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Instant 3.8 Litre Rio Mini Black Multi Cooker
140-8000-01-AU
$169
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 3.8 Litre capacity multicooker with 1200 Watt power
- 7 functions: pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, egg, yoghurt, keep warm
- 4 customisable preset buttons for easy cooking
- Dishwasher-safe stainless steel inner pot, lid and accessories
- Cooking progress bar and auto sealing lid for convenience
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Instant
- Model Number:
- 140-8000-01-AU
- Capacity (L):
- 3.8
- Power (W):
- 1200
- Dishwasher Safe Parts:
- Yes
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- Below 5L
Kitchen Appliances
- Internal Features:
- 4 Customisable preset buttons
Options
- Programs:
- 7 Functions: Pressure cook, Slow cook, Sauté, Steam, Egg, Yoghurt, Keep warm
- Controls:
- Touch Controls
General Information
- Type:
- Multicooker
- Family:
- Instant Rio Mini
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- Cooking progress bar, Auto sealing lid, Front positioned steam release switch, Base handle holds lid to save space, Dishwasher-safe inner pot, lid and accessories
- What's In The Box:
- 3.8 Litre Rio Mini Black Multi Cooker
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- Below 5L
Options
- Programs:
- 7 Functions: Pressure cook, Slow cook, Sauté, Steam, Egg, Yoghurt, Keep warm
- Controls:
- Touch Controls
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 339
- Box Width (mm):
- 349
- Box Depth (mm):
- 308
- Box Weight (kg):
- 6
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At a glance
The Instant Rio Mini 3.8 L Multi Cooker is a compact all-in-one cooker suited to singles, couples and small households wanting pressure cooking, slow cooking and other everyday functions in one appliance. Its strengths are space-saving size, seven cooking modes, easy controls and simple cleanup. The main limitation is the smaller capacity, which is less suited to larger batch cooking.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Cooking
- Small Batch Meal Prep
- Fast Weeknight Meals
- Compact Kitchen Use
- Pressure Cooking
- Slow Cooking
Where it works best
- Small Kitchens
- Apartments
- Family Homes
- Holiday Homes
- Kitchen Benchtops
Who it’s for
- Singles
- Couples
- Small Families
- Busy Home Cooks
- Beginner Cooks
Things to consider
Its 3.8 L capacity is practical for smaller households, but it is less suitable than larger or more premium multi cookers for big family meals or bulk batch cooking.
Meal prep convenience
High for small households and repeat meals, thanks to four custom presets, seven functions and dishwasher-safe parts.
Family size suitability
Best for 1-3 people
Multi-function cooking score
8/10 - seven cooking functions cover most everyday pressure cooking and slow cooking needs in one compact appliance.
Beginner friendliness
9/10 - touch controls, preset options and a cooking progress bar make it approachable for newer users.
Cleaning ease
9/10 - dishwasher-safe parts and an anti-spin stainless steel inner pot help make cleanup simple.
Key benefits
- 3.8 l capacity: A compact bowl size that suits singles, couples and small families without taking up as much bench space as larger models.
- Seven cooking functions: Lets you pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam, cook eggs, make yoghurt and keep food warm in one appliance.
- Four custom presets: Saves your preferred settings for routine dishes so repeat meals are easier to start.
- Lid rest: Holds the lid upright on the cooker to free up bench space while stirring or serving.
- Touch controls: Simple controls make selecting cooking modes and settings more straightforward.
- Cooking progress bar: Gives a clear visual indication of how your meal is progressing during cooking.
- Auto sealing lid with front steam release: Adds convenience by simplifying setup and making steam release easier to access.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: Makes cleanup easier after everyday meals.
Q: Is the 3.8L bowl big enough for batch cooking?
A: This 3.8L cooker is better for singles, couples and smaller serves than big batch sessions. It can handle everyday soups, curries and one-pot meals, but it is not the right pick if you regularly cook for a larger group.
Q: Does it have air fry or rice cooker programs?
A: No. This model's seven functions are pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam, egg, yoghurt and keep warm. Air frying is not included, and there is no dedicated rice program listed, so some dishes rely on manual setting choices.
Q: Can you saute first in the same pot?
A: Yes. The saute function lets you brown ingredients in the inner pot before switching to another mode. The stainless steel pot has an anti-spin design, so it stays steadier while stirring than a loose insert that shifts around.
Q: Will the lid need extra bench space while cooking?
A: No. The lid rest holds the lid upright on the cooker, so there is less need to clear a separate bench spot when stirring or serving. It is still a removable lid, not a hinged one that stays attached while you cook.
Q: Are the removable parts easy to clean in a dishwasher?
A: Yes. Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup simpler after sauces, soups or yoghurt, and the stainless steel inner pot suits everyday use. The cooker housing and heating base are not dishwasher parts, so those still need a hand wipe.
Q: Can this cooker save settings for meals you repeat?
A: Yes. It has four customisable preset buttons, so regular dishes can be started with your saved settings instead of setting the program again each time. That helps for routine meals, but only four favourites can be stored at once.