The standard cooking pressure in cookbooks is 15psi. Why is the high pressure setting listed in the manual for this pot only 9psi (60kpa)?
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I've never seen that. Do you have an American model Fissler cooker? The first white ring is 10psi, the second 15psi. According to Fissler and the testers at America's Test Kitchen, this brand second generation cooker is the only to actually reach 15psi. I've never ever heard of 9psi.
1908237
Sorry Betty. I'm no help, my experience is with an electric stove top; however, in either the Rikon owner's manual or one of the pressure cooker cook books this subject I is covered.
360121
I am not sure whether you ask about the product in amazon or in general. In prestige model though, we have a 10-litre and that's the max i guess. Please visit http://prestigesmartkitchen.com/home/search?q=pressure+cooker
899083
Funny you should ask me at this moment as I have the pot on the stove as we we speak. I have three Fagor pressure cookers( am not connected to the company if you are feeling cynical). I use the 6ltr one the most. I cook for mostly for myself and my wife. My favourite feature is the lower psi setting which allows me to cook 'soft' vegetables for curries without them being pulverised. I will bring these vegs like cauliflower, zucchini & egg plant up to pressure for three minutes, max!! They are still firm. That is my favourite feature of this pressure cooker. I have no safety issues to report.
1562170
Although we have SEB pressure cookers for 35 years, we have not seen an indication about the kPa overpressure. Instead of overpressure comparison between various cookers, I suggest to compare cooking time for the same food. My experience is that "slow" cooking using a pressure cooker gives the best results.
1227699
PSI means pounds (of pressure) per square inch, I believe. So the higher the number, the greater the pressure the cooker can withstand. Yes, it can cook at 2 different pressure levels. You will see a red line appear on the pressure gauge as the cooker heats up. Some foods must be cooked on the first red line, such as rice. Other foods need to be cooked at the second red line, such as beans. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker has an excellent book that comes with it which explains these things. I have not been disappointed in my Kuhn Rikon. It is quite sturdy and saves me time in the kitchen. I really don't know what I did without it. Hope this answers your question.
425099
Yes, you have to use a burner that is within the heavy part of the pan bottom, so it must be smaller or it will melt the temperature gauge that pops up near the handle. When the plastic thing pops up, telling you that you are at 15 PSI, you set the timer on your stove for the minutes you want, then turn down the heat from #8 to #2 or lower on your stove keeping it to the 15 PSI. I now use the Kuhn Rikon 5 qt. size because the pressure gauge is in the middle of the top instead of on the side and is easier to take apart and clean.
603769
the cooker comes with 2 flat round weights with a center hole. When 1 is used (placed over the indicator) it signifies 5lbs. of pressure, when the second one is added over the top of the first one it signifies 10lbs. of pressure. Just off the top of my head, could be 5 & 15lbs. instead of 10lbs. If accuracy is premier, I would imagine a pressure gauge could be bought, but I couldn't swear to it.
530781
MOST canning is done at 10 psi and some at 15. Why is there only an 8psi setting and not a 10?
2036494
I don't remember reading the PSI. One of the things I do like is that steam does not come out the top, Mr Chef adjustments itself unlike my non electric pressure pot that I put on the stove and have to adjust and adjust the burner to get the pressure set right. I also like that I can touch the sides when it is cooking so it is not heating up the house or putting humidity into the air, that is important here in Florida and elsewhere in the the summer. It cooks faster than the stove and makes everything tender also. If you are cooking for a family I think you will love this cooker as I do.
1085784
I just bought one. Go here: http://www.hsn.com/products/elite-stainless-cooking-pot-for-8qt-pressure-cookers/7288507
637960
When the pressure gauge on the lid is rocking gently, it is about 15 lbs. I keep it right there. Most cookbooks tell you how long at this pressure. Do not leave it unsupervised. You will soon learn how much flame it takes. I love mine. It is small enough to pressurize quickly and large enough to hold everything I might want to cook.
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I would love to pressure can in my Instant Pot, but after careful consideration I've concluded that it would only be safe if you are at an elevation below 3000 ft above sealevel. At sealevel you pressure can at 10psi. You are supposed to adjust the pressure up 1/2 lb for every 1000 ft elevation above sea level, so with the Instant Pot's psi of 11.6, 3000 ft is about the limit.
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I am not sure.... It really isnt a pressure cooker. I tried to cook a piece of meat in it and it was worse than . It was more like a rock.... I use it for veggies and warm ups
2070523
In the book its around 60 to 70 psi. Just have to take it a little slower when cutting thicker metal.
1101761
I read some reviews on cooking.com that said it only reaches 10 psi on high. I assume it's the same for both models.
642774
SisterZ, I do not know the answer to that question, but if you go to www.missvickie.com, Vickie Smith will probably be able to help. She has a website dedicated entirely to pressure cooking. One of her services is to answer questions such as this. You could also try contacting the manufacturer of your range.