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Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

rose123 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:08:45 GMT

I was considering purchasing the Cook's Essentials 4 qt. Pressure Cooker. However, I was disappointed to see that almost of the customer reviews on this product are negative and give it a poor rating. Has anyone else on this forum tried this model? What did you like or not like about it?

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

coconut1818 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:41:06 GMT

I bought the two quart and was very disappointed. I started with rice. Did not cook completely but also burnt. There was a piece of paper in the box that said "before returning this item please call this number" so I did. After being on hold for around eight minutes they told me they were not familiar with the two quart so they could not help me. I noticed steam escaping from the lid. I triled one more time and and same result. Mine was "As Is" and I have to wonder if it was returned because it was faulty. Maybe it isn't sealing properly. Returned it and will not be buying any Cook's Essentials pressure cookers. Glad I started with rice so I didn't waste any meat!

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

Nightowlz — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:51:25 GMT

If it has bad reviews I would pass.

Should have bought an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker during the Black Friday Sales. Amazon has a 3 qt for $70.

You could also try the 6 qt Cuisinart since it has a 2 yr warranty. Wal-Mart has this one for $70.

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

deeva — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:52:43 GMT

I don’t know which model you have, but my 4 quart Cook’s Essentials pressure cooker works great. I’ve had it about three years.

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

rose123 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:58:07 GMT

Hi coconut1818....Sorry that you had a bad experience with your 2 qt. model. How can it be that the QVC rep was not familiar with the 2 qt. model? They have had this size for quite a while. Sounds like maybe the rep did not know how to use their website. I am thinking that "As Is" means it was a returned item, which brings up another question. How could QVC re-sell an item that was obviously returned for a reason? Glad you got your refund. I hope QVC didn't try to charge you a "return shipping label" fee. Good luck finding one that works well for you!

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

rose123 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:00:54 GMT

Nightowls......thank you for the product recommendations. I am sure there will be more good sales between now and Christmas. I am looking forward to finding one that works....and lasts!

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

rose123 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:02:34 GMT

Sorry for the misspelling, Nightowlz.......I think I was typing too fast.

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

rose123 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:06:07 GMT

Glad to hear you've had good luck with your 4 qt.model, Deeva. Sounds like you got a good one. You said you've had it about three years. Possibly the new ones now were made differently. Happy cooking!

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

riley1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:49:26 GMT

@rose123 - I have the CE 4 qt pressure cooker and love it. Never had a problem with it and I've had it for many years.

Re: Cook's Essentials Pressure Cooker

Ms Tink — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 03:32:36 GMT

I received Cooks Essentials 5qt for Christmas about 7 yrs ago from my daughter. I use it a lot and the more I use it the more I fall in love with it. It cooks/slow cook/brown etc. Sorry yours isn't doing well. I just hope mine doesn't give out.