Presto 6-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PrestoBrand: Presto
Model: 307874
Product features:
- Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods, saving time, energy, and money.
- Pressure regulator maintains the proper cooking pressure automatically.
- Strong, heavy-gauge aluminum for quick, even heating.
- Includes cooking rack and complete 64-page instruction/recipe book.
- 9-3/4 by 16-2/3 by 8-1/2 inches; 12 year limited warranty.
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 6-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker
Customer Review: HORROR SHOW!
Summary: 1 Stars
My father likes things that last. He got a pressure cooker about 27 years ago, and it still works like a charm. I dont know how he does it, maybe the engineering schools of yester-year were much more thorough than those today.
I got this cooker for $29.99 at walmart. I wasnt too keen on buying it, but nevertheless, it seemed like a good deal.
Then the problems started.
ANYTHING you try to cook in it is going to stick at the bottom. And you are going to have a NIGHTMARE cleaning it. AN ABSOLUTELY HORRIFFIC NIGHTMARE. Its like the bottom of this cooker is fitted with super glue that is going to make the food stick, burn it thoroughly, thus making sure that there is an uneven spread of temperature in the food cooking above the burnt layer. And at the same time inundating the food with an extremely unappetizing "burnt" smell.
It doesnt blow steam in clean, clearly audible whistles. So you have no means of estimating how much cooking has been completed. Instead it keeps on letting out steam like an angry old man wheezing at the neighborhood kids. EXTREMELY ANNOYING. Its like while this unit is being used, forget the TV and radio or anything that requires us to hear anything. This cooker's loud wheezing will dominate the spectrum of sounds in your house and drown out everything else.
The whistle (the thingie which sits on top of the lid) doesnt fit snugly. It just kinda sits there - all wobbly and loose.
Safety features are there on this cooker. But whats the point of having safety or for that matter any features on a product that no one wants to use.
It is a piece of junk. Please get something better.
Regards,
KL.
Description of Presto 6-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker
The smart choice for healthy, favorful meals, fast and easy. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods - even faster than a microwave for many foods. Chicken, fish, meat and vegetables cook to perfection fast. Helps tenderize economical cuts of meat. Works on regular and smooth-top ranges. Cover lock indicator shows when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being removed until pressure is safely reduced. Includes a special rack for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of flavors. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Liquid capacity: 6 quarts (5.7 liters).Pressure cookers have experienced renewed popularity over the last several years because cooks have rediscovered what some cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time--they're really fast. And it's easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. Presto's 6-quart aluminum pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional soup pot as well as perform the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for. Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! This durable, polished-aluminum pressure cooker is an economical addition to any well-rounded set of kitchen tools.
The heavy-duty lid locks down during cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. This pressure cooker is useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like 5-minute custards! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture.
Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this polished aluminum pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 6-quart aluminum pressure cooker is fully immersible; in addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 9 inches in diameter (17 inches including handles) and 8-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. --Garland Withers
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