I have the Fissler 4.8 Qt pressure cooker (AND I LOVE IT). How is this different? Do you add less water?
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I only have the skillet sized one, and have given three to relatives as presents. I love it too! It cooks about 3 times faster than my larger Fagor pressure cooker, and is absolutely perfect for cooking smaller quantities since it's just my husband and I. It's fine for entrees for four people, and soups and stews for six or so. Less water because it's smaller. I hope this helps.
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The rice that I use don't need a pressure cooker. I usually cook only things that otherwise will take longer to cook on a regular pot like beans, chick peas, and other dry grains. It is excellent to cook chicken, beef and other meets. I love my little Hawkins Contura because in my household we are only my son and I and is the perfect size plus an excellent quality.
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I had a 7qt slow cooker. Just two of us, so I ordered the 4 Qt and think it will be much better for us. The bigger size was just too big.
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You have to cool it down. I put it in the sink and run cold water over the lid for about 60 seconds before removing the pressure gauge. I have been doing this with other pressure cookers for 50 years. It is what my mother and grandmother did. It works perfectly.
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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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This is a pressure rice cooker. Yes a pressure cooker. I think its still a very good pressure cooker just dont add liquids above the 4 cup mark, this may cause it to boil out the back. Whole grains soak for an hour like brown rice and wild rice. Good luck!
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Through research it is my understanding that the Kuhn Rikon is the very best available. However, I did not even consider the Fissler brand so I can't honestly answer your question other than to say I am more than pleased with the Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker. It is beautiful to look at,easy to use and works perfectly every time!
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On the handle of my Presto pressure cooker it has a label that gives cooking times and at the bottom of this label it says "4 qt." I bought the ring that was sold for that size cooker. Keep in mind that it will be a little large and you will have to work to get it fit in there. If your ring is just a little too large you probably just need to fiddle with it a bit. Works great with the new ring.
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Are you sure? Email Fissler USA- they respond quickly.Using the Fissler Vitaquick for 6 months and have not been hampered by pressure issues.Mainly cooked at high pressure so far.I have not tried the other makes- but the Fissler works just great. Used recipes fromhip pressure cooking and Gordon Ramsay and am very pleased.Hope this helps
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I am wanting one of these pressure cookers and saw your rice question. When I use my rice cooker, you get much better results when you rinse the rice before placing in the cooker. So that might be the case with a pressure cooker. That being said, whenever I make rice on the stovetop I don't measure the water. I fill the pot up like for pasta, add the rice and have it come to a boil. Then I turn it down a notch so it won't boil over, check it in about 20 minutes, and drain in a strainer. Let it drain, rinse with hot water then fluff with fork. It turns out fluffy every time.
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For the two of us, the 4 qt is perfect. Slow cookers need to be at least halfway full to produce the best results. I gave my 7 qt slow cooker to my daughter because I didn't want to always have to make that much food!
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Capacity is higher but it is common seance that you can not fill up to the neck and cook it.. it needs room to cook the food and create pressure. So, Please apply the common seance, 1 qt will be cooked in 2 qt capacity is true but pressure cooker is 2 qt and you can pressure cook up to 1.25 qt in my opinion.
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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.
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Yes Pamela, I have a 4 qt. Cooks Essential pressure cooker ~ steamer folds down over the glass bowl I use to cook rice.
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I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the crock. I did not bother to ship it back. I would easily rate this product 5:5! "She is big & beautiful!" I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the... » Read More I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the crock. I did not bother to ship it back. I would easily rate this product 5:5! "She is big & beautiful!" « Show Less
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I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob... » Read More I don't have an answer for you, other than to defer your question directly to Instant Pot. They are very good about responding to questions. Quart/Capacity has never been an issue for me as it is adequate for my family of three's needs. Also for potluck(s), because I'm bringing a dish to share, not tasked with feeding the entire group. I'd love an 8qt just to be greedy, but the 6qt meets my needs. Good luck. In fact, I used it just now to brown ground beef for my slow cooker lasagne recipe, and now I'm preparing to use the second pot I've ordered to make a cheese/broccoli soup, using Bob Warden's book/recipe. « Show Less
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The following is taken from Fissler's website: Note that the 8.5 Qt is 7" tall (without the lid), not 6.5". I own this PC personally.8.5 Qt. Pressure Cooker - Top: 10.2"; Base: 9.25"; Height (without lid): 7.0"4.2 Qt Pressure Pan - Top: 10.2"; Base: 9.25"; Height (without lid): 3.5"