Meyer Prestige Smartplus Aluminium Pressure Cooker, 5 Litre
from Meyer Group Ltd
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Category: Kitchen & Home
Model No: 57052
Release Date: 30/03/2004
Availability: dispatched within 24 hours
Index: Kitchen & Housewares
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Kitchen Shopper Price: £32.00
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Product Description Prestige 57052 Pressure Cookers Aluminium 5 Ltr - Mechanical Locking Device- A Special Cam Locks The Lid And The Body Of The Pressure Cooker - Two Pressure Settings 8Lb And 12Lb Cook Control For Versatility When Cooking - Visual Pressure Indicator- Raises To Indicat The Cooker Is Now At Pressure - Directional Pressure Regulator- Ensures Safe Release Of Steam Away From You - Made From Quality Polished Aluminium - Dishwasher Safe Body - 5 Litre Capacity - Prestige Lifetime Guarantee
does the job but tricky at times  Sent: 12 November 2008
As many other reviews ahev mentioned, I also had problems with not enough pressure being generated but soon found out that relocking again if not enough steam is being generated works, When working it is pretty quick, though I have found a knack of locking it correctly everytime.
Pressure Cooking Novice  Sent: 10 June 2008
My Mother has had the old fashioned type of Prestige pressure cooker for many years, which I watched her use throughout my childhood. On a whim after watching Jamie Oliver use a similar style pressure cooker to this one, to make one of his soups. I thought this must be a buy for me. Have just used to make a mound of potatoes for a cottage pie. Then went on to use to cook a selection of vegetables, carrots, baby corn, french beans, sugarsnaps and courgettes all in one go. Wow, no steamed out kitchen, one pot washing up. Found this very easy to use. Read instructions carefully, must get cooker up to pressure before reducing heat. I think cooking times are a guide line and cook to own taste, this comes with practice and use.
Over-engineered.  Sent: 03 June 2008
Only two pressure levels, the higher being only 12psi, the 'reduced pressure' level not being specified at all. The simple 5lb, 10lb and 15lb weights on older pressure cookers were much more useful when looking up cooking times.
The visual pressure indicator pops up to show when there is some pressure in the pot. Unfortunately the flawed design results in it usually sticking down and leaking steam, thus cooking pressure never being reached. Shaking the pan vigorously will get it to pop up and allow pressure to build.
The "use & care instruction" booklet is woeful - for example the "pasta and pulses" cooking times section not mentioning any pulses at all.
This item has lots of safety and 'user friendly' features, but you'll be able to cook better with an old pressure cooker.
Smartplus - It sure is ! :-) Sent: 05 September 2007
When I gave my first pressure cooker(an older Prestige model model 10033 Quick n'Easy) to my mother, I wondered whether I would find another one as good as my original. I searched many shops on the high street and unfortunately they only sold the stainless steel models. I prefer the aluminium ones because when cooking curries or indeed using garlic and ginger in the pressure cooker, aluminium is better than stainless steel as foods such as these do not stick to the bottom of the aluminium pans in general.
To be honest when I located the aluminium one on the internet, I was a bit cautious of the newer looking model due to the change in the design of the visual indicator and the new locking system.
However, once it arrived and after carefully consulting the user manual, I was most impressed with the ease and use of this newer model. I have no regrets over this purchase and would highly recommend it to perspective buyers. The new unique locking system is exceptionally better than the older models and gives you the added peace of mind that it will resolve any abnormal pressures more safely. (Luckily I have not had any such problems).
On my older model, I did have to order some spare parts, I went through the Prestige helpline number, and they provided me with a fast and efficient after sales service. Therefore, I felt assured that if anything was amiss with my new purchase I was confident it would be resolved. I have to add that I have had 'no' problems with the Prestige Smartplus cooker. It cuts down significantly on the time taken to tenderise meats, which was the primary reason for the purchase, it works just as splendidly on saving time on cooking vegetables in hurry. It's a God send for pulses!!!
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Associated kitchen categories: Pressure Cookers pressure cookers, cookware, 57052 |
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