Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 8-1/2-Quart Stockpot

by Kuhn Rikon

Product Features

• 8-1/2-quart stockpot pressure cooker with stainless-steel steaming plate
• 18/10 stainless-steel body with aluminum core for quick and even heat distribution
• Integrated lid-locking system keeps lid secure while cooking
• Spring-loaded safety valve with visual pressure indicator pin
• Comes with "Quick Cuisine Cookbook"; hand wash only; 10-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 11 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00009A9XU
• Item model number: 3044
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,545 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #86 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Pressure Cookers

Product Description

Kuhn Rikon has revolutionized pressure cooking by inventing the automatic lid-locking system and the spring-loaded stationary safety valve. The only thing that hasn't changed is the principle by sealing ingredients and liquids in, foods cook in a very short time retaining flavor and vitamins and conserving energy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pressure cooker, April 6, 2009

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S. Lauterbach (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 8-1/2-Quart Stockpot (Kitchen)

I owned a six quart Kuhn Rikon Duromatic for about a decade. It worked great the entire time. But I recently destroyed it by leaving it on the high setting on a electric stove top with no liquid in it. The heat was so intense it delaminated the aluminum wafer on the base. So I just bought the 8.5 quart model. I love being able to cook lots of veggies all at once, so the increased size over my previous one is much appreciated.

The model I had for ten years worked flawlessly. It did require occasional maintenance about every five years when the spring pressure mechanism on the top gets a little sticky. I disassembled the spring mechanism and cleaned the shaft with 4/0 steel wool. A mild kitchen cleanser would have accomplished the same task. It was not difficult to do.

I have no hesitation rating this current model right at the top of the pack. They have made improvements over the one I bought 10 years ago. The industrial design is prettier to look at and the lid can be put on more easily. But the mechanism for controlling pressure appears to be the same, and it is a tried and proved design.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't live without it, March 18, 2007

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Sophia (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 8-1/2-Quart Stockpot (Kitchen)

Thanks to this pressure cooker, and Lorna Sass's book Pressure Perfect, the staff at the drive through at McDonalds must be wondering what happened to me and my kids. I can have a great dinner ready in 20 minutes, even if everything's in the freezer. This pot has been a great size for cooking everything, and it still fits in the dishwasher. I wish I'd bought one years ago.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works great, March 6, 2008

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Gary W. Lawson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 8-1/2-Quart Stockpot (Kitchen)

I've only cooked a chuck roast in the pressure cooker and it turned out great. It took only 35 minutes and was as good as one cooked for 3 or 4 hours. Definetly a keeper