP 🤣

[@laurenlee3704]

I cannot wait to see you try the canning and sous vide feature on this instant pot. It will be a wonderful tool for you when your garden is ready to harvest this coming year.

[@brianvandy4002]

I think those little pulses are to vent air from the body, like you're supposed to do with a pressure canner. Air in the chamber actually can reduce the temperature as the air doesn't get as hot as steam.

[@fredfrond6148]

It pulses because the pot is likely at the limit of 15 psi so it is refining the control. Unlike the other models never reach more than 12.5 psi the 15 psi , I think is a limit rather than a control point. Just as the inside pot is a silver colour. It means that this pot is stainless steel with a higher strength material and thus pressure rating.

[@mmesmer6447]

Great job Nili! Saute mode: dial in any temp 221F - 392F to match smoke point of oil. Keep Warm mode: 77F - 194F works with lid on, S.V. 77F-194F. The cord supplied with mine is 34". The 3 stream bursts at the end of pre-heat are to purge air and ensure fully saturated steam. Temperature is displayed in p.c. mode which confirms that the desired working pressure is achieved. For 15 p.s.i. this is 250F. Using it at 1600 ft it stays pretty close to that. One thing to note is that the pressure valve weight is much lighter than on other models. 1100 watts.

[@vitawright]

Definitely the best review out. I now want the Max. I subscribe so this video sent me down a rabbit hole of looking at all the Max videos.

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

That new time chart came with the Nova Plus too. I've found mitts like those at Walmart and Marshall's (where I got mine). That's the same steamer rack as the Nova Plus. I normally use paper towel to clean around the edge. I also use sponge brushes.

[@kyki72]

my favorite thing about the instant pot? it led me to you and your family. i'm no Julia child … but you had convinced me it was safe. I love that little machine and have talked many of my friends into buying it. thank you :)

[@IndigoNili]

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[@roseanderson8527]

One of the best demos I have ever seen. Instant Pot should be paying you for this video.

[@IndigoNili]

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[@paulatrybus7738]

This was amazing - I am that person that left it in the box - thank you!!!!

[@donnabryson7145]

Love your videos of cooking with the instant pot. Thank you for helping us. Also love that you share your beautiful family with all of us! You are such a good momma! It is January 2019, not sure if you still are doing videos, but hope so, because I just started using the instant pot.

[@kiramrw7410]

Hi i just got my instant pot max yesterday.This is my first one! Im ready to try it out for the first time. Thank you the video!

[@marli269]

Excellent tutorial! The best one I've found. Thank you so much!

[@debraprice3387]

Excellent Demo! Highly recommend this presentation

[@Sewmore]

You are so good at explaining all the details. Thanks. I have never had an instant pit

[@c-mcm3130]

Thank you so much for this thorough unboxing. I was very overwhelmed with this as I had never operated a pressure cooker before, and this amazing gadget had so many options to get through. I really enjoyed your content. I found it calming and extremely helpful. 😌

[@21550spurs]

Nice tutorial just snagged one if these but have not unboxed it yet got it specifically for canning

[@rogerholloway8498]

Very interesting changes to the IP we know and love! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@PaullaWells]

So cool! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on all the new features.

[@sharonbarrow2626]

I just got mine today and this video is so good. Thanks for making it easier for me to understand. I will get mine set up tomorrow

[@joaquinfernandesgarcia996]

P1 = Pressure cook P2 = Sauté P3 = Rice P4 = Sous vide P5 = Slow cook P6 = Soup/broth P7 = Canning P8 = Yogurt

[@Rsw793]

So you did not have to turn the thing on the top to pressure mode and when done have to release the pressure out.This thing does all of it by itself.

[@debbiestaneland231]

I've been a fan of your videos for well over a year and yes a fantastic video Nili. I love your children so much. Little Renae just sends happy vibes through me when I see her smiling. Anyhow, keep on with the great videos. Hope the new fridge is working out great!

[@IndigoNili]

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[@donnahumphrey6778]

Excellent unboxing video!

[@sandradavis4359]

Great video! The features on the IP Max are impressive. I too would like to see the Max in an 8 quart. Thanks for sharing this great video!

[@ph11p3540]

I got this exact pot and I almost purchased a newer add on Instant Pot Crisp + Airfry lid. Good thing I didn't or I would have ruined the sous vide temperature sensor near the top of the pot. Therefore I will by a dedicated air fryer toaster oven. I use the MAX sous vide function for meats and the meat holds lots of extra flavour. Make sure your meat is under 2 lbs for sous vide or the water temperature will not be accurate when it needs to be. Love that big touchscreen display.

[@bfontana1233]

thanks for posting this so fast on your receiving it....will def. watch your review later since you were helpful when I first got my duo last year. awesome!!

[@rachelmerz2122]

Thank you for sharing, Nili!

[@debbiemereau590]

Thank you for all the great information I just got the max, and I am anxious to try it out for canning. Your right that it is rather small, but I'm only canning for my husband and I. It should hold 4 jars.

[@momapes]

I love the elevation- I always have to adjust for higher altitude. The NutriBoost is cool! Thanks for the video....

[@nancysnyder8301]

Hilarious 😂😂😂 I was looking at these yesterday, thinking I really wish Nili would do a video on this one!! Shazam look what I found!!! Ty ty ty answered so many questions and excellent unboxing as always!!!! You Rock!! Looking forward to watching you put this to work!!! 👏👏👏

[@LargeFamilyHomesteaders]

Thanks for the unboxing and review! You do a very good and thorough job of explaining things :)

[@pinkskies8128]

Thanks for making this video. Bought my very first instant pot (got the Max) yesterday and you've given me a head start! I subscribed to your channel and can't wait to follow your recipes.

[@IndigoNili]

You're going to love it!

[@kirstensacco4368]

Awesome! I'd love a yogurt and canning video with this model!

[@disisdkat]

These are the videos I almost always recommend in reddit instantpot. My only complaint if you can call it that is that the arrows for fitting the lid are impossible to see and it is super easy just to look at the back of the pot to see the jutted out part fitting to the pot itself. Not sure how to word it but if you use the arrows one time to line it up and look at the back side of the lid it will be extremely clear to know what I am referring to.

[@tanvav]

TY for sharing the new model of the Instant Pot you bought! I see the uniqueness that they have the canning function. I wish you can do the canning in the Instant Pot if you can. If not, then it's ok. BTW, Do you have videos of air fryers? I wish you can do air fryer videos if you can. Enjoy your new gadget!

[@jessicatorres2734]

I should receive mine in the mail tomorrow and it will be my first Instant pot. Thank you for all the help!!!

[@tanzyweaver4894]

Thank you for your excellent walk through with this instapot.I just got mine yesterday.cant wait to try it!!

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

Very good review. Thank you,

[@gayleritter1199]

You are a jewel! So informative and clear. Think I'll wait till there are more changes. Thank you.

[@Traydoggz]

Thank you so much for a great review, and because of you I am now an owner of a brand new instant pot max 😁

[@MR-nh9ko]

You’re so right I watch this video just to see how rough and loud the lid was and see if mine was defective or if that sound was normal almost sounds like it’s scratching something I have an old model IP- Lux and doesn’t make any noise when closing the lid also I don’t like that the lid of the Max gets too Hot.

[@brianvandy4002]

Yeah, elevation affects at what temperature water boils. I'm close to 5000 feet, so water boils at 202 degrees instead of 212. The added pressure weight (from 10 to 15 pounds) simulates dropping elevation. The temperature on the inside of my pressure cooker at 15 pounds is pretty close to what a 10 lb pressure would be at about 12 pounds.

[@weebitfluffy]

Loving the cheat sheet for times!

[@dianemaksel4415]

Great review! Hopefully the auto vent feature will make it less frightful to those who are intimidated by it!

[@unnamed2737]

I have the original 6qt and 8 qt instantpots and love them but I just bought this one for the canning feature but haven’t unboxed it yet. Now I’m tempted to just replace my 6qt with this one and cook in it too.

[@lavelledahl7672]

You're good, glad I found your channel. If there is anyone now in doubt about how this works, there isn't much hope for them.

[@Shotofglass]

I need this! Great unboxing!

[@renebrown995]

Thus will work for me, being I am a Senior that make small vegan meals and I want to can pint jars of fruits, jams, veggies. Thanks for presentation. I think my mine is made up. 😃 😊

[@outpostcamp]

Great video. Very informative. I needed that and looking forward to more. Thanks from Hells Canyon, Frank. “SUBSCRIBED”!

[@kimberleebean9096]

Thank you for showing us.

[@hannahwiggins455]

Please can something for us ASAP! And show yourself cleaning the edge when it gets dirty so we can see if it’s a lot easier. 😊

[@catherinecarmer6342]

Hannah Wiggins - I saw one tip to use a small foam paint “brush” for cleaning the edge. Haven’t tried that tip myself but thought I would pass it along for what it’s worth.

[@npaul4171]

I have a Duo Plus and I use it literally every day. I wish I saw your video before buying as I would have gone for the Max.

[@40bdg]

Love your channel and all the great info and recipes! While I do love my Instant Pot, I was wondering if you have any Slow Cooker recipes you could share, because like you, I don't use the slow cooker setting on my IP because I heard it didn't work well. Enjoy your new IP!

[@paulineclarke5388]

I am jealous for that instant pot mine is at our holiday home and I think that my partner would go mad if I bought a second one but I so want to .

[@diana1096]

Love your banner! Didn't know you were a crocheter.

[@jenniferkitkoski7473]

Will jars leak if pressure is set too high while canning. Needs more info and recipes for on the canning selection. This feature is the only reason I bought it.

[@juniper583]

I wonder if the USDA/NCHFP will ever approve an electric pressure canner. I'm a huge Instant Pot fan but am still very wary of this function.

[@marydumala2014]

Check out Rose Red Homestead, very scientific and thorough explanation

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

RoseRed Homestead has an excellent comparison with the Instant Pot Max. Very surprising results.

[@matthewmendez8229]

Thank you

[@nagarajanduraisamy6650]

Thanks!

[@jjo5375]

Excellent review. Thanks! : )

[@seewaage]

I had to return mine. The "quick release" feature didn't work and the unit got stuck. They might have quality problems.

[@mikozuna]

Trying to guess what the first cook will be.. i'm guessing eggs followeded by a freezer soup so you can easily compare something you know very well to the older models.. Ooohhhh exciting! 🤗🤗🤗 Another thorough detailed ...and insightful video.. IP needs to start sending you these things free and paying your costco billz for all the business you're bringing them.

[@IndigoNili]

It was ribs! 😋

[@francesthompson1324]

:) We like cooking our roasts in the instant pot. I like this better than the duo;) I think, baby Levi will be speaking soon. He is such a sweet boy and getting so big.

[@JesseCampbell0]

Great video as others have said! Have you had a chance to try out the sous vide functions? Wondering if the temperature is consistent enough

[@ducamealy5652]

They should put two more round silver buttons on the front.

[@mikesr3011]

I viewed this review many many times. Ultimately I purchased the 8qt Duo Evo Plus as the Max didn't come in the larger capacity size. I also watched your review of the EVO as well. You do a great job of reviewing these units. Had the dreaded "burn" message first time out making chili. Guess it was user error, not enough liquid in the pot. Oh well, live & learn! As with all of the Instant Pot models (and other brands) I don't get all the presets because the vast majority of recipes and videos mostly use manual/custom time settings so why all the presets when hardly anyone uses them?

[@robwin0072]

I am impressed; however, please, contact the company regarding the roughness when removing the lid following quick-release. Maybe you have a factory defect.

[@cadefoster9279]

Would you please do a Sous vide demo to show us if this feature is as accurate as they say. And please keep top open and check water temp. Just read a review from CNET that said their unit was over 20 degrees off.

[@twylamcpherson9696]

I am purchasing this because of this video. Will you be doing pressure canning videos using this?

[@maggiered7284]

Hey Nil, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new IP Max. I have the Ultra & I think the max is like a crossover of the duo60, the smart, the Ultra because of the silver line handle & it’s not bad. I am truly excited for you & keep up the awesome work on your reviews! Btw, I love my IP Ultra & I would buy it again❤️❤️❤️

[@FaiyzaBeg]

So confused with this model, haven't purchased it but looking for an IP. I like this but there's no clear indication of how to cook beans/multigrans... any suggestions?

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I believe you already have an IP, tell me is there a plastic like film on the stainless steel outside of the pot and do you have to remove it ? And what aboutmthe labels inside and on the back, should they be removed?

[@HTMLguruLady2]

The Max has most of the same features as the Ultra (including the stuff you read out of the booklet). The differences are the altitude, the higher psi, the release valve auto-boils for the nutra-feature (you've always been able to do this by hand, and it's easier on the Ultra model vs the duo when doing it by hand), the touch screen (which I like), and the clock. The screen on the Max looks really, really cluttered compared to the Ultra.

[@ritamcfadden4998]

Indigo, great video. Thank you. Do you have recipes for the instant pot Max? I looked on KZbin but all recipes are for the older models of Instant pot. Appreciate it! Thanks, Rita

[@mrpeanutbutter6094]

Unfortunately this instant pot is not very good for home canning or either sterilization. The instant pot must reach 121 c and maintain st that temperature for the duration of time. You noticed how it reached 121 and goes to 119 to 120.

[@joecraft4409]

First thing I'd do is shut off beeper! Lol

[@shirleycastle5170]

Thank you for a excellent unboxing. Have you heard of the Ace blender instant pot? Nothing yet here in B.C. but I believe you can only get it at Wal-Mart in the U.S.

[@IndigoNili]

I've just seen it on Instagram... Don't know much about it yet!

[@nadurkee46]

Thank you, this was most helpful. I just bought my one and only InstaPot max. I was nervous about starting to use it. I live in middle of Washington state and at low elevation, so am concerned about using pressure lower than 15psi. I guess it’s do able, right?

[@bobm9927]

Excellent video. Did you ever get to try the sous vide mode?

[@raymiegrube2967]

Thank you for the review. Can’t get past your pretty eyes.😊

[@aliceadler4569]

Thanks Nili (with special appearance by darling Levi!!!). Hope it works out well!!!

[@bonniehatcher8198]

Thank you for the unboxing! How will this one work for the special yogurt? Will 4 quarts of yogurt fit? Thank you!

[@sethlerman5005]

Good and timely video as I just got a Max yesterday. Question on your comment about how the lid doesn't open\close as smoothly as your other pots. I noticed that as well and was going to post a question regarding that on the Facebook forums. Now, over 3 years later, have you noticed any issue with it being "rough" on turning the lid? Has it smoothed out or is it just "that way"? Want to make sure all is OK with my pot vs. I should pursue a swap with where I got mine (Amazon for $75).

[@sheenaceledon6900]

This was so helpful. Thank you!! Do you use this model still? Do you show this model while making recipes? I still have not opened my max, but I’m going to try the test today thanks to you. :)

[@garisantana]

Can you make l. Reuteri yogurt?

[@priyankagupta-bx4xi]

But it does not have a steam mode?

[@joseedumont3231]

Hoooo, I love your helper 🥰

[@hamisindabagoye7724]

tell me exzactly hw long does it take to cook rice 🤗

[@semco72057]

I guess that the next model they come out with will be air drying also like the Ninja Foodi. They should have done it with this model also. I still have a 3 qt. Instant Pot which I have not used yet at home.

[@melikebatgirl8312]

Dude! For months I've seen you post dozens of kind comments to Instant Pot videos, all the while indicating you haven't taken your cooker out of the box. Get it out and use it, man! It'll change your life :)

[@MichaelHamptonPhotography]

Did you keep this? I haven't seen any videos with this one yet. I'm curious about reheating in this one since it doesn't have a "steam" setting. Is there a setting that corresponds to that function? I bought this one and love it so far.

[@ceciliahuang3984]

Can you make desssert with this? Cake, flan etc. I saw that other models say cake but this one doesn't.

[@IndigoNili]

Yes you can. Just use the pressure cook setting 🙂

[@maritzamendez3344]

Hi, I'm looking to purchase an instant pot but debating on which one to get if the Ultra or Max. What is your suggestion?

[@nader_888]

Nice review but complicated instant pot

[@BlackPearlMinistries]

Another one? lol. :) :) Awesome. Are you retiring any of your others? I saw in a comment below you gave some away. I did that with my older 6 QT to a friend who had a fire in their house in Feb this year. I got myself an 8 QT and gave them mine.