|
Fagor Splendid 2-in-1 5 Piece Pressure Cooker Set | 
 enlarge
| Brand: Fagor
List Price: $110.00
Buy New: $99.99
You Save: $10.01 (9%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Color: stainless steel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14
Dimensions (in): 15.8 x 10.5 x 9.7
MPN: Splendid
Model: 918060714
UPC: 735186001410
EAN: 0735186001410
ASIN: B00023D9R6
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
| |
| Features:
| • | 5 piece pressure cooker set with 4- and 6-quart pots, pressure cooker lid, tempered glass lid, steamer basket, and recipe book | | • | 18/10 stainless-steel exteriors and aluminum-clad bottoms offer superior heat conduction | | • | Visual pressure indicator and automatic pressure release ensure safe operation | | • | Glass lid seals in moisture and flavors during traditional stovetop cooking | | • | Stainless-steel steamer insert cleans easily; 10-year warranty |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Preparing healthy and flavorful meals could not be made easier with this stainless steel 2-in-1 pressure cooker set from Fagor. All you have to do is load the 4 or 6-quart cooker with all of your ingredients, lock the lid in place and begin cooking. A triple safety system is featured which includes a safety locking handle to prevent accidental opening under pressure, a dual pressure control valve, and two independent over pressure release valves to avoid pressure build up. The bonded aluminum diffuser base ensures even heat distribution and fuel efficiency. In addition be being used as a pressure cooker, the 4 and 6-quart pots can also be used as nesting pots; allowing them to be stacked during cooking like a double boiler or in storage. The tempered glass lid securely seals over the rim to trap in moisture while still allowing the chef to keep an eye on their food's progress, and the stainless steel steamer basket doubles as a colander, making this high-quality pressure cooker an essential tool for fast, easy and healthy cooking. In today's time-starved world, any item that allows for quicker food preparation while retaining essential nutrients and vitamins is something everyone can appreciate. Features:Impact bonded aluminum diffuser base for even heat distribution and fuel efficiency Visual pressure indicator which lets user know when all pressure has been released One pr
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Ideal sizes, saves more time than energy January 7, 2008
B. Montgomery (Indiana USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with my pressure cookers, purchased a few months ago. I agonized over whether to purchase the 4 quart or 6 quart model, as I wanted both to be able to cook small amounts (e.g. 2 cups of rice) for small meals and larger amounts for dinner parties. This combination set is perfect, as it allows me to do both, without buying two lids and gaskets, and for considerably less than the cost of buying the two separately. I've made batches of beans and grains in the 4-quart pot, and a variety of soups in the 6 quart pot. It's also been great for cooking winter squash in just a few minutes.
The pressure cooker is easy to use and easy to clean (& I'm new to pressure cooking), and thus far the gasket has sealed with relative ease. The steaming basket and flimsy trivet aren't ideal, but this is a minor complaint.
I had hoped to save on my energy bill by pressure cooking - since food cooks in a fraction of the time, it should only use a fraction of the electricity / gas. I can't say that I've noticed any changes to my electric bill though, because it turns out that energy use for cooking is a relatively small part of overall energy use. According to Natural Resources Canada (from whom information happened to be conveniently available) the average household with an electric stove uses about 775 KWH (kilowatt hours) of electricity for the stove per year. At $0.12 per KWH, that would amount to about $95. Fagor claims that a pressure cooker reduces energy use by 70%. Assuming that you'll actually pressure cook one-fourth of what you cook on a stove-top that would mean that your average yearly savings would be $95*1/4*0.70, or about $17. Given that the pressure cooker set costs currently about $120, that means it would take about 7 years to recoup your investment in terms of energy savings (this would change a bit if you take into account that in winter the extra heat from cooking helps to heat the house, and in summer you have to pay twice, once to heat the stove and once to re-cool the kitchen). If you buy a new gasket every couple of years, it come out nearly even.
In conclusion, my pressure cookers have allowed me to eat more healthy foods - whole grains, legumes and winter squashes - without spending all day cooking. For that it's a good investment, but not so much to save energy.
 Not My Mother's Pressure Cooker, Unfortunately September 30, 2005
Ann-marie Meyers (Flower Mound, Texas USA)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
I grew up using my mother's old Presto, and was really excited to see what the 21st century brought in the way of pressure cooking. This Fagor set is not at all what I hoped for. Main problem is, I have NO idea how to tell when optimum pressure has been reached, and whether it is being maintained. There is no rocker, just a valve that sputters off and on. I have burned everything I have tried to make. This is very frustrating, as I am an old pro at pressure cooking.
The lid is hard to get on and seal. Last night was the last straw. I somehow got the lid jammed on incorrectly and the steam was leaking out the side. It took my husband pounding on the handle with a hammer to get the stupid thing to come off.
From the pictures of the new Fagor pressure cookers, it looks like they may have solved the pressure problem with a pop-up button, but I think I am going back to Presto.
 Fagor Splendid advantages and disadvantages January 10, 2005
K. Nicholes (Montana mountains USA)
35 out of 36 found this review helpful
.....I am a longtime cook, skilled with old aluminum Presto pressure cookers. I received the Fagor Splendid 2-in-1 cooker as a requested gift about 3 years ago. My biggest complaint is the fancy V crosssection gasket, which stops sealing properly after about a year of use and is pricey to replace.
.....I should also warn potential buyers that it can be tricky to operate. With my old Presto cookers, I can lock the lid on, pop on the weight, turn on the heat, and it comes up to pressure without problems. The Splendid takes more coaxing to seal properly. Locking the lid on fully without pressure in the pan results in steam leaking around the edge a large percentage of the time, even with an almost-new gasket. To reliably get a good seal, I have to disengage the seal bumper so that the seal properly fits into the lid, put the lid on partially engaged, and wait for steam to start vigorously coming out the top steam tube. I can then quickly complete the lock and put on the weight. This method works fine with a gasket less than a year old (up to about 100-200 uses). After that, it's try and try again, and eventually useless.
.....I hardly use the shallower pan from this set, but the deep pan is wonderfully useful. It's stainless steel, not aluminum, so I don't worry about aluminum getting into the food. It's got a nice heavy bottom, and so is good for deepfrying as well as pressure cooking. The tall capacity is nice, I can parboil a whold chicken before roasting it, without clogging the vent.
.....The complex safety features are kinda tricky to wash, but this is definitely a useful pan. Once sealed, it does a great job. I am at a mile altitude, so a pressure cooker really is needed frequently in my kitchen.
.....Happy cooking, friend, I hope this info helps.
|
|
|
|
| |
