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Stove top pressure cooker

6 years ago

I am part of a Third generation of Italian using Stove Top Pressure Cookers. I had Lagostina but it died after 20 years (I completely burn the valve). My mom and grand mom had Lagostina and Aethernum. I am in the market for another 8 quarters STOVE TOP PC. I am not interested in any electrical/digital. I try to stay away from chips, capacitors, memories, etc: they do not last! What ever has a Printed Circuit board in...it is off the table for me! There is no Lagostina in US, so I would like to know what is a long lasting PC with good records and good warranty? I am reading a lot of reviews but it looks like a mix bag. the last review by teh America's Test kitchen gave Fagor as a pretty good one but it was in 2013 and manufacturer landscape has changed quite a bit. What do you like? Thanks for helping!!

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marcopolo5

6 years ago

I have a 10 quart Fagor stove top PC. Bought the 10 qt to make sure I always had head space. Has a very quiet valve and I would highly recomend that model. Have used it weekly for 10 + years. It is a bit heavy, they do make smaller capacity models. I think it was about $100 at Macy on sale.

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dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
6 years ago
Non-electronic pressure cooker is a good consideration.

Not all electric PCs cook at 15 PSI. They are bigger and heavier. You can't put an electric one under running water to quickly release pressure.

Non-electric PCs have nothing to go wrong. All you have to do is to decide if you want stainless steel or aluminum, and if you want it to work on induction cook top.

dcarch
kitui4u
Original Author
6 years ago
I want Stainless still. I do not like aluminum for food (I can only use to make coffee). I have always cooked in a SS PC. Funny enough, I never even knew their PSI. It was faster than a normal pot and my mom and grandma used to make anything from minestrone to roast. Never made risotto...but my mom's mother in law made that too. The question is which brand...it looks like there is not a perfect quality and perfect warranty in US. I am wondering what has been purchased in the last year or so and how many are happy with what they purchased. FYI, I move away fro an electronic stove as well. Hate PCBs. Thanks
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blubird
6 years ago
I bought the 8 qt. Fagor in Costco about 2 years ago. It came as a 2 piece set with a 4 qt. Pot which can use the same pressure lid and a clear lid. I’ve been very happy with the quality.
kitui4u
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6 years ago
Fagor went out of business in 2013. So to buy now an old model would be a problem to have warranty coverage. Thanks anyway
fillmoe
6 years ago
I used to demonstrate Kuhn Rikon in cookware and department stores in the 1990s and still have two of the three I used. (Gave the 8 quart away because I never used it.) The only thing I've ever had to replace was a rubber ring, which are now silicone and last longer. I highly recommend this brand. The other brand I demonstrated no longer makes pressure cookers.
sherri1058
6 years ago
I have a WMF. No complaints, but haven’t used any other brand, so can’t compare. It’s made in Germany and I bought mine at Costco. European reviews are favourable.
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6 years ago
I've also had excellent luck with my Kuhn Rikon for the past 10 years.

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