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Brand | HAWKINS |
Capacity | 8 Liters |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Special Feature | Locking Lid |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 3500 Grams |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Hand Control |
About this item
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- The Package length of the product is 9.4 inches
- The Package width of the product is 23.8 inches
- The Package height of the product is 42.2 inches
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Food-Grade Superior Stainless SteelThe Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker body and lid are made from food-grade, 18/8, non-magnetic, superior stainless steel (AISI Grade 304). The '18/8' symbolises that this stainless steel grade contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, for greater anti-corrosion resistance, and to better withstand the various acids found in many foods such as fruits, meats, milk, and vegetables. It is hence one of the best quality stainless steel grades used for making cooking utensils. Type 304 stainless steel has great strength, which means that, properly used, your Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker will give you many years of faithful service. |
Food-grade Superior Stainless Steel lidThe 18/8 superior stainless steel lid ensures the highest levels of hygiene and durability. |
5.8 mm Extra-thick, Heat-diffusing Sandwich BottomThe pressure cooker Body and Lid are made of food-grade, superior stainless steel for maximum hygiene and durability. On the outside bottom of the pressure cooker, sandwiched between two sheets of stainless steel, is a core of 4.1 mm thick aluminium, which spreads heat quickly and evenly. This means no hotspots – food will not burn or stick. The external base is made of AISI Grade 430 magnetic stainless steel, which means that your Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker will work on both gas & induction cooktops. The extra-thick base stays flat and never bulges. It can be used safely for light and deep frying before pressure cooking. |
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The Hawkins Pressure-Locked Safety lidThe unique Hawkins Pressure-Locked Safety lid ensures that when there is pressure inside the cooker, the lid is pressure-locked like a modern jetliner door. It cannot be opened until the pressure has fallen to a safe level. |
Perfect Sealing through better design – 'Play'The lid handle bar is so attached to the lid that there is extra space for deliberate 'play' or movement. This ensures perfect sealing of the lid with the rim of the cooker body. This is an advanced design feature – do not try to tighten the bar and remove this 'play'! |
Fixed sturdy PivotThe fixed sturdy pivot assists the self-centralising lid in locking securely and safely in place, ensuring a steam-tight seal. It is also designed so that no undue pressure is put on the plastic handles, as it is part of the metal handle itself. Thus the handles last longer. |
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Superior pressure regulationThe New Improved pressure regulation system regulates pressure better, cooks faster, saves more fuel, is easier to insert and remove and reduces sprouting of frothy foods (such as dal). |
Automatic Safety ValveThe automatic Safety Valve is positioned such that, if it operates, the steam and food are deflected safely downwards. |
Longer lasting GasketAs the lid fits from inside, the gasket does not get rubbed sideways, or cut or scraped every time the pressure cooker is opened or closed. Further, exposure of the gasket to food acids in the pressure cooker is minimised due to the protection given to it by the rim of the lid. |
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Sturdy, stay-cool HandlesYour pressure cooker comes with stay-cool handles which are easy and comfortable to hold while cooking. The handles are designed to provide optimal comfort and protection from excessive heat when the cooker is in use. The metal screw and rivets used to fasten the handles are safely recessed to limit the chances of your hand coming into contact with hot metal during cooking. |
Unique Curved BodyThe cooker body is given the right curvature, which has three benefits: food is easy to stir during the cooking that is done prior to pressure cooking; this helps prevent the food from sticking or burning which can otherwise be a problem in stainless steel, and clean-up is so easy! |
Works on Gas + Induction cooktopsThe AISI Grade 430 magnetic external base of the pressure cooker means that it can be used on induction cooktops. In addition, it is recommended for use on gas, electric, ceramic and halogen cooktops as well. The 5.8 mm extra-thick base always stays flat and maintains proper contact even after heavy-duty use. |
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The Hawkins Cookbook AdvantageA cookbook or instruction manual is supplied free of cost with each pressure cooker. It valuable and practical information on the proper use and care of your pressure cooker, and a variety of tested recipes as well. Feel free to experiment and develop your own recipes once you are comfortable using your pressure cooker! |
The Hawkins Test KitchenThe Test Kitchen writes instructions for the user, develops recipes and solves customer problems. The Test Kitchen tests products from the consumer’s point of view. If a prototype has some issues at the testing stage, the Test Kitchen sends it back to the R&D Centre for improving the design. |
Certified by ULUL Certificate No. SA5984. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent Worldwide safety analysis, testing and certification Organisation. Headquartered in Chicago, UL was founded in 1894. The UL mark is widely accepted and recognised as a trusted symbol of safety. Their certification includes evaluation and factory surveillance of products by their field representatives worldwide. Several Hawkins models are certified by UL – such models carry the UL mark stamped on the product external base, and printed on the product carton. |
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Brand | HAWKINS |
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Capacity | 8 Liters |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Special Feature | Locking Lid |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 3500 Grams |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Hand Control |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Voltage | 230 Volts |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
Product Dimensions | 17 x 12 x 9 inches |
Item Weight | 7.72 pounds |
Manufacturer | A&J Distributors, Inc. |
ASIN | B002MPQHA8 |
Country of Origin | India |
Item model number | B85 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,848 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #36 in Pressure Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 18, 2009 |
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Product Description
Shielded safety valve long lasting gasket new improved projection welded handle bracket pressure locked safety lid cookbook included this is a stainless steel 8. 0 liter pressure is a stainless steel 8. 0 liter pressure cooker with a whistling pressure cooker. Re cooker with a whistling pressure cooker. Gleaming stainless steel body ensures long-lasting beauty and easy cleaning. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary methods. Pressure-steamed vegetables retain their flavors, nutrients and colors. Easy to use Stay cool handles shielded safety valve. Long lasting gasket. New improved projection welded handle bracket pressure locked safety lid cookbook included
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Easy to clean | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 3.3 | — | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 3.7 | — |
Flavor | 3.8 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | — |
Value for money | 3.8 | — | — | 3.8 | — | 3.4 |
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capacity | 8 liters | 5 liters | 5 liters | 6 liters | 6.5 liters | 5 liters |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
weight | 3500 grams | 2.5 kilograms | 2.4 kilograms | 2400 grams | 2 kilograms | 4.9 pounds |
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Customers like the ease of use of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it's simple and reliable. That said, some complain about the seal. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use. They say it's simple, reliable, and doable using instructions found on the web. Customers also mention that the parts are standard and easy to get.
"...The cooker comes with lots of instructions. It is important to follow them, pressure cookers are dangerous...." Read more
"I like the design very much. simple and lightweight, and easy. And it's high quality stainless...." Read more
"...along with that goes point No 2- spare/repair parts are standard and easy to get, cheap (usually under $5) and can be effortlessly replaced...." Read more
"...This is extremely confusing, especially regarding important safety messages: no dry heating, no bathing in cold water, etc...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the pressure cooker. They mention that it looks good, has a unique design, and is sturdy. Some say that the design is retro and wild. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...The design of this cooker is quite unique, and it is intended by the manufacturers to last for a long time...." Read more
"I like the design very much. simple and lightweight, and easy. And it's high quality stainless...." Read more
"Very. Nice" Read more
"This is a good pressure cooker. Stainless steel, good design, beautiful cook book and attention to parts...." Read more
Customers like the size of the pressure cooker. For example, they say it's a great size for a family of four, small size for one or two people, and large size helps cook larger amount of food without the fear of it spilling over. The bottom has a reservoir that makes it convenient to use both small and bigger vessels inside. Some are also pleased with the additional space and overall manufacturing quality. Overall, customers are happy with the size and quality of the product.
"...And it's high quality stainless.Way more pleasant to use daily compared to the heavy pressure cookers." Read more
"...The lid fits inside the pot, and the rubber seal is on the top of the lid...." Read more
"...All the rubber gaskets are a perfect fit and everything turns outs as expected." Read more
"Overall, these are great, simple, reliable, pressure cookers; I've had a 1.5 liter for years...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pressure cooker. Some mention it's good to cook and prepare meals, and easy to clean up. However, others say that the safety valve on this cooker is very weak, the gasket the cooker came with did not work, and the lid just won't work.
"...This works perfectly and makes fabulous grains and beans and porridge...." Read more
"...Cooks food almost silently and quickly except for a few steam releases every now and then, the key being precise temperature controll and if you..." Read more
"...one of the worst cookers that I have used in 20+ years, the lid just won't work." Read more
"...would take an hour in an ordinary pan, with soft vegetables and plenty of broth...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the pressure cooker. Some mention that it's good value for money, easy to maintain, and cheap. However, others say that it was completely worthless after only about 10 uses and a full waste of money.
"...is the weighted "rocker" / pressure regulator has never properly achieved that rocking pressure release when at cooking temperature...." Read more
"...that goes point No 2- spare/repair parts are standard and easy to get, cheap (usually under $5) and can be effortlessly replaced...." Read more
"...Now I'm worried about using this cooker again. Money wasted here. I probably got a leaky gasket and a weak safety valve lemon piece...." Read more
"...clean and minus another star b/c if you loose the vent weight ... it is expensive and difficult to replace...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the pressure cooker. Some mention it's easy to clean, saves lots of time in cleaning the stove, and is dishwasher safe, while others say that it'd be hard to clean and messy to clean up.
"...The stainless steel interior was easy to clean.The owners manual and the website provide recipes, but they are for 5 and 6 liter cookers...." Read more
"...Pot is very sturdy, easy to clean, locks securely and dishes are simply delish and juicy..." Read more
"...curved top part of the cooker that may get food trapped and be difficult to clean." Read more
"It's good to cook in prepare meals and easy to clean up." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the pressure cooker. They mention that it leaks from the lid, through the valve on top, and from the edge. They also say that it's difficult to clean and gas leaks on the sides. Some customers also mention that the seal inside the valve broke and water from food spills through the whistle part.
"...everytime I use it the water from food I am cooking spills through the whistle part. I tried using lesser quantity of water but it doesn't help...." Read more
"...Its sealing mechanism is different that anything that we've seen before. But it works well)...." Read more
"...After using just for a month the seal inside the valve broke & then I had to buy extra valve from different seller.Won’t buy this brand again!" Read more
"...The gasket the cooker came with did not work, it leaked steam from the edge as soon as the pot heated up...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lid of the pressure cooker. They mention that it doesn't close properly, the valve won't shut off, and it's difficult to prevent the lid from touching the food inside. The lid is also difficult to control and doesn''t twist on.
"The lid of the pressure cooker does not lock in place, the locking mechanism is loose, and you have to wait until the contents heats up enough so..." Read more
"...It is not just a pot with a lid. If the company goes out of business your cooker is just a boat anchor if you cant get needed parts...." Read more
"...The problem is that the valve won't close at all until all pressure gone or until I slap it down with a spatula: with an old house and a roommate,..." Read more
"...Pot is very sturdy, easy to clean, locks securely and dishes are simply delish and juicy..." Read more
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The cooker comes with lots of instructions. It is important to follow them, pressure cookers are dangerous. I like the safety features that this one provides. I feel as though the cooker could not actually explode as some kinds can do if they run dry (they could at least, when I was a kid). There is a safety on this one that will have to be replaced if you ever get the cooker over pressure. So, it would be a big hassle if you ever did force it into action, but at least it will be safe. so, I think it is better just to read the instructions and treat this item with the respect that a pressure cooker deserves. When i was a kid we always used one, it was a big heavy aluminum item that I am sure most people my age will recall. I never though about using a pressure cooker after learning about the dangers of aluminum in your body. I didn't know anyone was making stainless steel cookers. That is one of the reasons I bought this particular model -- it is all stainless steel - so you will know that your food is not contaminated by aluminum. The only draw back of this particular model is the fact that you can not plunge it into cold water when cooking is over to bring down the pressure. This is because the base is made from 3 layers of different metal ( a thick heavy base of aluminum is sandwiched between the innermost and outermost layer of stainless steel) . Plunging the pot into cold water to hasten the pressure drop would put too much stress on the dis-similar metals and would result in damage to the base. Also, I am afraid that it would be unwise to apply too, too much heat to the cooker when bringing it up to pressure, lest this also should lead to stress on the cooker's base. So, I heat the cooker at slightly below full flame on my gas stove. It heats up very quickly anyways. so that isn't a problem. When cooking is done I let the pot sit for a few minutes, off of the cooking ring, and if I am in a hurry I let some steam out by lifting the weight with a fork. Mostly, it is not an issue. When cooking is done, usually not everything is finished in the kitchen. so, I really don't mind that you can't hurry the cooling off as much as you might if you could use cold water.
It takes a little while to become familiar with the way the cooker responds to your own particular stove, so you have to pay good attention to it when first using it. And, since it is a pressure cooker, and therefor inherently dangerous, you can never leave it alone anyways (you really should not) lest it run dry - that is when things get very dangerous - but maybe not in this case with the meltable safety valve. I'm not clear on this point. But, like I said before, if you put this pressure cooker under the type of conditions that will cause the safety valve to melt, you will have to replace that part, and it will be a hassle, so that is one reason, at least to keep a good eye on your pressure cooker when it is being used.
I would recommend this pressure cooker to anyone. I really like it, and have enjoyed using it immensely. Unfortunately this pot does not come with inner containers as the next size up does (8 liters?) I have the 6 liter model. However, I happen to have a small stainless pot that fits inside just right, so when I cook up a smaller amount of rice or oatmeal I put the grain in the small pot with the required water to cook it properly, place this small pot on the steaming rack that comes with the pressure cooker and then add the necessary water to provide the pressure cooker's steam to the bottom of the pot. This works perfectly and makes fabulous grains and beans and porridge. If you were cooking for more than one or two people I think I would recommend getting a larger size pot than the 6 liter size. Over all I am extremely pleased with this pressure cooker.
Way more pleasant to use daily compared to the heavy pressure cookers.
Before using, read the manual or better yet, visit the Hawkins website. They provide a lot of useful information. Making sure the lid is centered on the pot so that steam won't escape around the edge of the lid. The first time, it feels like a puzzle with an absurdly simple solution.
My hands aren't very strong because of a chronic occupational injury, but I was able to squeeze the handles together and snap the metal ring in place, so most people should be able to do it. It was actually less effort than some of the other pressure cookers I've owned.
After you put the steam vent on the vent pipe, it takes about 5 minutes for the pressure to reach 15 psi. Clouds of steam will escape with a loud hiss, terrifying your cat and reminding you of old movies about locomotives chugging across the prairie. Start timing the cooking, and adjust heat down to halfway or a little lower, so that you get about 3 hisses per minute. (On my glass cooktop, "10" is high, and "4" is about right.)
Yesterday, I did the trial run suggested on the website. Today I made a simple stew using ham chunks, potatoes, carrots, celery and leeks in 1 cup of water. I cooked it 5 minutes, took it off the heat, let sit 2 minutes, and then released the pressure with a fork. I had a stew similar to one that would take an hour in an ordinary pan, with soft vegetables and plenty of broth. Time from getting the meat and veggies out of the fridge to soup on the table--30 minutes.
Because of the design, the last bit of broth wouldn't pour out of the pot, but I got it out easily with a spoon. The stainless steel interior was easy to clean.
The owners manual and the website provide recipes, but they are for 5 and 6 liter cookers. I wish Hawkins would provide some recipes for this cooker, but I'll figure out the right amount of water soon. I'm interested in branching out from my usual stews and bean soups and trying some of the Indian dishes.
I've always used pressure cookers to cook a huge pot of something that I'm going to portion out and freeze. I'll enjoy making just enough for one or two meals.
Update- one of the worst cookers that I have used in 20+ years, the lid just won't work.
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