Fissler Vitaquick 4.8 Quart Stainless Steel Stove Top Steam Pressure Cooker Pot for Electric, Induction, Glass, and Gas Stove for Canning and Cooking, silver

It's a well-made product that will last a long time. br>As soon as I finished the water test, I noticed that the handle area was leaking steam and that it would not stop. br>I repeated the test three times and got consistent results each time. The Euromatic valve inside the handle was the source of the problem, I discovered. 011 – 631- 750br>I found images of this valve on the Fissler website. The tip of the valve should be round and white plastic-like. This component was missing from the valve on my pressure cooker. There was only a square metallic end to it. br>Action plan: br>1) Do some research. I went to my local Williams Sonoma store to look at their Fissler pressure cookers, only to find that their valves were identical to mine! (defective: Yep. 2) I sent an email to Fissler USA. I did not receive a response. I then dialed their number. I spoke with a woman who informed me that the tiny valve would have to be mailed to them. After that, they'd put it through its paces in the lab. They promised to send me a replacement if it was defective. br>I told her I'd spent nearly $300 on the valve, which retails for $14. Simply send the valve to me. She refused. br>br>So, I bit the bullet and ordered the valve from the Fissler website, and my Pressure Cooker now works perfectly. It is something I intend to use on a regular basis. It was a huge hit when I made pulled pork with a pork shoulder. It was a piece of cake to clean. This thing is built like a tank! br>br>Conclusion: br>br> Be careful who you buy from. In the United States, there must be a large number of these faulty valves. Fissler USA should be aware of this and take steps to correct it. The finished product, on the other hand, is fantastic.

Carlos LEES

| Nov 12, 2021

A Hawkins aluminum wiggle-toy was given to me 30 years ago. top of the line pressure cooker I upgraded to a Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 7L cooker after about ten years of using it until it warped and I became concerned about cooking in aluminum. The Duromatic has served us well for nearly two decades, though I've always had problems with scorching at the edges, and it's a little narrow for the amount of food it can hold. For my birthday, my mom gave me an Instant Pot. The Instant Pot was painfully slow to come up to pressure after using the Kuhn Rikon (30 minutes vs. maybe 5 or 6 for the Kuhn Rikon), and scorched foods even more than the Kuhn Rikon. It also decided that food was being burned and turned off, so I had to "finish" the meal in the Kuhn Rikon. I'm not sure why everyone is so excited about Instant Pots, but on the plus side, it means there are a lot more pressure cooker recipes to choose from (though I still stick to Lorna Sass for most methods). br> I returned the Instant Pot to the store and rekindled my interest in pressure cookers for the stovetop. I decided to try the Fissler after reading the reviews on America's Test Kitchen. I'm not sure why I waited this long. I started with a pressure test (roughly 2L of water at high pressure for 5 minutes) and it worked perfectly. With that first trial, quite a bit of machine oil was removed, so I strongly advise doing this as well as washing it before use. It's a lot wider than the Kuhn Rikon (about 10 inches versus about 8 inches), so you can saute more before starting to pressure cook. The base is extremely strong. It's hefty and extends all the way to the cliff's edge. Sauteeing is a dream due to the constant heat - Rather than a regular pan, it resembles a nice dutch oven. It took a little longer to reach high pressure than the Kunh Rikon (6 or 7 minutes for 2 cups of rice and 6 cups of liquid vs. 5 minutes for 2 cups of rice and 6 cups of liquid). Maybe 5 for the Kuhn Rikon, which makes sense given how much heavier it is. I turned the heat down to a very low setting once it reached pressure, and the pressure stayed high - I don't have to fiddle with the heat on my gas stove as much as I did with the Kuhn Rikon to keep the pressure even. I made a paella as my first dish. risotto with a variety of flavors - There was no scorching, and it was cooked to perfection in the time specified in Lorna Sass's risotto recipes. After that, my husband made a Korean stew with tofu and beef short ribs - it was delicious! After 20 minutes of pressure cooking and a natural release, the meat was falling off the bone. Amazing! The pressure release button is one of my favorite features. There will be no more wasting water cooling the cooker for a quick release, and there will be no more mess. On the Kuhn Rikon, the little "hat" that covers the well surrounding the pressure valve fell off years ago, and as a result, water collects in that well when cooling it with water, and then spills when the lid is removed. Because there is no well on the top of the Fissler, this would not be a problem, though I'm not sure why anyone would use water when the button works so well. When using the pressure cooker, I use steamproof oven mitts and cover the pot with a dish towel to keep the steam contained. press the button to release it. It's simple to see the pressure gauge. It's simple to clean, but it's quite heavy, so move it around with two hands if possible. It'll probably last another 20 years, in my opinion. Because replacement parts appear to be available, I plan to replace the gasket and other rubber/plastic components on a regular basis. I put off doing this with the Kuhn Rikon for far too long, and when I did, it significantly improved the pot's performance. The Fissler is a work of art that serves a practical purpose. This is a pressure cooker I highly recommend.

Lionel King

| Nov 14, 2021

When I attempted to contact Fissler customer service, I received no response. Look for another activity.

Lilianna Hanson

| Jan 01, 2021

Defective. Failed a two-cup water test right out of the box. Because of a faulty valve, the cooker was unable to maintain pressure. If you live in the United States and need support for this product, be prepared to deal with Roland Inc. , Fissler's North American distributor. I've called several times in the last two weeks and have received assurances of a callback. I only needed technical assistance to troubleshoot the product, but I couldn't even get through to a live person. The operator assured me that someone would call me back. I did eventually receive an email, but there was no follow-up. br>br>I really wanted to like this product because a friend of mine has one and raves about it, but I'm afraid I'll have to return it because the deadline is approaching. This one-star review is the result of a defective product and a negative experience with Fissler's poor customer service.

Aniyah Hayes

| Jun 14, 2021

Units with a defective valve (dark grey instead of white) are still being sold almost ten years later. The cooker is rendered ineffective as a result of this. Trying to get a replacement valve from customer service is pointless, to put it mildly. Furthermore, the item is non-returnable. Fissler products will never be purchased by me.

Emory McDonald

| May 30, 2021