Kind of Pressure Cookers
Aluminum Pots
Ecko De Luxe Mod 6 L Cap. 100 points $550.00
Made with triple reinforced aluminum for more durability, with four safety systems that are: pressure regulator, blocking mechanism that does not allow opening the pot while it is working, safety valve, as a pressure indicator and as a safety mechanism to release the excess of internal pressure.
It also has 4.5, 6 and 8 liter capacity
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year warranty
Advantages: Easy to use and fast in its cooking performance, since it works in a high internal pressure. Security valve with double function (as a safety mechanism and as a pressure indicator).
Disadvantages: It has no other security systems.
Lamex Mod. 6 Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 199.00
Made with triple reinforced aluminum, includes a pressure indicator pin that acts as an opening safe when the pot is pressurized inside; double security valve that 
allows steam release in case the pressure reaches higher limits, a rubber seal that guarantees an adequate sealing to avoid leaks. The handles are made of Bakelite; it has a chromed zamac regulator, screwed to the escape tube that allows steam outlet through the lateral orifices.
allows steam release in case the pressure reaches higher limits, a rubber seal that guarantees an adequate sealing to avoid leaks. The handles are made of Bakelite; it has a chromed zamac regulator, screwed to the escape tube that allows steam outlet through the lateral orifices.It also has 4, 4.5, 6 and 8 liter capacities
Country of Origin: Mexico. 1 year warranty.
Advantages: Since the regulator is screwed to the steam outlet there is no possibility of it getting lost or separated from the lid. It has an operation valve with seven perforations to reduce the risk of blocking. The pressure indicator pin is quite visible.
Disadvantages: Its design has no other security systems.
presto Mod. Premier Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 450.00
Made of aluminum. The security valve operates automatically, which allows steam release in case the exhaust tube blocks; it has a pressure regulator that is placed in the outlet tube, the rubber seal forms a hermetic seal; the handles are made of Bakelite.
It also has 4, 8, 12 and 21 liter capacities.
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year warranty
Advantages: It has an interlock valve that prevents the pot from opening when there is pressure in the inside. It has a set square placed inside the body, which engages with the interlock as a safety system. In addition, since it works with more internal pressure, the food is cooked faster. It is the only molded pot in the market, which provides more metal resistance and a longer useful life; the original spare parts can be found in retailer stores.
Disadvantages: Its design has no other safety systems.
T-Fal Mod. 334435 -Tradition Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 835.40
Aluminum body and stainless steel lid. It includes six safety systems to avoid a pressure excess; it has a double opening and closing system: it cannot be open while there is pressure inside and the pressure will not build if the lid is not appropriately closed. It also has four security systems against overpressure, spring security valve, which is in the lid’s handle. The rubber seal provides more safety due to its design. The regulation valve has two positions (delicate and hard foods).
Country of origin: France. 1 year warranty.
Advantages: It saves up to 60 percent of normal cooking time due to its quick operation valve; the lid is stainless steel and offers mire durability, it also has several security systems.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to read the instruction manual closely to operate the product and the lid cannot be washed in a dishwasher because the finishing get scratched.
Vasconia Mod. Pressing Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 298.00
Made with extra thick aluminum; it has a rubber seal and an automatic safety valve; safety lock that does not allow opening it when there is pressure inside, a pressure regulator made from chromes zamac that allows the steam generated by the pot to escape in a controlled manner, keeping a constant work pressure at all times; the regulator is superimposed in the outlet tube placed in the lid’s handle. The handles are Bakelite, a material that tolerates elevated temperatures.
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year warranty.
Advantages: The pressure regulator is made of chromed zamac, which guaranteed its durability. This pot cooks food quickly, since it works at an increased internal pressure. It presents a security valve with double function.
Disadvantages: It has no other security systems.
Ekco Mod. De LuxeII Cap. 6 L 99 points $ 270.00
Made of extra thick aluminum; it has a revolving automatic pressure regulator, pressure indicator – to indicate that the pot is working properly – placed in the lid handle, and long lasting rubber seal.
It also has capacities of 4.5, 6 and 8 liters.
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year warranty
Advantages: The pressure regulator is revolving and for safety reasons, the indicator is in the handle. This model cooks faster since it works under larger pressure; it has a double function valve.
Disadvantages: It lost a point because it displayed a slight flaw in the opening safety operation in low pressure.
Ekco Mod. Ekconomica Cap. 6 L 99 points $ 250.00
Made from triple reinforced aluminum; it has a security system between the body and the lid, which prevents opening the pot while there is pressure inside; the rubber sea is long lasting; the handles are Bakelite.
It also has 3, 4, 5 and 6 liters.
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year warranty.
Advantages: It is easy to use and cooks quickly since it works under higher internal pressure; it has a double function safety valve.
Disadvantages: It displayed a slight flaw in the operation of the safe against opening.
Ekco Mod. Lumina Cap. 6 L 99 points $ 400.00
Made of aluminum; it includes a safety valve which is an aluminum T shaped pin, and a pressure regulator that allows the steam to escape in a controlled manner; this regulator is supported by the escape tube, it has a rubber seal that prevents any leak. The upper and lower handles are Bakelite.
It also has 4.5, 6, and 8 liters.
Country of Origin: Mexico. 1 year warranty
Advantages: The regulator is made of chromed zamac, which guarantees durability; it cooks quickly due to its high working pressure; it has a double function security valve.
Disadvantages: It lost a point due to a slight flaw in the operation of the safe against opening.
Vasconia Mod. 6 L Cap. 6 L 99 points $ 472.00
Made of extra thick aluminum; it has a rubber seal that guarantees hermeticism, a closing lock that prevents the pot from opening with the internal pressure, since it includes a pressure indicator. It has a security valve to depressurize the pot when the pressure goes above normal limits; the handles are Bakelite, heat and impact resistant. It has a pressure regulator that is placed in the outlet tube.
It also has 4.5, 6 and 8 liter capacities.
Country of origin: Mexico. 5 year guarantee
Advantages: It has a pressure indicator – red button – in the handle of the lid, which indicates that the pot has internal pressure and it shouldn’t be opened. It works under higher pressure, for which it is faster when cooking.
Disadvantages: It lost a point due to a slight flaw in the operation of the safe against opening.
Stainless steel pots
Casandra Cap. 3.7 L 100 points $ 497.00
Mod. Gold pressure cooker
Made from stainless steel; it has a resistant rubber seal, a safe against opening when there is still pressure, pressure indicator and regulator, and a depressurizing valve. The bottom part of the pot is designed to distribute the heat better. The lid and pot handle are made of Bakelite.
It also has 3.1 and 5.7 liter capacities.
Country of origin: Korea. 1 year warranty
Advantages: The bottom is a slotted diffuser to have better fastening to the burners. All the pots have a regulator cleaning accessory. Due to the type of material, it allows faster cooking; it also has a safety system in the lid with a window that releases the seal.
Disadvantages: Only the 3.7 liter capacity is in the market.
Rena Ware Mod. 3357 Cap. 8 L 100 points $ 4,388.00
Made of stainless steel; the handles are made of Bakelite and the bottom is made of nutriplex steel for better heat distribution; on the inside it has filling amount markings; it offers multiple protection against overpressure, lid automatic blocking, pressure regulator integrated to the lid (which also works as a pressure indicator), a security valve and a device that allows the steam to escape silently.
It has a 4 liter capacity.
Country of origin: Switzerland. 10 year warranty
Advantages: Due to its design it allows up to 70 percent energy saving, it has several safety systems, and it is also silent.
Disadvantages: Its cost is higher than other similar models.
T-Fal / 410340 Mod. Clipso Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 2,478.00
Made of stainless steel; the lid has a safety bar, the opening and closing of the lid are easy since they only require one movement, it offers safety since it is impossible to open under any type of pressure due to its triple safety; the pressure valve and indicator are very durable. The lid also includes a four position regulating valve (engage, opening, steam outlet and steam cooking). High security seal and Diffusal base (triple density) for quick and even heat diffusion in any type of stove, including induction.
It also has 6, 7 and 8 liter capacities.
Country of origin: France. 1 year warranty
Advantages: Exclusive lid with a new open/close automatic system. Two cooking speeds to achieve even faster preparations. It also has a Diffusal base that allows more heat expansion. It has five security systems.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to read the instruction manual closely for its operation. The lid cannot be washed in the dishwashers since due to the finishing type it can scratch.
T-Fal Mod. Vision 331733 Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 2,487.00
Made of stainless steel; the handles are Bakelite; it includes a heat diffuser in at the bottom. The lid has a window (10 cm in diameter) that allows visualizing the food’s cooking, as well as a four position pressure regulator, security valve and safe against opening in the lower handle. It has a two position regulator valve.
Country of origin: France. 1 year warranty
Advantages: Unique food visual control due to the lid window, it includes 4 safety systems against overpressure and a double opening system.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to read the instruction manual closely for its operation. The lid cannot be washed in the dishwashers since due to the finishing type it can scratch.
T-Fal/3271 Mod.Safe 2Inox Cap. 6 L 100 points $ 1,436.00
Made out of stainless steel; the handles are made of Bakelite; it includes a rack to double – boil food; it has a rubber seal that offers an hermetic closing, a safe against opening that does not allow opening the pot while it is being used. It has a blocking indicator and an operation valve.
It has a safe in case of overpressure due to the activation of a red lever which is in the lid’s handle. It also has a pressure regulator placed in the steam outlet tube.
Country of origin: France. 1 year warranty
Advantages: Quick cooking that saves up to two thirds of normal cooking time. It also has six security systems.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to read the instruction manual closely for its operation. The lid cannot be washed in the dishwashers since due to the finishing type it can scratch.
Fissler Mod. Vitaquick Cap. 6 L 99 points $ 1,460.00
Made out of stainless steel; it includes a rubber seal that allow hermetic closing; it has a central handle at the lit for a safe handling, it has an opening block to allow steam to escape before opening the pot, a security valve inside the handle that allows steam to escape during the precooking stage and for opening; it displays a pressure indicator at the regulator and is isolated by a membrane; the handles are made of Bakelite.
Country of origin: Germany. 2 year warranty
Advantages: It saves up to 70 percent of the time compared to normal cooking; it stores heat quickly and distributes it evenly; it has indicating arrows in the lid. The regulator is integrated in the lid; also, due to the fact that it operates under higher pressure, food cooks faster.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to read the instruction manual closely for its operation. The lid cannot be washed in the dishwashers since due to the finishing type it can scratch.
