Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
With this convenient pressure cooker set, you can create healthy, low-fat meals in one-third of the time ittakes to cook with conventional cookware. The 18/10 stainless steel set includes two pressure cookers (a4-quart and an 8-quart), a Duo pressure cooker lid, glass lid that fits both pots and a steamer/pasta basketwith trivet. Unlike pressure cookers of the past, you'll never experience noisy steam escaping or mushyfood. Most important is that you can cook high-fiber, low-fat foods in record time while preserving essential vitamins and nutrients - and conserving energy, too! The 18/10 stainless surface won't interact with food. The Duo pressure cooker has a triple-safety mechanism, pressure control valves plus two independent over-pressure release valves and a safety lock on the handle. Includes an instruction manual and recipe book.
Amazon.com Review
Pressure cookers are gaining momentum as the new healthy, time-saving, and energy-saving way to prepare food. While not a new method, the technology has certainly been transformed over the years to be easier and safer than ever. This two-cooker set allows you to save up to 70 percent of the time and energy traditionally used in cooking rice, meat, and vegetables. One pressure lid fits both cookers in the set. The 4-quart pressure cooker doubles as a saucepan, when used with the included glass lid, while the 8-quart cooker holds the handy basket insert, with its legs and handle, great for draining pasta or steaming vegetables. Fagor constructs the cookers of 18/10 stainless steel, the handles of black heat-resistant plastic, and the lid of tempered glass. A safety-lock handle, visual pressure indicator, and automatic pressure release setting ensure the lid won't come off unintentionally. The dial format of the spring-type mechanism means you can change the setting without changing valves. A recipe book is included, and all parts except the pressure lid are dishwasher-safe. Founded in Spain, Fagor manufactures home appliances and cookware with a "green" focus on environmentally-sound working conditions for employees and energy efficiency for consumers. In Europe, Fagor holds environmental stewardship awards, and in the U.S. is a participant in the Energy Star program, a government-backed program to help protect the environment. Join the green revolution and try a pressure cooker today. --Ann Bieri What's in the Box
Pressure cooker set. The set consists of: 4- and 8-quart pressure cookers; pressure lid; tempered glass lid; pasta/steamer basket insert. 5 pieces total. From the Manufacturer  | Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. | |
| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Parts keep breaking April 1, 2008
Sonia C. Pereira (New Rochelle, NY, USA)
We have bought a duo set in Bed Bath and Beyond. In less than a year the lower part of the handle broke, and the replacement costs around $15.
It is now about 3 years that we own this pressure cooker and the valve has broken and it will cost me $16 to get a replacement part.
I find it very annoying that such an expensive item keeps being costly over time. I guess it is great for Fagor to keep the money flow in, but they sell themselves as beeing Green, and therefore they should not use parts made to break every year or two!!!!
Other than that, all the nice things written by other reviewers are true.
 Excellent March 25, 2008
Y. Yokozawa (Eureka, CA USA)
I bought this pressure cooker about a month ago, and has been using this almost everyday. I cook rice, and it's so easy and quick.
pressure cooker March 25, 2008
Doris L. Wilder (Sylvester, Ga)
I love this pressure cooker. I've never had one, but feel safe with this one. I really like having the smaller pot with the set, for making small batches of food. I highly recommend it. It's very easy to use.
Loving it! January 24, 2008
Jennifer Dureja (Phoenix, Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With the second generation model of pressure cooker out today and the busy lifestyle of the modern American I can't imagine why products such as these are not more popular. I've wanted a pressure cooker for quite some time but didn't want to spend the money, until last week.
The time savings on making the dishes that my family and I love are incredible. Sure, I've seen my Grandmother and Indian folks use pressure cookers for ages but it just never sunk in how much time I was truly saving.
I love having the option to use the 4 or 6 quart as I didn't want a larger model for dishes I was only making for a couple of people but like to occasionally cook in bulk so that I can freeze items.
All in all, highly recommended. Mine came in the mail a couple days ago without any issues and is cooking beautifully.
Easy to Use! September 20, 2007
Mugwhamp (Chevy Chase, Maryland)
This is the easiest pressure cooker I have ever used. I love not having the little jiggley thing on top -- you know, the disc that is easy to lose and maim. Nothing like that here -- all is integrated into the lid. I also like having two sizes of pressure cooker in one set, and the versatility of having a glass lid for times when the pressure cooker top isn't needed. Another great feature is the two available levels of pressure. I mostly use pressure cookers to cook dried beans, and it is a dream -- garbanzo beans in 10 minutes!
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