what is the special feature in this that makes it more expensive than other 4-quart manual cookers? Others with the same features are half the price.
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The locking lid, which does lock securely & we purchased the red one and it is very well made,looks good & works well.
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I don't think there are any special features. In fact I am not at all happy with this crockpot.
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i don't have any idea what the difference would be but i am very well pleased with my choice. i especially like the locking top when taking it in the car. it could turn over and if it didn't have a locking top, there could be a big mess to clean up.
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The Hawkins is the best, by far. It is cheaper and easier to maintain because all parts are available for it. You could build a new one from scratch if you wanted to. The closure is much gentler on the gasket, so the gasket lasts longer. The gasket is a simple rubber ring that costs less than $5 to replace. The gasket is protected from the pressure cooker's contents by a lip around the lid. If you were desperate, you could probably substitute a greased-up leather shoelace for the gasket, because the design is so simple (although that would probably be dangerous to do in reality). Most modern pressure cookers are very safe, but their closure and locking mechanism is complicated and relatively fragile. Pressure cookers that were dropped hard on the floor have resulted in fatalities. The Hawkins design makes it physically impossible for the lid to come out of the pressure cooker, even if it is damaged. The Hawkins safety features are very reliable, and they will continue to function even if the pressure cooker is damaged. For example, the emergency pressure release valve will open by physically melting if it gets too hot, or it will blow out mechanically if the pressure is too high. Although the safety valve must be replaced if that happens, its design is so simple that you can trust it to always work, a bonus is that they are so cheap you can buy several to keep around in case they are needed. The Hawkins design has been in continuous production since the 1950's, so you never have to worry about the availability of parts. Other companies change models every year, so you are forced to buy a new pressure cooker when it needs minor maintenance. For the safety, reliability, maintainability, and low total cost of ownership, the Hawkins beats every other pressure cooker ever made. There are few that come close to the Hawkins, but none of them were able to surpass the Hawkins, and most of them have been discontinued anyway. The Hawkins always wins on nearly every point.
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00?I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought.Have not used my regular stove oven since.The convection feature is great.Pizza is the best.Pies are wonderfulCookies are even better.VERY PLEASED.
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This is the most amazing crock type cooker you will ever need. I have 2 smaller ones. Found this and I am extremely happy with it. I cook a lot and slow but fast cooking and keeps warm after done. It is a coated stainless the best I can tell because it is heavy. I have had zero complaints on these cookers. For me the only one I would buy over and over
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Sharon, I'd probably take the cooker to a few local thrift stores (lol) to see what I could find. They always seem to have an abundance of pot lids in various sizes - but no pots to match. If that doesn't work, just go to the Fagor website and see what they have to offer. Wow, you got a 10 QT model! I'm coming over for dinner!
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Hi, I did not pay attention to that, what is for sure, the pan's handle heat very easy because it does not have any plastic cover. Other thing is I saw the same cookware in $400 in a retail store.
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It really depends on how many people you are cooking for. The 4 qt works for me because I don't have a large family to feed and it is lighter than the 6 quart. I don't have very much strength in my arms, so it works for me.
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This is not common. I have had one for about a year and it works well. The only problem is that the slow cooker function operates at to low a heat about 180 deg. It takes forever to cook anything using this function.
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The cooker is a little slow than the regular pressure cooker, it is a little bigfor a small family and I hope that they have an option for a different size but I never have had food burning it works good so far but not strong as the regular pressure cooker. This cooker is pretty saftey and you do not pay too much attention like you cooked with regular pressure cooker
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If you already have a good six quart crock pot that shifts to warm after the programmed time, then yes, I'd save my money. This is a decent cooker but at the end of the day, it's a glorified crock pot that browns and sautes. The only advantage I see about this one is the pot is lighter so it's easier to remove and clean than the heavier crocks, but at the same time, you have to be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating.
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There is an excellent pressure regulator on top with two (2) settings ... Most of the recipes seem to call for low or high for certain amounts of time....and it works nicely.....this cooker is excellent
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Then you'll need to shop for some other product and pay approximately 10 times as much. We saw similar pans at a demonstration and nearly choked when they passed the price list around. We bought our Chef's Secret pans almost two years ago and love them.
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I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can cook on lower temps. Just this week we used it to cook chicken with portobello and it was fantastic! I hope this helps! I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can... » Read More I'm not with the company, but I am a fan of their products!I have a base and 2 of the 4qt stock pots. I think the base fits both their 4qt and the 2.3qt stock pots (I do not have the 2.3qt - but hope to rectify that soon!). I clicked on the link from your question and it looks like it is the link to the base+4qt. You can also go to their website to order 360cookware.com. I've always had good customer service from them and their product is the best I've ever used - the slow cooker is awesome, but make sure you use low temps - it is really amazing how 360 cookware can cook on lower temps. Just this week we used it to cook chicken with portobello and it was fantastic! I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00? I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought. Have not used my regular stove oven since. The convection feature is great. Pizza is the best. Pies are wonderful Cookies are even better. VERY PLEASED.
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I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max. I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
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Yes, I have 2 NuWave Pic 14 and love them! I've had them for a few months and I believe they are the Cadillac of induction cooking. They have 6 levels of cooking with up and down buttons for 5 degree increments of precise cooking. For example, the med. high button shows 375 degree temp. but you can change that to any temp. you want by simply pushing the up, down button. I've only had the Nesco less than a week. I purchased it for when I cook for special occasions, but find I have cooked with it every day. Both are very good cooktops, one has all the bells and whistles and the other cooks just as well. By the way, the NuWaves cost me right under $210.00 delivered.
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The cooker is sewn together, the cover does not come off separately. Did you mean cooker? I haven't seen it priced without the pans, etc...you could look for a used one, but I doubt the price changes much. I have found this to be well worth the cost.