The amazon description says this only cooks at high pressure (15 psi), but the Fagor site shows it has both low (8 psi) and high. Which is it?
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There are two pressure setting n this Fagor pressure cooker. According to the manual the lowest pressure or the first setting is equal to 8 psi and the second setting is the highest pressure is 15 psi. I have personally on used the highest 15 psi on this pressure cooker so far; however, if I were to steaming vegetables such as broccoli I would use the low setting 8 psi. I recently purchased this pressure cooker and I am pleased with it so far. In the summer I tend to use the high setting 15 psi in order to cook faster and I tend to eat my fresh veggies raw. Whereas in the winter I often eat cooked veggies, which is why I haven't used the low setting yet. Hope this helps
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There are two pressure setting n this Fagor pressure cooker. According to the manual the lowest pressure or the first setting is equal to 8 psi and the second setting is the highest pressure is 15 psi. I have personally on used the highest 15 psi on this pressure cooker so far; however, if I were to steaming vegetables such as broccoli I would use the low setting 8 psi. I recently purchased this pressure cooker and I am pleased with it so far. In the summer I tend to use the high setting 15 psi in order to cook faster and I tend to eat my fresh veggies raw. Whereas in the winter I often eat cooked veggies, which is why I haven't used the low setting yet.Hope this helps There are two pressure setting n this Fagor pressure cooker. According to the manual the lowest pressure or the first setting is equal to 8 psi and the second setting is the highest pressure is 15 psi. I have personally on used the highest 15 psi on this pressure cooker so far; however, if I were to steaming vegetables such as broccoli I would use the low setting 8 psi. I recently purchased this pressure cooker and I am pleased with it so far. In the summer I tend to use the high setting 15 psi in order to cook faster and I tend to eat my fresh veggies raw. Whereas... » Read More There are two pressure setting n this Fagor pressure cooker. According to the manual the lowest pressure or the first setting is equal to 8 psi and the second setting is the highest pressure is 15 psi. I have personally on used the highest 15 psi on this pressure cooker so far; however, if I were to steaming vegetables such as broccoli I would use the low setting 8 psi. I recently purchased this pressure cooker and I am pleased with it so far. In the summer I tend to use the high setting 15 psi in order to cook faster and I tend to eat my fresh veggies raw. Whereas in the winter I often eat cooked veggies, which is why I haven't used the low setting yet.Hope this helps « Show Less
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This model only has one setting. The info on Fagor's site must be for a different model.
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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.
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High pressure is 8.7 psi (60 kPa) as noted in the manual; this has been verified by the Fissler factory in Germany, and independently verified by HipPressure. In actual use, it seems not to matter - recipe timings have been working well for me, esp. those from HipPressure website.
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My regulator is not marked other than "High Pressure Regulator" and the output is 1/2 PSI. My burner works well and am happy with the purchase. I use it every day. One note,..... when re-lighting it when it is still hot, it back fires out the bottom. So,..... I always just let it cool down if I have been using it.
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The #1 setting is 8 psi and the #2 setting is 15 psi. Those pressures are pretty much standard for retail pressure cookers. 15 psi is just enough for canning at 10,000 ft. Good recipes give the time adjustments and pressures for various altitudes. I think, above 10,000 ft more pressure is needed. I don't see any pressure cookers that are sold for higher pressures. But, I'm no expert. Just ask a county extension service or college about altitudes higher than 10,000 feet.
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I would assume that of the local atmospheric pressure at your altitude. That is what it was in my past pressure cookers. That's about 14 psi. John
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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
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No, it comes with a 15 psi one. I'm considering getting this one, too. It can be tricky to regulate your pressures without one, especially on a glass cooktop stove.
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Instant Pot IP-DUO has dual pressure settings: High 10.2 ~ 11.6psi (70 ~ 80kPa); Low 5.8 ~7.2 psi (40 ~ 50kpa)
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Most standard pressure cookers operating at 15 PSI or 257 degree F ; this is a standard set by USDA since 1917 and most manufactures do not event put in its manual, however some pressure cookers made in Germany work at lower pressures between 11 - 13 PSI.
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The highest pressure is 15 psi. Don't know what the lower is - I tend to use the highest the most. The book that comes with the pressure cooker is very helpful. Love this cooker, can't live without it. It's one the best purchase I've ever made.
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Greetings, Michael. Not sure what you mean by high or low pressure, however I can tell you I run it off of a standard propane tank (used for a cooking grill for example) or off of a larger whole house propane tank. While I haven't used it much, it has worked flawlessly the times that I have.
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I really do not know as I purchased this for a Fagor pressure cooker and it works great on this model.
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I don't know. I like this cooker. It is one of the best on The market. buy one that is big enough. you only load up to 2/3 of capacity to cook anything so get a bog one. There is a learning curve to using it. My biggest mistake is I forget to turn the bunker to high once I fasten the lid on. Sounds silly., bu I forget often and then wonder why I can't get the pressure I want.
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There are 3 pressure settings; high, medium, low, ranging from 10.5 psi to 4.5 psi. Cooker comes with an excellent instruction book. Follow easy instructions for perfect results. Rick
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Pounds per square inch. A measure of pressure. Yes it can cook at two different pressures.
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Yes, that is normal for a Fagor pressure cooker. Just heat the pressure cooker up with medium high temperature and waith until the button pops up. There are better designed pressure cookers like Kuhn Rikon or WMF, but they are not cheap.