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I bought this for my own birthday present a couple of years ago and just started to use it, in the 6 or so times I've used it--it works well. Vegetables are a breeze, potatoes cook in a reasonable amount of time, and if you time it right you will be able to cook different portions of your meal that will all end up in the pot at the end--leaving clean up to be one big pot (with a few pieces).

I was unnecessarily hesitant to use it--wish Grandma had been around for me to ask how--that would have relieved some of my internal pressure!  Recommend you read the book, and reread the section on the specific food you are about to cook. That will save unnecessary worry.

Overall quality is good for a $75 kitchen appliance--you can pay quite a bit more in the store.  If you are unfamiliar with pressure cookers take your time and talk to someone who has used them.  I forgot to follow one of the warnings, and while the consequences were not dire, the food did not cook as quickly as  expected.  The direction was to put the rice or beans in a separate metal bowl in the pot to avoid bubbling up the starchy food and clogging the valves.

Another way to deal with the frothing when you want the stew to cook together is cook your rice or beans first in the bowl, then pour the starch into the pot, and put your meat and vegetables on top being careful not to exceed the fill lines.  That will keep the frothing down and cook everything.

Given it is stainless steel you don't have to worry about it exploding, it feels sturdy and looks great.

My one concern, and it is a foreseeable one rather than of immediate nature, is the handle--it is held to the pot by one screw, and if overtightened it will strip.  A more solid stainless screw or even two would hold the handle more tightly without the concern for stripping.

In short, I like the capability of making stews without using a crockpot running all day while I tend the vessels in the harbor, but the handle could be better.  I would certainly buy this for a young couple's house warming present especially if you take the time to show the cook how to use it a couple of times.  Looking forward to making a lentil stew with salt pork and beets next.

Options:
A: very positive
B: positive
C: neutral
D: negative
E: very negative
Answer: B: positive