14.8.2010

I had an aluminium pressure cooker for many, many years. It was a wedding present. Bit by bit it got used less as more gadgets came along in the kitchen such as microwaves(and in my case an AGA) and I got a little bit unsettled by the reports that cooking in aluminium was not a good idea. I decided recently that I would give these 'new generation' pressure cookers a go as the AGA gets switched off in the summer and I invariably forget to soak pulses the night before I need them (we use alot being vegetarians). I did quite a bit of research into various models and decided on a WMF one.The reports that the second generation PCs are quieter and safer are not wrong. This is a superb product.The first time I used it I was baffled because it was so quiet, I kep staring at it and was completely convinced that the dahl (lentil dish) that I was cooking, would not be cooked when I opened the cooker. I was wrong. This is a quality product. Very quiet, very safe and very efficient. Being an 'old hand' at pressure cooking I never cook for as long as the manufacturers recommend because I normally leave the pressure to come down on its own so therefore I can turn the heat source off well before the recommended time.I like the way this cooker is easier to clean than my old one as the handle just unclips and the whole lot (except the handle which obviously has all 'the workings' in it) can go in the dishwasher. But it is so 'nonstick' of itself (being a nice shiny stainless steel)and so easy to rinse out I don't put mine in the dishwasher, it just isn't worth sacrificing the room in the dishwasher for something that takes a minute to wash.It's great to be able to once again, cook impromptu dishes that include pulses without the fag of having to soak them overnight (for those of you not used to pressure cookers you only need to soak pulses, including kidney beans, for 30-60 mins prior to cooking in a pressure cooker, giving you delicious, nutritious and inexpensive meals very quickly - couple that with the fuel saving and this cooker will pay for itself very quickly).Now to the negative. I completely agree with other reviewers regarding instructions. If I was new to pressure cooking I would have been lost and/or too scared to give it a go. If you are a novice don't buy this without also purchasing a good pressure cooking book. If you are like me(everything must be out of the packet and in use with 20 minutes of it arriving in the house) then order your book to arrive before or with the PC. It is such a shame that the manufacturers don't include some basic simple recipes just to get novices started. Once you have the basics of pressure cooking it is so easy to adapt your own recipes and experiment. Very quickly you will realise that it is a very safe way to cook provided you don't overfill and chat on the phone for an hour while it's on the stove going full pelt (not that I've ever done that myself ;-)!).To sum up, I would invest in a quality product like this as very quickly it will have paid for itself and you will have it for a lifetime.

5.6.2012

I have always previously owned Prestige pressure cookers. I decided that without my children at home, I now needed a smaller one. I decided to look around at other makes. I suppose that I was attracted to WMF because it was a German make. I have found their goods to be well engineered and have not been disappointed. I would quickly like to say that my purchase included the perforated basket and trivet stand. Happily, I found that my old prestige inserts fitted too. What I like best about the WMF is that it is very quick to come to pressure and quick to release it too. It does not frighten with a huge burst of hissing like my old Prestige.

24.4.2014

I was looking for a pressure cooker to make stock in a more efficient and clean way. I had never used a pressure cooker before and to be honest I regarded it as a sort of prehistoric cooking method (I remember my mother fumigating the entire kitchen with her old Lagostina). After doing a lot of research I narrowed it down to the Kuhn Rikon and WMF brands, I picked the WMF simply because it's dishwasher safe while the KR is not! I have to admit that I am hugely pleased with my choice which is also proving to be a bit of a culinary revolution for me. Apart from making outstanding stock in minutes, so far I have made risotto, polenta, poached pears, ratatouille,

4.8.2013

Spent a long time looking for a replacement for my old Prestige when it fell apart after 30 years. Did not want one that was aluminium or that cooked at a lower pressure. Neither Prestige or Tower fitted the bill or had specially good reviews, so I was in a quandary until I came across this. Was the price worth it? Was it really that good?The answer is a definite YES! Decent bit of kit, good choice, very glad I got it. Was a bit flummoxed at first but quickly got the hang of it, now use it constantly. My old Prestige was cumbersome and, compared to this beauty, a beast to use, so only got dragged out for stock making. This one is so quick and easy by comparison: if you need to add something before it gets to full pressure,

21.4.2010

For years we used an aluminum Prestige pressure cooker which did the job but was very noisy in use (hissing loudly). Having bought an induction hob, we could no longer use the Prestige so I looked round to see what was available. The newer Prestige range seemed rather poor quality so I was put off. We were initially put off by the price of the WMF stainless steel cooker until we bought a WMF pan from a local store to replace a very cheap stainless steel pan. The difference in use surprised us - so much easier to control during cooking with a much more even heat distribution. The cheap stainless steel pan had hot spots due to it warping under heat - something the sales rep told me the WMF wouldn't do due to its design and construction; he was right too.

12.8.2010

This is one immense machine.I've had what is a completely irrational fear of pressure cookers when I've seen them in cookshops/supermarkets etc. So one day I was thinking I wonder if there is a way to replicate a slow cooked stew like taste that doesn't take 8 hours or stock making that doesn't take 24 hours.A bit of googling/utoobing later and the pressure cooker has ALL the answers.There is actually an infomercial on youtube for this WMF cooker (just search WMF pressure cooker) and although it is a cheesy product plug it does give a prefect example of how this pressure cooker works in practice (and should do tbh for 80 odd quid).So far I've cooked numerous stews both meat and vegetarian,

30.12.2009

About a year ago I bought a Dyson DC15 Animal. That machine actually made vacuuming carpets a pleasure. This thing does the same for pressure cooking. After ten years of an older Prestige model that hissed away like the Flying Scotsman (no, there wasn't anything wrong with it, it was just supposed to work that way), that the WMF makes next to no sound and issues hardly any steam is like coming up for air. It holds full pressure on the teeny-tiny gas ring at the front of my hob (two-and-a-half inch diameter) at its lowest setting and just does its job effortlessly. Cleaning by hand is a breeze (there's no way this baby is going into the dishwasher!) and the pressure release only caught me once - the manual may make this clear,

14.2.2010

Smart looking cooker, it looks good on the hob, and doesn't need to be tidied away all the time. In fact it's best not to be too far away, as it's quite heavy (no bad thing) and it needs to be there in front of you asking to be used. I'm vegetarian and have cooked pulses in it, one pot vegetable stews, made marmalade, and rice pudding, it's very good. It's very quick at doing a selection of vegetables too, eg for a yorkshire pudding Sunday lunch style dinner. As other reviewers have mentioned, the instruction book is just that, you really need to have a good pressure cooker book. I've had pressure cookers for over 40 years, and use my own experience plus all the old books from my worn out previous cookers.

2.10.2009

Having had very bad memories of my Mum's old 'Jiggle Top' pressure cooker I was a bit sceptical as to how easy it would be to use one of the New Generation models. I did lots of research and eventually decided on this make and size.Without exception it is wonderful. I have used and used it probably also due to the fantastic cookbook that I also bought which is also amazing (Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure by Lorna Sass).My one little (and it is little) gripe would be that the instruction book is a bit woolley when it comes to timings for cooking pulses and grains - hense the need for a good PC cookbook. Apart from that its easy to clean,

11.2.2011

I returned a WMF Perfect Plus Pressure Cooker that had a faulty handle. Thank you Amazon for the excellent service - I was amazed when they said they are sending a new pot, as I only complained about the handle which would not release pressure. The new pot arrived and it works perfectly! I can only say that this pressure cooker is the most valued item of cookware in my kitchen, and in almost daily use. I turn out delicious veggies and beans. Vegetarians should all have one! I recommend a good pressure cookbook as the accompanied manual is very basic. (I also bought a smaller (2.5Lt?) one for my mother-in-law and she loves it, an ideal size for soup or veggies for one person.)

22.1.2010

I bought my mother one of these for Xmas as she told me she missed her two Prestige cookers (thrown away after many years of service). The main criteria for choosing this one were material (she turned her Aluminium pans black by cooking unsuitable foods in them) and build quality. I'd seen WMF before and thought them to be good quality so I bought her one of these.After visiting my parents and using it myself over Xmas, I have just ordered one for myself and my partner :-)The old Tower pressure cooker that my partner owns is very old, doesn't seal and I'm sure is missing a lid part - but as I can't find out who makes them I can't be sure (and neither is she),

10.8.2010

We'd bought this pressure cooker to replace the Prestige we had had for many years, which had grown leaky and inefficient. Having reviewed all the ones available, and looked at the reviews for this one, we decided to splash out, because it was not cheap. It's proved to be excellent. It comes to pressure very quickly, and hardly emits any steam during the cooking process. Also the heat can be turned down very low, and it maintains its pressure. One small drawback seems to be that sometimes it doesn't depressurise fully and is then hard to open. Other than that, an extremely well-made product that I would recommend.

1.11.2010

This is a absolutely brilliant product!I was looking for a new P cooker for some time and decided to buy it after reading the commends from other people who had already bought it.It is extremely well made - far better quality product than my old Tefal P cooker and unlike the Tefal, this cooker is very quiet when in use.I have used it a few times to cook veg and various stews and meat sauces and each time the food is cooked v quickly and perfectly.This cooker is pricey when you compare it with others but honestly-as far as I am concerned, it is worth every single penny.

28.2.2009

I bought this pressure cooker as I was strongly recommend this German brand. Is more expensive that other pressure cookers but will last years and the service is excellent. Is more safer than the average and also keeps more the vitamins at boiling time. It is a muss in the kitchen specially if you have kids and you want to cook healthy. I had before other brands like Swan, Tefal, and another one that burnt... dont remember the brand...WMF is by far the best in its range and the price at Amazon was the best!This pressure cooker will last you at least a generation!

8.3.2009

I am so pleased with this WMF pressure cooker.I did some google searching to find the best cooker and this one stood out.This 4.5ltr is just the right size for my wife and I.But if you are cooking for a family you need to go to at least the next size up.The pressure cooker is very well made and easy to use.It makes no sound when cooking and easy to depressurise.The handle clips off for easy cleaning and the whole cooker looks and feels very well made.You can buy cheaper pressure cookers but you get what you pay for.This for me is a best buy.

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