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5.3.2009

I got this pressure cooker to replace my old faithful prestige (Circa 1956..) because I couldnt get hold of the rubber gaskets any more.. So no stranger to pressure cooking I was pretty sure of what I was looking for and read many reviews about other later prestige products and some other manufacturers too.. Hoping for a better quality range I was sadly disapointed.The main problem seems to be general build quality, and many folk complain of their pressure cookers falling apart by handles coming off fittings becoming loose or alarmingly, their cooker failing to seal altogether!!I came across the WMF perfect plus while here in Amazon,and reading the reviews and doing some further research about the product online I decided this was a soundly engineered pressure cooker that was tough, reliable, easy to work with, and very pleasing to the eye..I have not been disapointed. There is no Hisss! from this cooker as it builds up pressure silently and only hisses if you allow it to run over pressure... (Safety feature..)The hiss is more of a buzz, or horn.. Gets your attention right away.. It has a 2nd safety valve in the form of a ball bearing in a rubber gasket, and is built as strong as a nuclear containment vessel, You would have to be a right daft nugget to misunderstand how this cooker works..If there is the tinyest bit of pressure inside, you CANNOT open it. The lid CANNOT be twisted to open it, it is mechanically locked by the slightest pressure.. This is a GREAT feature and gives you more confidence knowing it will NOT spit or spray you with hot steam or liquids when you open it.You can allow it to cool naturally, (Thick base so takes a looong time!) and watching the top big button drop gives you a instant reading of the pressure.. Also you have the option (Besides dunking the cooker into a cold water sink..) to slowly or more quickly release pressure by pulling back gently on the slider on the handle.. The pressure is released from a vent forward and away from you.. !It is a pleasure to cook with this cooker, and after a couple of trials I had it mastered for all my old recipes including my old mums malayan potato and beef curry.. (That she brought back from Army service in Malaya..) Which tastes absolutely superb and the beef just melts in your mouth with no toughness at all.. (Recipe at end of this review..!) Hams, chicken, pulses and soups are to die for. The cooker cleans up beautifully and has a great capacity of 6 and a half litres which makes it ideal for families.Take this old mans advice and buy yourself a real pressure cooker get the WMF Perfect Plus Pressure Cooker 6.5ltr 22cm diameter 18/10 stainless steel Now!Alice's Curry.6 Potatoes peeled and halved.2 pounds Stewing Steak (Or chicken breasts) Cubed.Couple tablespoons oil.1 1/2 to 3 tablespoons medium or hot curry powder (Sharwoods is good.. Or any good Indian curry powder..) to your taste..(Optional) 1 Can evaporated milk (Carnation..) this takes the heat off a hot curry..1 Cooking Apple peeled and cored.. (Can be replaced by can of plum tomatoes.. or peaches fruit etc..)2 Large Carrots Chopped to thick disks.1 Large Onion Diced.2 Oxo Cubes.1 Tablespoon sugar.1 Kettle full hot water.If desired a Lime pickle (Bought in jars..) is a great addition I sometimes add two or three heaped teaspoons to the curry before pressurising it..Method:Fry the steak in the bottom of the pressure cooker in the oil.. as the water is fried out and the steak browns add the Curry powder and the Onion diced this will dry up and thicken almost immediately.Fry for 2 or 3 minutes on high heat stirring with long handled wooden spoon..Add chopped carrot disks.Add Apple and Sugar.(Keep stirring..)add potatoes and add kettleful of water and oxo cubes (Stock of your choice..) then (After tasting for heat..) add as much as you require from the tin of Carnation milk..Stir it up to mix and lift mixing meat and veg evenly and close cooker with heat on say half or just under (Wing it.. don't burn it..) bring to pressure and cook on highest ring marker for a full 20-25 minutes.. Then take off heat and allow to cool to open.This recipe is ALWAYS at its very best if eaten the following day.. As it thickens naturally, and the potatoes sweeten up as they absorb the curry overnight. - But it IS flexible as you can add a gravy thickener to it (Granules..) and thicken it that way, like straight away if you just must eat it now. :) Believe me its gorgeous either way !!I usually prepare dinner plates by arranging a wall of rice around the edge and ladelling the curry into the well in the middle.. Serve piping hot! - Yum!
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20.8.2012

I am so happy I decided to INVEST in this pressure cooker.As a vegan I eat a lot of pulses and this saves me so much time. For example, one morning I'd soaked some chickpeas overnight, when I got up I put the chickpeas on to cook and had a shower, 10 minutes later the chickpeas were done. I made my hoummous and took it to work for lunch. Now that is fast food.Pulses cooked with the pressure cooker have a creamier texture to canned pulses and they are way way cheaper especially if you buy organic pulses and of course you can try any pulse that you want unlike the limited range available in a store.Of course, I was terrified of my pressure cooker after all the horror stories I'd heard about it but I went on You Tube and watched a few videos of people using the pressure cooker,it really is very simple.I have to add that I don't rate the instruction manual, it's very basic with no recipes, on the WMF site there are supposed to be recipes but I've never found any. I did follow the instructions from the manual and the quick release works great, just put the cooker in the sink let the cold water run over it and in minutes you can open the lid and no scary steam comes out as it is all released via the steam outlet. It is also very very quiet, I was surprised. I find it very easy to clean too.Mine comes with a trivet and steam basket which I have used it is a great accessory and again very easy to clean. Storage wise it is quite big but a small price to pay for such versatile kit as of course I can use it as a giant saucepan too.I've also cooked brown rice and black eyed beans which is a favourite of mine and that has come out really well, it only took 10 minutes. I also made a chickpea curry, yes I am a chickpea lover, and that was awesome. I find that I usually use it in the morning because it cooks so quickly it is more convenient leaving me more time to enjoy my evenings. I always soak my pulses overnight to save on cooking time.A colleague told me she makes cheesecake using her pressure cooker but as I'm a vegan I'll never know. It is extremely versatile.I can't think of one negative thing to say about this item, I love it, love it, love it.
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16.7.2015

I bought this cooker back in 2010 and though I was immediately pleased with it I found myself eating fewer of the foods it excels at - stews, soups, pulses. Fast forward five years and I'm in a comfort food phase where this cooker really comes into its own (my rule of thumb is to cook on max pressure reducing cooking times to one third normal) but though it had been used perhaps no more than a dozen times during the previous 5 years, the wretched gasket began to leak so I've just replaced it and it works like new again. Comparing the new gasket with the old, it's clear to see that the depth of the outside rim is significantly reduced on the old one. Not only that but while the new one has quite a clearly delineated rim,the old one has become rounded. So, my take on this is to always store the cooker with the gasket removed from the lid, inside the saucepan where it will be protected and not permanently 'squashed'. Another possible cause of gasket deterioration on gas hobs which I read about elsewhere - and it seems plausible - is to make sure not to use a burner so large that the flames lick up the side of the saucepan where even silicone rubber will likely soften and succumb to distortion.As to the cooker itself - it's a joy to use after the old aluminium job I used nearly forty years ago which generated an ear-splitting hiss during the entire cooking operation. The WMF is nearly silent and the pressure indicator tells you all you need to know. I've docked one star because as much as I like the cooker, the price of the gasket (at the time of writing) seems out of all proportion with the capital cost of the cooker. I note that Amazon's American counterpart stocks an apparently well-received reasonably priced Korean 'compatible' - let's hope we in the UK get fast access to a similar product.
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15.7.2010

I've been considering getting a pressure cooker since January 2010, following an article in The Guardian's Word of Mouth blog. I've never used one before or seen one in use so I had a long debate over whether to get a cheap one to see if I used it, or a more expensive one which will last longer and, hopefully, be foolproof. I settled on this WMF one because of the Amazon reviews and I'm so pleased I did!I bought a vegetarian pressure cooking book at the same time as I bought this and they both arrived together. I was rather daunted by the pressure cooker instruction book (in several different languages and therefore rather thick)but when I read the English instructions and looked at the diagrams it didn't look too difficult so I got stuck in with a red bean recipe.The cooker is heavy duty and great quality with a good solid base - important apparently if you don't want rice to "catch". The handle locks on with an easy-to-use slide mechanism. The pressure indicator is easy for a total newbie to understand and there were no strange noises or whistles as the cooker came up to pressure. It was easy to adjust the heat so that the high pressure was maintained. Once the cooking time is up, the cooker is removed from the heat and can't be opened until the pressure drops (indicated by the pressure "button" subsiding). At all times it felt totally safe - yes, I've read the stories about exploding lentils! - and the results are brilliant. As I'm a vegan I tend to eat a lot of pulses and grains and these cook perfectly in this pressure cooker - better than with "normal" cooking methods. I've used this for three dishes so far - a bean dish, brown rice, and a split pea dish - and all have been excellent. I can see myself using this cooker frequently from now on and recommend this make and model.
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20.8.2009

I have always been afraid of pressure cookers but decided to buy one as other people raved about them. Based on other reviews I decided to buy this one.You can't really ignore lots of five star reviews ! It came complete with a basket with holes and a standing trivet.This is a doddle to use. I will use it mainly for cooking, for example, my usual steak or steak and kidney for pies, goulash, beef and lamb curries etc. As long as you make sure that the meat mixture is just covered by liquid, no more than 2/3 full and a minimum of 1/4 litre of liquid you don't need any special recipe book. I have just cooked 2lb of stewing steak. I browned it first, in the base of the pressure cooker pan with a chopped onion in a little oil,added a few sliced mushrooms,salt and pepper and a litre of beef stock, put on the lid, turned up the heat, the pressure indicator started to rise and when it was showing two orange rings I turned the gas down to its lowest setting. If it is too high there is a slight whistle to remind you to turn it down. This very low setting seemed to maintain the cooker at the correct pressure. Twenty minutes later I turned off the gas and left it to depressurise on its own. The beef is beautifully tender and there is plenty of gravy to use, thicken, or freeze for later. This would usually take 2.5 to 3 hours in the oven. Its pie for our meal tomorrow and I will freeze half for later. I am glad I didn't buy the smaller one despite there only being two of us because I can cook for the family when they visit or batch cook if I want. Smaller amounts wont be a problem either. The pressure cooker seems very well made, is very easy to clean (the handle detaches from the lid) and I can't wait to use it again. It isn't frightening at all!
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1.4.2011

I bought this pressure cooker a couple of months ago and have been using it regularly. I am a first time pressure cooker user so as a few reviews mentioned as well, it would be very beneficial if there was a recipe book. The instructions are not very clear and it tells you to never cook without at least 1/4 liquid, I ended up with quite a few really watery dishes at first then I realised that you certainly don't need that much liquid at all. I found an address in Milton Keynes to send my guarantee slip as their UK Head Office but have not received an acknowledgement so the person who were asking where to send the guarantee slip,please run a search for their UK office on the internet.My main problem with the cooker is (I'm not sure if others have the same experience or perhaps mine is faulty) that the safety valve does not always operate properly so the pressure gauge does not rise and the valve constantly leaks steam, I'm having to either shake the cooker a few times to stop it leaking then the gauge starts rising or having to cool it down and open it up to press on the valve to get the small ball into the bottom chamber of the valve as described in the booklet....3 out of 5 times I'm having to do this and it's really annoying me that I can't just shut the lid and see the gauge rising once it's boiled. Also I've noticed some water dripping from the edge of the lid the other day. Apart from this I think the product is very solid, well made and the design is good and cooks very quietly and very well.
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16.11.2009

I bought this pressure cooker having seen that a reasonably high number of people had ALL given this product 5 out of 5. Although it may seem quite expensive, it's worth every penny. I really am so pleased with it. It not only looks good, but is very well made. Spare parts and extra inserts (if required) are readily available on Amazon. Using the pressure cooking, I found it to be completely silent, unlike my old Prestige one, which used to shake, hiss and rattle. It's really easy to clean afterwards and produces the most perfectly cooked potatoes and carrots in just 6 minutes (once the indicator has risen). It's also fantastic for anyone who cooks their own dried pulses, such as chick peas.After soaking, they used to have to cook on the hob for 2 and a half hours before, now that's been reduced to just 13 minutes. It's so much quicker to make meals, and uses much less energy because of the fast cooking times. There are so many different things that can be cooked in the pressure cooker, such as quick rice puddings, risottos, soups, stews and curries. To make the most of your new pressure cooker, I would recommend buying a good pressure cooker recipe book. The booklets that come with it only give cooking times for a limited number of items, and don't give any recipe ideas at all. This new and modern pressure cooker design really is perfect, and completely safe to use.
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24.11.2013

Bought this a week or so ago. I'd had it on my wish list for ages, due to the excellent reviews, then found a discounted one in the Amazon Warehouse. I've used it every day since it arrived...butter beans, beef casserole, bulk bolognese sauce, spuds, cabbage...all cooked to perfection in a fraction of the time it would have taken with convential stovetop/oven methods which all adds up to a very significant energy saving.Update - 7 years later and still as good as the day I bought it.I couldn't use my old aluminium one any more as I now have an induction hob, and it's so good to have this facility again...and without the spluttering and hissing!It's well built,comes to pressure fast and if the heat's too high it lets you know with an audible signal. Releasing the pressure fast is a doddle with the in handle slider control, which directs the steam away from the operator.I haven't bothered to get another pressure cooker cookbook as there's so much good info on the net, the accompanying manual with this is minimal, but adequate for basic operating instructions.Even more pleased now I've sourced the non pressure lid for it (also from Amazon Warehouse), at a third of the full price, so I now have the added bonus of using it as a substantial sized regular pan.
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21.2.2014

I have been considering getting a pressure cooker for some time and had even bought a cookbook. I spent more than I was intending but after reading the reviews I decided on this one and managed to get one in the sales purely by coincidence. Turns out that the writer of the cookbook also recommends WMF.I have tried it a few times now and it certainly does what it says on the tin. I'm still getting used to it, having never used a pressure cooker before, but I was amazed to have cooked beef shin in under 45 minutes so that it falls apart. I know that it take 6-8 hours in the slow cooker to achieve the same results. I still like the slow cooker and the ability to go out and leave something cooking,but it is also nice to decide to have something for dinner without preparing 24 hours in advance.The pan itself is beautiful quality and despite being on a gas hob at full blast, both handles stayed cool. The movement to close the lid is very smooth and although it doesn't have a dial to instantly release the pressure, the tap method works perfectly, (but you do have to ensure the sink is empty).I'm still excited about my purchase and impressed that I've also made soup in 10 minutes. I can't wait to try more recipes now and build up my knowledge and confidence.
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23.9.2010

It's been a few years since I last used a pressure cooker but after using steamers for the past few years and constantly having to descale them I decided to give the old pressure cooking a go again.On first sight this is a lovely looking pressure cooker. I have the 6.5 ltr model. Very solid and substantial and I found the opening and closing of the lid very easy.As I haven't used it yet I can't comment on its performance but I will update on that as and when. I wanted to leave a review though because it didn't say on the description that it includes a trivet wire and basket and I therefore purchased one as an extra - so now I have two! Don't think you will be able to use two at a time because it brings the baskets up to the top of the cooker.However if anyone knows differently please correct me.I used to use the old Tower pressure cooker with the adjustable weights that wobbled about on top. I'm looking forward to seeing how this modern version performs.At first glance it looks well worth the money and the fact that the handle is easily removed to ensure you can keep it clean and scale free is brilliant.
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15.12.2009

Additional Info: I have recently bought the 22cm glass lid for this pressure cooker and it's excellent. A good weight and it feels solid enough to use as a frisbee...I jest! A seriously useful addition to the WMF pressure cooking experience. I'm still thrilled with this superb pressure cooker.********************************************There are 23 other 5 star ratings ahead of me with plaudits aplenty so I won't go through them all again, except to say, I couldn't agree more. This really is a cracking piece of kit for your kitchen. Expensive, I realise, but flawlessly made and I think worth every penny particularly if you are youngish...it will last for years. You might say an investment!I've had mine for several months now and I've used it far more than I had expected. It is by far the BEST p.c. I have owned or used. It's economical, healthy, clean and easy to use. My only gripe is I wish there were more cookbooks for pressure cooking. Still with reviewers who give us recipes like Alice's Curry (not tried yet but I shall!) by Astor Ix maybe there will be a reviewers cookbook!
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16.1.2014

I have loved cooking for the last 30 years, I am quite an adventurous cook and I love a challenge. I don't know whether it was foodie snobbery or fear of explosions that prevented me from buying a pressure cooker before now, but this is a device that I will never regret buying. I only have it about a month and I have used it almost every single day. The device itself is a good solid build and filled with safety features which give you a great level of confidence when using it.I cannot get over how tender meats come out of the cooker after such short periods. For example I have previously cooked pulled pork conventionally, it had taken 3 hours to cook....In the pressure cooker it took only 45 mins and to be honest it was more moist and tender.I have cooked dozens of dishes in minutes that previously would have taken 1 hour + to cook, not one has been a failure. Chilli, curry, stews, rice dishes, stroganoff, the list goes on and on.To summarize: Do not hesitate to get this device. For great tips when starting off, search "hip pressure cooking"
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11.1.2009

My first ever pressure cooker, which was a gift from my mum for Christmas. I read the two reviews for this item which I found very helpful. The first on the menu for me was soup made with a ham Hough, I must say I was a bit nervous using it for the first time, although there was no need to be it was simple to use and my soup was cooked in 35 mins and the ham literally fell off the bone, absolutely delicious! I have since cooked a whole chicken which was ready in 25 mins and once again was so succulent and tasty. At the moment I am trying to reduce the items in my freezer therefore have not yet started cooking as much as I would like with my cooker but I move forward with confidence and would highly recommend this particular one.It is well made, solid pan and as previously stated is dishwasher safe. The one thing I would recommend is to purchase this size rather than the smaller one as you have to bear in mind that when making soup with a joint of meat for stock that you can only fill it to half its capacity.
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4.6.2015

It was worth paying a bit more for this really good product. We have owned this for a few months now and it has been a real asset. Unlike our old pressure cooker, which was consigned to the bin some years ago, this one is virtually silent and the quick steam release very efficient. You can still put it under the cold tap if you prefer but why lug a heavy pan around when you can just slide the device on the handle?The slow cooker will probably soon be off to the charity shop as we find this cooker provides well cooked and tasty meals easily and quickly. I was sceptical about the whole chicken recipes but it was a winner. If you want a proper looking roast to carve at the table then use the oven but this cooker provides a fall off the bone,succulent dish that retains all the flavour.Preparing ingredients for the slow cooker about 8 hours before eating and at a time when chopping onions etc is not attractive or convenient was not really for us.This cooker is high quality and looks good too. We recommend it.
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24.10.2010

Now 2013 and the ball bearing in the pressure valve has come out. I am disappointed this has gone after only 3 years especially after paying £100+ for this item. My last pressure cooker lasted 15 years with no problems or replacements except the ring. I could understand if this was used regularly but I only use this once in a while. I now have to buy a new valve. I have changed the grading from 5 star to 3 star.ORIGINAL POSTPressure Cookers are meant to last for years and my previous Prestige lasted a good while. I did some research on this pressure cooker and was glad I chose this one. Although pricey the pressure cooker is sterdy, easy to clean, and no noise when it pressures!I can have the cooker on the lowest setting and it will pressure fine thus saving energy. The instructions are easy to follow, just follow the English section and will tell you how long to pressure certain foods. I would recommend this to anyone.
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