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Brand | Instant Pot |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 13.18"D x 14.8"W x 10.4"H |
Special Feature | 13 Smart Touch customizable programs |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 10.1 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
About this item
- 7-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan and food warmer..Frequency = 60 hz
- QUICK ONE-TOUCH COOKING: 13 customizable Smart Programs for pressure cooking ribs, soups, beans, rice, poultry, yogurt, desserts and more.
- COOK FAST OR SLOW: Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favorite traditional recipes – just like grandma used to make.
- QUICK AND EASY CLEAN UP: Finger-print resistant, stainless-steel sides and dishwasher-safe lid, inner pot, and accessories.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Includes over 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and safe-locking lid
- PERFECT FOR LARGER FAMILIES: Cook for up to 8 people – perfect for larger families, or meal prepping and batch cooking for singles and smaller families
- VERSATILE INNER COOKING POT: We use food-grade stainless-steel, a tri-ply bottom for more even cooking and perfect for sautéing
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available for iOS and Android.
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Easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile, and convenient, the Instant Pot® Duo™ is the one that started it all. It replaces 7 kitchen appliances: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker & warmer. With 13 built-in smart programs, cook your favorite dishes with the press of a button. The tri-ply, stainless steel inner pot offers quick, even heating performance. Redefine cooking and enjoy quick and easy meals anywhere, any time. The Instant Pot Duo offers the quality, convenience and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant – discover amazing.
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Brand | Instant Pot |
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Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 13.18"D x 14.8"W x 10.4"H |
Special Feature | 13 Smart Touch customizable programs |
Wattage | 1200 watts |
Item Weight | 10.1 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 |
Closure Type | Outer Lid |
UPC | 810028585218 |
Item Weight | 10.14 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
ASIN | B01B1VC13K |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | IP-DUO80 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 26, 2016 |
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Customers find the pressure cooker delivers top-notch results and is a time-saver, with digital settings and prompts that are easy to navigate. The food comes out delicious, and customers appreciate that everything is dishwasher safe. While the stainless steel interior ensures durability, some customers report issues with the lid breaking beyond repair. The size receives mixed feedback - while some find it perfect for two people, others note it takes up counter space.
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Customers find that the pressure cooker works great and delivers top-notch results.
"...The 7-in-1 functionality makes it incredibly versatile — I’ve used it to pressure cook, slow cook, steam veggies, make yogurt, and even sauté all in..." Read more
"Perfect buy. Does all the things and all the different settings allow me to cook endless possibilities of recipes...." Read more
"AMAZING! Pressurized fast. Cooked fast… did ribs in about 20 mins. Still working in timing but I’d a work in progress...." Read more
"...It does everything not just presser cooking .I would definitely buy again ." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's cooking speed, noting it takes less time than slow cooking and is a time saver, with one customer mentioning it can make yogurt in a few hours.
"...makes it incredibly versatile — I’ve used it to pressure cook, slow cook, steam veggies, make yogurt, and even sauté all in one pot...." Read more
"Cooks in minutes! Seriously it cooks so fast, if you do just veggies they cook while its "heating up" You have to learn to use it or else it will..." Read more
"AMAZING! Pressurized fast. Cooked fast… did ribs in about 20 mins. Still working in timing but I’d a work in progress...." Read more
"...It's my main Slow Cooker and boy it cooks fast! I also use the Pressure Cooker too. I finally bought myself a Ninja XL 701 multi cooker. Its 8qts...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use, with digital settings and prompts that are simple to navigate.
"...The customizable one-touch programs make cooking incredibly easy...." Read more
"...So third times a charm right? So far YES. This one is a little easier to use, has a few more presets and for 2 of us is the perfect size...." Read more
"...While it does take up some counter space, the convenience and efficiency it offers more than make up for it...." Read more
"...overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly intuitive. Why It’s Worth It:..." Read more
Customers report that their food comes out delicious, with perfectly cooked rice and chicken, and one customer mentions making a great seafood boil.
"...ribs, soups, rice, or even desserts in no time, and everything turns out perfectly cooked...." Read more
"...Our beef stew was delightful, just as mouth-watering as doing the whole nine yards of Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon...." Read more
"I have made so many delicious meals with this...." Read more
"...So far it's made 3 batches of chili, one beef and barly stew, a small pork roast (honey BBQ ) that came our fall.apart tender...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to clean, with one customer noting that the pot and accessories are dishwasher-safe.
"...Cleanup is a breeze too. The stainless-steel pot and accessories are dishwasher-safe, and the fingerprint-resistant exterior keeps it looking clean..." Read more
"Love it & so easy to clean compared to my old air fryer. Wasn’t sure about size but found it to be perfect for 2-4 servings...." Read more
"...The stainless steel inner pot is durable and easy to clean, and the included app with over 800 recipes has been a great source of inspiration...." Read more
"...The preset options are super convenient for beginners. Easy to Clean: The stainless steel inner pot is durable, non-stick, and dishwasher-safe,..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pressure cooker's versatility, being able to prepare multiple types of meals and include various cuisines, with one customer noting it can cook nearly anything.
"...The 7-in-1 functionality makes it incredibly versatile — I’ve used it to pressure cook, slow cook, steam veggies, make yogurt, and even sauté all in..." Read more
"...the things and all the different settings allow me to cook endless possibilities of recipes...." Read more
"...Overall got a great, multifunctional air fryer for a great price. LDH" Read more
"...steel inner pot is durable and easy to clean, and the included app with over 800 recipes has been a great source of inspiration...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the pressure cooker: while some find it good and perfect for two people, others note that the basket might be too small for a large family.
"...Plus, the larger size is perfect for cooking for my whole family or prepping meals ahead of time...." Read more
"...5-qt braiser holds a full-size round cooling rack, allowing me to steam 4-5 chicken breasts or quickly steam asparagus...." Read more
"...While it does take up some counter space, the convenience and efficiency it offers more than make up for it...." Read more
"Love it! The pot is perfect size for sautéing and having to setting low and high is ideal for busy cooking in the kitchen as you can watch or..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pressure cooker's build quality, with some praising its stainless steel interior for durability and heavy-duty 3-prong cord, while others report that it breaks easily and has broken handle pieces.
"...The inner pot is high quality...." Read more
"...The meat stew function allows you to cook meat so tender and falling apart it falls right off the bone. In WAY less time than slow cooking...." Read more
"...middle container that you put in, dented, and one of the handles had been broken off. i Couldn’t even use it...." Read more
"...The stainless steel inner pot is durable and easy to clean, and the included app with over 800 recipes has been a great source of inspiration...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI absolutely love this Instant Pot! It truly lives up to the hype and delivers everything it promises. The 7-in-1 functionality makes it incredibly versatile — I’ve used it to pressure cook, slow cook, steam veggies, make yogurt, and even sauté all in one pot.
The customizable one-touch programs make cooking incredibly easy. I can throw together ribs, soups, rice, or even desserts in no time, and everything turns out perfectly cooked. Pressure cooking is a game-changer — meals that used to take hours are now ready in a fraction of the time without sacrificing flavor.
Cleanup is a breeze too. The stainless-steel pot and accessories are dishwasher-safe, and the fingerprint-resistant exterior keeps it looking clean even after frequent use.
The Instant Pot feels very safe to use, with multiple built-in safety features that give me peace of mind. Plus, the larger size is perfect for cooking for my whole family or prepping meals ahead of time.
I also love having access to tons of recipes through the free app — it’s made trying new dishes so much easier and more fun.
Overall, this Instant Pot has completely transformed how I cook. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to save time, eat healthier, and make mealtime easier!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025Size: 6QTVerified PurchaseFirst of all let me say that any INSTANT product we bought works great. From pod coffee machines to pressure cookers ! We have an instapot cooker at home and use it all the time. Do we bought a combo one for the RV. And not only does the pressure cooker work as we are used to, but the air fryer works as well as our stand alone one at home.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchasePerfect buy. Does all the things and all the different settings allow me to cook endless possibilities of recipes. Honestly can't wait to try out all the different features it has. Would be great as a gift.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseLove it & so easy to clean compared to my old air fryer. Wasn’t sure about size but found it to be perfect for 2-4 servings. Still getting used to correct temperature/time settings even although instruction book helps. Was a little disappointed I wasn’t able to purchase extended warranty since unit was used but in like-new condition. Overall got a great, multifunctional air fryer for a great price. LDH
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseCooks in minutes! Seriously it cooks so fast, if you do just veggies they cook while its "heating up" You have to learn to use it or else it will make your food mushy but once you learn its amazing for quick dinners or nights your in a hurry.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseI love this Insta pot. I had my old one for years and it finally gave out. The only complaint I have about this one is that the cord is very short. Would be nice if they had one that was a few inches longer to be able to put it a little further away from cabinets and such.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseMy 8-quart Instant Pot arrived yesterday mid-day. This is my 4th or 5th electric pressure cooker, and it is replacing a Cooks Essentials 6-quart electric PC whose interior pot's non-stick lining had chipped. I also have some smaller Kuhn Rikon stovetop PCs, which permit really quick cooking for the recipes that fit into them.
I "must" have a large electric pressure cooker for 5 things:
1) I love to cook a whole chicken and make my chicken soup completely from scratch. In the U.S. our grocery stores have big chickens.
2) I am hooked on my own Corned Beef and Cabbage, because I cook the corned beef the night before, and remove the fat after a day of refrigeration. It tastes "cleaner" but still has lots of flavor.
3) Recipes for beef stews might limit the volume of potatoes, carrots, and onions to fit in the pot. An 8-quart pot allows me to use a larger cut of beef, and add more potatoes without jeopardizing the PC's ability to come up to pressure.
4) PC recipes that take longer than an hour test my patience for hanging around. I like to "set it and forget it" for a while.
5) Ribs. Ribs take up a lot of space, and most people don't limit themselves to a proper "single" portion. Set dry-rubbed ribs on a trivet in the PC and let the water's steam produce moist ribs. No BBQ sauce is needed!
I still use my smaller stovetop PCs for:
1) 3-qt is perfect size for rice. I prefer PC rice to rice cooker rice - less scorching. I freeze extra cooked rice.
2) 2-qt is perfect for simple dinner for 2 - and fast - it takes little time to come up to pressure or for natural release.
3) 5-qt braiser holds a full-size round cooling rack, allowing me to steam 4-5 chicken breasts or quickly steam asparagus.
4) I use the 5-qt braiser when I need a truly "quick release" to add foods in stages. With a stovetop PC, you take the PC to the sink and run cold water on the lid to reduce the pressure quickly. You can't do that with an electric cooker.
So, how about the 8-quart Instant Pot?
1) The inner pot is high quality. Soaking solves a lot of cleaning problems in stainless steel.
2) The silicone gasket fits very snugly. In fact, after I did my preliminary sudsy wash, it seemed like torture to get the gasket to fit correctly. I thought I had fit it correctly... until I tried to do the Water Test and I was unable to lock the lid in position. Thank goodness some kind souls on the Instant Pot Community page on Facebook helped me identify the problem. (When you get your 8-qt pot, observe carefully how the gasket fits before disassembling for washing.) Today,when I reassembled my IP, I patiently positioned the ring in one spot and patiently coaxed it into place, so apparently this old dog could still learn a new trick. (It is important that the gasket and the lid both be completely dry!)
3) The 8-qt. machine is BIG, and TALL. My kitchen counters are the high standard height, and it seemed awkward to me to try to saute in the Instant Pot. (One person suggested strongly that I use a step ladder - obviously no senior should try sauteing from a ladder.) With my beef stew recipe, I had planned to saute mushrooms and onions on the stove anyway (both emit a LOT of liquid, plus there is more "umami" when prepared this way) and add them to the stew at the end. So I sauteed the beef in the same 6 3/4 qt Le Creuset pot I was going to use for the mushrooms (I don't flip as much food out of that pot as when I use a normal saute pan). My method worked fine for me. If you dread cleaning an extra pot/pan, then you might choose to do everything in the Instant Pot - your choice. Today I reflected that I might use a table at the lower standard counter height, which would make it easier for me to saute in the Instant Pot itself, as long as the cord reached. (I loved the oval pot of the Cooks Essential PC - it was so easy to saute in it!)
4) The IP came up to pressure and down from pressure faster than the Cooks Essential PC. For a "quick" release, you don't have to wait as long before letting some steam out. And once the steam lever was released, the pressure came down very fast - that was a huge improvement over the Cook's Essential.
5) You can choose different settings for "Saute": great when you want a simmer and not a rapid boil!
6) There was plenty of extra room in the pot for the additional potatoes and carrots DH wants in the next batch.
7) Our beef stew was delightful, just as mouth-watering as doing the whole nine yards of Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon.
I am looking forward to trying many more recipes in this versatile cooker.
p.s. The packaging impressed me a lot! There was a reinforced plastic strap around the Instant Pot shipping box that made it easy to remove from the slightly larger Amazon shipping box. Inside the Instant Pot shipping box was the product box with all the graphics as you might see on a store shelf. The product box also had a plastic strap to coax the product box out of the Instant Pot shipping box. The product box had styrofoam reinforcement of the product at top and bottom. So the product was well protected during its shipping!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025Size: 6QTVerified PurchaseAMAZING! Pressurized fast. Cooked fast… did ribs in about 20 mins. Still working in timing but I’d a work in progress. Only thing I had issues with was the steam control. The directions term you have to release it but don’t say how to set it. Lids are easily interchanged, very convenient. Made only one meal but very impressed
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Blanca D.Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars maravilloso
Size: 6QTVerified Purchasemaravilloso!!!! ha cambiado y mejorado la manera en que cocinó! wow
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LauReviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable
Size: 8 QuartsVerified PurchaseEsta olla no decepciona, práctica, fácil de usar, no gasta luz, todo rápido, no altera los sabores, muy rico todo lo que
se cocina , muuuy recomendable
- ESReviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Instantly Turns Janes And Joes Into Pros!
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This thing is friendly for cooking dummies like myself. There are tons of delicious recipes online that are easy to follow and once everything is in the pot, you simply start a timer and that's it. Once the timer is done, open the valve to release the steam and once the steam has released, dinner is served. There is literally nothing to screw up during the cooking process; it's simple and ingenious.
The Instant Pot works by using pressure from steam to significantly shorten cooking times meaning more time for you to do other fun things like hanging out with your significant other, or watching TV, or both! We've made 'fall off the bone' ribs in about 45 mins (including creating the sauté and taking into account warming up and steam release) that were comparable in taste to ribs that had been slow cooked for 4 hrs. We've also used it to make homemade soups as it takes much less time for the flavour in the ingredients in the soup to trickle into the soup vs traditional boiling over a stove. Chicken in ten minutes? You bet. Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs in under 5 minutes and delicious cheesecake in under an hour (including steam release) were all no problem for even a simpleton like myself to make, and best of all, everything actually tastes great too!! I've included pictures of a few of the things we've made using the Instant Pot. Yes, all of the food pictures in this review were made using the Instant Pot!
When it comes to cooking, there aren't too many things out there that are game changers, but an air fryer, a sous vide and an Instant Pot are, and if you happen to have all three, congratulations for having the trifecta of cooking greatness in your kitchen!
PROS
* So easy to use that even guys that literally can't cook (me) can look like a rock star. Once everything is in the pot, you set the timer and go. Once it's done, open the valve to release the steam and dinner is served. There literally is nothing to screw up and best of all, the food is delicious!
* The Instant Pot significantly shortens cooking time of most things, freeing up your valuable time to do other fun things! :P
* There are literally tons and tons of delicious recipes online. Guaranteed you will discover there are things that you can make in the Instant Pot that you never knew could be made in an Instant Pot.
* Goodbye slow cooker. That was so the 70's.
* Easy to clean. The pot is stainless steel and the lid can be removed and fully submerged. The seal on the lid comes off and replacement seals for the lid can be purchased when it eventually wears out.
CONS
* Too many models just make for mass confusion. Have a look at my TIPS section for some help.
* Expensive, so wait for a sale if you can as they do on sale, especially for big events like Boxing Day, Black Friday, etc.
TIPS
* Don't get too caught up with the "x-in-1" features. They just add a button for preset cooking time for a particular type of food to the Instant Pot and up the "in-1" number. You can just manually input the cooking time yourself.
* The most important thing is determining the size of the Instant Pot that you need. For our family of 4, we went for the 8 quart esp. since the wife likes to make home made soups.
* The Lux model does not have low pressure cooking while Duo models have both high and low pressure. Low pressure cooking is typically used to make delicate foods like yogurt, eggs and veggies. If you don't think you'll make yogurt, eggs or veggies in the Instant Pot, just get the Lux model which skips the low pressure. Pro tip: Cooking rice uses high pressure.
* Take the Instant Pot outdoors to release the steam when doing a quick release or it will quickly smell up the house of whatever you're making. Use a glove or mitt to be safe.
* When making a lot of food, esp. soups, mind the max line. If you want less chance to have a mess on the bottom of the lid, go an inch under the max line.
* Be careful when releasing the steam. I've included a video of what a fast release of the steam looks like. You don't want your bare hand anywhere close to that hot steam. Read the instruction manual!!! Seriously, read it.
ESInstantly Turns Janes And Joes Into Pros!
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019
This thing is friendly for cooking dummies like myself. There are tons of delicious recipes online that are easy to follow and once everything is in the pot, you simply start a timer and that's it. Once the timer is done, open the valve to release the steam and once the steam has released, dinner is served. There is literally nothing to screw up during the cooking process; it's simple and ingenious.
The Instant Pot works by using pressure from steam to significantly shorten cooking times meaning more time for you to do other fun things like hanging out with your significant other, or watching TV, or both! We've made 'fall off the bone' ribs in about 45 mins (including creating the sauté and taking into account warming up and steam release) that were comparable in taste to ribs that had been slow cooked for 4 hrs. We've also used it to make homemade soups as it takes much less time for the flavour in the ingredients in the soup to trickle into the soup vs traditional boiling over a stove. Chicken in ten minutes? You bet. Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs in under 5 minutes and delicious cheesecake in under an hour (including steam release) were all no problem for even a simpleton like myself to make, and best of all, everything actually tastes great too!! I've included pictures of a few of the things we've made using the Instant Pot. Yes, all of the food pictures in this review were made using the Instant Pot!
When it comes to cooking, there aren't too many things out there that are game changers, but an air fryer, a sous vide and an Instant Pot are, and if you happen to have all three, congratulations for having the trifecta of cooking greatness in your kitchen!
PROS
* So easy to use that even guys that literally can't cook (me) can look like a rock star. Once everything is in the pot, you set the timer and go. Once it's done, open the valve to release the steam and dinner is served. There literally is nothing to screw up and best of all, the food is delicious!
* The Instant Pot significantly shortens cooking time of most things, freeing up your valuable time to do other fun things! :P
* There are literally tons and tons of delicious recipes online. Guaranteed you will discover there are things that you can make in the Instant Pot that you never knew could be made in an Instant Pot.
* Goodbye slow cooker. That was so the 70's.
* Easy to clean. The pot is stainless steel and the lid can be removed and fully submerged. The seal on the lid comes off and replacement seals for the lid can be purchased when it eventually wears out.
CONS
* Too many models just make for mass confusion. Have a look at my TIPS section for some help.
* Expensive, so wait for a sale if you can as they do on sale, especially for big events like Boxing Day, Black Friday, etc.
TIPS
* Don't get too caught up with the "x-in-1" features. They just add a button for preset cooking time for a particular type of food to the Instant Pot and up the "in-1" number. You can just manually input the cooking time yourself.
* The most important thing is determining the size of the Instant Pot that you need. For our family of 4, we went for the 8 quart esp. since the wife likes to make home made soups.
* The Lux model does not have low pressure cooking while Duo models have both high and low pressure. Low pressure cooking is typically used to make delicate foods like yogurt, eggs and veggies. If you don't think you'll make yogurt, eggs or veggies in the Instant Pot, just get the Lux model which skips the low pressure. Pro tip: Cooking rice uses high pressure.
* Take the Instant Pot outdoors to release the steam when doing a quick release or it will quickly smell up the house of whatever you're making. Use a glove or mitt to be safe.
* When making a lot of food, esp. soups, mind the max line. If you want less chance to have a mess on the bottom of the lid, go an inch under the max line.
* Be careful when releasing the steam. I've included a video of what a fast release of the steam looks like. You don't want your bare hand anywhere close to that hot steam. Read the instruction manual!!! Seriously, read it.
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- IreneReviewed in Canada on February 6, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Eleven Functions, Fantastic!!
Size: 6QTVerified PurchaseFive stars for Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer , I use it every day and still discovering new ways to cook with it. Very impressive , So many different functions, I highly recommend it !
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James G.Reviewed in Mexico on July 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars No te arrepentirás!!
Size: 6QTVerified PurchaseMe ha sorprendido la calidad de construcción de este aparato, es muy segura de usar... internet esta plagado de tutoriales que te ayudan a preparar muchas recetas. La cocción en muy rápida, por ejemplo, una pechuga de pollo tarda unos 50min en cocerse en una olla normal, 35 min en una olla express tradicional pero en la instanpod solo bastan 15 min!.. Ideal para quienes llegamos a preparar la comida después de un día de trabajo.