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Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker | 
| Brand: Presto
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $109.99
Buy New: $66.99
as of 7/31/2010 18:35 CDT details
You Save: $43.00 (39%)
New (30) Used (2) from $60.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  132 reviews
Sales Rank: 1313
Country: United States
Color: S/S
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: 8Qt
Size: 8Qt
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 17.4 x 11 x 10.5
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Warranty: Presto Products are covered by a 1 year limited warranty against factory and manufacturing defects.
MPN: 01370
UPC: 075741013701
EAN: 0075741013701
Release Date: March 5, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Heavy-duty 8-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 | | • | 15-1/2 by 8 inches; 12-year warranty |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Pressure Cooker July 20, 2010
J. Smith (Michigan)
I am not new to pressure cookers, I have a Presto Stainless 4 qt, and a very old 6 qt. aluminum Mirror. I love my Mirror because it is bigger and has a larger bottom for browning meats before pressure cooking them. But, I wanted a stainless steel, larger pressure cooker and so decided to purchase an 8 qt. After looking at the pressure cookers and reviews I was down to the Fagor and Presto brands. The Presto being more familiar to me and of a cheaper price was my pick. I am very happy with my selection. The cooker seems to work faster than my older models and, of course, takes more food quantity. After reading the description describing the changes in the old style jiggle top, and having to watch for the pressure button to rise I was concerned. Relax ladies, who liked to be able to listen rather than stand there and watch, the new pressure cooker is still basically a modified jiggle top that is set to the side. You still can hear it spit and spin as it gains pressure so you know when to turn the heat down. The only difference is that the jiggle top can now be turned to let steam escape. This is handy, although I still prefer the cold water method because when you let the steam escape through the jiggle top you might be getting your ceiling or surrounding cupboards wet - there is a large amount of steam that pours out straight up from the top. Another plus I like is that the rubber seal ring is white. My others are black and I like that I can see that the white ring is clean. For storage and handling the new short handles are great as opposed to having the one long handle which took more cupboard space and was harder to handle. I found the handles moved easily.
The only reason I gave this cooker a 4, rather than a 5, is because I was hoping the bottom would be larger. The dimension given on Amazon is the top dimension including the lip, and this pot narrows down a little to the bottom. After researching the other models they are all this way and the only way to get a larger bottom is to buy a much, much, more expensive brand. I wish Presto would consider this because when browning meat before cooking, it would be nice to have more room on the bottom surface for big cuts.
 Really Impressed. July 10, 2010
Adrien Caldwell (Chicago, IL USA)
My motivation to buy a pressure cooker was to save myself time and money. I started to use my crock pot religiously to cook beans. It worked well but the ten hours of using my crock pot nearly tripled my electric bill! So I wanted a way to cook foods that allowed for less time. I bought this model and it arrived quickly. I was intimidated a bit at first with the valves. I was not sure if I had set everything correctly. I read the entire manual from cover to cover to make sure I would not wind up with any problems. After following instructions and soaking the beans the night before I had amazing cooked beans in FOUR minutes! Unbelievable. Four minutes versus ten hours of slow cooking.
I never owned a pressure cooker before. This model came with some recipes that sound quite good. I look forward to using them. The pamphlet warns that the pressure ring, or valves may need replacing due to wear and tear. I may order those soon to have them on hand just to be prepared. I think it is a good idea to be prepared just in case. If you follow directions I think you will not have problems.
 no jiggler July 2, 2010
Stacy Gresell (Houston, TX, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a wonderful pressure cooker. Nothing was wrong with it, it was just old, but I replaced it with this model and I can't for the life of me cook a decent meal in it. I was used to the rhythmic shush-shush-shushing of the jiggler on top that my old one had- told me when to turn it down/up... start my timer. This one doesn't shush. I hate it.
Awesome product! June 28, 2010
Sharon R Garcia (LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO, US)
I purchased this for my mother. We got it out of the box when it was delivered and put it to use right away. It was a quick meal and easy to use. Would definitely buy another.
Excellent product! June 25, 2010
Gotamebe
This is an excellent product. We use this a lot because of busy schedules. I made BBQ ribs in 20 minutes. Ordering was a breeze and I enjoy doing business with Amazon!
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