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Presto 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
Cleaning this cooker is also very easy as it is completely immersible in water, but it is recommended to use non-abrasive cleansers to keep the stainless-steel shine. The inner ring should also be removed after each use for thorough cleaning of the lid's inner rim and the ring.
The Presto pressure cooker may not look as fancy as the Zavor unit described below, but it works very well. Replacement parts are easy to get, and most important, it's very safe to use. Most Amazon customers who have used this pressure cooker have been quite happy with the cooking results.
Note that Presto makes also 4-Quart, 8-Quart and 23-Quart pressure cookers with the same quality and similar features (see below, the Amazon products section).
The Zavor DUO 6.3-Quart Pressure Cooker
(Photo: Zavor)
The Zavor Duo 6.3-Quart Pressure Cooker measures 9 inches in diameter (17.5 inches with the handles), is 9.5 inches tall, and weighs 8 pounds. It is constructed of high-quality stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum base for even and efficient heat distribution. It comes with ergonomically designed sleek and sturdy handles and is capable of cutting cooking time by a large amount (as much as seventy percent). It is equipped with a triple-safety system that prevents opening before all the pressure is released. It also has a dual pressure settings and an automatic pressure release feature. A visual pressure state indicator lets you know when all the pressure has been evacuated and the cooker is safe to open. The cooking pot is dishwasher-safe, but the lid needs to be hand washed. It comes with an instruction manual, recipe book and a 10 year warranty!
Amazon customers using this pressure cooker were in general very happy with the cooking results obtained. You will feel extremely safe using this cooker as the lid locks perfectly, and the visual pressure state indicator lets you know when you can safely remove the lid. There is really nothing complicated about using this pressure cooker. When you compare pressure cookers, this one is sure to come on top when the value you get for the price is considered.
Note that Zavor manufactures this pressure cooker also in 4.2-Quart, 8.4-Quart and 10-Quart sizes, with the same quality and similar features (see below, the Amazon products section).
So which pressure cooker to buy?
When you compare pressure cookers Zavor DUO and Presto, you find that both cookers will perform to your satisfaction as they are both made of stainless steel and both have an aluminum layer encapsulated in their base. However, Zavor DUO has more safety features built in and is more stylish looking. If you can afford the few extra dollars to buy a Zavor, you should definitely get it. Otherwise, you will also be quite pleased with the Presto cooker.
The main point to remember before buying a pressure cooker is to get one made of stainless steel (for easy cleaning and extended durability) and with an aluminum layer encapsulated in the base (for good heat distribution). Both products described here provide these features. Note that Presto also makes pressure cookers made completely of aluminum. We don't recommend buying those as they will tarnish with extended use. But they cost much less and therefore should only be considered if an aluminum encapsulating stainless steel unit can not be afforded.
Presto Pressure Cookers on Amazon
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Zavor DUO Pressure Cookers on Amazon
Please click the Amazon US link image below for the pressure cooker of your choice to see exact price information or to purchase.
Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
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