Multi-cookers

Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook AFB6112SS review

Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook AFB6112SS

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 6 cooking programs – plus variable temperature settings.
  • Digital touch screen controls with written labelling display is clear and bright.
  • Timer will not start to count down unit until it is preheated.
  • Dial control for accurate time and temperature selection.
  • Display shows 'add food' and makes an audible sound once temperature has been reached.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
  • Can add additional time when cooking in in progress.
  • User can find cooking guide and videos online on Instant Pot website.
  • Cancel and start controls have a contrasting colour.
  • Control panel is slanted for easy viewing.
  • Viewing window with an internal light.
  • Non stick cooking plate is easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Can add additional cooking time when cooking is in process.
  • Shake and turn food prompt for most settings.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No separate on/off button.
  • Some brushed stainless steel on front of unit and requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Interior walls, floor and ceiling are stainless steel and can discolour over time.
  • Difficult to clean around element and fan.
  • Large size cooking drawer may be awkward to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Control panel requires extra attention can show smudges and reflects.
  • Drawer is reasonably heavy with a load.
  • Large unit, may be difficult to store.
  • Fairly basic instruction manual.
  • Large size drawer may not be easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Can be difficult to clean around exposed element inside unit.
  • Do not use the appliance more than 60 mins in a 2 hour period.
  • 2 trap and extract filters pre installed (indicates when replacement needed) extra expense.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Performance score
84%
Ease of use score
70%
General ease of use
75%
Ease of using the controls
75%
Ease of cleaning
60%
Crumbed chicken score
90%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
70%
Marinated chicken wings score
100%
Roast pork score
75%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$329.00
Running cost per year
$18.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
28°C / 31°C / 55°C
Temperature range
35 – 205°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
33 x 29 x 40
Weight (kg)
6
Claimed capacity
5.7L
Claimed power (W)
1450 – 1700
Controls/indicators – type and location
Touch screen, digital display, dial, front position
Pre-programmed settings
6 pre-set cooking functions: air fryer, grill, roast, bake, reheat, grill dehydrate, plus variable temperature settings
Accessories supplied
2 trap and extract filters pre-installed (indicates when replacement needed), cooking tray
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
instantpot.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
6
Measured capacity of a cake tin
Not measured
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
Not measured
Cooking mode/s
Not checked
Size of cooking basket
Not measured
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Yes (cooking tray only)
Twin basket
Viewing window
1

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