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Yeah, I am using one of those, mostly because I already had it in the place I moved to and I don't see the need to buy an electric one. It really causes me no anxiety at all to use it in terms of security. It's safe and reliable.
But also, if you're not used to them and you don't know what to buy and how to use them, I see the appeal of a programmable electric thing where you push a button, it stays to a set temp and pressure and it'll automatically vent and tell you to take things out. I had one of those precisely because it was small and fit my kitchen setup, and I used it constantly with no issues.
I agree. I-m an accomplished cook, but I enjoy the almost set and forget that my Thermomix affords me. I am tempted to get an instant pot type and with my smart Microwave have a semi robotized kitchen.
The reason I'm still tempted to go back is my kitchen has three heating elements, not four. I have other tools to complement it, but getting the pressure pot out of there is a signficant gain. Still, lots of money for that, and I'm also short on counter space, so I'm holding off for now.