Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 3.3 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker

by Magefesa

Product Features

• Three cooking levels:Traditional slow cooking: max 6 psiFast cooking: max 9 psiSuper fast cooking: max 15 psi
• Made of 18/10 surgical stainless steel
• 4 additional safety systems:Working valveOver pressure valveSafety edge lid windowLocking system
• Designed and made in Spain

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 9 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018AD2II
• Item model number: 01OPPRAPL32
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #151,624 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

Preserve vitamins and minerals that are usually lost with conventional cooking methods. Save up to 70% of your time compared with traditional cooking method in nowdays busy life. This means that you will be using less energy so saving more money. Reduced CO2 emissions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment ..., July 10, 2009

By	dlfoch "dlfoch" (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 3.3 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)

The Magefesa was highly recommended by a friend, who has owned one for over 20 years. Mine would not come up to pressure. As soon as it reached the boiling point, steam came out of the "safety" valve with so much force it threatened to put out my gas flame. I returned the unit for a replacement, and the second one did the same thing.

I contacted Magefesa customer support. They were very helpful, guiding me through disassembly and reassembly of all the possible problem points. Everything seemed fine to them, and the representative was at a loss to explain what was wrong. He said I appeared to be doing everything correctly. (It's so simple to use, it's hard to imagine what one could do wrong.) He said I could send it to him and he would try it himself, but that would have cost over $13 out of my pocket, so I have returned the unit for a refund.

I can only imagine that there was a bad production run on this model and that some defect is causing the problem. This is a reputable company with lots of good reviews, but I got two that didn't work, so I have decided to try a different brand.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great size for one to two people, December 28, 2008

By	R. Halfar "Radio H." (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 3.3 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)

The pressure cooker works great, the multiple safety features keep me calm when cooking, well designed and easy to maintain in great shape. great buy

5.0 out of 5 stars The best for cooking for two, May 22, 2010

By	Arden L. (New England) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 3.3 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)

I've heard it said that if you only buy one pressure cooker you should get a 6 quart. Well, I have a 6 quart Fagor, which is great, but I must say that I am really happy with my 3.3 quart Magefesa Practika Plus Super Fast Pressure Cooker. I debated with myself which size to get, after equipping my boat with the 6 quart Fagor to handle cooking on a propane stove. But for just the two of us at home, I decided my everyday use would call for a smaller model. Afterall, I have a 5 quart Dutch Oven for braising for company.
And I am so pleased with the Magefesa. It cleans up easier than the Fagor, and comes up to pressure faster than my 6 quart model. It is perfect for our rice (and incredible stir-free risotta) - I dislike plastic microwave rice cookers and don't make rice enough to warrant an electric one. This Magefesa made lunchtime soup and stews from scratch a breeze. Its size is really the way to go for just two people. For comparison, it's the same shape as my All-Clad 4 Quart soup pot, not counting the handle.