Product By Fagor(16 customers reviews)
Amazon.com Review
Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to cook healthy meals with beans, grains, meat, poultry, and seafood in much less time than many other cooking methods require. The two pots in this set include a 4-quart size for quick-cooking sides of rice or spaghetti squash and a large 8-quart size for family dinners of pasta primavera or corn chowder. A universal lid fits both pots, locking in flavor and nutrients.
The cooker is constructed of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum base for even and efficient heat distribution. For safety, the pressure cooker has dual pressure settings on its handle--one in a dial control and another on a valve. Other safety measures include two pressure release valves and a locking handle to prevent the unit from opening while under pressure. A visual indicator lets you know when all the pressure has been released and the cooker is ready to open.
For versatility, this pressure cooker set comes with a glass lid that turns the two pressure cooker bases into a regular saucepan and stockpot. The set also includes a stainless-steel steamer basket and a trivet to rest it on as well as an instruction manual and a recipe book. All components of this pressure cooker set are dishwasher-safe and carry a 10-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
What's in the Box:
8-quart Splendid pressure cooker, 4-quart Splendid pot, stainless-steel pasta/steamer basket with trivet, glass lid, instruction manual, full-color recipe book.
From the Manufacturer
 | Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. |
2010-08-03
By M. Turner (Blythe, CA USA)
I received my much awaited 5-piece pressure cooker set today! I was so excited to make my own hummus & falafel. I began the soaking process of the beans, yesterday, so that I would be ready to cook when UPS arrived with my package! To my great dismay, I opened the 8-quart cooker box, which is boxed separately from the glass lid, and the 4-qt cooker, and found that the 8-qt black handle was broken. Three pieces of the handle, where it meets the steel, were in the bottom of the box. Luckily, when I called Amazon, they told me that they would send me a new Fagor 5-pc Pressure Cooker set, to arrive in 2 days. The customer service rep also stated that I would receive a shipping label, at no cost to me, in my email, within 5 minutes. I could print the shipping label and send back the broken product, returning it within 30 days. Great! I am so happy that this turned out well. Though, my family and I are greatly disappointed not to get to make hummus & falafel, tonight. The handles are hollow, and seem not well made. Though, the steel is of high quality and the set is a great price. Notice, I have not handled any other pressure cooker to compare the strength/quality of the handles. When I purchased this set for myself, I also purchased a set that Amazon sent to a friend. I would buy this again for myself & intend to purchase a 3rd set for some friends. I made a packaging suggestion where one has the online opportunity to do so with Amazon. I hope that this helps you in your decision. Hence, my 4 stars.
2010-07-31
By Lindsay Reid (KY, USA)
This pressure cooker is so easy to use! Before I bought this pressure cooker I was scared of them. I finally decided I would buy one and give it a try I'm so glad I did! I also bought the book Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure. Buy this you won't be sorry!
2010-07-28
By A. Audi
I am very frustrated with the customer service I've been shown. I initially contacted Fagor in March 2010 regarding a problem with my pressure cooker which I had been using for 1 month. I was told that they would replace the handle. More than 3 months later I have nothing. No fixed handle, therefore no pressure cooker. At least someone could have had the courtesy to contact me and let me know that I would not be receiving anything. Instead, when I emailed to inquire as to when the handle would arrive, I was told "next week". It's very hard to believe that Fagor is unable to get a replacement handle. I could have ordered one off the website myself, but I trusted that the company would remedy the situation., as they promised Now I'm stuck because I spent quite a bit of money on a pressure cooker that I thought was high quality, and I've been left with a regular sauce pan for months. How long must this go on?
2010-06-23
By Lorax (Bay Area, CA)
I think this is the same product as the Fagor Rapida set sold by Costco. It works great, so I won't do a complete review. I want to share what I learned about using it to steam. After reading for hours on the web about pressure cooking grains and experimenting, I discovered that steaming is the most reliable and best tasting way to cook grains. However this requires an inner bowl to hold the grains above the water, and it's very difficult to find one that fits inside, holds a decent volume, and most importantly can be removed without burning your hands on the pressure cooker walls. After looking high and low, I realized that I already had the perfect inner bowl for steaming: The 0.7L rectangular Glasslock brand storage container, sold as part of a larger set at Costco as well. I can actually place two of these on top of each other, inside the pasta steamer basket that comes with the Fagor Rapida, to pressure cook two different items at the same time. Because of the rectangular shape, these Glasslock containers can be gripped on the sides with a potholder and lifted out without burning your fingers. Perfect! After realizing that my sealing problems were caused by failure to follow the extremely poor directions included with the Fagor, I'm in pressure cooking heaven.
2010-06-12
By J. Wells
I know squat about pressure cookers but hubby wanted one. However, he objected to the $250 price tag his friends paid. This is killer. Short ribs in 30 minutes. 2 pot sizes with interchangeable lids (one glass & one pressure cooker). Has steamer basket (only fits larger pot). GREAT gift for someone that is just going out on their own...HIGHLY recommend! Can't quite understand why you'd buy the more expensive Fagor 5-in-one.
