Pressure Cookers

A stovetop pressure cooker sits on your hob and heats quickly, and on a gas hob it cooks without needing electricity. An electric pressure cooker has its own heating element and programs, so you can set it and walk away. This collection includes stovetop models from Tefal and electric models from Kenwood.

Pressure cookers should never be filled to the top, so choose a capacity larger than the amount of food you cook. As a rough guide, 6 litres suits a small family, while 7.5 to 9 litres suits larger families and batch cooking. This collection includes sizes of 6, 7.5, 8 and 9 litres.

As a general rule, fill a pressure cooker no more than two thirds full, and no more than half full for foods that foam or expand, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas and rice. Always add at least the minimum amount of liquid the manual specifies. Following these limits keeps the valve clear and the cooker working safely.

After each use, remove the sealing ring, wash it in warm soapy water and let it dry before refitting. Check that the valves and steam outlet are clean and free of food. Replace the sealing ring when it becomes hard, cracked or no longer seals well, or at the interval the manufacturer recommends, using a genuine replacement part.

Yes. Every pressure cooker comes with its manufacturer's warranty, without exception. Terms range from 1 to 10 years depending on the product and the manufacturer, and we pass them on exactly as the manufacturer supplies them. Our team can confirm the exact warranty for the Tefal or Kenwood model you choose.