[M_Six]

We just got our new Instant Pot today. I'm surprised at how big it is overall. The interior pot isn't much bigger than our largest stove top pot, so it will work for our chili recipe, etc.

My question is...how hot do the exterior surfaces get? The warning stickers make it seem like you could burn yourself if you touch any metal surface on the thing while it's cooking. Is it really that bad? We had planned on using it to do some slow cooking and not having to keep an eye on it. But our cat will occasionally stroll across the kitchen counter and we're worried she might get burned.