# Instant Pot RIO Multi-Cooker

> Entry-level 6-quart multi-cooker covering seven functions — pressure cook, slow cook, rice, steam, saute, yogurt, and warm — with straightforward controls.

- Brand: [Instant Pot](https://nontoxicnook.com/brands/instant-pot)
- Category: Kitchen › Small Appliances › [Multi-Cookers & Pressure Cookers](https://nontoxicnook.com/products/category/kitchen-multi-cookers)
- Price tier: $$
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## Why we chose it

The RIO covers the core multi-cooker functions in a clean, unpretentious package: seven cooking programs, a 6-quart stainless steel pot, and a digital display with an approachable button panel. It is one of the most accessible entry points to pressure cooking from the brand that popularized the category. Straightforward controls and a compact footprint make it a practical choice for smaller kitchens and anyone new to pressure cooking.

## Specs

- material: stainless steel
- capacity: 6 quarts
- functions: pressure cook, slow cook, steam, saute, rice, yogurt, keep warm
- source:stainless-steel-inner-pot: https://www.instantpot.com/products/instant-pot-rio-multi-cooker
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- image:credit: Courtesy of Instant Pot

## Where to buy

- [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBK1XHXR)
- [Instant Pot](https://www.instantpot.com/products/instant-pot-rio-6qt-multi-cooker)

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