I particularly appreciate the accuracy of the Timer function and ease of use for the layman that I am: no culinary experience and with little time, I stick to simplissimes preparations The silence of operation and almost complete lack of plastic in the cooking compartment are also strengths. On the liabilities side, I note that the Instant Pot is "made in China" and the 1 year limited warranty! This probably explains that. Also, I realized that small stains are immediately appeared on the metal of the inside of the cover. Removal of these stubborn stains seems problematic (it is true that I am also a novice novice in housekeeping).
