LUX LCD Multi-Cooker

A pressure cooker is a kitchen appliance that cooks food faster by using steam and pressure.The lid seals tightly.Water inside turns into steam. The steam increases pressure, raising the temperature.Food cooks more quickly and becomes tender.What is it used forCooking beans and lentils Softening tough meatsMaking soups, stews, and broths Saving time and energy The one in the image: This is an electric pressure cooker. It is safer because:It controls pressure automatically It has digital cooking programs You don’t need to watch it constantly If you want, I can also explain how to use it step by step or share easy recipes.

We use to crock pot frequently until we bought this. So much simpler, meals cooked a lot quicker.

If you're looking for a reliable kitchen appliance, this pressure cooker is a good choice. Generally speaking, pressure cookers excel at preparing juicy meats, perfectly steamed vegetables, and delicious grains like oatmeal. However, they aren't the best option for reheating leftovers. Overcooking can turn chicken rubbery and veggies mushy, which can be a problem. To strike the right balance when reheating, I recommend pressure cooking your food for zero to one minute, followed by a five-minute natural release for meats and an immediate release for vegetables. For that final touch, a quick two minutes in the microwave for meat and one minute or less for vegetables works well to achieve the perfect temperature. It's important to note that sautéing in a pressure cooker is not advisable. The cleanup can be challenging, and the results are often disappointing compared to traditional methods. In summary, use your cooking tools for their intended purposes. Pots and pans are ideal for certain tasks, while the pressure cooker excels with moist dishes, grains, and vegetables. The wok is perfect for stir-frying, and the microwave is unbeatable for quick reheats. By diversifying your kitchen repertoire, you'll achieve the best results. While I can't compare this particular pressure cooker with others I've yet to try, I can say that this one is easy to use, simple to clean, and offers a hassle-free cooking experience. If you’re considering adding a pressure cooker to your kitchen, this is a good one to have.

Update 3 (June 19, 2020) I finally received a perfect, working unit from Zavor. I cannot really complain about their customer service during this process as they were quite responsive to my concerns and sent out units until we received one that satisfied us. The new unit works as expected and again lives up to its reputation. I can now happily add that Zavor's customer service matches what you should expect from such a high-quality product. 5-stars from me, to now include the customer service experience. Update 2 (June 11, 2020) After much back-and-forth with the Zavor rep, I finally received a replacement unit today. We opened it up and turned it on and it worked! But it was DENTED!!! I will be sending the old, broken unit back tomorrow (thankfully, they provided a pre-paid shipping label for us). But we will be requesting yet another unit to replace this DENTED one. Because the unit actually works, I'm still only going give it 2-stars because I now have to deal with a DENTED unit. I will likely give it more stars once this gets resolved. Until it does...2-stars. I know Zavor can do better. Keep posted. Update 1 (June 5, 2020) I got a response from a Zavor representative via e-mail yesterday. She asked me for information regarding me and the defective unit (i.e., registration info, invoice, photos of unit and serial number, etc.), which I promptly sent. Have not received any response yet. Unit still doesn't work. Until it does, the 1-star rating remains... Keep posted. June 3, 2020 I read many reviews for this product. I never heard of Zavor before, so I had no clue about that company's reputation. But the rave reviews for the LUX LCD (ZELL02) persuaded me to purchase it back in April of this year (2020). It worked as expected and did wonderfully. I even went to Zavor's website and purchased another stainless steel pot. All the reviews regarding how well performs were spot on. Then, just yesterday (June 3, 2020), it just stopped working. No sign of life whatsoever. No beeps, lights, noise, nothing. I went to the Zavor website to troubleshoot. It recommended plugging in the cord properly, which of course I did numerous times. I even used other outlets. Still nothing. I called the Zavor phone number listed on the Warranty Info and was told that any repairs, service, or replacements are "temporarily delayed." Bummer. So, for now, I can only give this product what it deserves: 1 Star. It should actually be zeros stars but there is no option for that. I will hopefully provide the product with more stars and a more favorable review when the product actually works again, but that, of course, will have to be "temporarily delayed."

I LOVE this cooker! It’s been well thought out - simple to use and consistently excellent cooking both in the slow cook and pressure cook modes. Quality construction. Nothing has ever burned or stuck to the stainless steel pot. I bought the 8 qt so I could make a large amount of chicken soup even though most of the time I’m just cooking for one. Love the removable cord, initially I was not sticking it in hard enough but once I did, it firmly attached and I don’t have another cord on my counter when I’m not using it. The lid always goes on and off easily. Cleaning is not hard and I do clean the lid thoroughly each time I use it. Customer service was excellent when I had the occasion to contact them - I talked to a friendly person who was very helpful. I would highly recommend the Zavor. It exceeded my expectations. I could not be happier! 😀