Magefesa Star R 14-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Great product but no steam basket that fits
When I received the pressure cooker, there was no steam basket. So I asked for one and received a tiny little one that does not fit. To bad because I won't be able to do steam vegetables!
The biggest steel.
I would like an even bigger one, as I can.
It works perfectly and I have owned a Magefesa pressure cooker before.
They should package it better so you don't hear the weight rattling around as you open the box.
Great Pressure Cooker
I own a bakery and I use this pressure cooker for cooking my diced beef for our meat pies.

It is so simple to use and the beef just falls apart after just 30 minutes in this pressure cooker.

I am probably going to buy another one soon.

The only complaint I have is not being able to buy new seals for this through amazon because they do not ship to New Zealand, but Magefesa in Spain were able to help me there.
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Magefesa 01OPRESTA04 Star Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 4-Quart

from mothers to daughters
I am 43 years old and I cannot picture my mother in the kitchen without a Magefesa pressure cooker. Last summer, she had to buy a new one and she was upset because the company did not have the exact one she had bought who knows when. She bought the 6 liter cooker in Spain, and I bought the 4 liter here. I must say that the cooker was not in perfect condition, it was a bit scratched. I really did not care about that, so I did not return the item. I am extremely happy with this purchase. It is perfect for those who do not want a super fast pressure cooker. It is a bit pricey, but I think it is worth it.


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Magefesa Star R 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Too Stupid.......
I have had the Magefesa 8L STAR R since 2004. I bought it at a Home Show and probably overpaid for it (compared to AMAZON!). Regardless, this thing is built like an army tank! 3 safety features mean you are not going to paint the ceiling with a pot roast or more importantly scald anyone in the kitchen. You can buy cheaper PC's with lots of plastic on them, or you can buy a MAG with all metal parts (except for the handles and gasket). This thing is 18/10 INOX not that cheap-*ss thin aluminum like they sell at Wally-World. I'll admit I had sealing problems at first but I took the gasket out of the lid and washed it with a combination of dish washing detergent and white vinegar. Since then no sealing problems.

The food this thing makes is outstanding. The included trivet/insert makes the PC very versitile.

If you are not dumber than the directions (or me), you will love and trust this PC. PC's are the original microwave (fast cooking) and this Magefesa just brings a...
Instruction Manual
I actually purchased the 10 qt (and love it!) but wanted to mention that you can download the manual at the manufacturer's website since it is not included in the box. [...]
Magefesa star R pressure Cooker
Purchased the item when parts for another pressure cooker could not be found. I have used the cooker for about 8 months and have found that the pressure safety valve is made of a brass plunger against an aluminum nut. The brass pin has become pitted and does not seal against the aluminum nut in the lid thus leaking steam. This part can not be found on any site for the cooker as a replacement part. For this reason I suggest buying a pressure cooker made in the USA.
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Magefesa Star R 12-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Best cooker ever
I am no pressure cooker expert, but of the few I have tried this on is the best ever. It is very simple to use and clean up is easy. Just seat the lid and screw down the knob on top which lifts the bar to give a safe and secure seal. If the cooker builds up too much pressure, there are 3 safety features to release the excess pressure- the third being that the bar bends, which I think is pretty clever. If that ever happens the bar can easily be replaced through their web site ([...]).

For cooking it does a great job. I can cook pinto beans from dry to done in just 25 min under pressure. Unlike cooking them in a pot on the stove, they maintain their shape nicely since there is no stirring when using a pressure cooker as there is with stove top cooking. You can cook nearly anything in the pressure cooker in a fraction of the time with great results; soups, stews, stocks, potatoes, beans, meats, sauces, and more. So when the clock hits 4 and you realize that you forgot...
Jerry Bernstein
Magefessa 12 quart pressure cooker.....IT IS GREAT!!! THE BEST PRESSURE COOKER I EVER HAD AND I HAVE 4 RIGHT NOW.
Cheaply made
Our new Magefesa pressure cooker arrived yesterday. My husband began assembling the pressure cooker, using the horrible instructions provided with the cooker, and one handle cracked immediately upon turning the screw. I did not expect that a $200+ pressure cooker would have such inferior parts. Now we are stuck with a worthless cooker or have to pay $18 plus shipping to get a new handle. I haven't even used the cooker yet and I am already not liking this one. I should have stuck with another $30 model.
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Magefesa Star R 6L / 6.3 Quarts Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Spyros
A good copy of the old SEB pressure cooker.
I hope to last for ever like the old SEB.
I lighter than SEB body.
Old recipies book for SEB work well.


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Magefesa Vulcano Aluminum 10 Piece Cookware Set

great pans!
I've had these pans for 2 weeks. I haven't had any problems cooking with them. Food has not stuck to pans. We have used only silicone utensils and of course no scratching. Clean up has been a breeze just some soap and a sponge, everything just wipes right out. We use these on a daily basis,since we cook alot. The only thing I would change is the the lids to be see though, but they are very nice just the same.


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Magefesa Mageplus Stainless Steel 6.5 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker

Excellent Quality & Easy Operation
Hello,

I have used the old Presto rattle top pressure cooker and the American (Wisconsin Aluminum) pressure cooker for years. Both are aluminum and use the rattle top device on top of the pressure cooker to control pressure. I have researched pressure cookers for a while now and decided on the Magefesa Mageplus pressure cooker, I have the 8 and 4 liter pots. According to Cook's Illustrated the Rikon Kuhn and Fagor are the best. The German WMF Is right up there and the Presto stainless does well too. But after checking on the Magefesa I learned that Cooks Illustrated test used the Magefesa XL or Practika pressure cooker for testing. It did well but not as good as this one would have. This one is their top of the line pressure cooker. The XL or Practika is in the middle and uses a different type of pressure control. This Mageplus pressure cooker uses a similar pressure control to the Kuhn Rikon and WMF cookers. After using these I can not imagine a pressure cooker being any...
PC Concerns
I write this review with some reservation, as this is not a positive review, althouh this is a very nice pressure cooker.

I have an aging orphan jiggler type pressure cooker with an aging and unavailable gasket so I thought I would shop for a new one. This pressure cooker seemed to offer everything in a quality pressure cooker and at a reasonable price. Basically the quality of a Kuhn Rikon for much less.

As far as quality is concerned this pressure cooker will not disappoint. It is constructed of very good quality stainless steel and the "fit and finish" is excellent. Everything seems to be heavy duty from the encapsulated disk on the bottom to the plastic (?) handles on top. Even the stainless steel steaming basket is very nice quality. I did a test run with some water and it worked like a dream. I have no problems with my jiggler, but by comparison, using the jiggler is like driving a nice Chevy where this cooker was like driving a Lexus. More...
I LOVE THIS
I don't know anyone who's ever used a pressure cooker but anything that'll make me hot, cooked food fast is right up my alley. I felt guilty running the slow cooker for 20 HOURS just to make pork roast so looked around and found pressure cookers, then did the research and found this Magefesa one of the best. And it's Spanish too so I'm happy. It cooks artichokes in 5 mins! How cool is that? I don't get home from work until 11pm and one night I actually made beef stew (which I wanted badly) in 20 mins. and it only took that long because I kept forgetting to add things and had to keep cooling it down and then restarting the heat thing; it was delicious, stew meat was tender even. I made barbecued ribs this past weekend in about 15 mins. which include running them under the broiler to brown (so they sort of looked like they'd been done on a barbecue which we don't have). And it's stainless, my favorite stuff to cook in. Construction is perfect, vents and valves work beautifully...
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Magefesa Star R 10-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

VERY HAPPY
We received the Magefesa Star R 10 Quart Pressure Cooker very quickly. This has to be the best pressure cooker on the market and at the best price too. It has a heavy bottom and is built safe and solid. This is our second and larger Magefesa pressure cooker and we couldn't be happier with them both. The 10 quart size allows cooking with alot of ingrediants and for more people and is a nice versital size cooker.
pressure fryer
This product is a pressure cooker, but I use it as a pressure fryer because of the double locks. It works awesome, chicken is just like kfc and only takes 11 minutes to cook. As long as you keep an eye on your temperature and keep the release valve clear it is safe. One of the only pressure cookers that you can use as a pressure fryer.
1 improvement could be an outside temperature gauge to show you the temperature inside.
Minor Gasket problem
I purchased this and used it three times. The first time it got up to pressure and spun the weight. The second and third would not. It seems there is a tiny gap between the ends of the gasket where steam is leaking out. The manufacturer is going to send me a new gasket but I may try to take the original one out and reinstall it too. Will update the review later based on how this turns out.

8/28/13 Bumped up from 2 stars to 4. The manufacturer sent me the new gasket and after replacing it everything has been fine. Actually I even went back and tried the original one and got it to work. It was a minor issue in production that they didn't have the gasket stretched into the lid right. If you find you have this problem just take out the gasket and reseat it so the ends meet nicely.
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Magefesa Due Praga Red Enamel On Steel 7 Piece Cookware Set

amazing for induction
I bought this set to work with my induction cook-top. I love it! It is light, which makes it easier to handle than most cookware for induction. It also works so nice on my induction that I am cooking faster (I don't have to use the induction any higher than setting 3). My 8 and 9 year olds are able to make eggs for breakfast using this set.

I am very pleased with this purchase and would suggest it to anyone who is looking for a nice set for an induction.


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Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 4 and 6 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker Set (3 Piece-Trio)

Excellent quality heavy gauge stainless steel set
I bought this set because I did not know if I wanted a 4 quart or 6 quart pressure cooker, this set solved my problem. When I got this set I was impressed with the quality as it was heavy SS inside and out. My pressure cooker set had only two settings, one for 15 psi and another for 8.5 psi, not three that this listing said. I also ordered the steam basket and trivet ($20), extra gasket ($12), and a SS top ($20) for either base from Magefesausa.com who told me that their pressure cookers only have the two pressure settings and that description of 3 settings was in error.
Magefesa Practika Plus SS Pressure Cooker Trio-Can't take the heat!
I really wanted to like this product and I would if the handles could be used on a higher btu range like a Viking. When I tried using it I smelled a bad burning smell like plastic. Even when the flame was adjusted to low. I also heard popping noises. Upon inspection I found that the lower side of the handle was melting and pieces actually popped off of it. I tried to write Magefesa about this and they never replied. I have no choice but to return it as a malfunctioning product. There is nothing in it's description that limits it to a specific type of range. Bummer.... Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 4 and 6 Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker Set (3 Piece-Trio)
Easy to use
I love my Magefesa pressure cooker and have used it multiple times already. I like that it is easy to use, my meats cook soooooooo quickly and are moist and tender. I have not used it for veggies yet though. For those of you who are afraid to cook with a pressure cooker, don't be. This cooker is easy to use with its red pressure indicator that pops up when pressure has been reached so you know exactly when to lower the heat. Proper clean-up is important and it too is easy to do with the Magefesa. I did not give the cooker a 5 star rating because it does not come with a rack for the bottom of the cooker. The rack needs to be purchased separately. I purchased a folding steamer basket for mine and it works fine.
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