Aluminum/steel bottom conducts heat evenly without hot spots. Cooks vegetables, fruits, meats, sauces, stews, soups and more in record time. Steamer basket with trivet/stand elevates food above the cooking liquid for steaming. Cookers can be used as regular sauce pans with the tempered glass cover that is included. Comes equipped with tempered glass cover, steamer basket with trivet/stand, cleaning rod and bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction/recipe book. Everyone is looking for fast and healthy meal solutions these days, and the tried and true pressure cooker is still one of the speediest, most energy efficient, and low-fat ways to cook. This model from Chef's Design promises to cook food up to four times faster than other methods while using up to 40-percent less energy. And, with its lid locked on tight, this pressure cooker retains food's vital minerals and vitamins while producing flavorful meals. The cooker is made of brilliantly polished 18/10 stainless steel and has an encapsulated base made from an aluminum/steel alloy to promote even cooking and to allow use with any type of cooktop: gas, electric, ceramic, or induction. This 4-4/5-quart size cooks large portions of lentils or rice to feed to a big family or freeze for later. But lest folks think that pressure cookers are only for making vegetarian foods, the included recipe guide sets the record straight with complete instructions on how to cook delicious carnivorous treats, such as herb-roasted chicken or meatball stew. For operation, the lid easily twists into place and secures with a safety lock. A valve on top of the handle emits steam when the pressure cooker's contents begin to heat up, signaling that the heat should be lowered and kept at a simmer for the duration of cooking. Two interchangeable valves are packaged with this cooker for regular or high pressure cooking. Four independent safety systems regulate the pressure and prevent the cooker from exploding throughout the kitchen. Included with this cooker is a perforated stainless-steel steamer basket for steaming fish or poaching fruit, a stainless-steel trivet for elevating the basket, and a steel rod for cleaning the valves. Additionally, the cooker comes with a vented tempered glass lid so it can be used as a regular stockpot. The manufacturer provides a 10-year limited warranty on this pressure cooker. -Cristina Vaamonde.

The safe, fast and economical way to healthy, fat-free cooking. Cooks vegetables, fruits, meats, sauces, stews, soups and more in record time. Steamer basket with trivet/stand elevates food above the cooking liquid for steaming. Cookers can be used as regular sauce pans with the tempered glass cover that is included. Comes equipped with tempered glass cover, steamer basket with trivet/stand, cleaning rod and bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction/recipe book.

For safety, the pressure cooker has dual pressure settings on its handle-one in a dial control and another on a valve. Other safety measures include two pressure release valves and a locking handle to prevent the unit from opening while under pressure. A visual indicator lets you know when all the pressure has been released and the cooker is ready to open. For versatility, this pressure cooker set comes with a glass lid that turns the two pressure cooker bases into a regular saucepan and stockpot. The set also includes a stainless-steel steamer basket and a trivet to rest it on as well as an instruction manual and a recipe book. All components of this pressure cooker set are dishwasher-safe and carry a 10-year warranty. -Cristina Vaamonde What's in the Box: 8-quart Splendid pressure cooker, 4-quart Splendid pot, stainless-steel pasta/steamer basket with trivet, glass lid, instruction manual, full-color recipe book. From the Manufacturer Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Other safety measures include two pressure release valves and a locking handle to prevent the unit from opening while under pressure. A visual indicator lets you know when all the pressure has been released and the cooker is ready to open. This pressure cooker is dishwasher-safe and comes with an instruction manual and a recipe book. It carries a 10-year warranty. -Cristina Vaamonde From the Manufacturer Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Pressure cooker lid (fits both pots)Tempered glass lid (fits both pots)Steamer basket and trivetInstruction manual.

The safe, fast and economical way to healthy, fat-free cooking. Cooks vegetables, fruits, meats, sauces, stews, soups and more in record time. Steamer basket with trivet/stand elevates food above the cooking liquid for steaming. Cookers can be used as regular sauce pans with the tempered glass cover that is included. Comes equipped with tempered glass cover, steamer basket with trivet/stand, cleaning rod and bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction/recipe book.

It is safe to use on gas, electric, ceramic, or induction stovetops and should be hand washed with mild soap to preserve the mirror finish and the gasket. -Cristina Vaamonde From the Manufacturer Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.