Considering the quality of this pressure cooker, I do not have any certain information. But I guess it's not a durable product, since you are able to find a Phillie Richard pressure cooker for the price of $29.99 only. But in case this slow cooker is not able to deliver what you need, you can still use it for different purposes. Sometimes it happens that a new cooker can't keep the pressure, but you can still use it as a regular pot, making soup in it and other meals. It's great that they are so thick so they are very useful cookware in overall.
Once again, if you have those 30 bucks, try to purchase Phillipe Richard cooker and see what you can get out of it. If you want something more serious, then a Fagor, Presto or Nesco cookers should be your target.
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I just purchased a philippe richard pressure cooker from jcpenny.I'm not sure but everyone.I have ever purchased through the years all had a little tray with holes in it to go in the bottom till this one.Is that the way they are made now.I wanted to know before i used it.Thank you for your time & consideration in this matter.
I purchased a philippe richard pressure cooker 4 quarte in April. After I read the instruction how to use it (this is very important), I began to cook soup, porridge, stew beef and rice. All the dishes come out fast and great. I haven't used other pressure cooker before, but I find this one is easy to use and reliable. The only thing I don't like is that it's made of alumimum. I plan to buy a stainless steel one later but for sure I will keep this one also.
I just bought a used Phillipe Richard 4-quart on Craig's List - came in the box with all the packing materials and NO INSTRUCTIONS! Could someone please tell me where I can find them (or maybe scan them in and email to me)? 952-484-5451 or kimtherealtor@comcast.net
It appears that Dupont makes Philippe Richard cookware. Try their customer care line - 1-800-586-7669.
I recently purchased a P.R. pressure cooker to use in bottling vegetables.
Then I noticed a line in the booklet saying not to use this cooker at altitudes over 3000 ft. Does anyone have experience with using it at high altitudes and/or for canning?
I just purchased the 12 qt philippe richard pressure cooker and was trying to find accessories. The website listed on the box and manual, www.ttucorp.com was useless for this. Does anyone have information on where to get accessories? julia.sandefur@yahoo.com
Linda -- pressure canning veggies (and other foods) is GREAT! Your best source for info is your local extension. I live in Utah and ours is very good and helpful:
(www.extension.usu.edu -- in case you can't find a local ext.). They can answer any canning questions with the CORRECT answer. You may need to get a pressure canner (not a pressure cooker) to use at your altitude. Now is probably a good time to see if any retailers have one for an off-season price. Good luck and happy canning!
http://www.tabletopsunltd.com/en/pdf/pressure_cooker.pdf
I just purchased a pressure cooker and I was disappointed with the book of directions that came with it. I was cooking a smoked shoulder and there is no timetable for pork. I took a guess and I hope you will add this to the books that come with you pressure cookers from now on. I do like the cooker I think I like the lock handles best. I have had a pressure cooker of one make or another for the last 50 years. It would be easier to use if the timetables were better.
CCan't find the internet area to purchase attachments for the pressure cooker. I wonder if gaskets would be as hard to find if at all..purchased from Pennys ? are they selling junk?
I am using a 4 quart version for the past 2 years. Cook about once a week.
It is just awesome product. I was searching for good deal as a back up and landed here.
Decided to leave a comment. Additionally saw a post asking for instructions - so here it is.
Note: I regularly use a rice variety called Ponni. This from South India and is available in Indian Groceries. For Basmathi use less water - see below.
Instructions:
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- Fill about 500 ml of water and heat it for 2-4 mins in high flame
- In another stainless steel container, fill about one cup of rice and 1.5 cups (same cup) of water for Ponni rice. 1 Cup for Basmati rice.
- Make sure that the container can allow rice to expand twice.
- Close the cooker, and reduce the flame to 1/3rd and leave the safety value lid in place. Cook for 15-25 mins. You may have to time it depending on your flame settings.
- Turn off and let it cool down for about 15 mins. You got a beautifully cooked tasty rice.
Do not open too soon, as the pressured steam may injure.
Enjoy!!!!!
Note: I tried Quinoa last week and it cooked awesome as well.
I have the five quart PR. Does anyone know what pressure the regulator keeps? They are normally marked with 5, 10, or 15 pound numbers. PR has none. ??
I bought a philippe richard pressure cooker from jcpenney and used it weekly for about two months with no problems. But then it started to leak. The rubber ring inside no longer keeps it pressurized and a few times water and steam suddenly burst, spraying all over my kitchen, even with a small amount of liquid inside. I always handwash it, never put it in the dishwasher. Has anyone had this problem? Guess you get what you pay for.
A regular, run-of-the-mill pressure cooker has 15 lbs pressure. The lower pressures are for canning and other uses....
BTW, the deal over 3,000 feet elevation is probably one of those "dry clean only" claims because at that altitude the temp might not be the same as lower, so you may need to be more aware while using a pressure cooker.
No a good product....
Imusa has the same price and last more........I bought a Phillipe Richard and has less than one year and is not working properly.
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