What is the maximum pressure reached during cooking?
776721
The manual states the following: The cooking temperature is 109 C for the 1st orange ring and 117C for the 2nd orange ring. Because pressure changes at various altitudes you would need to figure out the pressure for your location.
776722
Bought it in Germany, maybe 2002; can't remember exactly but it was a bargain considering the benefits derived from its use.
776723
Have not measured the pressure but I can assure you that it will soften any food cooked in it. Some years of use and still working as new.The other day while washing the lid, it fell off my hand and the handle got loose. I called the factory and promptly they sent me a replacement at a very modest cost.Still 100% satisfied with mine.
776724
117C is equal to 242.6F. That is quite a pressure for cooking. I am at sea level and I guess do not have need to go that far in cooking temperature.Do some googling with other brands :)
776725
The manual states the following: The cooking temperature is 109° C for the 1st orange ring and117°C for the 2nd orange ring.Because pressure changes at various altitudes you would need to figure out the pressure for your location.
2109897
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.
2245875
Depends upon the recipe. If you are using a cook book that has recipes for a pressure cooker the amount of liquid will be specified in each recipe. I recommend Pressured Cook by Lorna Sass. Btw, the Magefesa pressure cooker is of very high quality and performs flawlessly
823476
As far as the comment >Deni makes 15psi. I doubt it (& have found nothing that states so.. even if it did .. there is a reason for a max or 12 to 13 psi.). First.. the same mfgr that manes the body of the cooker makes GoWize's as well. & several others. only difference are the controll's & the panel they're mounted on . For that matter. I don't believe there is an Electric P.C. made that does go above 12psi (or there aprox). & that's done foe safety. What you need to be careful of, are the ones that are lower psi. as in 10psi or even 8psi. not good, slow pressure build up & longer cook times. >> hope this helps someone.. it did for me..;-) As far as the comment >Deni makes 15psi. I doubt it (& have found nothing that states so.. even if it did .. there is a reason for a max or 12 to 13 psi.). First.. the same mfgr that manes the body of the cooker makes GoWize's as well. & several others. only difference are the controll's & the panel they're mounted on . For that matter. I don't believe there is an Electric P.C. made that does go above 12psi (or there aprox). & that's done foe safety. What you need to be careful of, are the ones that are lower psi. as in 10psi or even 8psi. not good, slow pressure build up & longer cook... » Read More As far as the comment >Deni makes 15psi. I doubt it (& have found nothing that states so.. even if it did .. there is a reason for a max or 12 to 13 psi.). First.. the same mfgr that manes the body of the cooker makes GoWize's as well. & several others. only difference are the controll's & the panel they're mounted on . For that matter. I don't believe there is an Electric P.C. made that does go above 12psi (or there aprox). & that's done foe safety. What you need to be careful of, are the ones that are lower psi. as in 10psi or even 8psi. not good, slow pressure build up & longer cook times. >> hope this helps someone.. it did for me..;-) « Show Less
582901
hi there. there is no 15psi. its 12 psi for the 2 setting and 7psi for the 1 setting. i then add a few minutes to the cooking time for a 15psi need. it really isnt that big a difference and you will get the same results. promise. I love my pressure cooker to death and use it for everything from whole octopus to potatoes. mmm
251025
Minimum Fahrenheit (simmer ?-210º), 220º, 270º. 320º, 370º, 420º maximum.Minimum Celsius 105º, 130º, 160º, 190º, 215º maximum. I hope this helps and I love it so much because I can cook an entire meal in the pan of meat and steamed veggies. It is also pretty and I just leave mine out on the counter top for both reasons, it is used frequently!
582902
This cooker actually doesn't get all the way up to 15 according to Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen. The highest psi it gets to is 13 on the 2 setting on the lid. Because of this, you have to cook things that call for 15 for a little longer, I've just learned through trial and error. Hope that helps!
823480
based on the answer to the previous question about what is the max KPA (kilopascals), I expect the answer to this question is "no." Someone said the max pressure is 88 KPA, which roughly translates to 12.75 psi. It's a shame because they are so convenient, but I'm not aware of any electric pressure cookers that go to 15 psi.
1801220
This pressure cooker has 2 cooking settings. One at 7 psi and the other at 13 psi. It also has a steam release setting and a remove setting.
840748
the pressure is regulated by the amount of heat you use on the stove. the higher the flame the higher the pressure. The temperature of the stove is something you will have to monitor meaning you may have to increase or decrease as needed while the pressure is increasing to the needed pressure for the food item.
517205
according to my research, the lower PSI on High pressure setting can affect the cooking time slightly. if a recipe shows a time range, obviously the longer time would be selected for the electric PC. i don't understand the one reply that said to "knock off 2/3rds..." when the lower PSI of the electric model would clearly call for slightly more time.
1103938
The maximum heating surface is roughly 8 inches however if you are using a smaller diameter pan the bottom of the pan determines the cooking surface. It is ideal for smaller sauce pans as you are not heating areas outside the diameter of the pan. Hope this helps.
1227698
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.
325027
No, most cook top pressure cookers reach 15lb/inch squared. This cooker is programmed to shut off the cooking element when the temperature would potentially create a pressure of 12.7lb/inch squared. But and this is a big but, this cooker will not overuse the cooking energy, expel nutrients as steam and does not require constant monitoring. It is also very quiet and shuts off cooking automatically and maintains a warm heating. It is not perfect and is light duty but very handy.
261639
I see no minimum, but the instruction booklet says there is a maximum of 60 psi.
582001
The previous answers are incorrect about using this for canning. The USDA has very specific guidelines for canning including temps and PSI. The standard for all canning is 15 psi. In fact most recipes for pressure canners are based on the 15 psi. standard. Most all of these electric pressure cookers are below the 15 psi. standard and cannot be used for canning. High acid foods can be just water boiled,