Does this cook at 15psi?
1838338
No, this weight is set for 8 psi. I use it as a pressure FRYER only (chicken wings).
1413246
Hi David,No, we do not have a regulator that will put out 10-15psi. At factory settings, this regulator will only put out around 1/2psi.
442910
No Way :) Perhaps for the first time, but I use this INCREDIBLE TOOL often, never preheat, and it's amazing. Never have burned ANYTHING..I do cook stuff at a lower heat now, but -- as expensive as this pot IS-- it's well worth the price!
1360094
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.
1596221
I cook on a gas stove so cannot answer that question accurately. I'd contact Analon.
1330787
No because whatever is put in the pan cooks fast. Tried doing buscits and the bottom burned. It does not matter how low you set the oven.
725044
I haven't checked mine, but it's nowhere close to 140-150F; it's more in the 200F Range. Something is definitely wrong with your Machine. Did you descale it regularly? Maybe that's something to look at.
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.
2109897
Sorry, cannot answer as I bought this as a gift, however they love this pressure cooker, it has exceeded their expectations and can cook entire meals in 15 minutes.
283298
No. This unit operates on 120v and 120v residential circuits are either 15 amp (limited to 1800 max watts per circuit) or 20 amp (limited to 2400 watts per circuit). Also, under continuous loads of 3 or more hours these limits are reduced by 20%, meaning 1440 watts on a 15 amp circuit and 1920 watts on a 20 amp circuit. The small burner on this oven is 500 watts, the large burner 1000 watts, the oven 1500 watts. Since Avanti cannot know for sure whether a customer has a 15 or 20 amp circuit the product must be manufactured to be able to work safely on the lower of the two and that means not exceeding 1800 watts, which is precisely what it would do if the oven and either burner were used at the same time. Safety is also the reason for the auto timer that shuts off the oven after 60 minutes and for not being able to use both burners at the same time; if forgotten and left on continuously the unit would overload a 15 amp circuit and trip the breaker, hopefully before starting a fire due to overheated wiring.
1896872
No. It actually heats and rises to pressure quite quickly. I've used it on a low burner setting with no problem.
517205
according to my research, the lower PSI on High pressure setting can affect the cooking time slightly. if a recipe shows a time range, obviously the longer time would be selected for the electric PC. i don't understand the one reply that said to "knock off 2/3rds..." when the lower PSI of the electric model would clearly call for slightly more time.
536753
I believe that's way too big for this cooktop. I use a 11" and that works fine. 15" is alot larger then the surface and cast iron is very heavy as well.
1237992
In the link http://www.taylorusa.com/kitchen/thermometers/connoisseur-digital-instant-read-thermometer.html, it says it can work only up to 150C, so the answer is not.
823475
I contacted the company via phone. The customer service agent took that question to their supplier and within 24 hours I had an answer that the machine only goes to 12PSI. Which was not enough for me. Were it not for that I ABSOLUTELY would have purchased this machine. I loved the stainless steal liner plus the great customer service I received with something I had not even purchased. I ended up getting the Big Boss 8.5 qt because it does go to 15PSI. As far as I know it is the only one on the market that goes that high. Not a perfect machine, but does the job.
1590558
The metal label on the bottom only says, "120 volts AC, 60Hz, 1235 watts."I am amazed how rapidly it cooks items. I almost overcooked a very thick salmon filet last evening. I had put the salmon on a small 3 x 4 inch piece of foil (turning up the edges slightly) to keep the turntable clean.Mother of an Engineer <grin>
2192112
I believe the gauge goes to 30 Psi but the pressure you need depends on your altitude and recipe and i think most recipes call for 15psi.