| Editor Reviews: Product Description: Features: Designed in USA, made in China. Not suitable for glass/flattop ranges. Cooking capacity: 4.8 quarts/4.5 liters. Crafted of the finest 18/10 stainless steel. Dimensions: 4 5/8" deep x 8 5/8" diameter. Two valves for regular and high pressure cooking. Two heat resistant intergral handles for safe and easy use. The safe, fast and economical way to healthy, fat-free cooking. Aluminum/steel bottom conducts heat evenly without hot spots. Cooks vegetables, fruits, meats, sauces, stews, soups and more in record time. Steamer basket with trivet/stand elevates food above the cooking liquid for steaming. Cookers can be used as regular sauce pans with the tempered glass cover that is included. Comes equipped with tempered glass cover, steamer basket with trivet/stand, cleaning rod and bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction/recipe book. Amazon.com Review: Everyone is looking for fast and healthy meal solutions these days, and the tried and true pressure cooker is still one of the speediest, most energy efficient, and low-fat ways to cook. This model from Chef's Design promises to cook food up to four times faster than other methods while using up to 40-percent less energy. And, with its lid locked on tight, this pressure cooker retains food's vital minerals and vitamins while producing flavorful meals. The cooker is made of brilliantly polished 18/10 stainless steel and has an encapsulated base made from an aluminum/steel alloy to promote even cooking and to allow use with any type of cooktop: gas, electric, ceramic, or induction. This 4-4/5-quart size cooks large portions of lentils or rice to feed to a big family or freeze for later. But lest folks think that pressure cookers are only for making vegetarian foods, the included recipe guide sets the record straight with complete instructions on how to cook delicious carnivorous treats, such as herb-roasted chicken or meatball stew. For operation, the lid easily twists into place and secures with a safety lock. A valve on top of the handle emits steam when the pressure cooker's contents begin to heat up, signaling that the heat should be lowered and kept at a simmer for the duration of cooking. Two interchangeable valves are packaged with this cooker for regular or high pressure cooking. Four independent safety systems regulate the pressure and prevent the cooker from exploding throughout the kitchen. Included with this cooker is a perforated stainless-steel steamer basket for steaming fish or poaching fruit, a stainless-steel trivet for elevating the basket, and a steel rod for cleaning the valves. Additionally, the cooker comes with a vented tempered glass lid so it can be used as a regular stockpot. The manufacturer provides a 10-year limited warranty on this pressure cooker. --Cristina Vaamonde + Read more.... |  |