Product Description
Holding 6-1/2 quarts, this attractive pressure cooker handles most recipes and offers many conveniences to simplify both use and cleanup. Made of heavy-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel, the main chamber offers strength and durability while a polished exterior shine gives it an eye-catching appearance. A Trans Therm base evenly distributes heat and brings excellent high-temperature retention. The black phenolic handle is ergonomically designed for comfort and resists heating; additionally, it easily detaches to simplify cleanup. In the event that excessive pressure begins to build up, an integrated safety feature audibly indicates the need to reduce heat. Pressure cooking lessens cooking time and preserves vitamins and minerals for healthier meals. Includes a perforated insert and trivet, and an accompanying collection of recipes.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #27594 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: WMF
* Model: 07.9313.9300
* Dimensions: 10.20" h x 10.20" w x 16.60" l, 8.75 pounds
Features
* Advanced safety features prevent excessive pressure build-up
* Handle design improves comfort and safety and detaches for easy cleaning
* More healthy cooking as vitamins and minerals are preserved; included recipes by Lorna Sass
* Reduces cooking times by up 70-percent
* Constructed in Germany of heavy-gauge Cromargan 18/10 stainless steel
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Holding 6-1/2 quarts, this attractive pressure cooker from Perfect Plus ably handles most recipes and offers many conveniences to simplify both use and cleanup. Made of heavy-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel, the main chamber offers strength and durability while a polished exterior shine gives it an eye-catching appearance. A Trans Therm base evenly distributes heat and brings excellent high-temperature retention. The black Phenolic handle is ergonomically designed for comfort and resists heating; additionally, it easily detaches to simplify cleanup. In the event that excessive pressure begins to build up, an integrated safety feature audibly indicates the need to reduce heat. Pressure cooking lessens cooking time and preserves vitamins and minerals for healthier meals. Purchase includes a perforated insert and trivet; additionally, an accompanying collection of recipes from Lorna Sass helps get the home chef started.
Customer Reviews
A great first pressure cooker5
I received a Perfect-Plus pressure cooker as a Christmas gift. I have used it several times a week since then, because it is so fun to use & experiment with. I have been interested in cooking with a pressure cooker for a while - but was intimidated by them.
I was given a 4.5 quart cooker, which was too small for some of the recipes in the recipe book that comes with the cooker. I exchanged it for a 6.5 quart cooker, and that has been a useful size.
The Perfect Plus is incredibly easy to use. It has a very clear pressure gauge that makes it easy to adjust to medium & high pressure. It does not make any noise. It is very easy to release the pressure gently, without letting out a blast of steam.
I have let the cooker get too hot a few times. It makes a clearly audible "hooting" noise, and you just remove it from the heat.
It is heavy and seems very well made. The handle clicks on, making it very easy to take apart and clean. I have not used any other pressure cookers, but it is hard for me to imagine that they are any easier to use. The Perfect-Plus is a great pressure cooker, and very simple to use.
No one does it better than this5
For a long time, I had a traditional alluminum pressure cooker that was given by my mother. It has the weight thing on top and when the pressure builds up, that thing is just bouncing up and down making all kinds of noise every few seconds. And alluminum is not good for cooking anyway. I looked at several choices including Kuhn Rikon and others that have stainless steel models. Then I chose this one over the Kuhn Rikon (the other final candidate) for the look, quality and easy to clean. It's much cleaner looking than others. The control is concealed and the lid is smooth all around. I was still surprised at how well it is made when I received it. The mirror finish does make it standout in our kitchen in a good way. It's easy to clean especially with that quick release handle. The helper handle is definitely a plus for less strong arms. We have cooked many meals with it and absolutely love it. Also, its rubber seal ring is much heavy duty then some other ones I looked, one less thing to worry I guess. It will take your cooking experience to another easy and joyable level.
Durable, Silent, and Safer Pressure Cooker. 5
Having used rocker-top pressure cookers all my life, I bought the WMF Perfect Plus for durability and safety. It's heavy. The stainless steel pot with lid weighs 7.5 pounds (3.4 kilos) empty. I would be surprised if it could warp under any circumstances, as the TransTherm base is 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick. It can be used on gas, electric, induction and glass-ceramic stovetops. The pot is 7 3/8 (18 3/4 cm) inches tall and 8 3/4 inch (22 1/4 cm) in diameter, not including the rim. I preferred these dimensions to the skinnier Kuhn-Rikon, which I also considered. The cooker has a 6.5 quart capacity, even though the box says 6.5 liters. The handle and loop handle on the opposite side are both coated with plastic and don't get hot.
When you're ready to cook, seal the cooker by lining up the handle and pushing the regulator on the handle to "locked" position. As pressure builds up, the black rubber valve on top of the lid seals off, and the circular cooking indicator on the handle rises to reveal a yellow, then 2 orange, rings. Adjust heat until 1 orange ring, for low pressure cooking, or 2 orange rings, for regular pressure, are visible. There are suggestions in the instruction book as to which pressure level to use. Generally, they recommend level 1 for most fruits, vegetables, and fish and level 2 for everything else. If pressure rises too high, a little steam escapes through the end of the handle (not the end you're holding).
The valve takes longer to seal than my old rocker-tops did. But once it seals, the cooker is eerily quiet. Not being alerted to the pressure by a noisy rocker takes some getting used to. I have to watch this pot to know when the pressure has built up sufficiently or too much. But the handle will not allow me to open the cooker with full pressure inside. You can, however, manually release the pressure by slowly pushing the regulator to the "open" position. I don't know how long the sealing ring lasts, as I haven't had to replace it yet. It looks more durable than my old rubber rings. The cooker comes with a basket-style steamer insert. The handle can be removed easily for cleaning. I've been very pleased with the WMF cooker, though I still haven't gotten used to the silence.
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