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Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker | 
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| Brand: Presto
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $74.99
Buy New: $48.99
You Save: $26.00 (35%)
New (37) from $48.99
Rating:  178 reviews
Sales Rank: 119
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.2
Dimensions (in): 19 x 9.9 x 9.8
Warranty: 1
MPN: 01362
Model: 307912
UPC: 075741013626
EAN: 0075741013626
ASIN: B00006ISG6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Heavy-duty 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker | | • | Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles | | • | Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator and overpressure plug | | • | Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning | | • | 17 by 8-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
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 stainless steel 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 professional-quality stainless steel pressure cooker is a handy 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 stainless steel pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 6-quart 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
Product Description
6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Perfect for today's lifestyle! Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary methods, faster than a microwave for many foods. Cover lock indicator shows at a glance if there is pressure inside the cooker. Bimetal-clad base provides fast, even heat distribution. Gleaming stainless steel body ensures lasting beauty and easy cleaning. Includes cooking rack and complete instruction/recipe book. Extended 12-year limited warranty. 6-Quart Liquid Capacity (5.7 Liters).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 173 more reviews...
 Excellent Pressure Cooker July 23, 2008
I have been using this pressure cooker for over a year now and haven't had any problems. I use it at least once a week for cooking lentils, chicken etc. It cooks excellent food in much less time than a regular pot. Stainless steel interior makes it very easy to clean. The exterior is still shiny and it should remain that way if not scratched. The handles are sturdy. I am really glad that I selected this one after carefully reviewing many options. It's a great buy, especially at this price and does the job very well.
I like the noise it makes July 13, 2008
I like the noise the Presto makes; if it didn't make noise, I might forget about it. I start it on a high setting (7) and lower it to 4 when it starts to make noise. Then I time it for whatever I am cooking. Mostly I use stainless steel bowls like a double boiler, perfect rice every time, and the bowls are easier to clean than the cooker itself. The recipe book says not to cook split peas but if you rinse them well and put two tablespoonfuls of cooking oil on top, they cook just fine, I never see any signs of frothing on the inside of the top after cooking. 8 minutes and they are done, much, much longer with a conventional pan. I think my digestion has improved since I started using the pressure cooker.
 Not a Canner July 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the product description, it states "Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning." Yet on arrival, there is no way to regulate the pressure as needed for canning. I called Presto and they said it was not intended for canning. Now I have to return it.
Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker July 7, 2008
I bought this for future use, so I haven't used it yet. But examining it, it looks well built and will last for a long time. The price was the best I could find on the internet.
Everything burns June 18, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's pretty and it cooks, but everything burns on the smallest of cooking flames. And it burns evenly across the bottom of the pot, so the heat-plate is distributing the heat. My ex-wife has possession of the fancy Italian pressure cooker which never burned anything. Sweet mysteries of life.
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