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Fagor Duo Stainless-Steel 4-Quart Pressure Cooker by Fagor
Product SummaryManufacturer: Fagor Brand: Fagor Model: 918060242 Color: stainless steel Product features: - Made of high quality 18/10 stainless steel, can be use on all heat sources- gas, electric, ceramic and induction
- Spring type mechanism in dial format can be maneuvered from one setting to the next without changing valves
- Sleek black handles are ergonomically designed to make for easier handling
- Automatic pressure release position, visual pressure indicator and safety locking handle prevents opening under pressure
- Comes with instruction manual and recipe book
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Fagor Duo Stainless-Steel 4-Quart Pressure CookerCustomer Review: They're real nice unless they blow up! Summary: 1 Stars
I hate to put a bad review with all these other great ones, but my pressure cooker did not serve me well. It worked great the first two times I used it. I was amazed how fast it cooked things. The third time I used it blew up!!! I was next to the stove washing dishes when I heard what sounded like a cannon going off. I could see in slow motion the pressure cooker take off like a rocket. I dived out of the way with a loud yell as it landed right in front of the sink where I was standing. The handle had busted off and it sat there steaming on the ground. The gasket had blown out (A safety feature)and the steam had propelled it upward. I'm thankful for the safety features, things could have been much worse.
I know what your thinking: "This buffoon probably clogged up the valve cooking somthing starchy like pasta!", or "He probably had the stove on high with the cooker roaring away trying to cook things faster." The fact of the matter is I was sterilizing equipment in plain water, nothing starchy about that! I also had the stove on medium high with only a gentle steam coming from the cooker. I also checked the valve to be sure it was clear before I started the cooker. I followed all the guidelines in the book (the last thing I wanted was blown out ear drums and a flying pressure cooker!) There had to have been a defect with my cooker. I will call Fagor tomarrow to report the incedent (it only happened about 30 mins ago).
In all likelyhood your cooker will work great like the others who have written reviews, but I feel obligated to report what happened to me. Has anyone else had such an experience? I will let you know what customer service says and if they are helpful. Good luck to everybody out there and stay safe!
Description of Fagor Duo Stainless-Steel 4-Quart Pressure CookerDuo Pressure Cooker. The Duo Pressure Cooker is a must have for the serious home chef! Reduces cooking time up to 70%. Fast: Cook risotto in 7 minutes, meatballs in 4 minutes, chicken soup in 15 minutes and even cheesecake in 30 minutes. Favorite recipes easily adapt and cook in one third of the time. Easy: Just load ingredients, lock lid in place and begin cooking. Release pressure and enjoy healthy, flavorful meals. It is that easy Healthy: Create delicious meals while retaining important water-soluble vitamins and minerals. Cooks without oil. Maintain the natural color and flavor of foods. Features: 18/10 stainless steel Spring type mechanism with two pressure settings: Low (8 psi) and High (15 psi) Sleek black ergonomically designed handles Automatic pressure release position & visual pressure indicator Stainless steel steamer basket with trivet Works on all domestic cooking surfaces: gas, electric, ceramic and induction 10 quart unit can be used for pressure cooking and pressure canning (recommended to be used with the Fagor Home Canning Kit) 10 year limited warranty Instruction manual Recipe book Dimensions: 4 quart: 16.5" L x 9" W x 5" H; Weight: 7.1 lbs. 6 quart: 16.5" L x 9" W x 8.25" H; Weight: 7.9 lbs. 8 quart: 16.5" L x 9" W x 8.75" H; Weight: 8.2 lbs. 10 quart: 16.5" L x 10" W x 9.20" H; Weight: 8.6 lbs. Beginning in the 1930s, two generations of busy cooks employed pressure cookers to prepare family meals. The next generation, freighted with memories of valves dancing and hissing on stovetops, then snubbed pressure cookers. News flash--pressure cookers have come back, those old valves replaced by modern versions that ensure safety while delivering the speed, ease, and nutritional benefits of pressure cooking. This heavyweight, stainless-steel beauty is a fine example of contemporary engineering and style. Its mirror finish gleams, and its black handles, including a loop handle for two-handed lifting, stay cool. Pressure cooking traps steam to heat foods at temperatures higher than boiling. This cooker has an aluminum disk sandwiched by stainless steel in its base to speed the process even more through fast heat conductivity. It's safe on electric, gas, ceramic, and induction stovetops. Little water is required, so nutrients, flavor, and color are not boiled away. Vegetables emerge vibrantly colored from the steamer basket insert. Stews, soups, beans--even meat loaf, pork chops, and desserts like bread pudding--come out tasty and nutritious. (Recipes included.) Meats can be browned in the pot before the lid is locked on, and the pot can be used without the lid. The operating valve offers high and low pressure settings for cooking foods at ideal speeds. Safety measures abound. The lid twists onto the pot, with a rubber gasket ensuring a tight seal. A lock secures lid to pot. A vent releases steam if pressure builds too high, as does a valve that also locks the lid when any pressure whatsoever is inside the cooker. Another device indicates pressure and gently releases steam during cooking. Cleanup is a bit complicated. Hand wash pot, gasket, and lid with a mild detergent. Lightly oil the gasket. Remove and clean the operative valve. This minor cleaning inconvenience, however, should not overshadow the major convenience of pressure cooking. --Fred Brack From the Manufacturer  | Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. | |
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