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GEORGIOS Τ

2022-02-04Expert user

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I have been using it for 4 years and I have been amazed. Previously, I had a Tefal, I tried one from IKEA, one from Vicko, and two others from brands that I can't remember now. They all had the same problem, the steam had to come out and the valve had to whistle. This specific one, as soon as it reaches temperature, I lower the temperature to 2 and it doesn't release any steam for the rest of the time. This is very important, especially in winter when you have closed windows. The only negative thing is that after four years, the handle broke off from the lid because it is very sensitive. I have posted a photo of it, you can see it in the front part with the blue caps. The replacement I ordered costs 33 euros and from what I read, they have reinforced it in that area. I have a post and a photo of the new handle, and of course, I think its price is overpriced. There are many others in the market for around fifty euros. I bought it for 150 euros, I don't think it's worth that much. The difference is big and of course, they are no longer made in Germany, they are manufactured in China. The biggest advantage for me is that it doesn't continue to release steam while cooking, and just for that, it's worth it, I believe. All the other brands release steam while cooking. As for the food, I can assure you with great certainty that after trying at least four brands all these years, they have similar cooking times and taste. The rubber needs to be replaced depending on the usage, it starts at 8 euros for an imitation one online, in stores it's over 15 euros, and it's not easy to find the small size for 6 liters, while the large size for 8 to 10 liters is very easy to find. I give it 4 stars only because of the price and the sensitive handle that broke, if they have actually improved it in the new one, it doesn't have any other issues. The evaluation has been made because of the 6-liter pot, the difference with the 8-liter one is only in size, all the other elements are the same compared to other pots. It is narrow and tall, I don't think there is another pot in this style, most of them have the same width as the 8-liter one. The advantage is that you can easily cover your food with water, unlike when it's wide. However, the disadvantage is that when you want to brown your meat, the bottom is too narrow, you have to do it in two batches. The only problem is with browning, but in cooking, I can say that it is an advantage that it is narrow and tall. I am coming back as soon as I changed the rubber, I found it through Skroutz basket from a store in Aigaleo for 13 euros, the original one. If you search for it, you will find it easily

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Nik D

2021-05-05

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A major disadvantage is the lack of adjustment in the first position of the valve. Basically, it only cooks in position 2. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought it, but I would have chosen the other model with adjustable pressure. In essence, it is not suitable for vegetables and legumes. Only meat.

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  kryfosoupia

  2024-12-18

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  This review is about the capacity: 6 lt

  I have had this specific model for 5 years now and it is the main cooking utensil I use daily! Very easy to use, quick cooking (the meat always turns out tender) and it is easy to clean. I recently bought one for my mother as well, as she wanted a lightweight pot that is easy to use. It is essential for anyone who wants to cook in a short amount of time!

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  Anna_Zar

  2024-12-15

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  This review is about the capacity: 10 lt

  This is the first pressure cooker I am buying, so I don't have a large comparison measure. I bought the 10-liter one because even though I cook for 2 people, I prepare a volume so we can eat more times (e.g., an entire package of legumes, 2 kilos of meat, etc.). I was impressed by how quickly and evenly it heats up, and you can sauté and give color to the meat at the beginning of cooking. With a regular pot, I struggled a lot to achieve this, and the meat would turn out somewhat "boiled." I mention this as an extra bonus since I often find myself tempted to use it even when the recipe doesn't require using a pressure cooker for boiling. As for its main function (as a pressure cooker), it is also excellent. Fast, easy to use, no losses, generally everything works as it should. A small downside is its weight, which is a bit tiring when washing, but I understand that it couldn't be different due to its size (10 liters) and the quality of the material.

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  Ery_Theodosiou

  2024-10-07
  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  The best gift I have ever received! Very easy to use, the food is ready very quickly. It is truly perfect! It is worth it and then some

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  hahaviamaria

  2024-09-20
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  Get it with your eyes closed!! Very easy to use, safe, and easy to clean!! It's worth every penny and more!!

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  Ελένη Βεν.

  2024-09-08

  It is wonderful! I wonder why everyone doesn't have a pot to cook with! It is quick and safe! Get it with your eyes closed! Max, if you want 20 minutes of cooking time... I made chickpeas in 18 minutes, beef stew in 20 minutes, and minced meat in 10 minutes.

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  Lettavl

  2024-08-10

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  I have had it for about 1.5 years and I am very satisfied! It has solved my problems. I cook everything in much less time than with a regular pot. There are no losses at all and it is amazing! I believe that such a cookware is an investment for a lifetime. The only negative thing I have to say is that it is a bit heavy and makes washing a little difficult. Other than that, it is perfect. I highly recommend it.

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  konstantinaliak

  2024-07-24

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  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  Working season (those who know, know) has really saved me. I have food in 1 hour. Very safe and fast. I have bought the 8lt one easily makes food for 4-5 people. Worth its money

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  neaskioni

  2024-06-25

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  This review is about the capacity: 10 lt

  I was the owner of a Carina since '88. The valve broke, spare parts are not available so buying a new pressure cooker is the only option. New technology, faster cooking times, lighter, all good except for one observation, it's too tall. It could be like the old ones, wider and shorter. A little downside. It's not possible to live without a pressure cooker when you work and have a family. I recommend it. Also, if there is the financial possibility, prefer the quad set.

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  Vaso_Koniari4561

  2024-06-20
  This review is about the capacity: 10 lt

  Very good pressure cooker but it was too big for me and I returned it, and I am still searching, I haven't decided yet which one I will get!!!! Probably 8 liters.

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  Elen22

  2024-04-26
  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  I didn't even bother looking for another company when I wanted the pressure cooker, it's really very good. It is heavy and well made, from a safety point of view what they have done with the button and the indication that it has closed correctly or not is very smart. Overall excellent. The only complaint is that sometimes there is leakage at the points where the steam escapes, it happens rarely, maybe it's my fault and I may be putting too much water!

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  mar_gar

  2024-03-31

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  This review is about the capacity: 6 lt

  Recent purchase, very fast cooking.. I suggest a little cooking without the lid at the end for better results

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  VAGGELIS_SALAMOURAS

  2024-02-06

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  Very good purchase this specific pressure cooker. We had the same model for 10 years and we bought the same one again because we needed a second pressure cooker. Highly recommended and worth its money. Don't bother with other cheap pressure cookers.

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  DimitrisT90

  2023-12-24

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  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  Well, I have been using it consistently since I bought it. The quantity is ideal for one person and for three. For one person, I do not recommend the smallest one because it is worth the money to buy a larger one. If you are going to buy it and you are one person, it is better to buy the 8-liter one so that you have some left. Besides, it is an excellent construction. What they say about scratches on the bottom inside is true, they happen easily but they are not serious scratches. Just when it is new inside, the bottom is brand new and with use, some scratches appear, but in no way scratches that worry that the material may be corroded like the pots we know. Not even close! The construction is very sturdy, you don't feel anything and the bottom is overall made of steel and even if you want, it doesn't get deeply scratched. I save a lot of money on electricity and cooking time. It is expensive but guys, it is a very sturdy construction and it is one of those that last. Also, the pressure system is very safe.

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  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

  Dimitrapro

  2023-12-19
  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  I will say what everyone who was late to discover the value of the pressure cooker says... What was I doing all this time!!!
  It is very easy to use and safe because if you don't release the steam, the lid doesn't open. You save time and money and the food is clearly more delicious. It's worth its money. And I really think it's the top brand in its category! I wouldn't choose any other...

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  mankasg

  2023-12-02

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  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  My first pressure cooker. It is excellent. I use it on a gas stove. When the pressure rises, it barely has a flame, which means it is very economical.

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  Evangelos_Rekleitis

  2023-11-15

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  This review is about the capacity: 6 lt

  We never had a pressure cooker... now I want to get another one for my parents. The food cooks very quickly, the meat becomes tender, and the legumes don't need to be boiled for hours.

  If it doesn't close properly (some people at home had difficulty the first few times because they didn't want to read the instructions), it simply loses water from the lid (logical since we didn't close it properly). The 6L size is a bit big for 2 people, but we were used to cooking larger portions anyway (logical since without a pressure cooker, it takes a long time).

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  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  Skoumpou

  2023-10-24

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  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  The best there is! It is clearly the "invention" of cooking! Besides the speed, which is clearly faster, the taste of the food is much more delicious!

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  11 out of 12 members found this review helpful

  Tn_Tn

  2023-08-31

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  This review is about the capacity: 6 lt

  I wonder what I was thinking all these years and I didn't decide to buy a pressure cooker. I have saved time and money in my life. It cooks everything in times that I had not imagined, without needing to be over the food, without the house smelling, without the whole process taking me an hour at least, without the kitchen getting dirty. And of course, I bought this specific one because it is the best in its category for many years. A purchase that quickly paid off and additionally I have saved time and money as I now use less energy for cooking.

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  Nikoletta_Kslitsi

  2023-01-31

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  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  I recently bought the 8lt Vitaquick pressure cooker. After carefully reading the instructions, I used a pressure cooker for the first time in my life and cooking was a breeze! It is very important for someone to read the instructions before using it so as not to encounter problems such as scratching the bottom, water leaks, valve detachment, which are some of the disadvantages I have read in the reviews, but these are actually the result of incorrect use due to ignorance of the instructions. The first meal I made was done in a quarter of the time, 1 minute sautéing the onion on level 5, 2 minutes boiling the water with the legumes on level 9, but 3 minutes boiling with the lid closed until the valve rises to the first notch and then lowering it to level 1 for 10 minutes and that was it... I closed my eyes and let the valve come down completely before opening the lid. The dish was ready and the house was odorless. The same process with a regular pot would take at least 40 minutes. I highly recommend it for someone who follows instructions and does not cook empirically from previous cookware. The size is large for 2 people but the purchase was made with the prospect of using it for the family. Also, the fact that it is wide and short personally suits me better than being narrow and tall.

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  GR_maza

  2023-01-25
  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  Honestly, I wonder how we lived without a pressure cooker! Since I got married, I heard relatives telling me how dangerous it is, etc... That's why I bought and got the theoretically best pressure cooker on the market! There is no chance of an accident with the systems it has if you follow the instructions correctly, accidents happened with older generation cookers! We got it in December 2022 and we had it for a month and still didn't cook out of fear! I cooked 3 times alone in the kitchen and then taught my wife, mostly for the time!
  For so many years, I feel sorry for my wife for the time she wasted cooking and the trouble she went through! Now, even if I feel lazy to cook, everything is done in record time, my wife doesn't go hungry when she works irregular hours!
  Now, about the food, much tastier, no need for extra water, no waiting for 10 years! The first meal I made was chickpeas in 18 minutes and with excellent results, neither mushy nor tasteless, the kids ate two plates! The beef is melt-in-your-mouth in 20 minutes! I'm not good with spices because I still can't digest that some need 5-6 minutes! It really is the best purchase I have made for the kitchen in the 18 years I have been married!
  I got the 8-liter one and for a family of four, it is enough (to eat once and have leftovers for two more plates), it definitely cooks for six as well, but I don't want to take any chances, I thought it's better to have enough rather than insufficient! It is very easy to use, you put the food, close the lid, as soon as the piston rises to the first or second line (depending on what you are cooking), you turn the heat to 1/3, I have it on 9 so I turn it to 3, you set the timer (depending on what you are making), lemony pork 16 minutes, braised beef 20 minutes, chickpeas 18 minutes, lentils 14 minutes (these are our own times depending on how each person cooks and eats), as soon as the timer goes off, you press the pressure release button, it releases the steam and the wonderful aromas, and once the indicator turns red, you open it, everything is ready! Note that the thick bottom makes the food continue to cook even when you have taken the cooker off the heat! SUPER EASY!
  Sorry for the long message!
  I'm thinking of getting a smaller one, maybe something more economical, we'll see!

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  16 out of 21 members found this review helpful

  nproussou

  2022-11-20
  This review is about the capacity: 8 lt

  I have had it for twelve (12) years, so I can be completely objective. I have two Fissler pots that my mother bought in 1986 and they cook better than the ones I received as a gift from a well-known store. I had, before this one, a pressure cooker from another manufacturer, for obvious reasons I do not mention which one. Well, it is safe to use, absolutely safe, fast, and reliable. So many years, so many meals, it didn't even ask for a gasket. No problem at all. It is literally my assistant in the kitchen because thanks to it, I save both valuable time and cost, as it consumes minimal energy. Every penny is worth it and now I will also buy the smaller one because this one is too big for my family.

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  3 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  Nikos_Lykomitros

  2022-10-25

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  Following the usage instructions that accompany it, you will have no problem. There are no odors.

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  9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

  Despoina_Petroulaki

  2022-09-20
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  I have been using it for 7 months. I fell in love with it from the first cooking, octopus in wine in 20 minutes. Beef in 45 minutes instead of the 4 hours it used to take. It saves both time and electricity. I was impressed that even the pepper smelled during cooking, something that doesn't happen with regular pots. It doesn't come with a recipe booklet, but if you find one from an old pressure cooker, it works. I found it from my sister and noted that I was interested. The only thing that bothers me is that it is heavy to wash and it can be tiring for everyday use. I am thinking of getting a 6-liter one for convenience. Very good quality. It is worth its money. Maintain it as the instructions say and you have nothing to worry about.

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  Eleni_Papadatou87

  2022-04-26
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  Very good pressure cooker, it has saved my hands. Especially cooking legumes is done in no time. Rarely does it have some minor leaks (liquids come out from the valve) but nothing significant.

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  7 out of 8 members found this review helpful

  koritsaros

  2022-04-14

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  This review is about the capacity: 6 lt

  Easy to use and clean, cooks quickly, and is perfect for one person (makes a large quantity and freezes in portions - 4 or 5). It is an amazing purchase and investment. I am satisfied with its weekly use for 6 months.

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  site_syndesi

  2022-03-14
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  As a pressure cooker, it is quite good, but when you want to do a quick release of the pressure from the valve, it releases liquids. When I tried it at first with water, there was no problem, but with food, I wait for it to lose pressure and temperature on its own for about 15 minutes and then I do a quick release. That's how it works better.

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  ploukakis

  2022-01-28

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  Seemingly good due to the name. However, the durability is questionable, especially at such a price. The components are relatively loose and personally, they seem unreliable to me. With the 6lt version, you will get a long and narrow version which is limited in size due to its narrowness.

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  vicky.plt

  2022-01-04
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  I have had it for 3 years. It is a heavy, high-quality construction. If it closes well, it does not leak. I am completely satisfied!

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  aretifaridh

  2021-12-16

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  I wonder why I didn't buy a pressure cooker for so many years. Simply unbelievable. One of my best purchases!! I highly recommend it!! Delicious and fast food!

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  xri_boo

  2021-12-13

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  I bought it for 160€ (8L) three weeks ago, mainly for legumes and vegetables because I wanted to cook faster. Before this, I had no idea how a pressure cooker works and I was afraid of it. Initially, I was thinking of getting a smaller and more economical one, but after researching, I decided to get something good that would last. I am very satisfied with the build quality and the way it cooks. It is VERY fast, very easy to use, and NOTHING sticks to it!
  Vegetables and legumes in less than 10 minutes.
  I definitely recommend it.

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