What psi (pounds per sq. inch) does this cook at? Pressure cookers commonly come 15 psi (the fastest) but less-expensive ones often cook at 10 or 5.
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14 1/2 to 15 psi. I installed a Presto pressure gauge and measured mine. ~14+ gently rocking. 15 with the rocker spinning moderately. You might also care to know that I checked Presto's replacement part numbers for the vent tube. Apparently all Presto pressure cookers AND pressure canners use the same vent tube. Savings from quantity manufacturing I suppose. THEREFORE, you can purchase the three ring 5-10-15 psi Presto Canner Pressure Regulator and use it for reduced pressure in any pressure cooker. And you can certainly use a pressure cooker for canning small jars.
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All of our current pressure cookers have a 15 pound weight on top. You want to make sure that you are only using parts that come with your pressure cooker. If you have any questions or concerns about your appliance do not hesitate to contact Customer Service via phone at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail at contact1@gopresto.com.
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Hi there, this pressure cooker is easy to use, fast, convenient and awesome. It will be perfect for a family of 4, actually the size of my family.
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The Nesco site says that high is 10 psi, which is higher than Cuisinart claims for their equivalent model, but not as high as other electric pressure cookers from Nesco and others go. They claim low is 5 psi.High on "normal" stove-top pressure cookers is usually 15 psi. So some recipe times may need to be extended, but the temperature still gets high enough to get all those good pressure cooker results. Though I love the convenience, I do wish that electric pressure cookers went higher.
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According to Fissler's operating manuals, max. operating pressure for Euro Vitaquicks is 11.6psi (80kPa), and America's version is 8.7psi (60kPa). You can download the manuals at http://www.hippressurecooking.com/?s=fissler+vitaquick&submit;=SearchIn actual use, you can the 15psi recipe timings with the lower psi American version.
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PSI means pounds (of pressure) per square inch, I believe. So the higher the number, the greater the pressure the cooker can withstand. Yes, it can cook at 2 different pressure levels. You will see a red line appear on the pressure gauge as the cooker heats up. Some foods must be cooked on the first red line, such as rice. Other foods need to be cooked at the second red line, such as beans. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker has an excellent book that comes with it which explains these things. I have not been disappointed in my Kuhn Rikon. It is quite sturdy and saves me time in the kitchen. I really don't know what I did without it. Hope this answers your question. PSI means pounds (of pressure) per square inch, I believe. So the higher the number, the greater the pressure the cooker can withstand. Yes, it can cook at 2 different pressure levels. You will see a red line appear on the pressure gauge as the cooker heats up. Some foods must be cooked on the first red line, such as rice. Other foods need to be cooked at the second red line, such as beans. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker has an excellent book that comes with it which explains these things. I have not been disappointed in my Kuhn Rikon. It is quite sturdy and saves me time in the kitchen. I... » Read More PSI means pounds (of pressure) per square inch, I believe. So the higher the number, the greater the pressure the cooker can withstand. Yes, it can cook at 2 different pressure levels. You will see a red line appear on the pressure gauge as the cooker heats up. Some foods must be cooked on the first red line, such as rice. Other foods need to be cooked at the second red line, such as beans. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker has an excellent book that comes with it which explains these things. I have not been disappointed in my Kuhn Rikon. It is quite sturdy and saves me time in the kitchen. I really don't know what I did without it. Hope this answers your question. « Show Less
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One pound of pressure difference isn't going to affect the temperature in your cooker by enough to do harm. Thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen pounds of pressure will work equally well, so the reading doesn't make a lot of difference in any case.
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15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars... » Read More 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. « Show Less
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I did not use a pressure cooker, but I think it would be OK for a small to medium pressure cooker, let's say 3-5 quarts. It is quite powerful.
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PSI means pounds (of pressure) per square inch, I believe. So the higher the number, the greater the pressure the cooker can withstand. Yes, it can cook at 2 different pressure levels. You will see a red line appear on the pressure gauge as the cooker heats up. Some foods must be cooked on the first red line, such as rice. Other foods need to be cooked at the second red line, such as beans. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker has an excellent book that comes with it which explains these things. I have not been disappointed in my Kuhn Rikon. It is quite sturdy and saves me time in the kitchen. I really don't know what I did without it. Hope this answers your question.
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It depends on what I am cooking and how long it is going to have to cook. Consult your cooker's instruction book. If you do not have one, you can download it from the company website. In addition, search for pressure cooker recipes on the web.
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I've cooked whole chickens, beef and pork roasts in the pressure cooker all weighing over 3 lbs. Just make sure it doesn't fill the pan more than 2/3 full to allow it to steam. I recently cooked a turkey breast weighing over 5 lbs., however I did have to remove the backbone before I could fit it in the pressure cooker. Since I slow cooked the turkey breast instead of pressure cooking it, I didn't have to worry about how full it was. I came out juicy and tender. Soo good!
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Carlos, The larger is approximately 8 quarts, which I think is 7.5 liters. The short one is about 4.25 quarts or 4 liters. They both are nice sizes to work with. Both are heavier than most pressure cookers, because more stainless steel is put into them then other cookers. Doug
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Yes it does cook at two different pressure settings. 15psi and if I remember correctly 10psi. The book does an excellent job of explaining settings and has good recipes. I love this Kuhn Rikon and recommend it without hesitation.
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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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Hi, I have the 5qt but the recipes are for pressure cooking. As far as size whatever you cook must be done as per directions of ALL pressure cookers which is 2/3rd full. Amazon is a great place to order a pressure cooker cookbook.
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http://www.amazon.com/6-quart-Pressure-Cooker-Stainless-Cooking/dp/B005YZYYE4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
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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