digital pressure cooker

1. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 9 2008

   Executive summary: I really like the cooker and highly recommend it to others. I was visiting friends in Canada and my friend used a pressure cooker that she has had for about 20 years to cook potatoes, turnips and carrots in only 5 minutes! I thought this was great! My mother had never used a pressure cooker and wanted to give it a try. I first purchased a Mirro 8qt at a discount store for $40. I read the Safety Instructions and it said that I could not use the cooker on a glass top or ceramic smooth surface cooktop-whic is what I have-darn! My partner suggested that I see if anyone makes an electric cooker. I checked Amazon and found two listed from Nesco and Cuisinart. Since this was my first, I chose the Nesco because it was less expensive. I read the reviews and was on the look out for dents in the body and brain dead circuit boards. It arrived in perfect condition. It arrived the next day (Amazon Prime $3.99 next day-I don't work for them) and on Saturday I prepared a 3lb beef rump roast in about an hour (prep time, browning and cooking) and my vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips and turnips) with only 5 minutes of cook time. And...I did it perfect the first time! The most important and valuable information that I can give you is to be sure to read the safety warnings and operating instructions carefully, because you are cooking with hot pressurized steam. The locking pin will not permit you or others from taking the lid off while the cooker is at pressure, but you can really burn your hands or face when releasing the steam using the pressure release valve on the top. Always use a thick kitchen towel to protect your hands when releasing pressure. It is easy to clean with the removable cooking pot inside. I forgot to mention that you can also use it as a slow cooker and a steamer, so my crock pot is on its way out to the garage. I really like the cooker and highly recommend it to others.

2. Posted: Jun 2 2008

   I got rid of 3 appliances when I bought this--my old pressure cooker, my crock pot and my food steamer. It is totally awesome. The best features: delay start cooking (I can put something in, take the kids to the park and come home to a cooked meal) and the timed pressure cooker that takes down the pressure by itself and goes into warm mode. The only thing I don't care for is the steaming tray it comes with. It is more like a grate--definitely not made for holding vegetables.

3. Posted: Jun 2 2008

   I have used it for a few times and it works perfectly every time. The best feature for me is the timer, I don't need worry to turn it off any more. I have a bad memory (even when I was young) and burned a few cooking pans before. Another good feather is the delay timer, you will know how cool it is once you use it. The quality is also 5-star. The instruction book is so-so but good enough. I wish I bought it earlier.

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1. Posted: Jul 18 2008

   I have had two cuisinart pressure cookers shipped to me. the first one cooked for on week and then quit working. The second was delivered today and it does not turn on. I have tried to work with Amazon customer service and can not believe it. I always shopped with Amazon because of their customer servce. Now you talk to someone in India who does not have a clue. Amazon is a total disappointment. I have been on hold waiting for a supervisor for 20 min!!

2. Posted: Jul 13 2008

   I am returning this. I have cooked with stove top pressure cookers for 15 years and thought I would give this a try. I ended up with a defective unit which sometimes happens I can understand that. Amazon has always been good at replacing unsatisfactory purchases for me. However, the Customer Service at Cuisinart was insanely poor. The person did not know much about the unit and seemed to just be reading from a script. They did not offer any helpful tips besides what I had already tried from reading the owners manual that came with this unit. Overall they were unconcerned with my dissatisfaction. Like I said,I already know how to work a pressure cooker, I want excellent manufacturer advice when I have questions.

3. Posted: Jul 12 2008

   Great pressure cooker. I wish I could buy an electric one with a larger capacity!

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